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 2 of 5
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.
Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 10.30 am
The Children, Families and Skills Scrutiny Committee met on 25 February 2026 to discuss school attendance, children not in school, and school place planning. Key decisions included a commitment to further investigate district-level variations in school attendance and to explore strategies for addressing surplus school places across Lancashire.
Pension Fund Committee - Appointments Sub Committee - Friday, 20th February, 2026 12.30 pm, PROVISIONAL
Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 20th February, 2026 10.30 am
The Pension Fund Committee of Lancashire County Council met on Friday, 20th February, 2026, to discuss the proposed demerger of Local Pensions Partnership Investments Limited (LPPI) and the admission of new partner funds. The committee resolved to note the progress of the demerger, approve a dividend in specie to facilitate the process, and delegate authority for its implementation. They also recommended that Full Council approve the demerger and related steps.
Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Pension Fund Committee of Lancashire Council met on Friday 23 January 2026 and decided to set the funding buffer for the pension fund at 115%, with a 20-year surplus repayment period. This decision was made after extensive debate regarding the appropriate level of prudence to balance employer affordability with the long-term stability and solvency of the fund.
Decisions from Meetings
79 decisions · Page 1 of 16
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
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
Valuation 2025 Key Parameters and Contribution rates
From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 2.00 pm - January 23, 2026
...to approve recommendations regarding alternative key parameters for the funding strategy and their impact on Scheme Employer contribution rates.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the last meeting.
From: Pension Fund Committee - Friday, 23rd January, 2026 2.00 pm - January 23, 2026
Recommendations Approved
To consider Notices of Motion Submitted under Standing Order B37
From: Full Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 1.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to approve the recommendations related to the Notices of Motion concerning support for Northern Powerhouse Rail, objections to the proposed onshore cabling route for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Windfarm, a Civic Pride Action Plan, and assurance that local elections will not be cancelled.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 79