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 4 of 6
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee met to review the progress of the Child and Youth Justice Service, discuss the Education Strategy and attainment data, and consider the committee's work programme. Key decisions included supporting the Child and Youth Justice Service's priorities for 2025-2026 and noting updates on the SEND Improvement Programme.
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am
The Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, to discuss significant updates on the Principal Social Worker's Annual Report and the Families First Programme. Key decisions included noting the progress made in social worker recruitment and retention, and the phased implementation plan for the Families First initiative, which aims to transform children's social care.
Full Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 1.00 pm
The Full Council meeting of Lancashire County Council, held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, saw a significant decision made regarding the reorganisation of local government in Lancashire. After extensive debate, the council voted to recommend a proposal for two unitary authorities for Lancashire, a decision aimed at improving efficiency, service quality, and financial resilience. The meeting also addressed several other key issues, including the Local Government Association's Debate Not Hate
campaign, the appointment of a co-chair for the Autism Partnership Board, and the impact of VAT on private schools.
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 10.30 am
The Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, to discuss key issues surrounding corporate parenting, the Lancashire House Project, and the Where Our Children Live
programme. The committee approved recommendations related to these areas, including plans for future scrutiny of the Corporate Parenting Strategy and the Lancashire House Project's fourth cohort.
Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm
The Full Council of Lancashire County Council convened on Thursday, 16 October 2025, addressing a wide range of issues from community safety and members' allowances to the county's pension fund and the controversial topic of fracking. Key decisions included the approval of the Lancashire Community Safety Agreement 2025-2028, a freeze on members' allowances, and a commitment to a permanent national ban on fracking.
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 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.