Councillor County Mr Russell Walsh
Email: russell.walsh@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
16 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Full Council - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 1.00 pm
Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 1.00 pm
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's strategic plan for 2026-2029 and its budget for 2026-2027. The committee also approved a revised Funding Strategy Statement and noted updates on governance matters, responsible investments, and pension administration performance.
Full Council - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 1.00 pm
The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 12 March 2026, to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, highway maintenance, and drug policy. Key decisions made included the approval of the 2026/27 budget, which will see a council tax increase, and a motion condemning any attempts to scrap Northern Powerhouse Rail.
Decisions from Meetings
90 decisions · Page 1 of 18
2026/27 Budget Report
From: Budget Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the 2026/27 budget, including setting the Council Tax at an overall increase of 3.80%.
Recommendations Approved
Report of the Employment Committee - Appointment of the Corporate Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)
From: Extraordinary General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 12.55 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the appointment of Gary Fielding as the Corporate Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) and John Betts as the interim Section 151 Officer until Gary Fielding starts.
Recommendations Approved
Valuation 2025 Key Parameters and Contribution rates
From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 2.00 pm - January 23, 2026
Lancashire Pension Fund Committee approved recommendations on 23/01/2026. The decision concerned key parameters for the 2025 valuation and their impact on employer contribution rates.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the last meeting.
From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 2.00 pm - January 23, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Investment Panel Update
From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 12th December, 2025 10.30 am - December 12, 2025
...to approve the recommendations presented in an update on the Investment Panel's business from their September and October 2025 meetings.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 16
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 90 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.