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Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 2.00 pm

January 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm Audit, Risk and Governance Committee View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)

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The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to review a range of financial and governance reports. Key discussions included the approval of the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts, findings from external audits of the Pension Fund and the Council, and the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27. The committee also received updates on the Corporate Risk and Opportunity Register, procurement waivers, member conduct complaints, and the internal audit progress report.

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Attendees

Profile image for Councillor County Councillor Hannah Whalley
Councillor County Councillor Hannah Whalley Cabinet Member for Resources, Property and Efficiency Reform UK Leyland Central
Profile image for Councillor County Councillor Rick Edwards
Councillor County Councillor Rick Edwards Local Councillor Decision - Burscough & Rufford Reform UK Burscough & Rufford
Profile image for Councillor County Councillor Graeme Austin
Councillor County Councillor Graeme Austin Local Councillor Decision - Heysham Reform UK Heysham
Profile image for Councillor County Councillor Peter Buckley
Councillor County Councillor Peter Buckley Local Councillor Decision - St Annes North Conservative St Annes North
Profile image for Councillor County Councillor Mark Jewell
Councillor County Councillor Mark Jewell Local Councillor Decision - Preston South West Liberal Democrat Preston South West
Profile image for Councillor County Councillor Mackenzie Ritson
Councillor County Councillor Mackenzie Ritson Reform UK Rossendale East
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Topics

Corporate Risk and Opportunity Register 2024/25 Statement of Accounts Lancashire County Council Pension Fund Treasury Management Strategy for 2026/27

Meeting Documents

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 26th-Jan-2026 14.00 Audit Risk and Governance Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

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Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf