Councillor County Mr Joel Michael Tetlow

Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 9.30 am

Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of Lancashire County Council was scheduled to consider the council's financial statements for the 2024/25 financial year, alongside reports on external audits for both the council and the Lancashire Pension Fund. The committee was also set to review treasury management activities and strategy, as well as internal audit progress.

Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Pension Fund Committee of Lancashire Council met on Friday 23 January 2026 to discuss key parameters for the 2025 valuation and contribution rates. The committee ultimately decided to set the funding buffer at 115% with a 20-year surplus repayment period, a decision that was made after considerable debate and amendments to the original proposals.

Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 9.30 am

The Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee met to scrutinise the draft budget for 2026/27, which proposes a 3.8% council tax increase. Key discussions focused on managing the council's significant financial challenges, including rising demand for services, inflationary pressures, and the substantial deficit in the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). The committee also reviewed the council's capital programme and treasury management strategy, with particular attention paid to the management of a £519 million Very Long Term Investment Portfolio (VLTIP) and the creation of a Working Capital Enhancement Reserve.

Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet on Thursday 18 December 2025 to discuss household waste recycling centres, street works, and the committee's work programme for the year. The committee will also note responses from County Councillor Warren Goldsworthy, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, and County Councillor Joshua Roberts, Cabinet Member for Rural Affairs, Environment and Communities, regarding previous recommendations.