Councillor County Prof. Michael Lavalette
Email: michael.lavalette@lancashire.gov.uk
Council: Lancashire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
21 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20 March 2026 - 10.30 am
The Pension Fund Committee of Lancashire County Council is scheduled to consider a range of financial and strategic matters at its upcoming meeting. Key discussions are expected to revolve around the Lancashire County Pension Fund's strategic plan and budget, alongside a review of its funding strategy statement.
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 drug policy, road maintenance, and youth engagement, with several key decisions made. The council retained its Gold Award under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, discussed changes to commissioning and procurement, and addressed concerns about the future of care homes and day centres.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
79 decisions · Page 8 of 16
Contract Extension - Independent Chair of the Lancashire Local Pension Board
From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to extend the contract of the current Independent Chair of the Lancashire Local Pension Board, Ms. Fiona Miller, for a further two years, until 31 October 2027.
Recommendations Approved
Report of Cabinet (Part A) - Lancashire Community Safety Agreement 2025 - 2028
From: Full Council - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 1.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...the Full Council approved the recommendations of the Cabinet to adopt the Lancashire Community Safety Agreement 2025-2028, which outlines how responsible authorities will collaborate to address key community safety issues in Lancashire.
Recommendations Approved
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
Report of the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee - Annual Governance Statement 2024/25 and Code of Corporate Governance 2025/26
From: Full Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 1.00 pm - July 17, 2025
...to consider the report of the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee, including the Annual Governance Statement for 2024/25, and to approve the updated Code of Corporate Governance for 2025/26.
For Determination
To consider Notices of Motion Submitted under Standing Order B37
From: Full Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 1.00 pm - July 17, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 21
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 79