We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Wyre Borough Council in North West across 40 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
External legal and consultancy support for landfill case
The council said it is instructing external solicitors and specialist landfill consultants to support its legal team and to obtain independent expert evidence on Jameson Road. This is intended to help…
“We are in the process of instructing external solicitors to assist our legal team and external consultants with expertise in landfill sites. We as a c…”
Chapel Street AQMA revoked
The council approved revocation of the Chapel Street Air Quality Management Area after prolonged compliance and road changes reduced pollution. The report said there was no longer a need for monitorin…
“The air pollution around Chapel Street in in Pton was caused by the one-way system, the busy crossroads at the top, and the volume of traffic using th…”
Landfill air study request
Residents pressed the council to commission its own independent community impact and air monitoring studies for Jameson Road landfill, arguing that current monitoring is inadequate and that local peop…
“At the last full council meeting, Councelor Vincent confirmed that Wyber Council has duties as both the local authority and the land owner of Jameson …”
Letter on Hill House risks
The council committed to writing to residents and allotment holders on 7 March 2025 confirming its advice not to eat fruit and vegetables grown within 1 kilometre of Hill House until more is known.
“we have received information from our partners that confirms that items grow in allotments very close to the hill housee site have been tested for per…”
Hillhouse PFAS contamination response
The council reported provisional soil testing showing elevated PFAS/PFOA levels at Hillhouse, including allotments, and said more detailed sampling would follow. Members raised concerns about the exte…
“thank you um as indicated in paragraph 8 of the report a verbal update will be given on the potential land contamination situation uh the provisional …”
Diary-sheet evidence campaign
To support a statutory nuisance case, the council is running a large evidence-gathering exercise using resident diary sheets and home visits by environmental health officers. The leader committed to e…
“When we have received complaints from households, we have routinely responded by email or letter to inform the complainants that they need to provide …”
Hill House contamination advice
The council warned residents near Hill House to consider not eating home-grown fruit and vegetables within 1 kilometre of the site after tests showed allotment produce contained around eight times saf…
“we have received information from our partners that confirms that items grow in allotments very close to the hill housee site have been tested for per…”
Budget and council tax set
Council approved the 2025/26 revenue budget, council tax and capital programme, following a recorded vote after debate on the level of council tax and the need to protect reserves and services.
“these are uncertain times for this Council I've already updated the on the position as a local government reorganization in Lancashire the labor gover…”
Budget tax rise approved
The council approved a 2.99% council tax increase for 2026/27, framed as necessary to protect services and maintain financial resilience amid funding reductions. The leader said the increase equates t…
“"The government settlement assumes that district council will increase council tax to the maximum permitted level of up to 3% or £5 on a band property…”
Gambling policy renewed
The council adopted the updated Gambling Act statement of gambling policy for 2025-2028. The report states there were no substantive changes, only a presentation refresh and the required consultation …
“we're required to prepare and publish a gambling policy document every 3 years uh no substantive changes have been made to the previous policy and the…”
Licensing policy 2026-31
The council adopted its revised Licensing Act 2003 statement of licensing policy for 2026-2031 after consultation and committee review. The policy supports licensed premises while balancing resident s…
“the recommendation is that uh this licensing policy which is runs from 2026 to 2031 be adopted by the council with immediate effect. Um this policy ha…”
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