Councillor County Thomas de Freitas
Email: thomas.defreitas@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings · Page 2 of 6
Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 29th April, 2026 10.30 am
Health and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026 10.30 am
The Health and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the progress of the Community Mental Health Transformation Programme and the Lancashire Constabulary's Right Care, Right Person
initiative. Key discussions also focused on housing and homelessness as they relate to mental health, and the committee reviewed updates from its steering group and work programmes.
Health and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 30 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Health and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee has unanimously voted to request a 'call-in' to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care regarding the NHS Shaping Care Together programme's decision to co-locate adult and children's A&E services at Southport and Formby District General Hospital. The committee cited concerns over the consultation process, including inadequate consideration of interdependent services like maternity, insufficient risk assessments for urgent care needs, and the potential negative impact on travel times and accessibility for residents in West Lancashire.
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.
Full Council - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 1.00 pm
The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 12 March 2026, to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, highway maintenance, and drug policy. Key decisions made included the approval of the 2026/27 budget, which will see a council tax increase, and a motion condemning any attempts to scrap Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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: 29
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 82 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.