Councillor County Tom Pickup

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.

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 approve the appointment of a new Corporate Director of Finance and Section 151 Officer, and to debate and vote on the council's budget for the upcoming financial years. The meeting saw the approval of Gary Fielding for the permanent role of Corporate Director of Finance, with John Betts appointed as interim officer. Following this, the council engaged in extensive debate and voting on several budget amendments proposed by various political groups before ultimately approving the administration's budget.

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 2026/27 budget. The council agreed to increase council tax by 3.8%, with a 1.8% increase for general services and a 2% increase for the adult social care precept. Several amendments proposed by opposition groups, including those from the Progressive Lancashire Group, Conservative Group, Liberal Democrat Group, Labour Group, and Our West Lancashire Group, were debated and subsequently defeated.

Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20th February, 2026 10.30 am

The Pension Fund Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Friday, 20th February, 2026, to discuss the proposed demerger of Local Pensions Partnership Investments Limited (LPPI) and the admission of new partner funds. The committee approved a dividend in specie to facilitate this demerger and recommended that Full Council also approve the demerger and related steps.

Full Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 1.00 pm

The Full Council meeting of Lancashire County Council, held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, saw a significant decision made regarding the reorganisation of local government in Lancashire. After extensive debate, the council voted to recommend a proposal for two unitary authorities for Lancashire, a decision aimed at improving efficiency, service quality, and financial resilience. The meeting also addressed several other key issues, including the Local Government Association's Debate Not Hate campaign, the appointment of a co-chair for the Autism Partnership Board, and the impact of VAT on private schools.