Councillor County Mark Poulton

Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm

The upcoming Full Council meeting is set to address a variety of topics, including community safety, the members' allowance scheme, and the annual review of overview and scrutiny. Councillors will also discuss committee appointments, the Lancashire County Pension Fund, and the council's meeting schedule for 2026/27.

Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Transport Asset Management Plan (TAMP), the processing of Definitive Map Modification Orders, and the committee's work programme for 2025/26. Councillors agreed to review the TAMP refresh at their next meeting in October and requested more information on the council's approach to processing applications to modify definitive maps[^1], the legal record of public rights of way. The committee also decided to hold a separate meeting to discuss potential additions to their work programme.

Lancashire Combined County Authority - Audit and Governance Committee - Tuesday, 29th July, 2025 3.00 pm

The Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) Audit and Governance Committee convened its inaugural meeting, during which they appointed Councillor David Whatley as the independent chair, reviewed and approved its constitution, membership, and terms of reference, and established its work programme for the upcoming year. The committee also approved the Internal Audit Annual Plan and Strategy for 2025/26, the Internal Audit Charter and Mandate, and the Risk Management Strategy and Corporate Risk and Opportunity Register, setting the stage for enhanced governance and accountability within the LCCA.

Full Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 1.00 pm

Lancashire County Council's Full Council met on 17 July 2025, and among other things, approved the Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Plan 2025-26, and agreed to review its policy on flying flags over council property, prioritising the Union Flag, the Flag of England, the Lancashire Flag, royal flags, and military flags and ensigns. The council also discussed the financial challenges it faces, and heard questions from councillors and members of the public.

Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20th June, 2025 10.30 am

The Lancashire County Council Pension Fund Committee met on 20 June 2025, and approved the updated training plan for 2025/26. The committee also noted the financial performance of the fund for the year ending 31 March 2025, and received updates on external audit activity and responsible investment matters.