Councillor County Mr Warren Goldsworthy

Cabinet - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 2.00 pm

The Cabinet of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 5th March 2026, to discuss the allocation of the Crisis Resilience Fund, proposed highway improvements, the 2026/27 Highways Capital Programme, and the procurement pipeline for the upcoming financial year. Key decisions included approving the framework for the Crisis Resilience Fund, implementing new waiting restrictions on Goosnargh Lane, approving the Highways Capital Programme, and authorising the commencement of various procurement exercises. The Cabinet also formally responded to the government's consultation on Local Government Reorganisation in Lancashire.

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.

Budget, Lancashire Combined County Authority - Tuesday, 17th February, 2026 4.00 pm

The Lancashire Combined County Authority met on Tuesday 17 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including new transport funding, bus service improvements, and the Lancashire Investment Fund. Key decisions made included the approval of a new local transport funding system, the draft Bus Service Improvement Plan and Enhanced Partnership arrangements, and the relaunch of the Lancashire Investment Fund.

Cabinet - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 2.00 pm

The Cabinet of Lancashire County Council met on Thursday, 5th February, 2026, to discuss the Q3 Corporate Performance Report, the 2026/27 draft budget, and the SEND capital programme. Key decisions included approving a 3.80% increase in Council Tax for the upcoming financial year and agreeing to consult on new special schools and expansions for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).