Councillor County Mr Gary Kniveton
Email: gary.kniveton@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
Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 1.00 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.
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.
Budget Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 1.00 pm
The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 26th February 2026, to approve the council's budget for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting saw the approval of the main budget proposals, which included a 3.8% increase in council tax, alongside the defeat of several opposition amendments put forward by the Progressive Lancashire Group, the Conservative Group, the Liberal Democrat Group, and Our West Lancashire Group. The council also noted the report of the Interim Director of Finance and Commerce regarding the robustness of budget estimates and the adequacy of financial reserves.
Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 5th February, 2026, to discuss the Q3 Corporate Performance Report, the 2026/27 draft budget, and the SEND capital programme. Key decisions included approving a 3.80% increase in Council Tax for the upcoming financial year and agreeing to consult on new special schools and expansions for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Decisions from Meetings
59 decisions · Page 12 of 12
Confirmation of the Minutes from the Meeting held on 13 March 2025 and of the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 13 March 2025
From: Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 1.00 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
The Pension Fund Committee
From: Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 1.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...to note the report of the Pension Fund Committee from its meeting held on 7 March 2025, where the committee approved the Lancashire County Pension Fund budget for the year ended 31 March 2026, a revised Responsible Investment Policy, the 2025/26 Training Plan, and other matters related to the Pension Fund.
Recommendations Approved
Appointments to Outside Bodies
From: Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 1.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...to approve the appointment of county council representatives to various outside bodies, including the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, the Police and Crime Panel for Lancashire, the Local Government Association's General Assembly, Boards and Special Interest Groups, the County Councils Network, and the North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority.
Recommendations Approved
The Employment Committee
From: Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 1.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...to note the report of the Employment Committee from its meeting held on 4 March 2025, which included decisions regarding the secondment of the Chief Executive, statutory officer vacancies, and remuneration policies for the Local Pensions Partnership.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 13
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 59