Councillor County Rick Edwards
Email: rick.edwards@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
21 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 10.30 am
Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of Lancashire County Council was scheduled to consider a range of financial and audit reports, including the council's Statement of Accounts for 2024/25 and findings from external audits. The committee was also set to review treasury management activities and strategies, alongside internal audit progress and corporate risk management.
Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Pension Fund Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Friday, 23rd January 2026, to discuss key parameters for the 2025 valuation of the pension fund. The committee ultimately resolved to approve a funding strategy statement with a 115% funding buffer and a 20-year recovery period, resulting in a provisional average employer contribution rate of 9.1%.
Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.30 am
The Development Control Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss planning applications and other development control matters. The committee granted planning permission for an outdoor classroom at Woodnook Primary School in Accrington and for significant highway improvements at the Croston Road junction on the A582 near Preston. The committee also noted decisions made by the Director of Environment and Regulatory under the council's scheme of delegation.
Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.30 am
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 16 of 27
Counter Fraud, Investigations and Whistleblowing Annual Report
From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 21, 2025
...to note and approve the Financial Crime, Investigations and Whistleblowing Annual Report, as recommended.
Recommendations Approved
Internal Audit Charter and Mandate
From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 21, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding the Internal Audit Charter and Mandate, which establishes the framework for the Internal Audit Service, enhances transparency, strengthens independence, and promotes continuous improvement.
Recommendations Approved
Annual Report of the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee
From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 21, 2025
...to approve the recommendations outlined in their annual report on the work of the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Internal Audit Annual Report 2024/25 and Progress Report
From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 21, 2025
...to approve the recommendations within the Internal Audit Annual Report 2024/25, which concluded that moderate assurance can be provided over the county council's systems of internal control and governance.
Recommendations Approved
Update on the Overpayment of Salaries
From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 21, 2025
...to continue receiving regular updates on salary overpayments and the progress of recovery efforts, having reviewed the 2024/25 overpayment data.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 21
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 133