Councillor County Ashley Joynes
Email: ashley.joynes@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
25 meetings · Page 2 of 5
Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 10.30 am
Full Council - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 1.00 pm
The Full Council meeting of Lancashire County Council on Thursday 12 March 2026 saw significant debate on road maintenance, drug policy, and youth engagement, alongside decisions on council allowances and pay policy. A key outcome was the defeat of a motion calling for urgent action on road repairs, despite widespread acknowledgement of the issue. The council also voted to support a motion affirming the principle of a secret ballot in elections, following concerns raised about family voting.
Budget Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 1.00 pm
The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 26th February 2026, to approve the council's budget for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting saw the approval of the main budget proposals, which included a 3.8% increase in council tax, alongside the defeat of several opposition amendments put forward by the Progressive Lancashire Group, the Conservative Group, the Liberal Democrat Group, and Our West Lancashire Group. The council also noted the report of the Interim Director of Finance and Commerce regarding the robustness of budget estimates and the adequacy of financial reserves.
Extraordinary General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 12.55 pm
The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to discuss and approve the council's budget for the upcoming financial years. The meeting also saw the appointment of a new Corporate Director of Finance and Section 151 Officer.
Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20th February, 2026 10.30 am
The Pension Fund Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Friday, 20th February, 2026, to discuss the proposed demerger of Local Pensions Partnership Investments Limited (LPPI) and the admission of new partner funds. The committee resolved to note the progress of the demerger, approve a dividend in specie to facilitate the process, and delegate authority for its implementation. They also recommended that Full Council approve the demerger and related steps.
Decisions from Meetings
113 decisions · Page 1 of 23
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
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Definitive Map Investigation: Hall Lane, Longton, South Ribble
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 28, 2026
...rejected the application to upgrade parts of Hall Lane, Longton, from footpath to bridleway on the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way.
Recommendations Approved
Highways Act 1980 – Section 119 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 – Section 53A Proposed Diversion of Footpath at Bramblewood, Barnacre
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 28, 2026
...approved the proposed diversion of part of Footpath FP0205027 at Bramblewood, Barnacre-with-Bonds, Wyre, to be made under the Highways Act 1980 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Recommendations Approved
Highways Act 1980 - Section 119 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 - Section 53A Diversion of Bridleway at Kirk House Farm, Over Kellet
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 28, 2026
...approved the diversion of part of Bridleway BW0124027 at Kirk House Farm, Over Kellet, to be made under the Highways Act 1980 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, with a neutral stance taken if objections require referral to the Secretary of State.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 25
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 113