Councillor County Councillor Tom Pickup

The Cabinet of Lancashire Council decided to approve the allocation of £19 million for special school expansions and £4 million for a mainstream inclusion capital fund. They also approved the publication of a draft revised Joint Lancashire Minerals and Waste Local Plan for consultation. The Cabinet agreed to cease all refugee resettlement administration responsibility, with the Director of Communities and Engagement authorised to implement this decision.

The Lancashire Combined County Authority - Audit and Governance Committee approved the recommendations in the Internal Audit Progress Report on 28/09/2026. The committee considered the internal audit work performed as part of the 2026/27 audit plan.

The Lancashire Combined County Authority Audit and Governance Committee approved the draft LCCA Code of Corporate Governance and the draft Annual Governance Statement for 2025/26 on 28 September 2026. The committee also approved the LCCA's Corporate Risk and Opportunity Register.

The Lancashire Combined County Authority - Audit and Governance Committee approved the Audit and Governance Committee Work Programme for 2026/27 on 28/09/2026. The work programme includes regular reports on internal and external audit, finance, and risk management, along with an action log for oversight of previous actions.

The Lancashire Combined County Authority - Audit and Governance Committee approved updated Terms of Reference on 28 September 2026. These revisions incorporate requested changes regarding membership tenure, meeting frequency, and quorum requirements. The updated Terms of Reference include a new "Composition" section detailing membership structure and voting rights.