County Councillor John Potter - Councillor for Lancashire (Preston West)

Councillor County Councillor John Potter

Liberal Democrat Preston West Lancashire

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

44 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Thursday, 10th December, 2026 1.00 pm

December 10, 2026, 1:00 pm
Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 7th December, 2026 10.00 am

December 07, 2026, 10:00 am
Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 12th November, 2026 10.00 am

November 12, 2026, 10:00 am
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Thursday, 15th October, 2026 1.00 pm

The Full Council of Lancashire County Council convened on Thursday, 15 October 2026, addressing a range of critical issues including the ongoing challenges of extreme weather preparedness, the vital support for local farmers, and significant reforms to the council's constitutional procedures. Key decisions included the approval of amended library byelaws, an update to the treasury management strategy, and a contentious vote to revise the procedures for submitting and debating motions, which sparked considerable debate about democratic representation. The council also noted reports on the Pension Fund, the Fire Authority, and the Combined County Authority, alongside the annual Overview and Scrutiny report.

October 15, 2026, 1:00 pm
Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 24th September, 2026 10.00 am

The Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire Council met on Thursday, 24 September 2026. The committee reviewed the work of Trading Standards in supporting community safety, discussed the progress of the Civic Pride agenda, and confirmed the committee's work programme for the upcoming year.

September 24, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Report of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority

From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 1.00 pm - July 16, 2026

The Full Council decided to note the report of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority on 16 July 2026. The Lancashire Combined Fire Authority approved the appointment of an Independent Person to its Audit, Risk and Governance Committee and delegated recruitment to the Monitoring Officer. The Authority also approved the Chair and Chief Fire Officer to make a final decision on the Fleetwood Flexible Day Crewing pilot.

Recommendations Approved

To consider Notices of Motion Submitted under Standing Order B37

From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 1.00 pm - July 16, 2026

The Full Council of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 16/07/2026. The council resolved to condemn corridor care and work with NHS partners on an action plan, accelerate devolution for Lancashire by writing to the Prime Minister and seeking a meeting with the Secretary of State, pledge full cooperation with the Public Inquiry into Grooming Gangs and Operation Beaconport, reaffirm commitment to protecting green belt land and write to district councils and the Planning Inspectorate, and reaffirm commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and work with district councils on housing policy for veterans.

Recommendations Approved

Report of the Political Governance Working Group

From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 1.00 pm - July 16, 2026

The Full Council of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 16/07/2026. The council agreed to increase the carryover for the Local Member Grant scheme to £500 for the 2027/28 grant year, continue using Lancashire's existing Code of Member Conduct, and approved the Champions' Role Description.

Recommendations Approved

The Pension Fund Committee

From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 1.00 pm - July 16, 2026

The Full Council of Lancashire Council decided to approve recommendations on 16/07/2026. The council noted the report of the Pension Fund Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment to the Police and Crime Panel for Lancashire for 2026/27

From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 1.00 pm - July 16, 2026

The Full Council decided to approve the appointment of County Councillor Simon Evans to the Police and Crime Panel for Lancashire for 2026/27, and County Councillors Daniel Matchett and Mackenzie Ritson as substitute representatives. This decision was made on 16/07/2026. The council approved the appointment of County Councillor Simon Evans and substitute representatives County Councillors Daniel Matchett and Mackenzie Ritson.

Recommendations Approved