Issue details

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/07/2026

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
A programme for LGR across Lancashire has been established, and an initial Implementation Reserve of £30m has been agreed. The purpose of the Reserve is to fund capacity within the LGR Programme to ensure that the new unitary authorities can provide safe and legal services from 1st April 2028.

The government recently announced its preferred option for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire and work on the LGR Programme is continuing to gather momentum.

The next meeting if the Cabinet is not until 2nd September 2026. Any delay to signing up to the Assurance Framework could jeopardise the timely achievement of critical milestones for the various workstreams within the LGR Programme.

Decision due: 5 Aug 2026 by Cabinet