Kath Benson - Councillor for Blackpool (Layton)

Councillor Kath Benson

Labour Layton Cabinet Member for Young People and Aspiration

Email: cllr.kathryn.benson@blackpool.gov.uk

Council: Blackpool

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Executive (Committee Member) Chief Officers' Employment Committee Standards Committee (Committee Member) Appeals Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

44 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Executive Committee Member

Executive - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 6.00 pm

March 16, 2026, 6:00 pm
Executive Committee Member

ExecutiveTuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.00 pm

February 10, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 6.00 pm

January 28, 2026, 6:00 pm
Executive Committee Member

ExecutiveMonday, 19th January, 2026 6.00 pm

January 19, 2026
Executive Committee Member

ExecutiveMonday, 8th December, 2025 6.00 pm

December 08, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

70 decisions · Page 5 of 14

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE MONITORING AS AT MONTH 5 2025/26 AND MEDIUM TERM FINANCIAL PLAN 2026/27 - 2028/29

From: ExecutiveMonday, 10th November, 2025 6.00 pm - November 10, 2025

... the Executive agreed to note the financial performance monitoring report as at month 5 of 2025/26, require close monitoring and management of service financial and operational performances, note the Scrutiny Leadership Board's independent review, continue lobbying central government for necessary funding, and continue working towards target working balances of £8m by 1 April 2026.

Recommendations Approved

CENTRAL HOUSING REGENERATION: PROJECT UPDATE AND INCLUSION OF COUNCIL HOUSING ASSETS IN PHASE 1

From: ExecutiveMonday, 13th October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 13, 2025

...to facilitate comprehensive redevelopment of the area, the Executive approved the inclusion of council housing assets at Salthouse Avenue, Kent Road, and the corner of Central Drive and Rigby Road in Phase 1 of the Central Housing Regeneration program, including suspending re-letting, identifying alternative provisions, following relocation payment regulations, and demolishing existing flats after vacancy and planning approvals.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 44

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 70