The Employment Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, to discuss the shortlisting for the Interim Director of Finance role and to confirm the minutes of a previous meeting. The committee approved the recommendations for the recruitment process of the Interim Director of Finance and Section 151 Officer.

Shortlisting for the Interim Director of Finance Role (Section 151 Officer)

The committee approved recommendations regarding the recruitment process for the Interim Director of Finance and Section 151 Officer. Sophie Fowler, Head of Service Strategic Resourcing and Workforce Planning, presented a confidential report outlining the recruitment process and proposing arrangements for the final interviews. The decision to approve these recommendations was made in Part II of the meeting, which was not open to the press and public due to the likely disclosure of exempt information. This aligns with the council's commitment to ensuring robust recruitment for critical financial roles, as previously discussed in relation to the recruitment of a permanent Director of Finance in November 2025.

Minutes of the Meeting held on 4 November 2025

The minutes of the previous Employment Committee meeting held on 4 November 2025 were confirmed as an accurate record. This standard procedure ensures the continuity and accuracy of council proceedings.