Councillor Simon Hore

Clitheroe Food Festival and Taste Fest

From: Economic Development - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 20, 2025

...to hold the Clitheroe Food Festival on Saturday 8th August 2026 and the Ribble Valley Taste Fest from 1st to 7th August 2026, and to allow an organization, such as the Chamber of Trade, to run an event on the Sunday by keeping the market car park marquees in place.

Recommendations Approved

Approval and Adoption of the 2025/26 Climate Change Action Plan and Motion Update

From: Economic Development - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 20, 2025

...to approve and formally adopt the 2025/26 Climate Change Action Plan, rename the Climate Change Working Group to the Climate Emergency Working Group, refer the Working Group Terms of Reference back to the working group for reconsideration, and agree that the working group begin work on the 2026/2027 Climate Change Action Plan, considering its costing.

Recommendations Approved

Reference from Health & Housing Committee – Affordable Housing

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to amend the Capital Programme by approving a virement of £18,000 from the Cemetery Lodge Affordable Housing Scheme to fund renovation works at 52 Downham Road, Chatburn, to deliver it as affordable rental property.

For Determination

Whistleblowing Policy

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...the Policy and Finance of Ribble Valley approved the recommendations to endorse the updated Whistleblowing Policy and authorize the Head of Legal and Democratic Services to amend the policy to reflect personnel changes and contact details.

Recommendations Approved

Reference from Community Services Committee – Clitheroe Castle Grounds Reimagined

From: Policy and Finance - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

For Determination