Councillor County Ellie Close
Email: ellie.close@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
10 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 12th December, 2025 10.30 am
The Lancashire County Council Pension Fund Committee is scheduled to meet on 12 December 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including pension-related training for committee members, budget monitoring, responsible investments, and the Local Pensions Partnership annual report. The committee will also discuss the Funding Strategy Statement consultation, which is key to determining employer pension contribution rates for 2026-2029. Some items, including updates on the Lancashire County Pension Fund Strategic Plan, Local Pensions Partnership Administration, risk register, shareholder update, investment performance and investments in occupied territories, will be discussed in Part II of the meeting, which is not open to the press or public.
Full Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 1.00 pm
The Full Council of Lancashire Council is scheduled to meet on 20 November 2025 to discuss local government reorganisation, committee appointments, and updates to the council's constitution. The meeting will also address questions from councillors and consider several notices of motion. Reports from the cabinet and various committees are also scheduled to be noted.
Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 6.00 pm
The Corporate Parenting Board of Lancashire Council met on Wednesday 19 November 2025. According to the agenda, the board was scheduled to discuss updates from the Participation Team, PayPoint, and the District Team, as well as the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2026-2030 and the Peer Review of Leaving Care. The meeting was also scheduled to include a review of the calendar of meetings for 2026/27.
Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm
The upcoming Full Council meeting is set to address a variety of topics, including community safety, the members' allowance scheme, and the annual review of overview and scrutiny. Councillors will also discuss committee appointments, the Lancashire County Pension Fund, and the council's meeting schedule for 2026/27.
Cabinet - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 2.00 pm
Lancashire County Council's cabinet convened to address critical issues, including budget challenges and service improvements. They approved an improvement plan, a direct payments policy, and a traffic regulation order, while also discussing school provisions and community safety.
Decisions from Meetings
78 decisions · Page 11 of 16
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: 10
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 78