Councillor County Aidy Riggott
Email: aidy.riggott@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
72 meetings · Page 3 of 15
Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 5th February, 2026, to discuss the Q3 Corporate Performance Report, the 2026/27 draft budget, and the SEND capital programme. Key decisions included approving a 3.80% increase in Council Tax for the upcoming financial year and agreeing to consult on new special schools and expansions for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 9.30 am
The Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 5th February 2026, to review the Quarter 3 financial monitoring report for 2025/26. The meeting focused on the council's revenue and capital financial position, highlighting significant pressures in areas such as adult social care and children's services, alongside underspends in other areas. The committee also discussed the upcoming budget for 2026/27 and made recommendations for future work programmes.
Employment Committee - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 2.30 pm
The Employment Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss the recruitment of an Interim Director of Finance and Section 151 Officer. The committee approved recommendations regarding the shortlisting process for this key role.
Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 9.30 am
The Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss the draft budget for 2026/27. The committee reviewed proposals across all directorates, including significant investments in adult social care, education, and highways, alongside plans for efficiency savings. Key decisions included urging Cabinet to consider not-for-profit models for care homes and day centres, establishing a cross-party working group on their modernisation, and asking Cabinet to consider an indicative capital sum for this purpose. The committee also recommended that Cabinet give consideration to mental health outcomes for adults and children, the utilisation of the Public Health Grant for these services, and the funding required to implement the improvement plan for Adult Social Care following a Care Quality Commission inspection report. Additionally, the committee resolved that the Leader should write to the relevant Secretary of State to seek assurance that setting a council tax precept below the maximum available would not lead to future funding penalties.
Lancashire Combined County Authority - Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 8th December, 2025 3.00 pm
The Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 8th December 2025 to discuss progress on the LCCA's work programmes, with a particular focus on the transition of local transport authority functions and the development of the Local Transport Plan. Key decisions included the noting of the Chief Operating Officer's update and the approval of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee's work programme for 2025-26.
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
Interviews for the Director of Finance and S151 Officer
From: Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 10, 2026
...to approve the recommendations following the final interview stage for the Interim Director of Finance and S151 Officer.
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 10, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Retention of Senior Colleagues
From: Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 10, 2026
...to approve recommendations for a sustainable, market-responsive approach to retaining senior leaders and critical post-holders during Local Government Reform.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 72
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 191