Councillor County Maria Jones

Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 10.30 am

The Regulatory Committee of Lancashire County Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to consider a range of matters concerning public rights of way and legal guidance. The meeting's agenda includes the review of previous minutes, guidance on relevant legislation, an annual progress report, and several specific investigations and proposed diversions of public rights of way across the county.

Lancashire Local Access Forum - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Lancashire Local Access Forum was scheduled to discuss updates on the Public Rights of Way Improvement Programme, the signage of unsurfaced routes, and progress on the King Charles III England Coast Path. The meeting agenda also included a review of the minutes from the previous meeting and any other business.

Cabinet - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Lancashire County Council Cabinet meeting scheduled for Thursday, 22 January 2026, was set to cover a range of significant topics, including the future of the county's schools budget, revisions to highway safety inspection policies, and the revocation of the Lancashire Enhanced Partnership. Other key discussions were planned around the Fairness, Equality and Inclusion Workforce Framework, and updates on school place sufficiency in Preston.

Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.30 am

The Development Control Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss planning applications and other development control matters. The committee granted planning permission for an outdoor classroom at Woodnook Primary School in Accrington and for significant highway improvements at the Croston Road junction on the A582 near Preston. The committee also noted decisions made by the Director of Environment and Regulatory under the council's scheme of delegation.

Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.30 am