Councillor County Tom Pickup

The Cabinet of Lancashire Council decided to approve the findings and recommendations of the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge report and its associated action plan on 19 May 2026. They also approved the "Moving the dial on our priorities 2026/27" document, allocated £5m for highway maintenance, and authorised the Chief Executive to undertake necessary actions for programme delivery. The Cabinet endorsed the strategic direction for developing the Model of Care, including coproduction, and approved the Civic Pride Action Plan. They supported the five calls to action from the Director of Public Health Annual Report and approved the Home to School Transport Policy for 2027/2028 and the Education Strategy 2026-2028. Additionally, they noted the recommendations of the Southport Public Inquiry Phase One and approved arrangements for their delivery, authorised the Director of Law and Governance to agree the membership and terms of reference for a Cabinet Oversight Group, and confirmed continued support for Phase Two of the Inquiry. The Cabinet also approved making permanent the restrictions within the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order for Kirkham Town Centre, the introduction of a Bus Stand in Rishton, and the introduction of No Waiting at Any Time parking restrictions and Bus Stop Clearways in Lea, Preston.

The Full Council of Lancashire Council decided to approve a reduction in the financial threshold for Key Decisions to £1.9m for 2026/27. This decision was made on 21/05/2026.

The Full Council of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 21/05/2026. The Pension Fund Committee's report from its meeting on 20 March 2026 was noted.