County Hannah Whalley - Councillor for Lancashire

Councillor County Hannah Whalley

 Reform UK

Email: hannah.whalley@lancashire.gov.uk

Council: Lancashire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Audit, Risk and Governance Committee (Chair) Full Council (Committee Member) Lancashire Local Pension Board (Committee Member) Cabinet (County Councillor in Attendance.)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

10 meetings · Page 1 of 2

Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am

The Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Principal Social Worker's annual report, focusing on workforce strategy, and the Families First programme, which aims to improve support for families through early intervention and integrated services. The committee noted the phased implementation plan for the Families First Programme and agreed to add a standing item on the programme to their work programme.

December 03, 2025
Cabinet County Councillor in Attendance.

Cabinet - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 2.00 pm

At a meeting of the Lancashire County Council's cabinet, the council approved a proposal for local government reorganisation, reviewed the corporate performance and financial position, and adopted a local nature recovery strategy. The cabinet also discussed highway maintenance, traffic regulations, flood authority advice, and complaints handling.

November 27, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

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.

November 20, 2025
Lancashire Local Pension Board Committee Member

Lancashire Local Pension Board - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 2.00 pm

The Lancashire Local Pension Board met to discuss regulatory updates, training, and the fund's communications strategy. The board reviewed progress against its work plan for the year, and received an update on local government reorganisation in Lancashire and London. The board also received reports from the Pension Fund Committee, including updates on the annual report, governance compliance, responsible investments, and the funding strategy statement.

October 21, 2025
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm

The upcoming Full Council meeting is set to address a variety of topics, including community safety, the members' allowance scheme, and the annual review of overview and scrutiny. Councillors will also discuss committee appointments, the Lancashire County Pension Fund, and the council's meeting schedule for 2026/27.

October 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Internal Audit Annual Report 2024/25 and Progress Report

From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 21, 2025

...to approve the recommendations within the Internal Audit Annual Report 2024/25, which concluded that moderate assurance can be provided over the county council's systems of internal control and governance.

Recommendations Approved

Annual Report of the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee

From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 21, 2025

...to approve the recommendations outlined in their annual report on the work of the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Internal Audit Charter and Mandate

From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 21, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the Internal Audit Charter and Mandate, which establishes the framework for the Internal Audit Service, enhances transparency, strengthens independence, and promotes continuous improvement.

Recommendations Approved

Counter Fraud, Investigations and Whistleblowing Annual Report

From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 21, 2025

...to note and approve the Financial Crime, Investigations and Whistleblowing Annual Report, as recommended.

Recommendations Approved

Report of the Political Governance Working Group

From: Full Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 1.00 pm - July 17, 2025

...to amend the council's Constitution by disestablishing the Scrutiny Management Board and establishing a new Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee, appointing its chair and deputy chair, authorizing the Director of Law and Governance to finalize its terms of reference, and modifying sections related to matters reserved to Full Council, the Scheme of Delegation to Cabinet, Overview and Scrutiny, the Code of Member Conduct, and Full Council and Overview and Scrutiny Procedural Standing Orders.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 10

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 117