Councillor County Councillor Clive Balchin

Full Council - Thursday, 15 October 2026 - 1.00 pm

Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 27 July 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Monday 27 July 2026. Key discussions included the significant length and complexity of agenda packs, with members expressing concerns about the feasibility of covering all items within the scheduled time. The committee also reviewed the 2025/26 Statement of Accounts, noting substantial increases in the valuation of waste facilities and a capital investment programme underspend. External auditors presented their audit plans for both the council and the pension fund, highlighting significant risks such as management override of controls and the valuation of level 3 investments and pension liabilities. The committee also discussed the council's treasury management strategy, noting a significant loss on the very long-term investment portfolio, and received the Internal Audit Annual Report, which provided reasonable assurance on the council's governance, risk management, and internal control arrangements.

Special Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 10.00 am

The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 16 July 2026, to formally recognise the eminent service of nine former councillors by conferring upon them the status of Honorary Alderman. The meeting unanimously approved the motion to grant this honour, acknowledging the cumulative 176 years of dedicated service these individuals have provided to the county.

Full Council - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 1.00 pm

The Full Council of Lancashire County Council convened on Thursday, 16 July 2026, addressing a range of significant issues including the scandal of corridor care in hospitals, the acceleration of devolution for Lancashire, and the council's cooperation with the public inquiry into child sexual exploitation. The council also discussed the future of local government reorganisation in Lancashire and approved the Child and Youth Justice Plan for 2026/27.

Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 1.00 pm

The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday 21 May 2026, electing Councillor Lee Hutchinson as the new Chairman and Councillor Clive Balchin as Vice-Chairman. The meeting also saw the approval of the council's Constitution for 2026/27 and a reduction in the financial threshold for key decisions.