Councillor County David Shaw

Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 9.30 am

Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire County Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 29 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on employment initiatives, the committee's work programme, and the allocation of transport grants.

Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 9.30 am

The Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee met to scrutinise the draft budget for 2026/27, which proposes a 3.8% council tax increase. Key discussions focused on managing the council's significant financial challenges, including rising demand for services, inflationary pressures, and the substantial deficit in the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). The committee also reviewed the council's capital programme and treasury management strategy, with particular attention paid to the management of a £519 million Very Long Term Investment Portfolio (VLTIP) and the creation of a Working Capital Enhancement Reserve.

Lancashire Combined County Authority - Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 3.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of the Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) met on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, to discuss key updates on the authority's activities, review its financial assurance framework, and consider reports on internal audit progress, counter financial crime, and the corporate risk register. Decisions were made regarding the approval of the Counter Financial Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Governance Framework and the Corporate Risk and Opportunity Register.

Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet on Thursday 18 December 2025 to discuss household waste recycling centres, street works, and the committee's work programme for the year. The committee will also note responses from County Councillor Warren Goldsworthy, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, and County Councillor Joshua Roberts, Cabinet Member for Rural Affairs, Environment and Communities, regarding previous recommendations.