Councillor County Samara Barnes
Email: Samara.Barnes@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
Full Council - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 1.00 pm
The Full Council meeting of Lancashire County Council on Thursday, 12 March 2026, addressed a wide range of issues, including the retention of a Gold Award for supporting the armed forces, concerns over public transport fares for disabled individuals, and significant debate on the council's approach to drug policy and road maintenance. Key decisions were made regarding the council's budget, members' allowances, and the appointment of various committee members and officers.
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.
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 10.30 am
The Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee met on 25 February 2026 to discuss school attendance, children not in school, and school place planning. Key decisions included a commitment to further investigate district-level variations in school attendance and to explore strategies for addressing surplus school places across Lancashire.
Decisions from Meetings
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Appointment of a New Member Representative on the Lancashire Local Pension Board
From: Full Council - Thursday, 13th March, 2025 1.00 pm - March 13, 2025
...to approve the appointment of a new scheme member representative on the Lancashire Local Pension Board and note the extension of terms for two sitting members.
Recommendations Approved
The Pension Fund Committee
From: Full Council - Thursday, 13th March, 2025 1.00 pm - March 13, 2025
...to approve the recommendations from the Pension Fund Committee meeting held on 6th December 2024, pertaining to the Lancashire County Pension Fund.
Recommendations Approved
The Localism Act 2011 – Pay Policy Statement 2025/26
From: Full Council - Thursday, 13th March, 2025 1.00 pm - March 13, 2025
...to approve the proposed pay policy statement for 2025/26, outlining the council's approach to chief officer remuneration as required by the Localism Act 2011.
Recommendations Approved
Confirmation of the Minutes from the Ordinary Meeting held on 12 December 2024 and the Extraordinary General and Budget Meetings held on 26 February 2025
From: Full Council - Thursday, 13th March, 2025 1.00 pm - March 13, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Members' Allowance Scheme 2025/26
From: Full Council - Thursday, 13th March, 2025 1.00 pm - March 13, 2025
...to approve the proposed Members' Allowance Scheme for 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 29
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 119