Councillor County Graeme Austin

Full Council - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 1.00 pm

The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 12 March 2026, to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, highway maintenance, and drug policy. Key decisions made included the approval of the 2026/27 budget, which will see a council tax increase, and a motion condemning any attempts to scrap Northern Powerhouse Rail.

Budget Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 1.00 pm

The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to approve the 2026/27 budget. The council agreed to increase council tax by 3.8%, with a 1.8% increase for general services and a 2% increase for the adult social care precept. Several amendments proposed by opposition groups, including those from the Progressive Lancashire Group, Conservative Group, Liberal Democrat Group, Labour Group, and Our West Lancashire Group, were debated and subsequently defeated.

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 approve the appointment of a new Corporate Director of Finance and Section 151 Officer, and to debate and vote on the council's budget for the upcoming financial years. The meeting saw the approval of Gary Fielding for the permanent role of Corporate Director of Finance, with John Betts appointed as interim officer. Following this, the council engaged in extensive debate and voting on several budget amendments proposed by various political groups before ultimately approving the administration's budget.

Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 10.30 am

The Regulatory Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss and decide on several matters relating to public rights of way. The committee approved the addition of a restricted byway, the diversion of a footpath, and the diversion of a bridleway. They also rejected an application to upgrade a footpath to a bridleway.

Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to review the council's financial statements and audit findings. Key discussions included the approval of the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts, audit findings for the Lancashire County Pension Fund and the council itself, treasury management activities and strategy, and the internal audit progress report. The committee also considered reports on procurement waivers, member conduct complaints, and the corporate risk and opportunity register.