Councillor County Councillor Joanne Ash

The Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire Council approved its Work Programme for 2026/27 on 02 September 2026. The programme details planned scrutiny activities including financial monitoring reports and budget proposals.

The Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 02 September 2026. The committee considered progress on Phase 2 of the Council's Efficiency Review and supported its continued progression.

The Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 02 September 2026 regarding the 2026/27 Quarter 1 Financial Monitoring Report. The Cabinet of Lancashire Council considered the report on 03 September 2026 and noted the forecast revenue overspend, approved planned expenditure for the Strategic Contingency Budget, and approved the revised Capital Programme for 2026/27. Cabinet also noted the forecast capital expenditure and the emerging draft 2027/28 revised Capital Programme, and noted the Schools Budget forecast overspend.

The Full Council of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 16/07/2026. The council resolved to condemn corridor care and work with NHS partners on an action plan, accelerate devolution for Lancashire by writing to the Prime Minister and seeking a meeting with the Secretary of State, pledge full cooperation with the Public Inquiry into Grooming Gangs and Operation Beaconport, reaffirm commitment to protecting green belt land and write to district councils and the Planning Inspectorate, and reaffirm commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and work with district councils on housing policy for veterans.

The Full Council of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 16/07/2026. The council agreed to increase the carryover for the Local Member Grant scheme to £500 for the 2027/28 grant year, continue using Lancashire's existing Code of Member Conduct, and approved the Champions' Role Description.