Councillor County Daniel Matchett
Email: daniel.matchett@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings · Page 3 of 6
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).
Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Pension Fund Committee of Lancashire Council met on Friday 23 January 2026 and decided to set the funding buffer for the pension fund at 115%, with a 20-year surplus repayment period. This decision was made after extensive debate regarding the appropriate level of prudence to balance employer affordability with the long-term stability and solvency of the fund.
Cabinet - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, approving a new framework for fairness, equality, and inclusion in the workforce, and addressing the sufficiency of school places in Preston. The meeting also saw the approval of revisions to the Highway Safety Inspection Policy and the revocation of the Lancashire Enhanced Partnership.
Lancashire Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 2.00 pm
The Lancashire Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board's NHS Medium Term Planning and 5 Year Strategic Commissioning Plan, as well as the development of Neighbourhood Health Plans across Lancashire. The meeting also included a workshop session dedicated to Neighbourhood Health Plans.
Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Partnership - Monday, 15th December, 2025 10.00 am
The Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) is scheduled to meet on Monday, 15 December 2025, to discuss a range of topics including a population health needs assessment, commissioning intentions, and social prescribing. The meeting will also include updates on neighbourhood health plans and the Working Well domain.
Decisions from Meetings
83 decisions · Page 1 of 17
Minutes of the Meeting held on 5 February 2026
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 5 March 2026 - 2.00 pm - March 05, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 5 March 2026 - 2.00 pm - March 05, 2026
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
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
Minutes of the Meeting held on 22 January 2026
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.00 pm - February 05, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 29
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 83