Councillor County Maria Jones
Email: maria.jones@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
24 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Regulatory Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Regulatory Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of matters concerning public rights of way and legal guidance. The meeting's agenda included the review of previous minutes, guidance on legal matters, an annual progress report, and several specific investigations into proposed modifications of the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way.
Lancashire Local Access Forum - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Lancashire Local Access Forum was scheduled to discuss updates on the Public Rights of Way Improvement Programme, the signage of unsurfaced routes, and progress on the King Charles III England Coast Path. The meeting agenda also included a review of the minutes from the previous meeting and any other business.
Cabinet - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet of Lancashire Council met on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, to discuss a range of important issues, including the future of cultural services, workforce equality, school place sufficiency, and highway safety. Key decisions included the approval of a revised terms of reference for a new Cabinet Working Group for Culture, the adoption of a new Fairness, Equality and Inclusion Workforce Framework, and significant decisions regarding school place provision in Preston.
Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.30 am
The Development Control Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, to discuss planning applications and other development control matters. The committee granted planning permission for an outdoor classroom at Woodnook Primary School in Accrington and for significant highway improvements at the Croston Road junction on the A582 near Preston. The committee also noted decisions made by the Director of Environment and Regulatory under the council's scheme of delegation.
Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 10.30 am
Decisions from Meetings
102 decisions · Page 14 of 21
The Urgency Committee
From: Full Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 1.00 pm - July 17, 2025
...to note the report regarding the Director of Law and Governance's decision, made on behalf of the Urgency Committee, to appoint County Councillor Marion Atkinson as Deputy Chair of the Pension Fund Committee in place of County Councillor Clive Balchin for the remainder of the 2025/26 municipal year.
For Determination
Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel - Members' Allowance Scheme - Proposed Changes to Dependents' Carers' Allowance
From: Full Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 1.00 pm - July 17, 2025
...to consider and approve proposed changes to the Dependents' Carers' Allowance element of the Members' Allowance Scheme 2025/26, including increasing the allowance rate, removing the annual maximum, and modifying eligibility criteria.
For Determination
The Employment Committee
From: Full Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 1.00 pm - July 17, 2025
...to note the report of the Employment Committee from its meetings held on 16 June 2025 and 26 June 2025.
For Determination
Fylde Borough: LCC/2025/0013 Land at Elswick Generation Station
From: Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 10.30 am - July 16, 2025
...to approve planning application LCC/2025/0013, allowing the retention and continuation of use of Elswick Generation Station for natural gas extraction and electricity generation until 15th July 2030, including the installation of a new generation unit, subject to conditions.
Recommendations Approved
Decisions taken on development control matters by the Director of Environment and Planning in accordance with the County Council's Scheme of Delegation
From: Development Control Committee - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 10.30 am - July 16, 2025
...to note the report detailing decisions already made by the Director of Environment and Planning, under delegated powers, regarding various development control matters across Lancashire.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 24
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 102