David Proctor

Astley Business Park – Outcome of Independent Audit of Planning Process

From: Agenda and minutes - January 22, 2026

To report back to Cabinet, the findings of the independent external audit of the planning process, in respect of planning application A/23/96226/MAJOR.

Recommendations Approved

Allocations Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 18, 2025

This report will present the proposed revisions to the Council’s Allocations Policy for social housing, outlining the key changes and the rationale behind them. The updated policy aims to ensure a fair, transparent, and needs-based approach to allocating council housing, reflecting current housing demand, legislative requirements, and local priorities. It seeks to improve access for those in greatest need, enhance clarity in eligibility and prioritisation criteria, and support the efficient use of housing stock to better meet the diverse needs of residents.

Recommendations approved

Plan for Neighbourhoods

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 18, 2025

Leigh is one of 75 towns which will receive an allocation of a £20 million funding and support, to invest over the next decade, from the Government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods Fund (PfN). It aims to put decision making into the hands of local people to decide priorities and make towns places where people and businesses want to invest, creating new jobs and breathe new life into high streets and town centres. The funding and activity is overseen by the Leigh Neighbourhood Board, which has draw up their town’s regeneration plan for the next 10 years. The plan will focus on long-term strategic transformation as well as shorter-term improvements, in actions and activity related to three strategic objectives: • Thriving Places • Stronger Communities • Taking Back Control  

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management and Capital Programme Half Yearly Review 25/26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 18, 2025

Treasury Management and Capital Programme Half Yearly Review 25/26

Recommendations approved

Housing Repairs and Maintenance Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 10.30 am - November 18, 2025

Recommendations approved