Councillor County Martin Topp
Email: martin.topp@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
9 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 1.00 pm
Full Council - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 1.00 pm
The Full Council meeting of Lancashire County Council on Thursday 12 March 2026 saw significant debate on road maintenance, drug policy, and youth engagement, alongside decisions on council allowances and pay policy. A key outcome was the defeat of a motion calling for urgent action on road repairs, despite widespread acknowledgement of the issue. The council also voted to support a motion affirming the principle of a secret ballot in elections, following concerns raised about family voting.
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 discuss and approve the council's budget for the upcoming financial years. The meeting also saw the appointment of a new Corporate Director of Finance and Section 151 Officer.
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 council's budget for 2026/27. The meeting saw the rejection of four opposition amendments before the main budget proposal was ultimately approved.
Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 24th November, 2025 2.00 pm
The Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the financial outlook for Lancashire County Council, focusing on the 2025/26 financial year, the preliminary budget assessment for 2026/27, and an efficiency review. The committee requested more detailed information in future reports, particularly regarding capital programme changes, and approved a full-day meeting in January to discuss budget proposals.
Decisions from Meetings
58 decisions · Page 3 of 12
The Employment Committee
From: Full Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 1.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to note the report of the Employment Committee, thereby approving its recommendations regarding the recruitment of a Director of Finance, coroner salaries and fees, and the employment of the Executive Director of Adult Services.
Recommendations Approved
The Pension Fund Committee
From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to note the report of the Pension Fund Committee from its meeting held on 19 September 2025, which included approvals for the draft Lancashire County Pension Fund Annual Report 2024/25, the updated Governance Compliance Statement, and the draft Funding Strategy Statement for consultation, as well as noting updates on training, responsible investments, the McCloud regulatory decision, internal audit assurance, pensions administration performance, cyber security, the Local Pensions Partnership, investment performance, the Investment Panel, and recommending the contract extension for the independent Chair of the Lancashire Local Pension Board.
Recommendations Approved
To consider Notices of Motion Submitted under Standing Order B37
From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Lancashire County Pension Fund Annual Report Year Ending 31 March 2025
From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to note the performance and state of the Lancashire County Pension Fund and investment activities for the year ended 31 March 2025, as detailed in the Lancashire County Pension Fund Annual Report.
Recommendations Approved
Report of the Cabinet (Part B)
From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...the recommendations from the Cabinet meetings on July 10, 2025, and September 4, 2025, were approved, including the Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Plan 2025-26.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 9
Average per Month: 0.7
Decisions Recorded: 58