The Lancashire County Council Employment Committee approved recommendations on 13 September 2021. The committee agreed to increase fees for Assistant Coroners dealing with jury and complex mental health inquests to £472.00 per day and £236.00 per half day, while fees for other inquests remain at £416.00 per day and £208.00 per half day. They also approved a 1.5% increase to Senior Coroner and Area Coroner salaries, and Assistant Coroner fees, effective from 1 April 2021. Additionally, the Re-Engagement Following Retirement Policy Statement for LGPS members was approved.