The Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire Council decided on 21 January 2026 to urge Cabinet to consider not-for-profit models for upgrading care homes and day centres, establish a cross-party working group on their modernisation, and consider funding for the Adult Social Care improvement plan. Cabinet was also asked to assess mental health resourcing and utilise the Public Health Grant for identified mental health issues. The Leader was requested to write to the Secretary of State regarding council tax precept decisions.