Councillor County Mr Russell Walsh

Full Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 10.00 am

Full Council - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 1.00 pm

Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 1.00 pm

The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday 21 May 2026, electing Councillor Lee Hutchinson as the new Chairman and Councillor Clive Balchin as Vice-Chairman. The meeting also saw the approval of the council's Constitution for 2026/27 and a reduction in the financial threshold for key decisions.

Health and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 30 March 2026 - 10.00 am

The Health and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee has unanimously voted to request a 'call-in' to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care regarding the NHS Shaping Care Together programme's decision to co-locate adult and children's A&E services at Southport and Formby District General Hospital. The committee cited concerns over the consultation process, including inadequate consideration of interdependent services like maternity, insufficient risk assessments for urgent care needs, and the potential negative impact on travel times and accessibility for residents in West Lancashire.

Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20 March 2026 - 10.30 am

The Pension Fund Committee of Lancashire Council met on Friday 20 March 2026 to approve the Lancashire County Pension Fund Strategic Plan for 2026-29 and its associated budget for 2026-27. The committee also approved a revised Funding Strategy Statement and discussed governance matters, including updates on risk management and the implications of the 'Fit for the Future' programme.