Councillor County Yousuf Motala
Email: yousuf.motala@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
44 meetings · Page 3 of 9
SACRE - Agreed Syllabus Conference - Monday, 12th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Lancashire Agreed Syllabus Conference met on Monday 12 January 2026 to discuss the draft Lancashire Agreed Syllabus for Religious and Non-Religious Worldviews 2026. The meeting focused on reviewing draft primary materials for the syllabus and agreeing on a plan for proofreading and providing feedback.
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.
Lancashire Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Monday, 17th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Lancashire Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met on Monday, 17 November 2025, to discuss the SACRE Development Plan, the NASACRE statement on the Curriculum and Assessment Review, and potential funding for innovative projects. The council also reviewed its membership and discussed future meeting schedules.
SACRE - Agreed Syllabus Conference - Monday, 10th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Lancashire SACRE - Agreed Syllabus Conference met on Monday 10 November 2025 to discuss draft primary curricular materials and the Key Stage 3 Strategy for Religious Education. The meeting also reviewed the next steps for the completion, consultation, and launch of the new syllabus.
Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.30 am
The Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 6 November 2025, to review the first year of the council's Digital Strategy and discuss the data informing proposals for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). The committee approved recommendations for both the Digital Strategy and the LGR data review, and also confirmed the committee's work programme for the upcoming year.
Decisions from Meetings
122 decisions · Page 1 of 25
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
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
Updates to the County Council's Constitution
From: Full Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 1.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to note the minor and/or corrective changes to the County Council's Constitution that had been approved by the Director of Law and Governance since the Annual General Meeting in 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Appointment
From: Full Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 1.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to replace County Councillor Ella Worthington, they approved the appointment of County Councillor Alice Jones as the new Deputy Chair of the Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee for the remainder of the 2025/26 municipal year.
Recommendations Approved
The Employment Committee
From: Full Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 1.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to note the report of the Employment Committee, thereby approving its recommendations regarding the recruitment of a Director of Finance, coroner salaries and fees, and the employment of the Executive Director of Adult Services.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 122 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.