Councillor Michael Graveston

Budget Forecast 2026/27- 2028/29

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 16, 2025

...to address a potential budget shortfall of up to £2.147 million by 2028/29, service committees were advised to increase fees and charges, fund growth items from savings, and halt bids for Year 5 of the capital programme while reviewing the existing programme.

For Determination

Reference from Health and Housing Committee - Cemetery Lodge

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 16, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Ribble Valley Shared Prosperity and Jubilee Fund, UKSPF and REPF

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 16, 2025

...to support various community projects, the Policy and Finance of Ribble Valley approved recommendations for allocating funds from the Ribble Valley Shared Prosperity and Jubilee Fund, UKSPF, and REPF, including grants for village halls, playgrounds, community spaces, CCTV, and the Towneley Gardens Event Space.

Recommendations Approved

Review of Various Policies

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 16, 2025

...to approve the proposed changes to the Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy Statement and Strategy, the Corporate Debt Write Off Policy, and the Anti-Money Laundering Policy following their annual review.

For Determination

Concurrent Functions Grants 2025/26

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 16, 2025

...to approve the payment of £26,970 in concurrent function grants to parish and town councils under the grant scheme conditions for the 2025/26 financial year.

For Determination