Councillor County Mrs Marion Atkinson
Email: marion.atkinson@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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.
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 resolved to note the progress of the demerger, approve a dividend in specie to facilitate the process, and delegate authority for its implementation. They also recommended that Full Council approve the demerger and related steps.
Pension Fund Committee - Appointments Sub Committee - Friday, 20th February, 2026 12.30 pm, PROVISIONAL
Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 1.00 pm
Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.00 pm
The Employment Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Tuesday 10 February 2026, and subsequently on Monday 16 February 2026, to interview candidates for the Director of Finance and S151 Officer position and to discuss strategies for retaining senior colleagues. A decision on the Director of Finance and S151 Officer appointment was deferred to allow for an additional candidate interview, after which the committee resolved to recommend Gary Fielding for the role. The committee also approved measures to retain senior staff during Local Government Reorganisation.
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
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
Interviews for the Director of Finance and S151 Officer
From: Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 10, 2026
...to approve the recommendations following the final interview stage for the Interim Director of Finance and S151 Officer.
Recommendations Approved
Retention of Senior Colleagues
From: Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 10, 2026
...to approve recommendations for a sustainable, market-responsive approach to retaining senior leaders and critical post-holders during Local Government Reform.
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 10, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 122