Councillor County Councillor Graeme Austin
Local Councillor Decision - Heysham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Full Council - Thursday, 10th December, 2026 1.00 pm
Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 30th November, 2026 2.00 pm
Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 11th November, 2026 10.00 am
Full Council - Thursday, 15th October, 2026 1.00 pm
The Full Council of Lancashire County Council convened on Thursday, 15 October 2026, addressing a range of critical issues including the ongoing challenges of extreme weather preparedness, the vital support for local farmers, and significant reforms to the council's constitutional procedures. Key decisions included the approval of amended library byelaws, an update to the treasury management strategy, and a contentious vote to revise the procedures for submitting and debating motions, which sparked considerable debate about democratic representation. The council also noted reports on the Pension Fund, the Fire Authority, and the Combined County Authority, alongside the annual Overview and Scrutiny report.
Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 12th October, 2026 2.00 pm
The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of Lancashire County Council met on 12 October 2026 to review external and internal audit progress, discuss the corporate risk register, and examine annual reports on complaints and feedback. Key decisions included noting the external audit progress report and pension fund interim findings, approving the updated corporate risk register, and discussing the annual reports on complaints and feedback across various council services.
Decisions from Meetings
185 decisions · Page 1 of 37
Appendix 'C' to Item 12 - Corporate Risk and Opportunity Register - Quarterly Update
From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 27 July 2026 - 2.00 pm - July 27, 2026
The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 27/07/2026.
Recommendations Approved
Appendix 'A' to Item 11 - Procurement Waivers and Non-Compliance 2025-26
From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 27 July 2026 - 2.00 pm - July 27, 2026
The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 27/07/2026. This concerned Appendix 'A' to Item 11, Procurement Waivers and Non-Compliance 2025-26.
Recommendations Approved
Counter Financial Crime, Investigations and Whistleblowing Annual Report
From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 27 July 2026 - 2.00 pm - July 27, 2026
The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of Lancashire Council approved the Counter Financial Crime, Investigations and Whistleblowing Annual Report on 27/07/2026. The report details the council's current crime landscape, completed investigations, whistleblowing complaints, and ongoing anti-financial crime work.
Recommendations Approved
Update on the Overpayment of Salaries
From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 27 July 2026 - 2.00 pm - July 27, 2026
The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 27/07/2026. The committee received an update on salary overpayments and steps to reduce recovery amounts.
Recommendations Approved
External Audit: Lancashire County Pension Fund External Audit Plan 2025/26
From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 27 July 2026 - 2.00 pm - July 27, 2026
The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of Lancashire Council approved the Lancashire County Pension Fund External Audit Plan 2025/26 on 27 July 2026. The plan outlines the scope and timing of the statutory audit for the year ending 31 March 2026. It details significant risks, including management override of controls, valuation of Level 3 investments, and valuation of directly held property.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 29
- Average per month
- 1.5
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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