Social Value Ideas for Preston City Council
We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Preston City Council in North West across 44 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Scrutiny meeting time moved earlier
The overview and scrutiny management committee meeting time was changed from 10:30 to 10:00 for 2026-27. This is an administrative change with no direct procurement implication.
“It appears a very simple one. There's been a request, my understanding, from Sue's chair, just to move the the meeting time forward starting at 10:00 …”
Vote on substantive motion
After an amendment for a three-unitary model failed, the council voted on the substantive motion supporting the four-unitary proposal. The motion was carried by named vote, making this a completed cou…
“The amendment has fallen. Councelor Derby and now we go back to the substantive which is with the amendment which you have on your chairs which we dis…”
Preston Youth Strategy 2025-35
Members approved a ten-year youth strategy based on consultation with 1,400 young people. The strategy identifies priorities such as vaping, drugs and alcohol, violence, cheaper activities, cleaner st…
“the council's asked to adopt and support the strategy to work to build aspirations hope for the young people of our city and to support them in respon…”
HAF funding renewed
Members approved entering a three-year agreement with Lancashire County Council for Holiday Activity and Food provision, with funding of up to £360,000 per year. The report highlighted expanded provid…
“Holiday act activity food program. report is seeking approval for the next three years to enter into agreement with Lenshire County Council to accept …”
Disabled facilities grants top-up
Members confirmed that demand for Disabled Facilities Grants has outstripped government capital grant due to rising applications and sharply increased construction costs. The council intends to add £5…
“The DFG is a statutory entitlement to the council cannot refuse to accept or consider applications. The majority of the funding to meet the need comes…”
Stairlift contract extended
The council approved a two-year extension to the existing contract for stair lifts and through-floor lifts delivered via Disabled Facilities Grants. Officers confirmed performance has been satisfactor…
“This report seeks approval from CAC to extend an exist existing contract for the supply of stair lifts and lifts to recipients of dis disabled facilit…”
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