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 16 of 21
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
Training Plan 2025/26 and pension related training for Committee members
From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 20, 2025
...to approve the updated Training Plan for 2025/26 and receive an update on pension-related training for Committee members.
For Determination
Local Pensions Partnership Administration Update
From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 20, 2025
...to determine a course of action based on the update provided on the administration performance of Local Pensions Partnership Administration Limited (LPPA) for Q4 of 2024/25.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 17
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 104