Councillor County Tom Pickup
Email: tom.pickup@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
18 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 1.00 pm
Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20th March, 2026 10.30 am
Full Council - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 1.00 pm
The Full Council meeting of Lancashire County Council on Thursday 12 March 2026 saw significant debate on road maintenance, drug policy, and youth engagement, alongside decisions on council allowances and pay policy. A key outcome was the defeat of a motion calling for urgent action on road repairs, despite widespread acknowledgement of the issue. The council also voted to support a motion affirming the principle of a secret ballot in elections, following concerns raised about family voting.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
82 decisions · Page 11 of 17
Confirmation of the Minutes from the Meeting held on 22 May 2025
From: Full Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 1.00 pm - July 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Report of Cabinet (Part A) – Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Plan 2025-26
From: Full Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 1.00 pm - July 17, 2025
...to approve the Lancashire Child and Youth Justice Plan 2025-26, which details the strategic and operational vision for delivering effective Youth Justice services aligned with the Youth Justice Board strategy for 2024-2027, focusing on reducing offending and creating safer communities through a child-first, trauma-informed, and restorative approach.
For Determination
Lancashire County Council Owned Companies - Conflict of Interests Protocol and Director Appointments
From: Company Member Cabinet Committee - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 26, 2025
...to approve a new Conflicts of Interest Protocol for Council Owned Companies and endorse a list of officer appointments as company directors, aiming to enhance governance, reduce risks for elected members, and separate their responsibilities from those of company directors.
Recommendations Approved
Growth Lancashire Limited - Lancashire County Council's Membership
From: Company Member Cabinet Committee - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 26, 2025
...to approve recommendations regarding Lancashire County Council's membership of Growth Lancashire Limited.
Recommendations Approved
Local Authority Companies - Best Practice Guidance
From: Company Member Cabinet Committee - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 11.00 am - June 26, 2025
...to continue adopting the best practice approach and guidance in respect of all county council owned companies, as outlined in the report, to ensure consistent and effective oversight.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 18
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 82