Decision details

The Director of Economic Development and Planning submitted a report seeking authority from Committee in respect of a Service Level Agreement with LCC for archaeological advice for the period 2025-26.

It was noted that Committee had previously authorised the Council to enter into an SLA with LCC for such advice and the cost to Ribble Valley Borough Council for the last four years was outlined.  A SLA has been issued by LCC to RVBC for 2025/26 for a fee of £10,993.

It was considered that entering into a SLA with LCC for 2025/26 would be the most appropriate course of action to allow RVBC to continue to benefit from the archaeology advice it receives from LCC and meet the requirements of the NPPF both in terms of sound decision taking and plan making.

RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE:

Approve the Council entering into a Service Level Agreement with Lancashire County Council (LCC) for the provision of Archaeological advice for 2025/26 and pay the invoice of £10,993for that period when issued by LCC.