Sarah E Lawton - Councillor for West Lancashire (Aughton & Holborn)

Councillor Sarah E Lawton

Labour and Co-operative Party Aughton & Holborn Lead Member for Clean & Green and Mayoress

Email: Cllr.Lawton@westlancs.gov.uk

Council: West Lancashire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Audit & Governance Committee (Councillor) Corporate and Environmental Overview and Scrutiny Committee Licensing & Appeals Committee (Committee Member) Policy & Resources Committee (Committee Member) Member Development Commission

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

36 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 7.30 pm

April 15, 2026, 7:30 pm
Policy & Resources Committee Committee Member

Policy & Resources Committee - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

March 25, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

(Budget Meeting), Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.30 pm

February 26, 2026, 7:30 pm
Audit & Governance Committee Councillor

Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 18 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

February 18, 2026, 7:00 pm
Policy & Resources Committee Committee Member

Policy & Resources Committee - Wednesday, 4 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

February 04, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

166 decisions · Page 7 of 34

Council Annual Report 2024/25

From: Council - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 15, 2025

...to note the Council Annual Report 2024/25 and authorize minor final amendments prior to publication.

Recommendations Approved

Finance and medium term update

From: Council - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 15, 2025

...to note the current projected savings requirement, the potential £0.594m overspend at Quarter 1, the £0.701 shortfall in savings delivery offset by £0.293m over delivery, the impact of these factors on the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and the resulting budget gap of between £2.393m and £3.702m over the next 3 years.

Recommendations Approved

APPROVAL OF DRAFT PAVEMENT LICENSING POLICY

From: Council - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 15, 2025

...to approve a draft Pavement Licensing Policy prior to public consultation, grant delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services to subject the draft policy to public consultation and make minor changes, and add Pavement Licensing to the functions of the Licensing and Appeals Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes

From: Council - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 15, 2025

...to approve the minutes of previous meetings, various committee minutes and recommendations, financial outturns, a treasury management report, the results of a public budget consultation and a citizen survey, food waste collection grants, an extension to a Public Spaces Protection Order, a parental leave policy for councillors, housing regulation updates, a corporate health and safety update, a housing scheme, and to address motions regarding loans to Tawd Valley Development Company, co-location of NHS A&E services, traffic flow on Derby Street, and flood protection for Halsall Lane.

Recommendations Approved

Digmoor Revival Scheme Phase 2

From: Council - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.30 pm - October 15, 2025

To seek approval to commence phase 2 of a new housing scheme at Blythewood and Banksbarn.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 166