Councillor County John R Singleton JP

Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday, 19 March 2026, to discuss local electric vehicle infrastructure and the review of public rights of way processes. Key decisions included formulating recommendations for the Cabinet Member on electric vehicle infrastructure, particularly concerning the LEVI fund and cross-pavement cable channels, and reviewing options to improve efficiency in public rights of way processes.

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.

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.

Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 10.00 am

The Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to discuss the Get Lancashire Working programme and the council's work programme for 2025/26. Key decisions included noting the progress of the Get Lancashire Working initiative and its Connect to Work programme, and agreeing to defer discussions on local transport grants and the culture and tourism strategy to allow for further information to be gathered.