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.
17 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 1.00 pm
Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 6.00 pm
Full Council - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 1.00 pm
The Full Council meeting of Lancashire County Council on Thursday 12 March 2026 saw significant debate on road maintenance, drug policy, and youth engagement, alongside decisions on council allowances and pay policy. A key outcome was the defeat of a motion calling for urgent action on road repairs, despite widespread acknowledgement of the issue. The council also voted to support a motion affirming the principle of a secret ballot in elections, following concerns raised about family voting.
Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Corporate Parenting Board of Lancashire Council met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss updates on various services for children in care and care leavers. Key topics included reports on fostering, adoption, and the services provided by the National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS).
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.
Decisions from Meetings
104 decisions · Page 15 of 21
The Pension Fund Committee
From: Full Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 1.00 pm - July 17, 2025
...to note the report of the Pension Fund Committee from its meeting held on 20 June 2025.
For Determination
Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel - Members' Allowance Scheme - Proposed Changes to Dependents' Carers' Allowance
From: Full Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 1.00 pm - July 17, 2025
...to consider and approve proposed changes to the Dependents' Carers' Allowance element of the Members' Allowance Scheme 2025/26, including increasing the allowance rate, removing the annual maximum, and modifying eligibility criteria.
For Determination
The Urgency Committee
From: Full Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 1.00 pm - July 17, 2025
...to note the report regarding the Director of Law and Governance's decision, made on behalf of the Urgency Committee, to appoint County Councillor Marion Atkinson as Deputy Chair of the Pension Fund Committee in place of County Councillor Clive Balchin for the remainder of the 2025/26 municipal year.
For Determination
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 17
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 104