We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Rossendale Borough Council in North West across 36 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Waste transfer station cost pressure
The council identified a major recurring revenue pressure of over £2m per year if waste continues to be hauled to Farington without an in-borough waste transfer station. Members said the station is ne…
“The one single and most significant issue is the waste and waste transfer station. Domestic and commercial waste will still need collecting. All six d…”
Bulky waste charging review
Council approved an amended motion to simplify bulky waste charges and trial an annual bulky waste amnesty weekend. The final model discussed was £20 for up to three items, then £14 for each extra ite…
“So, the the revised resolution would read uh first of all to modify waste collection charges by introducing a revised simplified charging model for bu…”
Food waste rollout investment
Quarter four performance reporting confirmed significant implementation spending on the borough-wide food waste collection service, including procurement of vehicles, equipment, additional staff, food…
“In relation to the high quality environment priority and there's been successes in relation to the preparation and work which were completed for the i…”
Waste compliance and capacity risk
Officers set out that the current waste arrangements are no longer tenable because of environmental regulator expectations, separate food waste collection requirements from April 2026, and the closure…
“Thank you, councelor. Let's go. >> No, I'm sorry. There's no supplementary for public. No, >> I'm sorry, but the public question time, it's just the t…”
£7m waste transfer station
Council approved proceeding with a new waste transfer station at Futures Park, with an indicative capital cost of £6.2m rising to around £7m once ancillary fees and contingency are included. The facil…
“Item C1 is the waste transfer station. Do I move for that report? Councelor Lithco, do I have a second? Um, I will second the report and reserve my ri…”
Treasury management policy review
The committee reviewed the annual treasury management strategy and procedures for 2026/27. The policy keeps borrowing within set limits, prioritises security and liquidity for investments, and require…
“Uh the report presents the treasury management strategy our annual investment strategy and the treasury management policy and practices for 2627. Thes…”
Financial strategy under service pressure
Officers reported continuing financial pressure across the sector and within the council’s own medium-term financial strategy. The 2026/27 budget is being shaped by service pressures of £1.2 million i…
“Um in terms of the rag ratings of our risks, we have two greens, seven uh ambers and one high risks. Uh the high risk is for is risk three within the …”
Capital programme and borrowing
The treasury management report showed a large capital programme of about £30 million in 2025/26, falling sharply the following year, driven by the levelling up fund and the waste transfer station. The…
“Uh our current borrowing is approximately 3 million which is well within these limits and with our forecast for uh capital expenditure over the next t…”
Leisure capital investment package
Council agreed a major leisure investment package, with more than £5 million referenced for leisure services and specific capital support for Marl Pits, the Pioneer and the Adrenaline Centre. The repo…
“Second, reshape the portfolio and focus the leisure trust on its core purpose of physical activity, sport and leisure, and take considered decisions o…”
Hill options appraisal
The council decided to retain The Hill under Rossendale Leisure Trust operation for now and commission a proper options appraisal in the near term. Members highlighted the attached Sport England grant…
“The Hill, that's the toughest. Effectively, what we have with the Hill is a regional resource, uh but of course we don't have any um regional bodies w…”
Leisure trust governance review
The external audit discussion confirmed that the council’s leisure trust governance and service agreements are under review as part of the wider leisure assets review. Officers expect a final report i…
“I think that might be a question for Chris. Um part of the leisure review is looking at the governance arrangements that we have which over years have…”
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