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, 12th 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 5 of 12
Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report 2024-25
From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to consider and approve the recommendations within the Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report for 2024/25, which summarized the activities, findings, impacts, and contributions of the scrutiny committees to the council's corporate priorities.
Recommendations Approved
Local Pensions Partnership Investments Limited - Admission in Principle of New Partner Funds
From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to approve in principle the admission of new partner funds into Local Pensions Partnership Investments Limited (LPPI), as recommended by the Pension Fund Committee.
Recommendations Approved
The Lancashire Health and Wellbeing Board
From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to note the report of the Lancashire Health and Wellbeing Board as presented.
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
The Employment Committee
From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to note the report of the Employment Committee from its meetings held on 15 July 2025 and 30 September 2025, which included resolutions regarding interviews for the Executive Director of Resources role, a decision made under the Urgent Business procedure, a review of Coroner salaries and fees, and the Local Pensions Partnership Limited Remuneration Report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 13
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 59