The Employment Committee of Lancashire Council decided to approve recommendations regarding the recruitment process for the Interim Director of Finance Role on 27 January 2026. On 10 February 2026, the committee resolved to ask Full Council to appoint Gary Fielding as the Director of Finance and S151 Officer. On 16 February 2026, the committee approved the proposed extension of the Grade D2 band and authorised the Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service to implement changes based on market evidence.