Councillor County Mackenzie Ritson
Email: mackenzie.ritson@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
23 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 1.00 pm
Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 27th April, 2026 2.00 pm
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 10.30 am
Full Council - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 1.00 pm
The Full Council meeting of Lancashire County Council on Thursday 12 March 2026 saw significant debate on road maintenance, drug policy, and youth engagement, alongside decisions on council allowances and pay policy. A key outcome was the defeat of a motion calling for urgent action on road repairs, despite widespread acknowledgement of the issue. The council also voted to support a motion affirming the principle of a secret ballot in elections, following concerns raised about family voting.
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 council's budget for 2026/27. The meeting saw the rejection of four opposition amendments before the main budget proposal was ultimately approved.
Decisions from Meetings
100 decisions · Page 1 of 20
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
Update on the Overpayment of Salaries
From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 2.00 pm - January 26, 2026
...to approve recommendations regarding the regular reporting and reduction of salary overpayments.
Recommendations Approved
Appendix A to Item 11 Procurement Waivers and Non Compliance 2025-26
From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 2.00 pm - January 26, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Appendix C to Item 13 - Corporate Risk and Opportunity Register - Quarterly Update
From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 2.00 pm - January 26, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 100