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 20 of 28
Report of the Employment Committee - Appointment of Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service and County Council's Returning Officer
From: Extraordinary General Meeting, Full Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 11.00 am - February 26, 2025
...to approve the recommendations of the Employment Committee regarding the appointment of the Chief Executive, Head of Paid Service, and County Council's Returning Officer.
Recommendations Approved
Highways Act 1980 - Section 119 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 - Section 53A Diversion of Footpath FP1404038 at Crofters Bank, Loveclough
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 10.30 am - January 22, 2025
...to divert part of Footpath FP1404038 at Crofters Bank, Loveclough, as described in the report, and to amend the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way accordingly.
Recommendations Approved
Annual Progress Report
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 10.30 am - January 22, 2025
...to approve the recommendations within the Annual Progress Report regarding requests and applications for definitive map modification orders and public path orders.
Recommendations Approved
Addition of Footpath from Ormerod Street to Gamble Road, Thornton, Cleveleys, Definitive Map Modification Order 2015 - Stance on Confirmation
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 10.30 am - January 22, 2025
...to take a neutral stance regarding the confirmation of the Definitive Map Modification Order 2015 for the addition of a footpath from Ormerod Street to Gamble Road, Thornton Cleveleys, when submitting it to the Planning Inspectorate.
Recommendations Approved
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Definitive Map Modification Order Investigation Bridleway across Hoscar Moss, Lathom
From: Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 10.30 am - January 22, 2025
...to upgrade the recorded footpath to a bridleway across Hoscar Moss from the junction of Bleak Lane and Wood Lane to Meadow Lane, Lathom, as a modification to the Definitive Map and Statement under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 24
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 140