Councillor County Simon Gummer
Email: simon.gummer@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
27 meetings · Page 2 of 6
Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 1.00 pm
Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 30th April, 2026 10.30 am
The Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire County Council is scheduled to consider a range of important topics at its meeting on Thursday, 30th April 2026. Key discussions are expected to focus on the council's approach to domestic abuse, the operations and future of the schools catering service, and the committee's work programme for the upcoming year.
Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 29th April, 2026 10.30 am
Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 10.30 am
The Community, Cultural and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the council's property strategy and the development of the Farington Cricket Facility. Key decisions included the endorsement of the Property Strategy Principles, which aim to ensure the council's property portfolio is fit for purpose, provides value for money, and enhances community engagement. The committee also reviewed the progress of the Farington Cricket Facility, focusing on its community use programme and ensuring its long-term viability.
Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 10.30 am
The Development Control Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, approving plans for a green waste composting facility expansion and a new children's home. The committee also noted decisions made by the Director of Environment and Regulatory.
Decisions from Meetings
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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
South Ribble Borough: LCC/2025/0008, Land at Croston Road A582 junction, Farington Moss, Preston
From: Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.30 am - January 21, 2026
...approved the reconfiguration of the Croston Road junction on the A582, including the installation of new signalised junctions, cycle tracks, Toucan crossings, rerouting of Centurion Way, diversion of a public right of way, and the construction of a water attenuation pond and ecological mitigation areas.
Recommendations Approved
Hyndburn Borough: LCC/2025/0001, Land to the south of Woodnook Primary School; between Belfield Road and Royds Street, Accrington
From: Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.30 am - January 21, 2026
...approved the change of use of an area of green space to an outdoor educational area for Woodnook Primary School, subject to planning conditions.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the last meeting held on 4 December 2025
From: Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.30 am - January 21, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 27
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 85 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.