Councillor County Councillor Mr Joel Michael Tetlow

The Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire Council approved its Work Programme for 2026/27 on 02 September 2026. The programme details planned scrutiny activities including financial monitoring reports and budget proposals.

The Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 02 September 2026. The committee considered progress on Phase 2 of the Council's Efficiency Review and supported its continued progression.

The Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 02 September 2026 regarding the 2026/27 Quarter 1 Financial Monitoring Report. The Cabinet of Lancashire Council considered the report on 03 September 2026 and noted the forecast revenue overspend, approved planned expenditure for the Strategic Contingency Budget, and approved the revised Capital Programme for 2026/27. Cabinet also noted the forecast capital expenditure and the emerging draft 2027/28 revised Capital Programme, and noted the Schools Budget forecast overspend.

The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 27/07/2026. This concerned Appendix 'A' to Item 11, Procurement Waivers and Non-Compliance 2025-26.

The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 27/07/2026. The committee received an update on salary overpayments and steps to reduce recovery amounts.