Councillor County Maria Jones
Email: maria.jones@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
24 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Regulatory Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of matters concerning public rights of way and legal guidance. The meeting's agenda included the review of previous minutes, guidance on legal matters, an annual progress report, and several specific investigations into proposed modifications of the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way.
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 Cabinet of Lancashire Council met on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, to discuss a range of important issues, including the future of cultural services, workforce equality, school place sufficiency, and highway safety. Key decisions included the approval of a revised terms of reference for a new Cabinet Working Group for Culture, the adoption of a new Fairness, Equality and Inclusion Workforce Framework, and significant decisions regarding school place provision 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
Decisions from Meetings
102 decisions · Page 18 of 21
The Overview and Scrutiny Committees
From: Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 1.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...the recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committees' reports, covering topics such as SEND inspection outcomes, flood risk management, public rights of way, road safety, engagement and co-production, and dental services, were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Leader of the County Council
From: Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 1.00 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
The Urgency Committee
From: Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 1.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...the recommendations to note the report of the Urgency Committee, which detailed urgent decisions regarding substitute members for the Lancashire Combined County Authority, committee and outside body appointments, and the appointment of an Interim Director of Finance and Section 151 Officer, were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Vice-Chairman
From: Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 1.00 pm - May 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Lancashire Combined County Authority - Appointment of County Council Representatives for 2025/26
From: Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 1.00 pm - May 22, 2025
...to ensure the county council's representation and participation in the Lancashire Combined County Authority for 2025/26, they approved the appointment of representatives and substitute members, and authorized the Director of Law and Governance to approve representatives for the Scrutiny and Audit Committees, with the ability to make necessary changes before May 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 24
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 102