Councillor County Councillor Nigel Swales
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
28 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Full Council - Thursday, 15 October 2026 - 1.00 pm
Full Council - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 1.00 pm
The Full Council of Lancashire County Council convened on Thursday, 16 July 2026, addressing a range of significant issues including the scandal of corridor care
in hospitals, the acceleration of devolution for Lancashire, and the council's cooperation with the public inquiry into child sexual exploitation. The council also discussed the future of local government reorganisation in Lancashire and approved the Child and Youth Justice Plan for 2026/27.
Special Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 10.00 am
The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 16 July 2026, to formally recognise the eminent service of nine former councillors by conferring upon them the status of Honorary Alderman. The meeting unanimously approved the motion to grant this honour, acknowledging the cumulative 176 years of dedicated service these individuals have provided to the county.
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 24 June 2026 - 10.00 am
Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 1.00 pm
The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday 21 May 2026, electing Councillor Lee Hutchinson as the new Chairman and Councillor Clive Balchin as Vice-Chairman. The meeting also saw the approval of the council's Constitution for 2026/27 and a reduction in the financial threshold for key decisions.
Decisions from Meetings
105 decisions · Page 1 of 21
To consider Notices of Motion Submitted under Standing Order B37
From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 1.00 pm - July 16, 2026
The Full Council of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 16/07/2026. The council resolved to condemn corridor care and work with NHS partners on an action plan, accelerate devolution for Lancashire by writing to the Prime Minister and seeking a meeting with the Secretary of State, pledge full cooperation with the Public Inquiry into Grooming Gangs and Operation Beaconport, reaffirm commitment to protecting green belt land and write to district councils and the Planning Inspectorate, and reaffirm commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and work with district councils on housing policy for veterans.
Recommendations Approved
Report of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority
From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 1.00 pm - July 16, 2026
The Full Council decided to note the report of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority on 16 July 2026. The Lancashire Combined Fire Authority approved the appointment of an Independent Person to its Audit, Risk and Governance Committee and delegated recruitment to the Monitoring Officer. The Authority also approved the Chair and Chief Fire Officer to make a final decision on the Fleetwood Flexible Day Crewing pilot.
Recommendations Approved
Report of the Political Governance Working Group
From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 1.00 pm - July 16, 2026
The Full Council of Lancashire Council approved recommendations on 16/07/2026. The council agreed to increase the carryover for the Local Member Grant scheme to £500 for the 2027/28 grant year, continue using Lancashire's existing Code of Member Conduct, and approved the Champions' Role Description.
Recommendations Approved
The Pension Fund Committee
From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 1.00 pm - July 16, 2026
The Full Council of Lancashire Council decided to approve recommendations on 16/07/2026. The council noted the report of the Pension Fund Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment to the Police and Crime Panel for Lancashire for 2026/27
From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 1.00 pm - July 16, 2026
The Full Council decided to approve the appointment of County Councillor Simon Evans to the Police and Crime Panel for Lancashire for 2026/27, and County Councillors Daniel Matchett and Mackenzie Ritson as substitute representatives. This decision was made on 16/07/2026. The council approved the appointment of County Councillor Simon Evans and substitute representatives County Councillors Daniel Matchett and Mackenzie Ritson.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 28
- Average per month
- 1.6
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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