Councillor County Nigel Swales
Email: Nigel.Swales@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
Health and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 10.30 am
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.
Cabinet - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 5th March 2026, to discuss the allocation of the Crisis Resilience Fund, proposed highway improvements, the 2026/27 Highways Capital Programme, and the procurement pipeline for the upcoming financial year. Key decisions included approving the framework for the Crisis Resilience Fund, implementing new waiting restrictions on Goosnargh Lane, approving the Highways Capital Programme, and authorising the commencement of various procurement exercises. The Cabinet also formally responded to the government's consultation on Local Government Reorganisation in Lancashire.
Decisions from Meetings
70 decisions · Page 3 of 14
Local Government Reorganisation
From: Full Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 1.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...that Cabinet endorses the proposal for two unitary councils for Lancashire, as set out in Appendix A, at its meeting on 27 November 2025, supporting a preferred proposal for Local Government Reorganisation to be submitted to the Government.
Recommendations Approved
To consider Notices of Motion Submitted under Standing Order B37
From: Full Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 1.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to approve the recommendations related to the Notices of Motion concerning support for Northern Powerhouse Rail, objections to the proposed onshore cabling route for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Windfarm, a Civic Pride Action Plan, and assurance that local elections will not be cancelled.
Recommendations Approved
The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee
From: Full Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 1.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to approve the recommendations from the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee meeting held on 13 October 2025, including noting the External and Internal Audit Progress Reports, approving the Risk Management Strategy, approving the Corporate Risk and Opportunity Register, and approving the RIPA Policy and Annual Report.
Recommendations Approved
Where Our Children Live
From: Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 10.30 am - October 22, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding the progress of the Where Our Children Live
programme, including commenting on its progress and providing feedback on its strategic, operational, and financial implications, as well as considering how to further support this initiative to reshape children's residential provision in Lancashire.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Parenting
From: Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 10.30 am - October 22, 2025
...to approve the recommendations to consider the work being undertaken to support children in care and care leavers, provide feedback on priorities, and add the Corporate Parenting Strategy in 2026 to the work programme for pre-scrutiny policy review.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 23
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 70