Councillor County Matthew Brown
Email: Matthew.Brown@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20th March, 2026 10.30 am
The Pension Fund Committee of Lancashire County Council is scheduled to consider a range of financial and strategic matters at its upcoming meeting. Key discussions are expected to revolve around the Lancashire County Pension Fund's strategic plan and budget for the coming years, alongside a review of its funding strategy statement.
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.
Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20th February, 2026 10.30 am
The Pension Fund Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Friday, 20th February, 2026, to discuss the proposed demerger of Local Pensions Partnership Investments Limited (LPPI) and the admission of new partner funds. The committee resolved to note the progress of the demerger, approve a dividend in specie to facilitate the process, and delegate authority for its implementation. They also recommended that Full Council approve the demerger and related steps.
Decisions from Meetings
184 decisions · Page 26 of 37
Inter Valuation Contributions Review.
From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 7th March, 2025 10.30 am - March 07, 2025
...to reflect the Department for Education's guarantee introduced in November 2024, the committee approved revised contribution rates for Further Education colleges, effective from that date, reclassifying them as lower-risk employers and authorizing refunds for any overpaid contributions.
For Determination
2024/25 Training Record and pension related training for Committee members.
From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 7th March, 2025 10.30 am - March 07, 2025
...to determine the 2024/25 Training Record and pension-related training for Committee members.
For Determination
Training Plan 2025/26
From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 7th March, 2025 10.30 am - March 07, 2025
...to ensure members have sufficient knowledge and understanding to undertake their roles adequately, the Committee approved the Training Plan for 2025/26, which includes LOLA modules, bespoke workshops, and external training opportunities.
For Determination
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
2025/26 Budget Report
From: Budget, Full Council - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 11.15 am - February 26, 2025
...to approve the 2025/26 budget, including a net revenue requirement of £1,244.620m, a council tax requirement of £684.842m, a £1.544m contribution from the transitional reserve, a £60m savings delivery programme, the reserves position, a £299.635m capital programme, the capital strategy, and uplifts to Adult Social Care Provider Fees and Children's Services Fostering Fees and other allowances, as well as the Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 29
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 184