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Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority - Wednesday, 3 June 2026 - 2.00 pm
June 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority met on Wednesday 3 June 2026. The meeting included discussions and nominations for appointments to various boards and committees, and confirmation of key staffing positions.
Appointments to Boards and Committees
The Authority considered nominations for its various boards and committees. Councillor Sean Matthews was proposed as Chair of the Transport Board. Councillor Oliver Freeston was proposed as Chair of the Business and Infrastructure Board, and Councillor Rob Waltham MBE was proposed as Chair of the Employment and Skills Board. Councillor Oliver Freeston was also proposed as a 'Nominated Director' to the Humber Bridge Board.
During the discussion on appointments, Councillor Ashley Baxter raised concerns about the clarity of names in the reports, particularly the use of initials and TBC
entries. It was noted that any missing nominations would be addressed at future meetings. Councillor Baxter also highlighted the importance of ensuring that meetings of the various boards were held across the county. The Authority noted this point, with a commitment to ensure chairs were mindful of this in scheduling future meetings.
Appointment of Director of Resources and Interim Monitoring Officer
The Authority considered the appointment of Simon Burrows to the post of Director of Resources, a role which also designates him as the Section 73 Officer. Janet Fasan was proposed as the Interim Monitoring Officer. Councillor Baxter raised several questions regarding the recruitment process, including the transparency of the interview panel, the salary of the interim monitoring officer, and whether she would have a deputy. It was clarified that Janet Fasan would be engaged through an agency, and while the agency fee would not be made public due to commercial sensitivity, details could be shared with members privately. The Authority also discussed the cost of using agency staff for interim roles, with a commitment to compare these costs with permanent appointments in the future.
Calendar of Meetings
The Calendar of Meetings for the period June 2026 to June 2027 was presented for approval. Minor amendments to previously circulated dates were noted, including the rescheduling of some meetings to avoid recesses and other significant events. The Authority approved the calendar of meetings.
Public Questions
A question was raised by a gentleman from Gainsborough regarding bus services, specifically the possibility of a shuttle bus between the bus station and the train station. The Mayor acknowledged the question and confirmed that the Combined Authority had announced plans for a transport hub in Gainsborough in February. Officers were to contact the questioner to arrange a meeting to discuss his ideas further.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Appointment to the Post of Director of Resources (S.73 Officer) and Interim Monitoring Officer
Recommendations ApprovedThe Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority approved recommendations on 03 June 2026. Janet Fasan was designated as the Monitoring Officer, and Simon Burrows was appointed as Director of Resources, conditional on pre-employment checks. The Resourcing Manager was delegated authority to confirm these checks and agree a commencement date.
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Political Proportionality and Appointments to Boards and Committees
Recommendations ApprovedThe Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority approved recommendations on 03/06/2026. The membership of the Authority and its Boards was noted, and political balance and appointments to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Audit Committee were agreed. This included noting the membership of the Authority, substitutes and delegates, and specific appointments to the District Joint Committee, Transport Board, Business and Infrastructure Board, Employment and Skills Board, Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and Audit Committee.
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Calendar of Meetings
Recommendations ApprovedThe Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority approved the Calendar of Meetings for June 2026 to June 2027 on 03/06/2026. The Authority delegated to the Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Mayor, the ability to amend the calendar to meet changing circumstances.
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Appointment of Chairs and Outside Bodies
Recommendations ApprovedThe Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority approved recommendations on 03/06/2026. Councillor S Matthews was appointed Chair of the Transport Board, Councillor Oliver Freeston as Chair of the Business and Infrastructure Board, Councillor Rob Waltham MBE as Chair of the Employment and Skills Board, Alison Hands as Chair of the Economic Advisory Panel, Mr Andrew Dyson as Chair of the Audit Committee, and Mr Andy Quarmby as Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. The Mayor was appointed Co-opted Member for the Transport for the North Partnership Board and Rail North Committee, and Councillor Oliver Freeson was appointed to the Humber Bridge Board as Nominated Director.
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