Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 10, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Executive resolved as follows:   1. To agree that Appendix 6b to the Executive report, is not for publication by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 as it includes detailed costings that enable the Silicon Sands scheme to be viable. The publication of such information could prejudice continuing and future negotiations.   2. To note the contents of the report.   3.  To delegate to the Chief Executive, after consultation with the Leader of the Council, authority to agree a preferred bidder for the Technology Exemplar at the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone.    4.  To authorise the Head of Legal Services to enter into all required legal documentation in connection with the development of the Technology Exemplar   5.  To authorise, subject to suitable procurement, the securing of appropriate contractual relationships with consultants as required to progress, promote and deliver Silicon Sands.   6. To confirm an initial budget allocation of £450,000 within the overall approved Enterprise Zone budget envelope for progression of Silicon Sands.   7. To approve submission of an outline planning application to Fylde Borough Council  seeking  consent for the development of a 6MW capacity Data Centre , and associated plant, together with 20,000 sq.ft of office/research and development  accommodation and provision for connections to a proposed District Heating system.