Martyn Cousins

Parental Leave Policy for Councillors

From: Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 16, 2025

...to support existing and future councillors who become parents, the Council approved a Parental Leave Policy for Councillors, outlining entitlements to maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption leave, as well as relevant allowances.

Information Only

Action on flood protection for Halsall Lane, Ormskirk and surrounding areas - Motion from Councillor Gareth Dowling on behalf of the Labour Group

From: Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 16, 2025

...to address flood protection concerns for Halsall Lane, Ormskirk, and surrounding areas, the Council approved recommendations to investigate responsibility for the debris screen on Sandy/Hurlston Brook, request a review from Lancashire County Council, and assess planning applications related to the Coronation Court development.

Recommendations Approved

Call for urgent review of traffic flow on Derby Street West and Derby Street, Ormskirk - Motion from Councillor Gareth Dowling on Behalf of the Labour Group

From: Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 16, 2025

Recommendations Approved

2024 Citizen Survey

From: Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 16, 2025

... that the recommendations detailed in the delivery plan at Appendix 3, which addresses the results of the 2024 Citizen Survey, were approved.

Recommendations Approved

Food Waste Collections: Transitional Resource Grant Support Payment

From: Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 16, 2025

...to cover the resource costs of delivering mandatory food waste collections by March 31, 2026, the Assistant Director of Environmental Services was granted delegated authority to administer a transitional resource allocation of £379,451.68.

Recommendations Approved