County Andy Blake - Councillor for Lancashire

Councillor County Andy Blake

Reform UK

Email: andy.blake@lancashire.gov.uk

Council: Lancashire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Pension Fund Committee (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee (Deputy Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

24 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 1.00 pm

May 21, 2026, 1:00 pm
Pension Fund Committee Committee Member

Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20 March 2026 - 10.30 am

The Pension Fund Committee of Lancashire County Council is scheduled to consider a range of financial and strategic matters at its upcoming meeting. Key discussions are expected to revolve around the Lancashire County Pension Fund's strategic plan and budget, alongside a review of its funding strategy statement.

March 20, 2026, 10:30 am
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 1.00 pm

The Full Council meeting of Lancashire County Council on Thursday, 12 March 2026, saw significant debate on drug policy, road maintenance, and youth engagement, with several key decisions made. The council retained its Gold Award under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, discussed changes to commissioning and procurement, and addressed concerns about the future of care homes and day centres.

March 12, 2026, 1:00 pm
Full Council Committee Member

Extraordinary General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 12.55 pm

The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to discuss and approve the council's budget for the upcoming financial years. The meeting also saw the appointment of a new Corporate Director of Finance and Section 151 Officer.

February 26, 2026, 12:55 pm
Full Council Committee Member

Budget Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 1.00 pm

The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 26th February 2026, to approve the council's budget for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting saw the approval of the main budget proposals, which included a 3.8% increase in council tax, alongside the defeat of several opposition amendments put forward by the Progressive Lancashire Group, the Conservative Group, the Liberal Democrat Group, and Our West Lancashire Group. The council also noted the report of the Interim Director of Finance and Commerce regarding the robustness of budget estimates and the adequacy of financial reserves.

February 26, 2026, 1:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Transaction of Urgent Business - Local Pensions Partnership Independent Director (Chair) Appointment

From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 20, 2025

...to determine the transaction of urgent business regarding the appointment of a Local Pensions Partnership Independent Director (Chair), a decision previously taken by the Director of Law and Governance on April 30th, 2025.

For Determination

Lancashire County Pension Fund - Budget 2024/25

From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 20, 2025

...to determine the outturn position of the Lancashire County Pension Fund for the year ending 31 March 2025.

For Determination

Minutes of the last meeting.

From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 20, 2025

...the Committee approved the Minutes of the meeting held on 6 December 2024.

For Determination

Lancashire County Pension Fund - External Audit Plan 2024/25

From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 20, 2025

...to determine Grant Thornton's External Audit plan regarding the audit of Lancashire County Pension Fund 2024/25 Financial Statements.

For Determination

Responsible Investments Report

From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 20, 2025

...to note the Responsible Investment activity undertaken by LPPI on behalf of the Fund, as outlined in the Responsible Investments Report and Appendix 'A'.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 24

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 95