Andy Fowler - Councillor for West Lancashire (Burscough Town)

Councillor Andy Fowler

Labour and Co-operative Party Burscough Town Chairperson of Audit & Governance

Email: Cllr.A.Fowler@westlancs.gov.uk

Council: West Lancashire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Planning Committee (Vice-Chairperson) Council (Committee Member) Licensing & Gambling Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Licensing & Gambling Committee Audit & Governance Committee (Chairperson) Policy & Resources Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

47 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Planning Committee Vice-Chairperson

Planning Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm

February 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Committee Vice-Chairperson

Planning Committee - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 7.00 pm

January 15, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.30 pm

December 10, 2025
Council Committee Member

Special Meeting Local Government Reorganisation, Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm

November 26, 2025
Planning Committee Vice-Chairperson

Planning Committee - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 7.00 pm

November 20, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

165 decisions · Page 10 of 33

Minutes

From: Council - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 15, 2025

...to approve the minutes of previous meetings, various committee minutes and recommendations, financial outturns, a treasury management report, the results of a public budget consultation and a citizen survey, food waste collection grants, an extension to a Public Spaces Protection Order, a parental leave policy for councillors, housing regulation updates, a corporate health and safety update, a housing scheme, and to address motions regarding loans to Tawd Valley Development Company, co-location of NHS A&E services, traffic flow on Derby Street, and flood protection for Halsall Lane.

Recommendations Approved

CAPITAL PROGRAMME REVIEW

From: Council - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 15, 2025

...to address Local Government Reorganisation and a budget gap, the Council approved a change in the 2024-25 slippage figure and the reallocation of GRA capital resources, including adding £285k to the Restructuring Costs scheme and allocating £600k to a new LGR transition and transformation scheme.

Recommendations Approved

Council Annual Report 2024/25

From: Council - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 15, 2025

...to note the Council Annual Report 2024/25 and authorize minor final amendments prior to publication.

Recommendations Approved

Digmoor Revival Scheme Phase 2

From: Council - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 15, 2025

To seek approval to commence phase 2 of a new housing scheme at Blythewood and Banksbarn.

Recommendations Approved

APPROVAL OF DRAFT PAVEMENT LICENSING POLICY

From: Council - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 15, 2025

...to approve a draft Pavement Licensing Policy prior to public consultation, grant delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services to subject the draft policy to public consultation and make minor changes, and add Pavement Licensing to the functions of the Licensing and Appeals Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 47

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 165