Ribble Valley 31st May 2006 A meet

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To: All Members of the Lancashire
Local – Ribble Valley
Tel
(01772) 533431
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(01772) 533465
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DS/MN
22nd May 2006
Dear Councillor
Lancashire Local - Ribble Valley
31st May 2006
A meeting of Lancashire Local – Ribble Valley will be held at 6.00pm on the 31st
May 2006 in the Parish Room at St Wilfrids RC Church, 44 Derby Road, Longridge.
A copy of the Agenda for the meeting is enclosed.
Members are asked to consider whether they need to disclose any personal or
prejudicial interests in matters appearing on the Agenda.
Yours faithfully
Alan Gregory
Director of Administration
Lancashire County Council
_________________________________________________________________________
Mike Neville, Secretary to the Lancashire Local Ribble Valley, Lancashire Local Team, Democratic
Services Group, Office of the Chief Executive, Lancashire County Council
PO Box 78, County Hall, Preston, PR1 8XJ
Lancashire Local – Ribble Valley
Wednesday 31st May 2006 at 6.00pm, in the Parish Room at St Wilfrid’s RC
Church, 44 Derby Road, Longridge.
Agenda
Part 1 (Open to Press and Public)
No.
Item
1.
Disclosure of Personal and Prejudicial Interests
Members are asked to consider any Personal/Prejudicial
Interests they may have to disclose to the meeting in
relation to matters under consideration on the Agenda.
2.
Minutes of the Meeting held on the 26th April 2006
(Copy enclosed)
3.
Written Answers Report – Highways Issues
(Report attached)
Discharge of delegated powers
4.
Engagement of Young People in the Lancashire Local
Committees
(Report attached)
5.
Small Grants to Registered Voluntary Youth Groups
and Project Grants to Young People
(Report attached)
6.
2006/07 Local Safety Scheme Programme
(Report attached)
Other issues for consideration
7.
Environment Directorate, Lancashire County Council
Overview of Services and engagement with
Lancashire Local
(Report attached)
8.
A671 Clitheroe Road, Chatburn
(Report attached)
9.
Environmental Projects
(Report attached)
10. Subsidised Bus Services In Ribble Valley
(Report attached)
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Item
11. Urgent Business
An item of urgent business may only be considered under
this heading where, by reason of special circumstances to
be recorded in the Minutes, the Chair of the meeting is of
the opinion that the item should be considered at the
meeting as a matter of urgency. Wherever possible, the
Secretary should be given advance warning of any
Member’s intention to raise a matter under this heading
12.
Date of Next Meeting
The next scheduled meeting of the Lancashire Local
Ribble Valley will be held at 6.00pm on the 19th July 2006
at a venue to be arranged in Whalley.
Alan Gregory
Director of Administration
County Hall
Preston
Meeting held at 5pm on the 26th April 2006 in Room 1 at the Clitheroe
Royal Grammar School, Sixth Form Centre, York Street, Clitheroe.
Minutes
Present:
County Councillor A Atkinson
County Councillor C Holtom
County Councillor J S Sutcliffe
County Councillor Mrs M Wilson
Ribble Valley Borough Council
Councillor F E Dyson
Councillor J B Hill
Councillor M Ranson
Councillor R J Thompson
Appointment of Chair
1.
Resolved: That County Councillor C Holtom is appointed Chair of the
Lancashire Local Ribble Valley.
Appointment of Deputy Chair
2.
Resolved: That Councillor F E Dyson is appointed Deputy Chair of
the Lancashire Local Ribble Valley.
Membership and Constitution
Mr Neville, Secretary to the Lancashire Local, presented a report on the
Membership and Constitution of the Local. It was noted that certain functions
had been delegated for decision while in other areas the Local would be
consulted and be able to shape and influence County Council services at local
level.
It was suggested that the Constitution as presented did not accord with the
way that Ribble Valley Borough Council was organised by referring to Area
Committees which the Borough council did not have.
Mr Hughes from the County Council’s Democratic Services Group noted that
the reference to Area Committees was an error and that the Constitution
would be amended accordingly. It was further reported that the Constitution
reflected the fact that the County Council’s powers were vested by law
primarily in the Cabinet whereas in Ribble Valley legal powers were vested in
the Full Council, albeit most were delegated to committees. It was noted that
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for this reason the rules governing ‘executive’ decision making in the
Constitution applied to County Council functions only, as the Borough Council
had elected not to operate executive arrangements under the Local
Government Act 2000.
With regard to Traffic Regulation Orders it was noted that in future where
objections had been received the Local would consider whether or not the
Order should be made and would also be able to suggest priority sites where
consideration should be given to introducing future Orders.
3.
Resolved: – The Lancashire Local agreed
1.
That the Membership be noted.
2.
That subject to the amendment outlined above the Constitution of the
Lancashire Local Ribble Valley be noted.
Programme of Meetings for 2006/07
Mr Neville, Secretary to the Lancashire Local, presented a report on a
framework for future meetings of the Lancashire Local Ribble Valley for
2006/07.
4.
Resolved: The Lancashire Local Ribble Valley agreed:
i)
a programme of meetings for 2006/07 as set out below
31st May 2006
19th July 2006
4th October 2006
22nd November 2006
31st January 2007
21st March 2007
ii)
that all future meetings should start at 6.00pm.
iii)
that meetings would be held at venues in Clitheroe, Longridge and
Whalley on a rotational basis.
Disclosure of Personal or Prejudicial Interests
Councillor Ranson declared a personal interest in respect of item 9 on the
agenda as the VISP scheme was located within his Ward.
Public Participation
In accordance with Standing Order 26 in the Constitution the Chair invited
members of the audience to comment on items appearing on the agenda and
the following points were raised.
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•
With regard to venues for future meetings Whalley Village Hall would only
be available during the Sumner and the availability of the Methodist Hall
may be limited as it was well used.
•
Clarification was requested regarding how the work of the Lancashire
Local Ribble Valley dovetail with the work of the Local Strategic
Partnership.
Mr Everett the County Council’s District Partnership Officer for Ribble
Valley reported that the Local could be seen as the local government arm
of the LSP.
•
Concern was expressed that the Lancashire Local had not been
adequately publicised.
Mr McAdam from the County Council’s Corporate Communications Group
informed the meeting that the initial meeting of the Local had been
publicised by a press release. Future meetings would be publicised in
VISION and the local media.
•
How would the public be able to bring items forward for consideration at
future meetings of the Lancashire Local?
The Chair informed the meeting that issues could be raised with members
of the Lancashire Local who would then be able to bring issues to the
Local for consideration if appropriate.
Developing a Parish and Town Council Protocol
Mr Everett the County Council’s District Partnership Officer for Ribble Valley,
presented a report on the development of a protocol to ensure that Parish and
Town Councils were able to engage effectively with the Local.
In considering the proposal it was suggested that a protocol should first be
circulated to members of the Local before all Parish and Town Councils are
consulted. Any comments could then be reported to the Borough Council’s
Parish and Town Council Liaison Committee.
5.
Resolved: The Lancashire Local agreed:
i)
That a draft protocol be prepared and circulated initially to members of
the Local for comment before being circulated to all Parish and Town
Councils in Ribble Valley for consideration.
ii)
That the views of the Parish and Town Councils be referred to the
Borough Council’s Parish and Town Council Liaison Committee.
iii)
That a report on the proposed protocol be presented to the July
meeting of the Local.
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Overview of Highway issues in Ribble Valley
Mr Cook, Area Manager East from the County Council’s Environment
Directorate, gave an oral report on the County Council’s responsibilities with
regard to highways together with an update regarding the termination of the
Lancashire Highways Partnership on the 30th June 2006.
Concern was expressed in connection with delays in the implementation of
schemes in the past. The Chair invited members of the local to indicate one
particular issue where they would wish to receive an update and the following
points were raised.
•
What are the traffic management arrangements for the proposed 6 month
bridge strengthening works on Main Street, Bolton-by-Bowland in order to
minimise the impact on the local community and tourism?
•
What measures are being taken to mitigate the effects of vehicle
overrunning on the footways in Clitheroe Town Centre and Moor Lane?
•
How long is the experimental prohibition of right turn movement at the
A59 / Pendle Road / Clitheroe Road Junction due to continue and what are
the prospects for the construction of a new roundabout?
•
What is the latest position on the proposed speed restrictions on Elker
Lane and Old Langho Road near Brockhall Village?
•
The need for a pedestrian crossing or other measures to be taken to
improve the safety of children crossing Whalley Road, Simonstone in the
vicinity of Simonstone CE Primary School.
•
When will the amber warning lights (flashers) for Grindleton Primary
School, Grindleton be installed?
•
What is the latest position regarding traffic calming measures / 20mph
speed limits in Worston Village?
•
Report of a defective road surface on the A59 Sawley Brow at the junction
with Sawley Road, the need for maintenance on many of the Borough’s
country lanes and the condition of the A671 Chatburn Road / Quarry
LinkRoad roundabout.
6.
Resolved: That the Area Manager East be requested to investigate the
issues specified above and present a report to the next meeting of the
Local.
Executive Key Decisions
Proposed prohibition of loading on Lincoln Way, Clitheroe.
Directorate presented a report on the proposed prohibition of Loading along
lengths of Lincoln Way at Clitheroe.
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It was reported that following public consultation an objection had been
received from the Freight Transport Association concerning the effect of the
proposed prohibition on commercial activity along this route.
Mr Cook, informed the meeting that the current problem on Lincoln Way
derived from large numbers of motorists flouting the existing prohibition of
waiting, particularly when events are held at the Clitheroe Auction Mart on
Wednesday evenings and Sundays.
It was further reported that there was a specific issue relating to Blue Badge
holders parking their vehicles along Lincoln Way as these were exempt from
the existing prohibition of waiting for a limited period. While not the cause of
the problem, HGV's visiting the Salthill Industrial Estate were occasionally
prevented from gaining access due to the parking and as a result loading had
taken place from the highway. The Local noted that the proposed prohibition
of loading would assist in the removal of parked vehicles along Lincoln Way,
thereby enabling HGVs to gain access to premises located on the Industrial
Estate.
7.
Resolved: After considering all the circumstances the Local agreed
that the Order should be made to prohibit loading at any time, along
both sides of Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, from its junction with the A671
Pimlico Link Road for a distance of 785 metres in a south-westerly
direction.
Local Safety Scheme Ref No 3.151 West Bradford VISP Scheme
Directorate, presented a report on the introduction of ‘gateway’ type signs and
several sets of red bar markings on the carriageway on the Waddington Road,
Clitheroe Road and Grindleton Road approaches to West Bradford. Plan No
HC15243/01 showing the proposal was available for inspection at the
meeting.
In considering the report the Local noted the representations made by West
Bradford Parish Council and a local resident during the public consultation
period. It was also noted that the Borough Council had indicated its support
for the proposed scheme.
8.
Resolved: That the VISP scheme for West Bradford as specified in the
report and shown on Plan No HC15243/01 be approved.
Executive Non-Key Decisions
There were no Non Executive Key decisions on the agenda.
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Other issues for Consideration
Developing a Future Business Plan
Mr Everett, the County Council’s District Partnership Officer for Ribble Valley
presented a report on the suggested development of a Future Business Plan
for the Local with regard to the “shaping and influencing” role as set out in
Part C of the Constitution.
9.
1.
to the production of a Future Business Plan as set out in the report;
2.
that the following areas be identified as priorities for the ‘shaping and
influencing’ role of the Local
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•
•
•
•
3.
Waste Management
Traffic Regulation Orders, Speed Limits and Safety Cameras
Public Transport
Adult Social Services
Youth Service
that the District Partnership Officer for Ribble Valley co-ordinate the
production of a proposed Future Business Plan for consideration at a
future meeting.
Local Grants Scheme
Mr Everett, the County Council’s District Partnership Officer for Ribble Valley,
presented a report on the proposed process for applications to be made for
Local Grants from the Lancashire Local.
In considering the report it was noted that the first year of operation would be
considered a pilot pending a full evaluation at the end of the financial year
2006/7.
10.
Resolved: That the report be noted.
Subsidised Bus Services
Mr D Wilson, Area Manager from the County Council’s Environment
Directorate Bus Services Section, presented a report on the proposed
withdrawal of three services in Ribble Valley which did not meet the guidelines
for provision of non commercial bus services.
It was further reported that the County Council were consulting on a draft
policy in relation to non statutory home to school transport with comments
being requested by the 12th May 2006 and were in the process of reviewing
subsidised bus services around Clitheroe which in some cases this would
create improved services such as Service 280 Preston-Skipton-Clitheroe
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which would change from a two hourly service to an hourly service Monday to
Saturday.
The use of the criteria relating to cost/revenue ratio in isolation was queried as
it was felt that other criteria should also be used, for example a green audit.
Mr Wilson informed the meeting that there was no single approach for dealing
with bus services, particularly in rural areas, where a mixture of subsidised
services and other methods, such as dial a ride, may be more appropriate.
County Councillor Atkinson informed the meeting that he had recently been
contacted by a Youth and Community Worker regarding the impact that the
withdrawal of a bus services would have on youth provision based at Bowland
High School. Concern was expressed regarding the lack of consultation prior
to the withdrawal of the service. In response Mr Wilson reported that the
County Council’s Head of Passenger Transport was investigating the
possibility of alternative sources of funding which would allow the service to
continue.
11.
1.
that consideration of the proposed withdrawal of the three non
commercial services as set out in the report be deferred to the next
meeting to allow further investigation of the impact of such withdrawals.
2.
that details of the County Council’s draft policy regarding non statutory
home to school transport be circulated to all Parish and Town Councils
in Ribble Valley so that any comments can be forwarded to the County
Council before the 12th May 2006 deadline.
Date for Next Meeting
12.
Resolved: That the next meeting of the Lancashire Local Ribble Valley
be held at 6pm on the 31st May 2006 at a venue to be arranged in
Longridge.
Alan Gregory, Director of Administration
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Meeting to be held on 31st May 2006
Part l - Item No. 3
Written Answers Report – Highways Issues
(Appendix ‘A’ refers)
Contact for further information:
Brian Cook, 01772 534664, Lancashire County Council, Environment Directorate
Executive Summary
At the Lancashire Local - Ribble Valley held on the 26th April 2006, a number of
highways related questions were raised by Members. Each of the issues raised has
now been investigated and responses are set out in the attached Appendix.
Decision Required
The Local are asked to note the report.
Background
At the last meeting of Lancashire Local - Ribble Valley the Chair invited each
member to raise one particular highway issue for investigation and requested that a
report on the latest position be presented to the subsequent meeting.
As requested each issue has been investigated and individual responses to the
points raised are attached as Appendix ‘A’.
Consultations
N/A.
Advice
N/A.
Alternative options to be considered
N/A.
Implications: e.g. Financial, Legal, Personnel, Human Rights, Crime and Disorder
or Other
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N/A.
Any representations made to the Secretary to the Lancashire Local prior to the
issue being considered in accordance with the Public Notice of Forward Plans
Name:
Organisation:
Comments:
N/A.
Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985
List of Background Papers
Paper
Date
Nil.
Reason for inclusion in Part II, if appropriate
N/A.
Contact/Council/Tel No
Lancashire Local Ribble Valley - 31 May 2006
Appendix ‘A’
Responses to questions raised at the Local on 26th April 2006
Ref
Member
Question
Answer
1
Cllr Mrs Wilson
What are the traffic management
arrangements for the proposed 6
month bridge strengthening works
on Main Street, Bolton-byBowland in order to minimise the
impact on the local community
and tourism?
To minimise the impact on the local community
and tourism it is proposed that:
The works will be started in September 2006, to
lessen the disruption to visitors to the village
and residents during the busy summer months
and to enable completion before the onset of
winter.
The works will be programmed to be completed
in as short a time as feasible. This will involve
closing Main Street, at the bridge, during
excavation, concreting and resurfacing stages
of the work. Barring any unforeseen problems it
is anticipated that the closure will be no longer
than 4 to 5 weeks duration. This will require
some weekend working. A signed traffic
diversion for traffic, via the A59 will be in place
during the closure.
Pedestrian traffic across Skirden Beck will be
maintained by the erection of a temporary
footbridge, downstream of the arch bridge. This
footbridge will be erected during the week prior
to the road closure. Alternate one way traffic
across the bridge, controlled by traffic signals,
will be in operation during this stage. The same
traffic management will be in place during the
week following the road closure, to allow the
footbridge to be taken down safely.
Special arrangements are being made for
transporting of children to school.
Discussions are taking place to investigate the
possibility of providing a temporary car park on
the Copy Nook side of the bridge.
These proposals were discussed at a Public
Meeting, arranged by the Parish Council held on
Thursday 4 May 2006.
2
Cllr Sutcliffe
What measures are being taken
to mitigate the effects of vehicle
overrunning on the footways in
Clitheroe Town Centre and Moor
Lane?
Moor Lane is a major concern with persistent
damage by delivery vehicles to the small
element paved footway on the west side.
A Traffic Regulation Order for prohibition of
waiting and loading, limited waiting, loading
bays, a disabled parking space and revocation
order has recently been advertised to help
alleviate the problem. Subject to confirmation of
the order, discussions with RVBC (Conservation
Area), and available funding, it is hoped to carry
out footway and carriageway resurfacing works
this financial year. Referral of the TRO to
Lancashire Local Ribble Valley for a decision
seems likely but further advice is awaited.
Discussions with RVBC will also include similar
recurring, but less extensive footway damages
on Castle Street and Market Place but it is very
unlikely that any permanent works will be
carried out this financial year due to the current
budgetary constraints.
Ref
Member
Question
Answer
3
Cllr Atkinson
How long is the experimental
prohibition of right turn
movement at the A59 / Pendle
Road / Clitheroe Road Junction
due to continue and what are
the prospects for the
construction of a new
roundabout?
This was a Highways Agency (central
government) order and will (presumably) run until
the revised junction works and interactive signs
are implemented. This is a scheme carried
forward from last year and is in the Local Safety
Schemes programme for this year.
Awaiting amended plans from design engineers
for the LSS but scheme to make the right turn ban
permanent and install interactive signs should be
completed later this year. The roundabout
proposal is not currently being considered in lieu
of the LSS.
4
Cllr Holtom
What is the latest position on
the proposed speed restrictions
on Elker Lane and Old Langho
Road near Brockhall Village?
The initial consultation has taken place and we
await authorisation to advertise.
5
Cllr Hill
The need for a pedestrian
crossing or other measures to
be taken to improve the safety
of children crossing Whalley
Road, Simonstone in the
vicinity of Simonstone CE
Primary School.
This site has been looked at for a possible
crossing, and no suitable location has been
identified.
Investigations indicate there are not enough
“crossers” to justify a crossing.
6
Cllr Ranson
When will the amber warning
lights (flashers) for Grindleton
Primary School, Grindleton be
installed?
The works have been ordered and we await
United Utilities to install the electricity supply.
7
Cllr Thompson
What is the latest position
regarding traffic calming
measures / 20mph speed limits
in Worston Village?
There is no justification for a 20mph speed limit at
this location. We have asked for the verge to be
trimmed and foliage removed.
8
Cllr Dyson
Report of a defective road
surface on the A59 Sawley
Brow at the junction with
Sawley Road, the need for
maintenance on many of the
Borough’s country lanes and
the condition of the A671
Chatburn Road / Quarry Link
Road roundabout.
Progressive deterioration of the proprietary
surfacing course laid in September 1997 has
occurred. Some patching has been carried out
and more needs to be done.
The whole length requires resurfacing but is
dependent on other principal road priorities and
available funding.
On the A671 Chatburn Road / Quarry Link Road
roundabout, there is a small area deterioration
near some surface boxes which has been made
safe and is being monitored.
Part I - Item No. 4
Electoral Division affected:
ALL
Engagement of Young People in the Lancashire Local Committees
Contact for further information: John Goffee, (01772) 531162, Lancashire County
Council, Directorate for Children and Young People
Executive Summary
At the Cabinet Meeting on the 26th January 2006 it was agreed that the Lancashire
Locals would be given delegated powers by the County Council to:
1) determine, in consultation with young people, the nature and extent of
expenditure on the Youth and Community Service within the existing resources
and statutory framework;
2) establish mechanisms for engaging with young people e.g. special meetings to
discuss the allocation of local grants and to debate local youth issues generally.
This report considers how young people could engage in the Lancashire Locals
decision making process.
Decision Required
The Lancashire Local Ribble Valley are requested to:
i)
note the proposed statutory framework and proposals for changes in the
provision of Youth and Community Services
ii) comment on the possible methods of engaging with young people in the
decision making processes of Lancashire Local.
Background
Lancashire County Council have demonstrated their firm commitment to involving
young people in their democratic processes and have used the existing Lancashire
and District Youth Council structures as their primary mechanism for consulting and
engaging with young people across the County, including at a locality level. The
success of this model of engagement has been recognised as a national model of
-2good practice following the recent award of Beacon Council Status to the County
Council for Positive Youth Engagement (in the community and democratic process).
During the pilot phase young people have been involved in some of the work of the
four Lancashire Locals. In Hyndburn the Lancashire Local and the Borough Council
contributed to the funding of a recreational project, after a survey was undertaken
with young people which identified a lack of recreational facilities in the Baxenden
area. In Rossendale and South Ribble, surveys were also undertaken with young
people and the information collected was used to develop the reports presented to
subsequent meetings to advise and inform both Locals about youth issues and
provision in those localities.
The government’s recently published Youth Matters: Next Steps document sets out
the anticipated new statutory framework for the development of services for young
people which will become a statutory requirement under the Education Bill 2006 for
which Royal Assent is expected in November 2006.
The Youth Matters framework will require local authorities to work together to
develop arrangements for the provision of services which improve outcomes for
young people. This will encompass the existing statutory requirements expected
from both the County Council’s Youth and Community Service and the Connexions
Service and in order to maximise impact, it is proposed that these two services will
be merging within the current financial year to form a new service which will deliver
key aspects of the Youth Matters agenda.
Youth Matters clearly recognises the importance of empowering young people
through involving them in local decisions about what is needed in their communities,
and states that "we will only achieve lasting and positive change for young people if
we place them at the centre of our policies and services".
It is therefore crucial that in the future each Lancashire Local develop mechanisms to
ensure it can effectively consult with young people on local issues that affect them.
Young people themselves are expected under the government proposals to have a
legitimate mechanism through which they can raise issues over which they feel the e
Locals have influence and impact.
There are a number of methods that could be considered by the Lancashire Locals
which will ensure that the views of young people in localities are considered and that
they can be involved in the Lancashire Locals' decision making processes:
•
•
•
•
Provide opportunities for young people, through special meetings, to raise issues
and present reports to Lancashire Locals on issues they consider to be of
importance in their locality;
Consult young people on the issues that the Lancashire Locals address that
impact on young people;
Receive regular progress reports from local District Youth Councils on the
activities and issues that they are engaged on;
Receive recommendations from young people through the District Youth Councils
regarding the allocation of grant funding for voluntary sector youth organisations
delegated to the Lancashire Locals.
-3This will enable Lancashire Locals to support young people’s issues in the wider
arena, particularly with local partnership arrangements, including the District and
County Councils. This has the potential to lead to innovative partnerships between
Lancashire Locals and young people with the aim of addressing particularly acute
neighbourhood issues.
To develop this, it would seem appropriate to build on existing models of best
practice and develop sustainability through linking Lancashire Locals with local
District Youth Councils supported by the County Council in order to build
mechanisms through which the Locals can engage with young people and which
will enable young people to raise issues for consideration .
In the light of Youth Matters and the changing organisational shape of services for
young people, it is important to ensure that young people are kept at the heart of
planning processes. Throughout this period, the County and the District Youth
Councils will be effectively supported to ensure that the voice of young people is
heard and their views are taken into account.
As the detail of the new statutory framework emerges and takes shape, a further
report will be provided on arrangements to ensure ongoing positive youth
engagement and impact on the Lancashire Locals.
Consultations
N/A
Advice
N/A
N/A
or Other
This item has the following implications:
N/A
Any representations made to the Secretary of the Lancashire Local Committee
prior to the issue being considered in accordance with the Public Notice of
Forward Plans
Name:
Nil.
Organisation:
Comments:
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Paper
Date
Cabinet Agenda and
Minutes
26th January 2006
M Neville Lancashire
County Council,
Democratic Services 01772
533431.
N/A
Part I - Item No. 5
All
Small Grants to Registered Voluntary Youth Groups and Project Grants to
Young People
(Appendices 'A', 'B' and 'C' refer)
John Goffee, (01772) 531162, Lancashire County Council, Directorate for Children
and Young People
Executive Summary
This report sets out the new arrangements for the allocation of small grants to
registered youth groups and for approving project grants to young people through
Lancashire Locals which was previously with the District Youth and Community
Service and Connexions Advisory Committees (DYCSCACs).
Government proposals for a revised Youth Offer (Youth Matters Green Paper 2005;
Youth Matters: Next Steps 2006) include arrangements for engaging young people
in decisions about facilities for them and providing them with more choice and
influence over provision. The Lancashire Local is invited to consider using the local
Youth Council as the consultative body for the allocation of small grants to
registered individual groups or units, or to young people's development projects.
Decision Required
The Lancashire Local Ribble Valley is requested to note the new arrangements and
to consider the proposal to engage young people locally in the decision-making
process for the allocation of small grants to registered voluntary groups/units and for
young people's development projects.
Background
Lancashire County Council has allocated £35,018 in this financial year to be
distributed across the County to support:
•
•
individual groups or units not supported through County Headquarters grants;
development projects for individual young people.
Examples of small grants awarded previously have included the purchase of
equipment and materials, environmental improvement, expeditions and creative arts
-2and media projects, as well as capital grants for the improvement or new build of
youth centres, community centres and village halls. The terms of reference for the
allocation of grants are outlined in Appendix 'A' and a breakdown of the local
allocation of grants in 2005/06 is included as Appendix 'B'.
Voluntary youth organisations could apply for a grant provided they met the criteria
and followed the guidelines currently used by Lancashire County Council as outlined
in Appendix 'C'. The allocation of these grants has previously been undertaken by a
young people's group (usually the Youth Council) and the DYCSCACs have signed
them off.
The DYCSCACs have recently been discontinued and some of the decisions
previously taken by these committees, including the approval of small grants to youth
organisations, have passed to the Lancashire Locals.
The recent Youth Matters Green Paper and Next Steps recommendations outline the
government’s plans for a new statutory framework for the development of services
for young people. This will require local authorities to work together to develop
arrangements for the provision of a ‘Youth Offer’ which will encompass four key
strands – Provision of Positive Activities (places to go and things to do); Intensive
Personalised Support (for those in need or at risk); Independent Information, Advice
and Guidance; and Opportunities for Young People to make a Positive Contribution
(including volunteering).
A key theme will be the requirement to involve young people in decision-making
processes. It is anticipated that the Youth Matters framework will become a statutory
requirement under the Education Bill 2006 for which Royal Assent is expected in
November 2006.
Lancashire County Council is committed to involving young people in decisionmaking and has recently been awarded Beacon Council status for the positive
engagement of young people in the democratic process and their communities.
It would therefore seem appropriate to build on this success and develop the existing
processes by giving the responsibility to District Youth Councils to make
recommendations about the allocation of this grant money to the Lancashire Locals.
These grants can be made under Section 2 of the Local Government Act 2000,
which states that “Every local authority are to have power to do anything which they
consider is likely to achieve any one or more of the following objects:
•
•
•
the promotion or improvement of the economic well-being of their area,
the promotion or improvement of the social well-being of their area, and
the promotion or improvement of the environmental well-being of their area.”
Section 2 (4)(b) of the 2000 Act includes a specific power to give financial assistance
to any person under the well-being provisions.
Consultations
N/A
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Advice
Please see above.
N/A
or Other
N/A
Any representations made to the Secretary of the Lancashire Local Committee
prior to the issue being considered in accordance with the Public Notice of
Forward Plans
Name:
Organisation:
Comments:
Nil.
Paper
Date
Grants to Registered
Voluntary Youth
Organisations
December 2003
John Goffee/Lancashire
County Council/01772
531162
N/A
APPENDIX 'A'
31st May 2006
TERMS OF REFERENCE
GRANTS TO REGISTERED VOLUNTARY YOUTH ORGANISATIONS
The following grants are available to voluntary youth organisations registered
with the Youth and Community Service, subject to resources being available,
and further information on each is included in the pack:
•
Grants awarded by the District Youth and Community Service and
Connexions Advisory Committee (DYCSCAC) to individual groups or units:
Purchase of equipment and materials;
Provision of training;
Administration;
Rent of premises;
Transport costs;
Special projects;
Refurbishment.
•
Grants awarded by DYCSCACs for young people's development projects:
Environmental improvement;
Expeditions;
Youth Forum initiatives;
Creative arts and media projects;
Creation of local facilities;
Young mothers groups;
•
Grants to young people attending short courses or events.
•
International grants for youth groups travelling abroad.
•
Training grants for adult leaders, workers and volunteers.
•
Capital Grants for the improvement or new build of youth centres,
community centres and village halls.
APPENDIX 'B'
31st May 2006
SMALL GRANTS TO REGISTERED VOLUNTARY GROUPS
AND PROJECT GRANTS TO YOUNG PEOPLE
BREAKDOWN OF ALLOCATION 2005/06
District: Ribble Valley
District Allocation: £2,987
Grant Organisation
st
Amount
Purpose
1
1 Pendle Scout Group
£350
Camping equipment
2
Hodder Youth Group
£300
Camping and hiking venture
3
Whalley Guides and Scouts
£440
Camping and outdoor equipment
4
Clitheroe & District Explorer
Scout Young Leaders
£200
Training equipment for leaders
5
RV netball Team
£400
New kit and equipment
6
RV Youth Theatre
£500
Towards a new PC
7
RV Youth Council
£797
Dance mats and meeting
equipment
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APPENDIX 'C'
31st May 2006
GUIDELINES ON THE ALLOCATION OF GRANTS TO VOLUNTARY
YOUTH GROUPS AND FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS BY YOUNG
PEOPLE
1.
Eligibility
(a)
Any unit or group of any voluntary youth organisation which has been
accepted for registration by the relevant District Youth and Community
Office may apply for a grant from the District Youth and Community
Service and Connexions Advisory Committee provided that a majority
of young people who are in membership or users of the group are
within the age range 11-19 years; for young people in urgent social
need or experiencing oppression the age range is extended to include
those aged 19-25 years.
This includes the individual units of voluntary organisations who are in
receipt of grant at a County level.
(b)
Any individual young person or group of young people whether
registered with the District Youth and Community Service or not may
apply for a grant to support a developmental project, the age range
restrictions being as in 1(a) above.
2.
Purpose
(a)
Registered group (1(a) above) may apply for grants for the following
purposes provided that the purpose to which any grant may be applied
supports the Core Business of the Youth and Community Service:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Purchase of equipment;
Provision of training;
Administration (maximum £50.00);
Rent of premises (other than school facilities);
Purchase of materials;
Transport cost;
Special projects;
Refurbishment;
Any other purpose acceptable to the District Youth and Community
Service and Connexions Advisory Committee.
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(b)
Grants for Developmental Projects (1(b) above) may be used for a
variety of purposes examples of which include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Environmental improvement;
Expeditions (excluding Duke of Edinburgh's Award assessed
expeditions but including practice expeditions);
Youth Forum initiatives;
Creative arts and media projects;
Surveys;
Creation of local facilities;
Young mothers' groups.
(c)
Priority will be given to applications which support the theme for the
year selected by the Lancashire Youth and Community Service
Advisory Committee.
(d)
Grants from District Youth and Community Service and Connexions
Advisory Committees are NOT available to individual young people
seeking support to enable them to attend short courses or events,
including international events, not sponsored by Lancashire County
Council.
(e)
Grants for individual or group international events are available from
the Lancashire Youth and Community Service Advisory Committee.
Application should be made on Form YCS 34 for individual grants and
on an un-numbered form obtainable from the International
Sub-Committee of LYCSAC for group international events.
(f)
Grants for whatever purpose will not normally be made to cover the full
costs specified in the application and District Youth and Community
Service and Connexions Advisory Committees may elect to place cash
limitations on grants.
3.
Procedures
a) Application forms may be obtained from the District Youth and
Community Service Office; Form YCS 66 should be used for group
applications and Form YCS 67 for Developmental Projects applications.
b) Applications to cover expenditure made retrospectively will not be
considered.
c) Completed application forms should be submitted to the District Youth and
Community Office.
d) All applications will be considered by DYCSCAC (or a Sub-Committee
thereof) at the meeting following the receipt of the applications.
e) The District Team Manager will inform applicants of the success (or
otherwise) of their applications as soon as possible after the decision of
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the DYCSCAC is known and will issue an appropriate cheque to each
successful applicant.
f) Successful applicants should submit proof of expenditure to the District
Team Manager as soon as possible after expenditure has been made.
Such proof must reflect the purpose for which the grant was made.
Financial records will be maintained by the District Team Manager which
will be open for inspection by the County Treasurer.
g) DYCSCACs may not spend in excess of their budget allocation. Any funds
remaining unspent by 31 January may be re-allocated by the Head of
Community.
Meeting to be held on 31 May 2006
Part I - Item No. 6
Electoral Divisions affected:
Clitheroe and Ribble Valley
North East.
2006/07 Local Safety Schemes Programme
Mark Hornby, 01772 534698, Lancashire County Council Environment Directorate
Executive Summary
A report on the Local Safety Schemes Programme for the financial year 2006/07
outlining details of the criteria for inclusion and a recommended priority order for
implementation.
Decision Required
That the Lancashire Local approve work proceeding on the schemes listed at
Appendix ‘A’ in Categories 1, 2 and 3 and in the priority order shown.
Background
In March 2000 the Government set road casualty reduction targets for 2010 as
follows:
•
•
•
40% reduction in people killed or seriously injured (KSI);
50% reduction in children killed or seriously injured (KSI);
10% reduction in slightly injured casualties.
The County Council is committed to meeting these targets as one of the key
objectives of the Local Transport Plan. It also has a statutory duty under the Road
Traffic Act 1988 to carry out studies into road traffic accidents and take appropriate
measures to prevent such accidents. The County Council's Safety Engineering
Group is part of the Environment Directorate and one of the group's key objectives is
the reduction of traffic collisions that cause injuries or deaths by means of specifically
targeted engineering measures.
The police provide detailed records of all traffic accidents resulting in injury or fatality
and this information is constantly monitored and analysed by accident investigation
-2staff. The analysis identifies locations on the road network with the highest
concentration of accidents which then form the basis of an annual programme of
in-depth investigations. The studies look at trends, causes and contributory factors of
accidents and recommend engineering measures to specifically target the factors
identified. Measures such as improvements to signs and road markings, junction
modifications, new pedestrian crossing facilities, traffic calming schemes and 20mph
zones could be considered depending on the type of accidents that have been
occurring.
The resulting schemes go into an annual Local Safety Schemes Programme which is
compiled by the Safety Engineering Group. The group then carries out the
management of the programme and implementation of the individual schemes.
The County Council currently has around £1 million to spend on Local Safety
Schemes each year across the whole of Lancashire. This typically funds construction
of between 25 and 30 individual schemes, although the cost of schemes can vary
enormously depending on the type of engineering measures. With such limited
resources it is vitally important that the money is spent where it is needed most, ie
where there is a proven injury accident problem that can be tackled with engineering
measures. Some districts will therefore receive more funding for schemes than
others depending on where the identified accident problems are located.
Eighty-five schemes were submitted and assessed for possible inclusion in the
2006/07 Local Safety Schemes Programme. In each case a design concept has
been agreed with the Traffic Police and the relevant Local Authority in each District
at the regularly held Traffic Liaison meetings. The list includes schemes carried over
from the previous year's programme that have not progressed sufficiently to receive
authorisation for construction, together with new schemes developed in conjunction
with the District Councils and the County Council's traffic engineers.
The proposed schemes are always assessed purely in terms of the potential
reduction in personal injury accidents at each location. For each scheme a
calculation is made based on the most recent five year accident data of how many
accidents are 'scheme related' and could potentially be avoided. Then the ratio of
accident cost savings versus construction cost is worked out on a first year rate of
return basis and the schemes ranked accordingly. Schemes with the highest rate of
return qualify for entry into the Local Safety Schemes Programme up to the limit of
the available financial resources, thus ensuring that the greatest casualty savings
are achieved with the money spent.
The Local Safety Schemes Programme typically contains schemes to the value of
around three financial year’s budgets. This is because schemes can take up to three
years from inception to completion due to the design, audit and consultation
procedures that are required. When schemes are completed new scheme concepts
are added to the programme each year and begin the implementation process.
In order to give a total programme value of £3.2m the cut-off threshold for inclusion
in the 2006/07 Local Safety Schemes Programme is a predicted first year rate of
return of 200% or above. This has resulted in a programme of 74 schemes, the
equivalent of three years schemes for the whole of Lancashire. The actual allocation
-3for Local Safety Schemes from this year's Capital Programme is £1.15m including
design costs, so approximately one third of the schemes in the programme will be
constructed during the 2006/07 financial year.
It should be noted that some schemes carried over from last year's programme have
a first year rate of return below the 200% cut off. This will be due to an increase in
the scheme cost from the original estimate or a reduction in the number of accidents
over the more recent five year assessment period. Although these schemes now
have a reduced value of accident saving potential, detailed design or public
consultation work is already sufficiently advanced to merit their inclusion within the
programme.
There are 2 schemes with a total value of £94,000 in Ribble Valley included in the
programme and these are listed at Appendix ‘A’. Schemes are normally sub-divided
into three categories, as follows:
Category 1 – Schemes carried over from 2005/06 with design work and public
consultation already well advanced. These schemes are therefore
ongoing and are likely to be constructed during 2006/07.
Category 2 – Schemes that do not require extensive design and consultation and
could potentially be constructed later in 2006/07 or in 2007/08.
Category 3 – New schemes that require substantial design and consultation work
that can be started but could not be constructed before 2007/08 at the
earliest. There are currently no Category 3 schemes in Ribble
Valley.
Schemes within each category are listed in order with priority given to those with the
greatest casualty saving potential (highest first year rate of return). It is
recommended that this priority order of schemes be approved.
Lancashire Locals will be kept up to date with progress on the schemes in the
programme. In the event of any objections to a scheme being received during the
public consultation process a separate report will be presented to the Local for
consideration.
Consultations
N/A.
Advice
As per the recommendation for the reasons set out in the report now presented.
N/A.
-4Implications: e.g. Financial, Legal, Personnel, Human Rights, Crime and Disorder
or Other
Financial
The schemes contained within the programme would be funded up to a maximum of
£1.15m from the allocation for Local Safety Schemes contained in the Transport
Capital Programme for 2006/07.
Crime and Disorder
The Programme is intended to improve road safety.
Name:
Organisation:
Comments:
N/A.
Paper
Date
Nil.
N/A.
Appendix ‘A’
st
Lancashire Local Ribble Valley 31 May 2006
2006/07 Local Safety Schemes Programme
Ref No:
Accidents Accidents FYRR
Cost: 1 May 00- Scheme
%
30 Apr 05 Related
Location:
Description of works:
A59 / Pendle Road junction, Clitheroe
Revised junction layout and interactive signs 54000
18
13
327
A682 Gisburn Road / Burnley Road
Improvements to signs and road markings
31
22
747
Category 1
3.154
Category 2
3.155
Category 3
No schemes
40000
Part I - Item No. 7
None
Environment Directorate, Lancashire County Council
Overview of Services and engagement with Lancashire Local
Graham Harding/David Roscoe/Stuart Benson, (01772) 534100, Lancashire County
Council, Environment Directorate
Executive Summary
This report contains details of Environment Directorate devolved service areas and
suggested methods of engaging effectively with Lancashire Local Ribble Valley.
The Local is requested to give consideration to which of the shaping and influencing
issues that it would like to concentrate on over the coming months.
Decision Required
The Lancashire Local is asked to:
1. express its views on the various service areas presented in the report and
identify any particular priorities for future consideration, and
2. request the County Council’s Environment Directorate officers to work in
conjunction with the District Partnership Officer for Ribble Valley co-ordinating
the future Business Plan for the year 2006/7.
Background
History
The County Council’s Environment Directorate has played a very active role in the
introduction of the pilot Lancashire Local Committees in South Ribble, West
Lancashire, Hyndburn and Rossendale.
Lancashire Locals have been able to influence the County Council’s decision-making
process in a number of service areas, including:
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Local subsidised bus service provision in all areas
Proposals to withdraw and amend some services have been reconsidered by the
County Council’s Cabinet Member for Sustainable Development as a direct result of
the comments raised by Lancashire Locals.
•
Local Traffic problems in the Appley Lane North area, Appley Bridge, West
Lancashire
Local residents in attendance at the Lancashire Local - West Lancashire requested
that a decision to introduce waiting restrictions be reconsidered. The Environment
Directorate has since undertaken a review of the problems drawn to its attention in
that locality.
•
Local Transport Plan
Each pilot Local has been engaged in the production of the Lancashire Local
Transport Plan. Views have been requested and, where possible, changes have
been incorporated
•
Local Traffic Management issues
Lancashire Local - Hyndburn has actively pursued the inclusion of traffic
management schemes within the Borough e.g. Brittannia Crossroads. Requests to
have schemes included in the County Council’s work programme have been heard
and considered by the County Council’s Cabinet Member for Sustainable
Development.
What Now
The list of devolved service areas, approved by the County Council in February 2006
and those relevant to the Environment Directorate, are identified in the report on the
Constitution and Membership which was noted at the last meeting of the Local on
26th April 2006. The list of devolved services is significant and will need to be
carefully co-ordinated to enable the Directorate to respond effectively to Lancashire
Locals. It is hoped that the delegated and shaping/influencing functions can be
spread as evenly as is practical throughout the year wherever possible to make the
process as easy to manage as possible. Work is already underway in balancing
what is a significant additional workload within existing resources. It is proposed that
officers be requested to continue to liaise with District Partnership Officers to
produce an effective and realistic plan of work, ensuring that the Local and the
Directorate can realistically engage fully.
Set out below is the list of Delegated and Shaping & Influencing functions that relate
to the Environment Directorate and suggestions as to how the Local and the
Directorate can best engage:
Decision Making
-3Highways
Budget Allocation
To exercise discretion for the provision of highway authority functions (except winter
maintenance) within an annual countywide allocation (currently £150,000 pa) to be
apportioned to each Lancashire Local in accordance with road lengths in their area.
Details of highway authority functions and how the annual countywide allocation is to
be apportioned will be the subject of a report to a future meeting when the Local will
be requested to give consideration as to how the allocation is to be spent.
Street lighting special maintenance schemes.
To determine the priority of street lighting special maintenance schemes within the
County Council’s allocated budget.
A report will be presented to each Lancashire Local Committee on an annual basis
starting in January 2007. This will identify a number of Street Lighting Special
Maintenance schemes within the Borough. It is highly likely that the number of
schemes will cost more than current budgets allow and the Local will be asked to
identify its priorities, whilst having regard to the professional views of County Council
officers. This has already worked successfully during the pilot in West Lancashire.
Local Safety Schemes
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-
To determine the priority of local safety schemes including walking and
cycling proposals where there is more than one such scheme for the
Borough in an approved programme.
To determine specific schemes where objections or representations have
been received.
Currently, the Local Safety Schemes Programme is approved, on an annual basis
(usually in around April each year), by the County Council’s Cabinet Member for
Sustainable Development. Full details of how the Programme is drawn up and how
the Local can best engage in prioritising the programme is set out elsewhere in the
agenda.
Where schemes have been agreed within the Programme and consultation has
taken place, proposals where objections or representations have been received that
cannot be resolved by officers, will be determined by the Local.
Crime reduction street lighting schemes
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To determine the priority of crime reduction street lighting schemes where
there is more than one such scheme in the Borough in the approved
programme.
On an annual basis (usually in June), the County Council’s Cabinet Member for
Sustainable Development will consider and approve a programme of Crime
-4Reduction Street Lighting Schemes following submissions by Crime and Disorder
Reduction Partnerships. Each Lancashire Local will subsequently be requested to
prioritise the schemes identified within that District.
Retaining Walls Strengthening Programmes
To determine the priority of retaining wall strengthening schemes where there is
more than one such scheme in the Borough, in the approved Strengthening
Programme.
It is anticipated that where a number of schemes exist within a District, the
Lancashire Local will be requested to approve a priority list identified by the County
Council. Members will be advised when it is known when the next Programme will
be approved.
Pavement Cafes
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To approve applications for licences for pavement cafes.
Each Lancashire Local will be invited to consider applications for licences as and
when they arise.
Residents parking schemes
Each Lancashire Local will be requested to determine specific residents parking
schemes only in cases where objections or representations have been received to
the proposals.
Traffic Regulation Orders
Each Lancashire Local will be requested to approve the making of Traffic Regulation
Orders only in cases where objections or representations have been received
following statutory advertisement of the proposals.
School Crossing Patrols
The Local will be requested to review and determine the continuation of a School
Crossing Patrol when the current Patrol Officer leaves the service.
Car parking
The Lancashire Locals for Lancaster and Preston will be charged with determining
the priority of highway measures to be carried out from any surplus income
generated from on-street parking. The amount of any surplus will only be known
around May following the approval of accounts. It is suggested that in order to give
adequate lead-in time it is proposed that reports be presented to Locals during the
autumn asking them to give consideration as to how the income could be spent.
Pedestrian Schemes
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To determine the priority for pedestrian schemes where there is more than
one in an approved programme for the district.
To approve specific proposals where objections or representations have
been received.
The County Council’s Cabinet Member for Sustainable Development has given
consideration and approval to a programme of pedestrian schemes on the 6th March
2006 and where there is more than one scheme within a particular district, the
Lancashire Local will be requested to determine the priority order in which it would,
with local knowledge and expertise, wish to be constructed first, whilst having regard
to County-wide criteria.
In those cases where objections or representations have been received following
consultations on specific schemes, the Local will be asked to determine whether the
proposal should be constructed.
Bus Shelters
The Lancashire Local in each district will determine the locations of bus shelters
within the County Council’s responsibility (e.g. on Quality Bus Routes).
20mph Zones
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To determine the priority of 20mph zones where there is more than one
scheme in the approved programme for the district.
To approve the making of schemes for such zones where objections or
representations have been received.
Currently, the 20mph Zones Programme is approved, on an annual basis, by the
County Council’s Cabinet Member for Sustainable Development. Full details of how
the Programme is drawn up and how the Local can best engage in prioritising the
programme will be presented at the next meeting.
Where schemes have been agreed within the Programme and consultation has
taken place, proposals where objections or representations have been received that
cannot be resolved by officers, will be determined by the Local.
Waste / Recycling
Where there are proposals for a new or replacement Household Waste Recycling
Centre the Lancashire Local will be asked to determine its location, where it serves a
single District Council area and more than one viable site option has been identified.
Shaping/Influencing
To consider and express views on matters relating to the exercise of Highway
Authority Functions within the Ribble Valley area, including performance monitoring,
contributing to policy development and assisting in the development of Best Practice.
To consider and express views for changes in highway policies and standards.
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Local Transport Plan
The County Council will report annually during September/October to each
Lancashire Local on progress in implementing the Local Transport Plan. The
Lancashire Locals will also be asked to consider and express views on all matters in
relation to the LTP, especially social inclusion matters as and when they arise.
Highway special maintenance schemes
Each Lancashire Local will be invited to consider and express views on locations
where it is considered that resurfacing or reconstruction of carriageways and/or
footways should be included in future programmes of work. A report will be
presented at the next meeting that gives an explanation of the County Council’s
responsibilities in relation to general Highway Maintenance.
Safety Cameras
Lancashire Locals will be invited to comment on proposals for ‘community concern’
sites put forward by the local Community Safety Partnership and the locations for
proposed fixed camera sites. However, the Government is currently reviewing its
guidance in relation to Safety Cameras and it is intended that information will be
shared at the appropriate time in the form of a detailed report. The Local’s role can
then be determined in the light of the new guidance.
Street Scene
Each Lancashire Local will be asked to consider and express views around
rationalising the street scene, including road signs, road markings, street furniture,
lighting, seats, bins, street cleaning, fly posting, graffiti etc, and in particular to
influence proposals for traffic management/signing schemes. Proposals will be
brought forward on an ongoing basis and in response to specific requests from the
Local.
Traffic Regulation Orders and 20mph Zones
Each Lancashire Local may make suggestions for future Traffic Regulation Orders at
any time and it is proposed that each requests be logged and dealt with as part of
existing work programmes. Updates on the progress of all suggestions from a
variety of sources will be made on a regular basis.
IT Public Enquiry Manager (PEM) System
To consider reports on the IT Public Enquiry Manager system (e.g. highway defect
faults) and express views on changes and/or improvements. It is suggested that
each Local receive a report on an annual basis setting out the number and nature of
enquiries received over the previous year.
Public Transport
-7Lancashire Locals will be asked to consider and express views on local bus
networks and proposed changes in provision (subject to statutory timescales) as and
when they arise. Currently, the County Council is having to make significant
budgetary savings in subsidised services in the region of £2.3M of which £1M of
savings have already been made. Detailed reports setting out proposed changes or
withdrawals of County Council supported services and the criteria for the support of
such services will be presented to each Lancashire Local on an ongoing basis.
The Directorate is also keen to facilitate closer joint working between the County and
the Borough Council on sharing information and marketing in respect of public
transport. We will also facilitate effective joint liaison arrangements linking the
Borough Council’s regeneration initiatives to improving access to public transport as
well as seeking the Locals views on local community transport needs. It is hoped to
be able to present reports on these areas of public transport provision to each Local
on an annual basis. However, where there have been significant changes in the
network of services provided commercially, this, together with any action that the
County Council has been able to take, will be reported retrospectively.
School Travel Plans
Each Lancashire Local will be requested to review, on an annual basis, the progress
of schools developing Travel Plans and monitoring progress on their implementation.
Members are requested to encourage local schools to pursue such plans. Further
details will be presented to the Local in the near future in the form of a detailed
report.
The Constitution of the Lancashire Local Ribble Valley provides the following in
respect of Environmental Projects:
To consider and express views on
•
The promotion of initiatives to improve the environment of the Borough, under the
Green Partnership Awards.
•
Opportunities for removing derelict, underused and neglected land and to
consider projects that might be supported under the Small Sites Reclamation
Programme within Reclamation and Management of Derelict Land in Lancashire
(REMADE).
•
Proposals for the after-use of major land reclamation schemes under the
Reclamation and Management of Derelict Land initiative, managed by the North
West Regional Development Agency.
A report detailing how the Local can become engaged appears elsewhere on the
agenda.
Waste / Recycling
-8It is proposed to present a detailed report to each Lancashire Local on recycling
performance in its area. The Local will be asked to consider and make
recommendations as to how services and performance could be improved.
Countryside Service
It is proposed to present a detailed report to each Lancashire Local on an annual
basis covering the following aspects to the Countryside Service:
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Future Public Rights of Way Improvement Plan
The Public Rights of Way Network
The County Council’s Countryside and Recreation Policy
The Local will be invited to comment as appropriate.
Consultations
N/A.
Advice
N/A.
Nil.
or Other
N/A.
Name:
Organisation:
N/A.
Comments:
-9Paper
Date
Nil.
N/A.
Meeting to be held on the 31st May 2006
Part I - Item No. 8
Ribble Valley North East
A671 Clitheroe Road, Chatburn
Appendices ‘A’ and ‘B’ refer
Mike Neville, 01772 533431, Lancashire County Council, Office of the Chief
Executive.
Executive Summary
Consideration of requests for measures to reduce vehicle speeds along a length of
the A671 Clitheroe Road at Chatburn.
Decision Required
The Lancashire Local Ribble Valley is asked to consider the representations
received and indicate whether or not it would wish to receive at a future meeting a
detailed report on the possibility of implementing measures to reduce vehicle
speeds on the A671 Clitheroe Road at Chatburn.
Background
Since the first meeting of the Lancashire local Ribble Valley in April two letters have
been received regarding the number of speed related accidents along a length of the
A671 Clitheroe Road on the approach to Chatburn Village.
The first letter from the Chairman of Chatburn Parish Council calls for the County
Council as highway authority to give “serious consideration to this accident blackspot
before fatalities to other motorists or pedestrians occur”. A copy of the letter is
attached as Appendix ‘A’.
The second letter received is from a resident of Rydal Place and requests the Local
to “seriously and urgently consider ways of reducing the speed of traffic at Rydal
place and Bellman”. A copy of the letter and enclosures is attached as Appendix ‘B’.
A copy of the second letter has also been sent to the Chair of the Lancashire Local
and the local member, County Councillor Atkinson, both of whom have been
consulted and are of the view that the issue should be drawn to the attention of the
Local in accordance with Standing Order 19 of the Constitution.
Consultations
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County Councillor C Holtom and County Councillor A Atkinson have been consulted
on the issue and agree that it should be brought before the Local.
Advice
N/A
N/A
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Letter dated from Chairman
of Chatburn Parish Council.
28th April 2006
Mike Neville Lancashire
County Council 01772
533431
Letter from resident on
Clitheroe Road, Chatburn.
2nd May 2006
Mike Neville Lancashire
County Council 01772
533431
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Part I - Item No. 9
Longridge with Bowland,
Clitheroe and Ribble Valley
North East.
(Appendices ‘A’ and ‘B’ refer)
Ian Welsby 01772 531448 Lancashire County Council Environment Directorate
Executive Summary
This report sets out a brief outline to each of the environmental grant funding
schemes along with how these can interact with the Lancashire Local – Ribble
Valley, by
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The promotion of initiatives to improve the environment of the Borough, under
the Green Partnership Awards (GPA).
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Creating opportunities for removing derelict, underused and neglected land
and to consider projects that might be supported under the Lancashire Small
Sites Reclamation Programme (LSSRP) within Reclamation and
Management of Derelict Land in Lancashire (REMADE).
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Proposals for the after-use of major land reclamation schemes under the
REMADE initiative, funded by the North West Regional Development Agency
(NWRDA).
Decision Required
The Local, in noting the report, is asked to promote and encourage groups and
organisations within Ribble Valley to make applications under GPA and LSSRP, and
contribute at the consultation stage on schemes put forward under the REMADE
programme.
Background
The County Council’s Environment Directorate has been using environmental grants
very successfully over the last 10 years in directing resources to implement
environmental enhancement schemes. Much of the resource that goes into these
schemes has been generated from external sources and is delivered in partnership
with organisations from the public and private sector.
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It is important that the Local is aware of the history, existing relationships and
priorities of our funding partners, in relation to the following schemes:
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Green Partnership Awards (GPA) – This Grant scheme for Environmental
Action in Lancashire now incorporates the Lancashire Environmental Action
Fund (LEAF) and allows a combined improved resource scheme for new
Countywide Environmental Improvement schemes
Lancashire Small Sites Reclamation Programme (LSSRP)
Reclamation and Management of Derelict Land in Lancashire (REMADE)
(Detailed information on grant criteria, advice on applications, and contacts for any
further information is available at www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/env_planning.
For each of the above environmental improvement programmes, this report sets out
a brief resume of the parameters, current agreements which are in place, and the
Environment Directorate’s developing relationship with the Lancashire Locals across
the County.
Green Partnership Awards (GPA)
Scheme Resume
Grants of around £500 are available to support community organisations with their
own local environmental projects. This is a very broad scheme in its outlook and
includes strands for waste minimisation, sustainability, biodiversity, community
training/development and environmental art. Each of the 12 Districts will be
allocated approximately £5.8K per annum for environmental schemes.
Scheme Parameters and Agreements in Place
The scheme is funded by the County Council, the 12 District Councils, Environment
Agency, and United Utilities. The Environment Directorate oversees the
administration as an “in kind” contribution to this fund.
An integral part of the decision making process (for which the partnership has
received national recognition) is that each applicant/group gets a relevant nominated
lead officer, who provides specialist advice if needed. This officer is the most
appropriately experienced officer nominated from any of the partner organisations
and makes the decisions on the project following consultation with other partners.
There is no long list of projects in the programme, the schemes are submitted and
appraised on a rolling basis. Again the partnership has been recognised for the
speed in which it can turn submissions around.
Details of a project that has most recently received a grant from GPA are set out at
Appendix ‘A’.
-3Relationship with Lancashire Locals
The critical issue for Lancashire Locals is to be aware of the resources available,
and the parameters in which the existing partnership arrangements operate.
Members of the Local are ideally located to be in a position to act as advocates for
the scheme, promoting and encouraging groups and organisations to make
applications from within the Borough whose schemes fit the entry criteria.
Further information on the GPA, criteria and application process is available at
www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/grants/GPA
Lancashire Small Sites Reclamation Programme (LSSRP)
Scheme Resume
This scheme is linked to the Regional Economic Strategy, and the NWDA’s push to
significantly reduce the area of derelict, underused and neglected land in the North
West.
The end result of any project can be broad, and includes such after uses as wildlife
areas, community spaces, cycle ways, bridleways and tree planting.
The County Council was approached by the NWDA to manage LSSRP in April 2002
as it recognised the expertise that exists within the Environmental Projects Team in
the Environment Directorate. Within the broad planning base of the team there are
specialists on funding, planning, land reclamation, urban design, and contract
management. It is critical to the scheme’s success that these skills, when matched
with funding, provide a one-stop service for community organisations wishing to
carry out local environmental improvement projects.
This is effectively the community strand of land reclamation. Any application for
funding has to be appraised against criteria set by the NWDA which link to
government economic targets, including hectares of land reclaimed, number of
training days developed, and jobs created. Priority areas have been established by
the NWDA, which un-surprisingly relate to those areas of the county where the
greatest concentrations of derelict land exist, principally East Lancashire, Preston,
the coast and estuaries.
Decisions are made on individual schemes after a nominated Project Officer has
appraised the project and the decision is agreed with the Projects Team Leader. In
April 2006 LSSRP was amalgamated into the REMADE programme. There is £130k
of funding available across the County for 2006/07.
Details of those projects that have most recently received a grant from LSSRP are
set out at Appendix ‘B’.
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Relationship with Lancashire Locals
As with the GPA programme, it is important that members of Lancashire Locals are
aware of the resources available from the LSSRP. Members of the Local should be
in a position to act as advocates for the scheme and encourage groups and
organisations from their areas to make applications, or have early discussions with
the projects team.
Members are encouraged to promote the LSSRP within the criteria, full details of
which are set out at www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/grants/GPA
Reclamation And Management Of Derelict Land (REMADE)
Scheme Resume
The REMADE in Lancashire scheme is also linked to the NWDA’s Regional
Economic Strategy and is intended to address the problem of larger areas of derelict,
under-used and neglected (DUN) land, by reclaiming such land for ‘soft’ end uses
like sports and recreation areas, nature reserves, footpath, cycleways and food
growing.
The County Council set up the scheme at the invitation of the NWDA and has
established a five-person team to develop and manage the £21.6 million programme
over the next seven years. An analysis of all the DUN land in Lancashire was
undertaken following a detailed survey in 2000 and sites were selected for inclusion
in the programme on the basis of their contribution to regeneration objectives and
the NWDA’s strategic priorities. Sites within Lancashire have already been identified
and agreed with the NWDA. However, should Members feel that there are other
sites/locations within the Borough that do not meet the DUN land criteria, but may be
eligible for consideration under LSSRP, the Local may be minded to draw these to
the attention of the County Council for further exploration.
The programme was endorsed by the sub-regional partnerships and approved by the
NWDA prior to an initial three-year funding commitment being made.
REMADE is a programme to reclaim larger tracts of DUN land and operates in the
NWDA’s priority areas of the East Lancashire Regional Park, the ELEVATE housing
renewal pathfinder area, the City Region Development area, followed by the coast
and strategic regional investment sites. The main output of the scheme is the
reclamation of over 300 hectares of DUN land over the life of the scheme.
REMADE is a planned long-term programme, the principles of which are set out in
the REMADE Business Plan, November 2003. Details of the programme and
individual projects are approved by the NWDA through an annual Performance Plan
process. Typically there will be between five and ten projects implemented each
year. £2.5 million of funding is expected for the County Council in 2006/07. It is not
-5an open grant scheme, however, the team will consider the merits of any sites put
forward for potential inclusion in the programme in future years.
The design element of the Great Harwood to Burnley disused railway (the central
section of the overall scheme falls within Ribble Valley to the south of Read and
Simonstone) is programmed for later this year, details of this scheme will be included
in a future report.
Relationship with Lancashire Locals
Lancashire Locals need to be aware of the REMADE programme and the significant
level of resources being invested. Members of the Committee should be in a
position to act as advocates for projects and provide input at the consultation stages
of scheme design. Schemes will be brought forward to the Local for comments and
views at the appropriate design stage.
Consultations
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Paper
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REMADE Business Plan
and Year 3 Performance
Report
November 2003
Ian Welsby/Lancashire
County Council/01772
531448
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Appendix ‘A
Lancashire Local Ribble Valley 31st May 2006
Green Partnership Awards
District: Ribble Valley
Period: February 2006 – March 2006
Applicant Group: Lancashire and Westmorland Hedge Laying Association
Project Name: Hedge Laying Competition for Bowland
Project Description: The project will facilitate the laying of a hawthorn hedge
along farm boundaries using the traditional style of Lancashire and Westmorland.
Part of the project is aimed at enabling members of the public to look at the
history of hedge laying and try out the technique for themselves under the
guidance of a professional hedge layer.
Location/Grid Reference: 379100, 446700
Expected Completion Date: April 2006
GPA Contribution: £500
Appendix ‘B’
Projects in Ribble Valley District that have received funding from Lancashire Small Sites
Reclamation Programme since January 2006.
Project Name
Group
Name
John Smiths
Longridge
Playing Fields, Partnership
Longridge
Action
Group
Brungerley
Park
Refurbishment
Scheme,
Clitheroe
Ribble
Valley
Borough
Council
Project Description
Eastings
Northings
The project was to provide the young
people of Longridge with a venue for
outdoor activities. A sculpture, nature and
orienteering map (using local
cartographer), 12 orienteering posts
(made through artist workshops with 12
youth groups) and nature trail were
implemented and dangerous stone blocks
were removed to improve site safety.
New playing fields signage and heritage
interpretation panels mounted on Ribble
Valley quarried stone with detail designed
and carved by local craftsmen with the
help of local children were included at the
site. 5,000 park information leaflets were
produced and the main entrance to the
park was also landscaped.
Contribution £9,500
This project was to carry out a significant
improvement scheme in Brungerley Park
in order to widen its user base. The key
components of the scheme were to
improve the entrances to create a more
welcoming atmosphere, repair and alter
footpaths to improve accessibility and
major arboricultural work to remove self
seeded trees, open up the tree canopy
and present a lighter, less intimidating
environment. The public toilets at the
entrance to the park were refurbished and
a sculpture trail was redeveloped through
local artists and schools. Viewing areas
were created through vegetation
clearance and signage and interpretation
were introduced to create a formal link
with Clitheroe’s town trails. Wildlife are
being encouraged through changes to the
maintenance regime of grassed areas to
create a more natural environment.
Contribution £10,000
360912
437951
374200
442800
Part I- Item No. 10
Ribble Valley North East,
Ribble Valley South West,
Longridge with Bowland and
Clitheroe.
Subsidised Bus Services in Ribble Valley
Tony Moreton, 01772 530714, Lancashire County Council, Environment Directorate
Executive Summary
This report details public passenger transport services provided in Ribble Valley
under subsidy from the County Council.
Decision Required
The Lancashire Local is asked to provide any additional comments for consideration
by the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Development on 6th June 2006 in the light of
any changes to the policy with regard to non-statutory home to school transport.
Background
At the meeting on the 26th April 2006 the Lancashire Local Ribble Valley considered
a report on detailed subsidised bus services operating in Ribble Valley that failed to
meet the County Council’s guidelines for the provision of non-commercial bus
services. The services outlined in the report were as follows:
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655 Ramsgreave Lammack Road – Osbaldeston St Mary’s RC Primary School
and Balderstone CE Primary School
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672 Dinckley – Brockhall – Billington St Augustines RCHS/Langho St Leonards
CEPS/Langho St Mary’s RCPS
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855 Wilpshire Bulls Head – Langho St Leonards/Billington St Augustines RC
High School
The Local agreed to defer consideration of the proposed withdrawal of these
services in order to allow further investigation of the impact of such withdrawals.
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The report also referred to an ongoing consultation on the County Council’s draft
policy regarding non statutory home to school transport. In accordance with the
decision of the Local details of the draft policy were subsequently circulated to all
Parish and Town Councils in Ribble Valley so that any comments could be
forwarded to the County Council before the 12th May 2006 deadline.
With regard to the proposed withdrawal of the three services mentioned above the
environment Directors comments are as follows.
The proposed service reductions amount to a reduction in costs of £47,000 per
annum against a total spend in public bus services operating within Ribble Valley of
£850,000 per annum.
When making his decision on these school bus services, the Cabinet Member for
Sustainable Development will have regard to the results of the consultation on
generally not providing financial support for dedicated school bus services conveying
non-statutory children that do not meet at least 40% of their cost from fare box
revenue, number of passengers travelling, the age of the children concerned, the
alternative services available and whether the schools concerned have travel plans.
From a wider perspective, the network of public transport services in Ribble Valley is
provided by a mixture of commercial services, subsidised local bus services,
demand responsive transport, Dial-a-ride community transport and community cars.
The subsidised bus services and demand responsive transport services are listed at
Appendix ‘A’ with a brief summary of the service they provide. In addition, there are
50 contracts provided for children who qualify for free home to school transport by
virtue of the distance children live from their nearest school. These services are also
available for fare paying passengers where spare capacity exists.
Ribble Valley Community Transport operates two vehicles on behalf of the County
Council and provide accessible services for people who have difficulty using public
transport.
Accessible transport services, such as dial-a-ride, are targeted at people who have
difficulty getting on or off buses and are particularly important to older people. The
number of elderly people in the country is rising, and over one-fifth have difficulty
getting to, or then using, public transport. This has meant that the current demand for
accessible transport services is considerable and is rising.
Since 2005, the County Council has provided financial support of £25,000 to Ribble
Valley Community Transport to provide dial-a-ride services. Financial support is also
given to the Ribble Valley Community Car scheme, which operates a door to door
service using volunteer drivers who use their own cars to transport users. Together,
during 2005/06, the community transport sector carried almost 7,000 passenger trips
in Ribble Valley.
-3Consultations
Details of the services proposed for withdrawal have been sent to those County
Councillors whose Electoral Divisions are affected, together with relevant Parish
Councils, Ribble Valley Borough Council, Headteachers of the schools involved and
the Executive Director for Children and Young People.
Advice
Any comments concerning the Contracts mentioned in the report on the services
proposed for withdrawal will be made available to the Cabinet Member for
Sustainable Development prior to the Decision Making Session on 6 June 2006.
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Implications:
Financial
The annual savings would assist in ensuring the support of public transport is
achieved within the agreed cash limit.
Any representations made to the Directorate prior to the issue being
considered in accordance with the Public Notice of Forward Plans
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Appendix ‘A’
Subsidised Local Bus and Demand Responsive Services Operating Within
Ribble Valley
Contract 03/009
Service 5/5A : Clitheroe – Longridge
This service operates Monday to Saturday daytime providing a two-hourly link
between Clitheroe and Longridge via Hurst Green and Ribchester.
Combined with Service 3 (03/106), from Blackburn, Ribchester to Longridge is
served on an hourly basis.
Contract 03/105
Service 4 : Preston - Longridge – Chipping
This service operates Thursday, Friday & Saturday providing a two-hourly
evening link between Preston and Chipping via Whittingham & Longridge.
Contract 03/040
Services C2/C3/C4/C5/C6 : Clitheroe Town Services
Service C2 operates Monday to Saturday daytime providing a two-hourly link
between Clitheroe and Grindleton via Chatburn.
Service C3 operates Monday to Saturday daytime off peak providing a two-hourly
link between Clitheroe and Downham via Chatburn.
Combined Services C2 & C3 provide an hourly service between Clitheroe and
Chatburn.
Services C4/C6 operate Monday to Saturday daytime two journeys per hour
between Clitheroe and Peel Park with each service taking a slightly different
route.
Services C5/C15 operates Monday to Saturday daytime providing an hourly link
between Clitheroe and Waddington & West Bradford.
Contract 03/106
Service 3 : Blackburn - Longridge
between Blackburn and Longridge via Ribchester.
Combined with Service 5/5A, from Blackburn, Ribchester to Longridge is served
on an hourly basis. Also combined with Service 43 (03/221) Blackburn to
Dinckley, Salesbury to Blackburn also receives an hourly service.
Contract 03/111
Service C1/C11 : Clitheroe - Low Moor Circular
This service operates Monday to Saturday daytime running every twenty minutes
between Low Moor and Clitheroe Town Centre.
Contract 03/221
Services 42/43 : Blackburn - Wilpshire - Brockhall Dinckley
Service 43 operates Monday to Saturday daytime providing a two-hourly link
between Blackburn, Brockhall & Dinckley. Combined with Service 3 (03/106),
Blackburn to Longridge, Salesbury to Blackburn also receives an hourly service.
Service 42 operates four journeys Monday to Saturday daytime off-peak between
Wilpshire Durham Road and Blackburn.
Contract 03/227
Services 21/23/26/27 : Clitheroe - Burnley
These services operates Monday to Saturday evening and all day Sunday &
Bank Holidays providing an hourly link between Clitheroe and Burnley via
Whalley, Read and Padiham.
Contract 03/228
Service 225 : Clitheroe - Blackburn
This service operates Monday to Saturday evening and all day Sunday & Bank
Holidays providing an hourly link between Clitheroe and Blackburn via Whalley
and Langho.
Contract 03/280
Service 280 : Preston - Clitheroe - Skipton
between Preston, Clitheroe and Skipton via Mellor Brook, Whalley, Gisburn and
Barnoldswick.
Contract 03/281
Service 280 : Preston - Clitheroe - Chatburn Circular
This service operates four journeys Sunday & Bank Holidays daytime between
Preston and Clitheroe then looping the villages of Waddington, West Bradford,
Grindleton, Sawley and Chatburn.
Contract 03/399
Service B10/B12 : Bowland Transit
Service B10 operates Daily daytime between Clitheroe and Slaidburn, via
Newton & Dunsop Bridge with certain journeys extending through to Settle.
Service B12 operates Summer Thursdays between Clitheroe and Garstang via
Chipping.
Contract 23/004
Service 4 : Preston - Longridge - Chipping
This service in partnership with Stagecoach in Lancashire operates Monday to
Saturday daytime providing an hourly link between Preston and Chipping via
Royal Preston Hospital, Whittingham & Longridge.
Contract 23/034
Service 13 : Mellor Brook - Mellor
This service operates Monday to Saturday daytime providing a two-hourly
extension onto Blackburn Transport's commercial service between Blackburn
and Mellor.
Clitheroe Local Bus Services were outlined in the report of 26 April 2006

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