Councillor County Hannah Whalley

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.

Cabinet - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 2.00 pm

The Cabinet of Lancashire County Council met on 5 March 2026 to discuss the implementation of the Crisis Resilience Fund, approve a significant highways capital programme, and respond to a government consultation on local government reorganisation. Key decisions included the approval of the framework for allocating the £17.2 million Crisis Resilience Fund, the endorsement of a £72 million highways capital programme for 2026/27, and the submission of a formal response to the government's consultation on local government reorganisation, advocating for a two-unitary authority model.

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.

Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Appointments Sub Committee - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 2.30 pm

The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Appointments Sub Committee met on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, to note its constitution, membership, and terms of reference, and to make decisions regarding the appointment of an independent co-opted member to the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee. The committee resolved to invite three candidates to interview and approved the interview process and questions, subject to minor amendments.