We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Chorley Borough Council in North West across 45 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Revenue Budget Underspend
End-of-quarter revenue position shows a £67,000 underspend; general balance around £4.4m with reserves above target (£8.0m+).
“the report outlines the current position at the end of the quarter which tells us there is a 67,000 underspend.”
Council tax rise
A 2.99% council tax increase is proposed to balance the budget, reflecting the ongoing financial pressures facing the council.
“we have proposed a three 2.9% 2.99% increase in council tax for this year”
Council Tax Increase
Budget discussion confirms a 2.99% council tax increase for 2025-26 to support the proposed investments, with emphasis on prudent reserves and explaining the impact to residents (Band D ~11-12p/week).
““the increase in council tax... is up by 2.99%” and “this equates to something like 11 or 12p a week for an average band D.””
39 affordable homes approved
The committee approved a 39-unit affordable housing scheme on land west of Preston Road, Coppell, subject to conditions and a section 106 agreement. The scheme is described as 31 dwellings plus a bloc…
“Speaker 2: Thank you, chair. So the application seeks planning permission for 39 affordable units comprising of 31 dwellings and a block”
Old House Farm approved
Outline planning permission was approved for nine dwellings at Old House Farm, German Lane, with conditions and a section 106 agreement securing a financial contribution for equipped play areas. The s…
“Speaker 17: Outline planning permission is sought for nine dwellings with all matters reserved apart from the access to the site. A new vehicle acces…”
Old House Farm site visit
A second planning item, Old House Farm on German Lane, was deferred for a site visit due to concerns about road width, visibility, access, and whether all affected residents had been notified. The vis…
“Speaker 10: Well, I'll start, Chair, speaking as a ward councillor and also as the rural champion. And we see a lot of these up to nine dwellings. Tha…”
Joint tenancy strategy refresh
The councils agreed to replace separate tenancy strategies with a single joint strategy. The update reflects a shift in national housing policy away from affordable rent and toward genuinely affordabl…
“Uh, so this report is simply about updating Charlie's current uh tenency strategy and bringing it together with South Rel's tenency strategy. So it's …”
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