County Graeme Austin - Councillor for Lancashire

Councillor County Graeme Austin

Reform UK

Email: graeme.austin@lancashire.gov.uk

Council: Lancashire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Full Council (Committee Member) Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Audit, Risk and Governance Committee (Committee Member) Pension Fund Committee (Committee Member) Regulatory Committee (Deputy Chair)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

18 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Regulatory Committee Deputy Chair

Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026 10.30 am

June 03, 2026, 10:30 am
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 1.00 pm

May 21, 2026, 1:00 pm
Regulatory Committee Deputy Chair

Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 10.30 am

March 25, 2026, 10:30 am
Full Council Committee Member

Budget Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 1.00 pm

The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 26th February 2026, to approve the council's budget for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting saw the approval of the main budget proposals, which included a 3.8% increase in council tax, alongside the defeat of several opposition amendments put forward by the Progressive Lancashire Group, the Conservative Group, the Liberal Democrat Group, and Our West Lancashire Group. The council also noted the report of the Interim Director of Finance and Commerce regarding the robustness of budget estimates and the adequacy of financial reserves.

February 26, 2026, 1:00 pm
Full Council Committee Member

Extraordinary General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 12.55 pm

The Full Council of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to discuss and approve the council's budget for the upcoming financial years. The meeting also saw the appointment of a new Corporate Director of Finance and Section 151 Officer.

February 26, 2026, 12:55 pm

Decisions from Meetings

117 decisions · Page 15 of 24

Annual Report of the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee

From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 21, 2025

...to approve the recommendations outlined in their annual report on the work of the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Internal Audit Charter and Mandate

From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 21, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the Internal Audit Charter and Mandate, which establishes the framework for the Internal Audit Service, enhances transparency, strengthens independence, and promotes continuous improvement.

Recommendations Approved

Counter Fraud, Investigations and Whistleblowing Annual Report

From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 21, 2025

...to note and approve the Financial Crime, Investigations and Whistleblowing Annual Report, as recommended.

Recommendations Approved

Lancashire County Council Internal Audit Strategy

From: Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Monday, 21st July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 21, 2025

...to approve the recommendations within the Internal Audit Strategy 2025-2028, which aligns audit activities with the council's strategic objectives, key risks, and stakeholder expectations.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 18

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 117