22/11/2024 - Food waste collection pilot introduction

In July 2024, Executive Board approved a report about the introduction of food waste collections in the borough commencing in 2026. The former Government, via the Environment Act 2021, had mandated that Councils in England commence weekly food waste collections by 2026, under the Consistency in Household and Business Recycling in England: Simpler Recycling.

Under the new legislation, Waste Collection Authorities (WCAs) in England must arrange a weekly collection of food waste for recycling or composting from households from 2026, unless they have a transitional arrangement agreed delaying the introduction, usually due to contractual restrictions in the disposal of waste.

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 12/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Joanne Byrne

Notice of decision: 22/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/11/2024 - Approval to award tier 4 services. Lot 2: (In patient Residential Rehabilitation)

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 13/03/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Fiona Inston

Notice of decision: 22/11/2024


22/11/2024 - EB Bridge House Refurbishment

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 13/03/2025

Wards affected: Blackburn Central;

Lead officer: PMO Growth

Notice of decision: 22/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/11/2024 - Schools Capital Programme

Schools Capital prgramme for 2024-2025

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 09/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Carol Grimshaw, Sara Malone

Notice of decision: 22/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


22/11/2024 - Highways Capital Programme 2025/26

To seek the Executive Board’s approval for the Highways Capital Programme 2025/26.

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 13/02/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Paul Fletcher

Notice of decision: 22/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/10/2024 - Electric Vehicle Charging Provision - Capital Expenditure

To seek the Executive Board’s approval for the allocation of the grant funding when received from the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) application. The LEVI application is for £1.6million to aid the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points in the borough and commission a concession contract to appoint a Charge Point Operator (CPO) within the terms of the grant funds.

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 12/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Joanne Byrne

Notice of decision: 11/11/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/10/2024 - Community equipment service re-tender

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 09/01/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Elizabeth Fleming, Alyssa Smith, Amie Witherspoon

Notice of decision: 18/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


18/10/2024 - Insurance & Risk Financing Strategy

The Insurance & Risk Financing Strategy (IRFS) sets out the Council's overall approach to risk retention and transfer, including the procurement of corporate insurance cover through relevant policies of insurance to protect against loss or damage to the Council’s assets and potential liabilities, for Executive Board approval

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 12/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Colin Ferguson

Notice of decision: 30/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/09/2024 - Early Years and Childcare Sufficiency

To advise Executive Board of the Councils position with regards its Early Years and Childcare Sufficiency statutory duties and functions.

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 12/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Carol Grimshaw

Notice of decision: 02/10/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/09/2024 - EB South East Blackburn – Active Travel Project Update

Approval of construction works and updated budget profile

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 12/12/2024

Wards affected: Blackburn South East;

Lead officer: PMO Growth

Notice of decision: 19/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/09/2024 - Growth Funding Update

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 12/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clare Turner

Notice of decision: 19/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/09/2024 - Insurance & Risk Financing Strategy

The IRFS sets out the Council overall approach to risk retention and transfer, including the procurement of corporate insurance cover through relevant policies of insurance to protect against loss or damage to the Council’s assets and potential liabilities for Executive Board approval.

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 12/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Colin Ferguson

Notice of decision: 19/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - Natural Environment Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

Adoption of the Natural Environment SPD

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 12/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Helen Hatch

Notice of decision: 06/09/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - Youth Investment Fund Capital Update

A report to update Executive Board on the Youth Investment Fund Capital programme

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 12/12/2024

Wards affected: Audley & Queens Park; Darwen East;

Lead officer: Andrew Barrow, JMcCaughran

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This report will include details of a commercial lease.


21/08/2024 - EB Blackburn M65 Junction 5 Improvements – Enabling Works and Service Diversions

Approval of enabling works and service diversion costs.

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 09/01/2025

Wards affected: Blackburn South East;

Lead officer: PMO Growth

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Confidential financial information.


21/08/2024 - Blackburn Business Innovation District - Skills and Education Campus

Approval of Development Proposals for Blackburn Business Innovation District

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 09/01/2025

Wards affected: Blackburn Central;

Lead officer: PMO Growth

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Confidential financial information


21/08/2024 - Issa Way North - Commercial Development

Issa Way North – Commercial Development

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 13/02/2025

Wards affected: Blackburn South East;

Lead officer: PMO Growth

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - view reasons


17/11/2023 - Irrecoverable Debts

To seek approval to the write off of irrecoverable debts.

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision due date: 12/12/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Dean Langton

Notice of decision: 17/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open