Councillor County Councillor David Shaw

The Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire Council approved its Work Programme for 2026/27 on 02 September 2026. The programme details planned scrutiny activities including financial monitoring reports and budget proposals.

The Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 02 September 2026. The committee considered progress on Phase 2 of the Council's Efficiency Review and supported its continued progression.

The Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 02 September 2026 regarding the 2026/27 Quarter 1 Financial Monitoring Report. The Cabinet of Lancashire Council considered the report on 03 September 2026 and noted the forecast revenue overspend, approved planned expenditure for the Strategic Contingency Budget, and approved the revised Capital Programme for 2026/27. Cabinet also noted the forecast capital expenditure and the emerging draft 2027/28 revised Capital Programme, and noted the Schools Budget forecast overspend.

The Full Council decided to note the report of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority on 16 July 2026. The Lancashire Combined Fire Authority approved the appointment of an Independent Person to its Audit, Risk and Governance Committee and delegated recruitment to the Monitoring Officer. The Authority also approved the Chair and Chief Fire Officer to make a final decision on the Fleetwood Flexible Day Crewing pilot.

The Full Council of Lancashire Council decided to approve recommendations on 16/07/2026. The council noted the report of the Pension Fund Committee.