Councillor County Aidy Riggott
Email: aidy.riggott@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
72 meetings · Page 2 of 15
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.
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.
Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 1.00 pm
Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 10.30 am
The Community, Cultural and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday, 12 February 2026, to discuss the future of the library service, workforce updates, and the committee's work programme. Key decisions included supporting the development of a new library strategy and considering recommendations for library service sustainability.
Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.00 pm
The Employment Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Tuesday 10 February 2026, and subsequently on Monday 16 February 2026, to interview candidates for the Director of Finance and S151 Officer position and to discuss strategies for retaining senior colleagues. A decision on the Director of Finance and S151 Officer appointment was deferred to allow for an additional candidate interview, after which the committee resolved to recommend Gary Fielding for the role. The committee also approved measures to retain senior staff during Local Government Reorganisation.
Decisions from Meetings
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Report of the Employment Committee - Appointment of the Corporate Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)
From: Extraordinary General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 12.55 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the appointment of Gary Fielding as the Corporate Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) and John Betts as the interim Section 151 Officer until Gary Fielding starts.
Recommendations Approved
2026/27 Budget Report
From: Budget Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the 2026/27 budget, including setting the Council Tax at an overall increase of 3.80%.
Recommendations Approved
Interviews for the Director of Finance and S151 Officer
From: Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 10, 2026
...to approve the recommendations following the final interview stage for the Interim Director of Finance and S151 Officer.
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 10, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Retention of Senior Colleagues
From: Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 10, 2026
...to approve recommendations for a sustainable, market-responsive approach to retaining senior leaders and critical post-holders during Local Government Reform.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 72
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 191