Councillor County Fred Cottam
Email: fred.cottam@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
13 meetings · Page 1 of 3
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.
Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Regulatory Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of matters concerning public rights of way and legal guidance. The meeting's agenda included the review of previous minutes, guidance on legal matters, an annual progress report, and several specific investigations into proposed modifications of the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way.
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.
Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 10.00 am
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.
Decisions from Meetings
82 decisions · Page 13 of 17
Constitution, Membership, Terms of Reference and Programme of Meetings for the Regulatory Committee
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 18, 2025
...to approve the constitution, membership, terms of reference, and programme of meetings for the Regulatory Committee for 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Application to Register Land as Town or Village Green Application No. VG110 relating to land on the North side of Accrington Road, Whalley known as 'The Hellicliffes'
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 18, 2025
...to determine Application No. VG110 relating to land known as 'The Hellicliffes' as a town or village green, the committee approved the establishment of a Sub-Committee, agreed on its membership and quorum, and appointed an independent Inspector to advise and preside over a public inquiry.
Recommendations Approved
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Definitive Map Modification Order Investigation Addition of Bridleway from Bannister Lane to Moss Lane adjacent to Flensburg Way, Farington
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 18, 2025
...to add a bridleway to the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way from Bannister Lane to Moss Lane adjacent to Flensburg Way, Farington, the committee approved the recommendations to make an order pursuant to Section 53(2)(b) and Section 53(3)(c)(i) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, with the order to be returned to the committee at a future date to decide on the stance in regard to confirmation.
Recommendations Approved
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Definitive Map Investigation: Addition of Footpath at Chorley Road, Withnell adjacent to The White House Park School
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 18, 2025
... to correct a drafting error, a Definitive Map Modification Order was approved to add a footpath to the Definitive Map and Statement, extending Footpath WIthnell FP0903007 to Chorley Road adjacent to The White House Park School, and to promote the Order to confirmation.
Recommendations Approved
Highways Act 1980 - Section 119 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 - Section 53A Diversion of Footpath at Wood End, Silverdale
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 18, 2025
... to divert part of Footpath FP0130009 at Wood End, Silverdale, as recommended in the report, including amending the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way accordingly, and to take a neutral stance if the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for confirmation due to objections.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 13
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 82