Councillor County David Shaw

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.

Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 10.00 am

The Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to discuss the Get Lancashire Working programme and the council's work programme for 2025/26. Key decisions included noting the progress of the Connect to Work programme, which aims to boost employment rates, and considering how to address the allocation of local transport grants.

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 - Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 3.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of the Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) met on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, to discuss key updates on the authority's activities, review its financial assurance framework, and consider reports on internal audit progress, counter financial crime, and the corporate risk register. Decisions were made regarding the approval of the Counter Financial Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Governance Framework and the Corporate Risk and Opportunity Register.

Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 10.00 am

The Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet on Thursday 18 December 2025 to discuss household waste recycling centres, street works, and the committee's work programme for the year. The committee will also note responses from County Councillor Warren Goldsworthy, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, and County Councillor Joshua Roberts, Cabinet Member for Rural Affairs, Environment and Communities, regarding previous recommendations.