Councillor County John Potter
Email: john.potter@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
34 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 26th March, 2026 10.30 am
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.
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.
Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 10.30 am
The Community, Cultural and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday, 12 February 2026, to discuss the future of the library service, workforce updates, and the committee's work programme. Key decisions included supporting the development of a new library strategy and considering recommendations for library service sustainability.
Decisions from Meetings
146 decisions · Page 21 of 30
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
Lancashire Education Strategy 2025-2028: Education Strategy, Attainment Data and Academisation
From: Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 10.30 am - January 29, 2025
...they approved the recommendations related to the update on the development and implementation of the Lancashire Education Strategy 2025-2028, attainment data, and academisation.
Recommendations Approved
Work Programme, Actions and Assurances Update
From: Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 10.30 am - January 29, 2025
...to approve the recommendations related to the work programme for 2024/25, actions, and assurances presented to the Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the Meeting Held on 18 December 2024
From: Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 10.30 am - January 29, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Partnership Working within the Youth Justice Service
From: Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 18th December, 2024 10.30 am - December 18, 2024
...to approve recommendations for strengthening the partnership working approach to support young people at risk of becoming known to the Youth Justice Service.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 146