Councillor County Simon Evans
Email: simon.evans@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
30 meetings · Page 2 of 6
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.
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, Lancashire Combined County Authority - Tuesday, 17th February, 2026 4.00 pm
The Lancashire Combined County Authority met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including new transport funding, bus service improvements, and the Lancashire Investment Fund. Key decisions made included the approval of a new local transport funding system, the draft Bus Service Improvement Plan and Enhanced Partnership arrangements, and the relaunch of the Lancashire Investment Fund.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
101 decisions · Page 1 of 21
Minutes of the Meeting held on 5 February 2026
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 05, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 05, 2026
Recommendations approved
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
Minutes of the Meeting held on 22 January 2026
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.00 pm - February 05, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 101