Councillor County David Howarth
Email: david.howarth2@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
24 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Regulatory Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of matters concerning public rights of way and legal guidance. The meeting's agenda included the review of previous minutes, guidance on legal matters, an annual progress report, and several specific investigations into proposed modifications of the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way.
Full Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 1.00 pm
The Full Council of Lancashire Council is scheduled to meet on 20 November 2025 to discuss local government reorganisation, committee appointments, and updates to the council's constitution. The meeting will also address questions from councillors and consider several notices of motion. Reports from the cabinet and various committees are also scheduled to be noted.
Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.30 am
The Lancashire County Council Regulatory Committee met on Wednesday 12 November 2025 to discuss several matters relating to public rights of way. These included the review of the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way[^1], and a number of investigations into upgrading, extinguishment, creation and diversion of footpaths.
Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm
The upcoming Full Council meeting is set to address a variety of topics, including community safety, the members' allowance scheme, and the annual review of overview and scrutiny. Councillors will also discuss committee appointments, the Lancashire County Pension Fund, and the council's meeting schedule for 2026/27.
Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 10.30 am
The Regulatory Committee of Lancashire County Council met to discuss several matters relating to public rights of way, including definitive map modification orders and diversion of footpaths. The committee approved making orders for changes to public footpaths and bridleways at Higher Simpson Fold, Eyes Lane, Coronation Field, Written Stone Farm and The Weald. They also discussed a progress report on previous committee items and guidance for committee members.
Decisions from Meetings
140 decisions · Page 11 of 28
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Definitive Map Investigation: Addition of Bridleway along Sandyhall Lane, Barrowford
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 18, 2025
... to approve recommendations to accept the application, make a Definitive Map Modification Order under S53(2)(b) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to record a public bridleway along the full length of Sandyhall Lane, Barrowford, and promote the order to confirmation.
Recommendations Approved
Progress Report on Previous Committee Items
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 18, 2025
...to note the progress report on definitive map modification orders and public path orders since the previous committee meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Highways Act 1980 - Section 119 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 - Section 53A Diversion of Footpath at Wood End, Silverdale
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 18, 2025
... to divert part of Footpath FP0130009 at Wood End, Silverdale, as recommended in the report, including amending the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way accordingly, and to take a neutral stance if the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for confirmation due to objections.
Recommendations Approved
Constitution, Membership, Terms of Reference and Programme of Meetings for the Regulatory Committee
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 18, 2025
...to approve the constitution, membership, terms of reference, and programme of meetings for the Regulatory Committee for 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Application to Register Land as Town or Village Green Application No. VG110 relating to land on the North side of Accrington Road, Whalley known as 'The Hellicliffes'
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 10.30 am - June 18, 2025
...to determine Application No. VG110 relating to land known as 'The Hellicliffes' as a town or village green, the committee approved the establishment of a Sub-Committee, agreed on its membership and quorum, and appointed an independent Inspector to advise and preside over a public inquiry.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 24
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 140