County Mrs Marion Atkinson - Councillor for Lancashire

Councillor County Mrs Marion Atkinson

Reform UK

Email: marion.atkinson@lancashire.gov.uk

Council: Lancashire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Employment Committee (Committee Member) Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Pension Fund Committee (Deputy Chair) Full Council (Committee Member) Budget and Finance Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet (County Councillor in Attendance.) Pension Fund Committee - Appointments Sub Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Service Area Update, Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 10.30 am

June 24, 2025
Pension Fund Committee

Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20th June, 2025 10.30 am

The Lancashire County Council Pension Fund Committee met on 20 June 2025, and approved the updated training plan for 2025/26. The committee also noted the financial performance of the fund for the year ending 31 March 2025, and received updates on external audit activity and responsible investment matters.

June 20, 2025
Employment Committee

Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Monday, 16th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Employment Committee of Lancashire County Council met on 16 June 2025 to discuss the constitution, membership and terms of reference of the committee, note a decision made under urgent business procedures, and to longlist candidates for the role of Executive Director of Resources. The committee agreed to put forward candidates ranked as 'A' and 'B+' for a technical assessment for the role.

June 16, 2025
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee POSTPONED

Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 12th June, 2025 10.30 am,

June 12, 2025
Full Council

Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 1.00 pm

At the Full Council meeting on 22 May 2025, Lancashire County Council elected Councillor Alf Clempson as Chairman and Councillor Lee Hutchinson as Vice-Chairman. The council also re-elected Councillor Stephen Atkinson as Leader of the County Council, who then announced his cabinet. Councillors approved the Constitution of the County Council for 2025/26 and the membership of various committees, as well as appointments to outside bodies including the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority.

May 22, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Report of the Employment Committee - Appointment of the Corporate Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer)

From: Extraordinary General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 12.55 pm - February 26, 2026

...approved the appointment of Gary Fielding as the Corporate Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) and John Betts as the interim Section 151 Officer until Gary Fielding starts.

Recommendations Approved

2026/27 Budget Report

From: Budget Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...approved the 2026/27 budget, including setting the Council Tax at an overall increase of 3.80%.

Recommendations Approved

Interviews for the Director of Finance and S151 Officer

From: Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 10, 2026

...to approve the recommendations following the final interview stage for the Interim Director of Finance and S151 Officer.

Recommendations Approved

Retention of Senior Colleagues

From: Extraordinary Meeting, Employment Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 1.00 pm - February 10, 2026

...to approve recommendations for a sustainable, market-responsive approach to retaining senior leaders and critical post-holders during Local Government Reform.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 35

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 122