Rebecca Hodgson

UK Shared Prosperity Fund 2025/26

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

Recommendations Approved

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

RVBC Climate Change Annual Report and 2024-25 Action Plan Update

From: Economic Development - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 04, 2025

...the committee approved the recommendations to note the content of the Annual Climate Change report, including progress on the 2024/25 action plan, and to publish the report on the council website.

Recommendations Approved

Updates from Climate Change Working Group meeting 31 July

From: Economic Development - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 04, 2025

...to approve the recommendations from the Climate Change Working Group, including updated terms of reference, joining LancsCAN, publishing the carbon footprint report, and sharing the link to the new climate change pages on the council website with all members.

Recommendations Approved

Shop Front Improvement Grant Scheme

From: Economic Development - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 04, 2025

...to approve the recommendations for the Shop Front Improvement Grant Scheme, allocating £43,003 in grant funding to eleven businesses and properties across Clitheroe, Longridge, and Whalley, and to re-invite eligible businesses to apply for the scheme.

Recommendations Approved