Councillor County Prof. Michael Lavalette
Email: michael.lavalette@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
27 meetings · Page 2 of 6
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 10.00 am
Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 10.30 am
The Community, Cultural and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the council's property strategy and the development of the Farington Cricket Facility. Key decisions included the endorsement of the Property Strategy Principles, which aim to ensure the council's property portfolio is fit for purpose, provides value for money, and enhances community engagement. The committee also reviewed the progress of the Farington Cricket Facility, focusing on its community use programme and ensuring its long-term viability.
Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20 March 2026 - 10.30 am
The Pension Fund Committee of Lancashire Council met on Friday 20 March 2026 to approve the Lancashire County Pension Fund's strategic plan for 2026-2029 and its budget for 2026-2027. The committee also approved a revised Funding Strategy Statement and noted updates on governance matters, responsible investments, and pension administration performance.
Full Council - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 1.00 pm
The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 12 March 2026, to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, highway maintenance, and drug policy. Key decisions made included the approval of the 2026/27 budget, which will see a council tax increase, and a motion condemning any attempts to scrap Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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 2026/27 budget. The council agreed to increase council tax by 3.8%, with a 1.8% increase for general services and a 2% increase for the adult social care precept. Several amendments proposed by opposition groups, including those from the Progressive Lancashire Group, Conservative Group, Liberal Democrat Group, Labour Group, and Our West Lancashire Group, were debated and subsequently defeated.
Decisions from Meetings
79 decisions · Page 1 of 16
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
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
Valuation 2025 Key Parameters and Contribution rates
From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 2.00 pm - January 23, 2026
Lancashire Pension Fund Committee approved recommendations on 23/01/2026. The decision concerned key parameters for the 2025 valuation and their impact on employer contribution rates.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the last meeting.
From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 2.00 pm - January 23, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Updates to the County Council's Constitution
From: Full Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 1.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to note the minor and/or corrective changes to the County Council's Constitution that had been approved by the Director of Law and Governance since the Annual General Meeting in 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 27
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 79