We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for High Peak Borough Council in East Midlands across 34 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Updated Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Policy Consultation
Committee approved proceeding with consultation on updated taxi and private hire vehicle policy, originally introduced in 2016. Key proposed changes include mandatory plating for all vehicles (elimina…
“recommendation today is that the committee approves the key areas for the policy consultation which are highlighted in yellow on appendix one and also…”
Gambling Policy - Proceed with 8-Week Consultation
Committee approved proceeding with 8-week statutory consultation on the revised Gambling Statement of Principles commencing November 2024. The consultation will be conducted with partner agencies and …
“the committee agrees to the consultation period of eight weeks commencing in November 2024”
Mandatory Vehicle Plating & Executive Hire Regulation
New policy requirement that all vehicles, including executive hires, display licensing plates for safeguarding and safety. Executive hires currently operating under legacy dispensation will receive gr…
“So there are proposals within the new policy that we are requiring all vehicles to now be plated um and to demonstrate that they are licensed with hig…”
Gambling Policy - 3-Year Review Consultation
The council is commencing a statutory 8-week consultation on a revised Gambling Statement of Principles (required every 3 years under the Gambling Act 2005). The consultation period was confirmed as c…
“a consult sorry a consult consultation exercise is scheduled to start in November 2024 for a period of 8 weeks after the consult consultation is compl…”
Street Trading Policy Emissions Update - Implementation Extension
The council is updating its Street Trading Policy (2024-2027) to include new emissions standards requiring vehicles to meet or exceed Euro 6 petrol and Euro 4 diesel emission standards. For new applic…
“the consultation included a reduction in the emissions of Street trading vehicles uh which contribute towards the council's obligations with regard uh…”
Street Trading Policy - Extend Emissions Compliance Deadline
Committee approved a motion to extend the emissions compliance deadline for existing street trading vehicles from 1 January 2025 to 1 January 2026 (12-month extension). This was proposed to avoid plac…
“we don't want to put anybody out of business we want to encourage um trading in the high peak um and we want to give them the benefit of the doubt and…”
Accessibility & Disability Accommodation Improvements
Policy enhancements to improve accessibility for disabled passengers including: zero tolerance policy on drivers refusing disabled passengers at standard fares; requirement that hackneys with addition…
“we will not um put any new hackne carriages on unless they are um wheelchair or or accessible really. So that is definitely something as well. Uh all …”
UK Shared Prosperity Fund - Total Budget Allocation
Total UKSPF budget for High Peak is £2.3 million, split relatively evenly between capital (£1.0m) and revenue (£1.0m). As of end of October 2024, £2.2 million has been committed (95%), with approximat…
“the total budget um was just over 2.3 million pounds um we've so far that's split down into capital and revenue so pretty relatively even split just o…”
UKSPF Underspend Risk and Spend Deadline
Government confirmed no mechanism to carry forward UKSPF underspend beyond 31 March 2025. All £2.3 million must be spent by end of March 2025 or money returns to government. This creates time pressure…
“confirmation from government that there is no mechanism to carry forward ukpf underspend into future years so the 2.3 million pounds that we've had al…”
Community and Place Budget - £1.1 Million
Community and Place priority has £1.1 million budget with significant capital element of £800k. Includes public realm improvements, community infrastructure grants, cost of living support, and active …
“the overall budget within that 2.3 million for community in place was just just over 1.1 million but a significant element of that is capital just ove…”
Councillor Outreach - Events Information Sharing
Multiple councillors raised need for better communications about March's Energy project events timing and location so they can promote locally and identify eligible residents. Action: Jamie Walls to p…
“it would be useful if councilors were told when these events were on um because I didn't know there was anything happening in Chapel and you've only o…”
Energy Events Programme - Rural Outreach Expansion
March's Energy Agency planning expanded events in rural High Peak communities to reach underserved areas with high fuel poverty. Priority areas: Edale (event scheduled 1 February 2025), Hope Valley, T…
“we're looking at doing more events um and in the more rural areas um is what we we're keen on...if anyone knows of any Community groups um that would …”
Energy Advice Service Uptake Challenge - Behavioral Hesitancy
Despite identified high levels of fuel poverty and need, household hesitancy to engage with energy advice services is significant barrier. Analysis shows people are reluctant to self-refer or respond …
“the main one is is there really is a needs um but people are hesitant...the best way to explain that is when I've gone to um Community cafes um I I wa…”
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