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.
22 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Annual General Meeting, Full Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 1.00 pm
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 10.30 am
Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20th 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 for the coming years, alongside a review of its funding strategy statement.
Full Council - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 1.00 pm
The Full Council meeting of Lancashire County Council on Thursday, 12 March 2026, addressed a wide range of issues, including the retention of a Gold Award for supporting the armed forces, concerns over public transport fares for disabled individuals, and significant debate on the council's approach to drug policy and road maintenance. Key decisions were made regarding the council's budget, members' allowances, and the appointment of various committee members and officers.
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
79 decisions · Page 9 of 16
Report of the Cabinet (Part B)
From: Full Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 1.00 pm - July 17, 2025
...to note the report of the Cabinet from its meeting on 5 June 2025, which included decisions regarding Cabinet Member responsibilities, appointments to outside bodies, the proposed closure of the sixth form provision at Moor Park High School and Sixth Form, the allocation of Growing Places Fund monies to the Lancashire Combined County Authority, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities Substance Use Additional Grants Programme 2025/26, a supplementary procurement report, an efficiency review of the Council's financial management, procurement and associated governance arrangements, and land disposal at Liverpool Road, Hutton.
For Determination
The Pension Fund Committee
From: Full Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 1.00 pm - July 17, 2025
...to note the report of the Pension Fund Committee from its meeting held on 20 June 2025.
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
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 Lancashire Combined Fire Authority
From: Full Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 1.00 pm - July 17, 2025
...to note the report of the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority meeting held on 23 June 2025, which included the appointment of the Chair and Vice-Chair, the composition of the Authority, the Annual Safety, Health and Environment Report, Member Champion Activity Report, operational incidents of interest, and a presentation on the Tensar Manufacturing fire.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 79