County Joanne Ash | Councillor for Lancashire

Meetings Attended ^{Note this may include planned future meetings.}

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Full Council - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 1.00 pm

The Full Council meeting of Lancashire County Council on Thursday 12 March 2026 saw significant debate on road maintenance, drug policy, and youth engagement, alongside decisions on council allowances and pay policy. A key outcome was the defeat of a motion calling for urgent action on road repairs, despite widespread acknowledgement of the issue. The council also voted to support a motion affirming the principle of a secret ballot in elections, following concerns raised about family voting.

March 12, 2026, 1:00 pm

Corporate Parenting Board Committee Member

Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 6.00 pm

The Corporate Parenting Board of Lancashire Council met on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to discuss a range of updates and reports concerning children in care and care leavers. Key topics included an update from the Participation Team, annual reports on fostering, adoption, and private fostering, and the National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) annual report.

March 11, 2026, 6:00 pm

Full Council Committee Member

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 council's budget for 2026/27. The meeting saw the rejection of four opposition amendments before the main budget proposal was ultimately approved.

February 26, 2026, 1:00 pm

Full Council Committee Member

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 discuss and approve the council's budget for the upcoming financial years. The meeting also saw the appointment of a new Corporate Director of Finance and Section 151 Officer.

February 26, 2026, 12:55 pm

Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee Chair

Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 10.30 am

The Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee met on 25 February 2026 to discuss school attendance, children not in school, and school place planning. Key decisions included a commitment to further investigate district-level variations in school attendance and to explore strategies for addressing surplus school places across Lancashire.

February 25, 2026, 10:30 am

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Decisions from Meetings

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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