Councillor County Martyn Sutton

Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.00 pm

The Cabinet of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 5th February, 2026, to discuss the Q3 Corporate Performance Report, the 2026/27 draft budget, and the SEND capital programme. Key decisions included approving a 3.80% increase in Council Tax for the upcoming financial year and agreeing to consult on new special schools and expansions for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Cabinet - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Cabinet of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, approving a new framework for fairness, equality, and inclusion in the workforce, and addressing the sufficiency of school places in Preston. The meeting also saw the approval of revisions to the Highway Safety Inspection Policy and the revocation of the Lancashire Enhanced Partnership.

Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.30 am

The Development Control Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss planning applications and other development control matters. Key decisions included the granting of planning permission for a junction reconfiguration on the A582 in South Ribble Borough and the approval of an outdoor classroom facility in Hyndburn Borough. The committee also noted decisions made by the Director of Environment and Regulatory under the council's scheme of delegation.

Cabinet - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Cabinet meeting of Lancashire County Council on Thursday, 27 November 2025, addressed a range of significant issues, including a proposal for local government reorganisation, a review of corporate performance, and plans for efficiency savings. Key decisions included the approval of a proposal for two unitary councils for Lancashire as the county council's preferred option for local government reorganisation, and the noting of the Corporate Performance Report for Quarter 2, with agreement to implement proposals for improvement. The Cabinet also approved the continuation of the Efficiency Review into its next phase, identifying potential savings of £21.932 million over three years.

Full Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 1.00 pm

The Full Council of Lancashire Council is scheduled to meet on 20 November 2025 to discuss local government reorganisation, committee appointments, and updates to the council's constitution. The meeting will also address questions from councillors and consider several notices of motion. Reports from the cabinet and various committees are also scheduled to be noted.