Councillor County David Shaw

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.

Lancashire Combined County Authority - Audit and Governance Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 3.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of Lancashire County Council met to discuss a range of topics, including an update from the Interim Chief Operating Officer, an overview of the role of external audit provided by KPMG, an internal audit progress report, and the corporate risk and opportunity register. The committee approved the Corporate Risk and Opportunity Register, and the Audit and Governance Committee Work Programme for 2025/26. The committee also agreed to add additional items to the work plan, including a review of treasury management activities.

Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 19th September, 2025 10.30 am

The Lancashire County Council Pension Fund Committee met to discuss responsible investment, review the draft funding strategy statement, and address an urgent matter regarding the McCloud remedy[^2] and reporting requirements. The committee also reviewed pension-related training for its members and the Pension Fund Annual Report 2024/25.

Company Member Cabinet Committee - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Company Member Cabinet Committee met to review the updated work programme for 2025-26 and to discuss the service performance of Lancashire Renewables Limited, Active Lancashire Limited, and Lancashire County Developments Ltd. The committee approved the updated work programme and reviewed and agreed to the performance and business plans of the three companies, requesting additional reporting on key performance indicators and the implications of local government reorganisation. An update on correspondence regarding Growth Lancashire Limited was also provided, with a response to be drafted.

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.