Councillor Ashley John Baxter

Environment Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 27th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Environment Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key issues, including the integration of flood risk management into the committee's agenda, the procurement of landscape and visual assessment advice for nationally significant infrastructure projects, and the committee's work programme. The committee supported the recommendations for procuring landscape and visual assessment advice, and agreed to pass on a statement to Councillor Danny Brookes, Executive Councillor for the Environment for consideration.

Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Management Board met to discuss the council's financial performance, the re-procurement of an occupational health contract, local government reorganisation proposals, and the treasury management annual report. The board supported the recommendations outlined in the review of financial performance, and also supported the re-procurement of the occupational health contract. The board voted to recommend option one for local government reorganisation.

Growth Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Growth Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss its role and responsibilities, receive introductions to key service areas, and review its work programme for the coming year. Members agreed to endorse the presentations and verbal updates they received, and requested that the County Farm Strategy be brought to the committee at the earliest opportunity. The committee also requested a verbal update on the relationship between Lincolnshire County Council and the Mayoral Combined Authority at the next meeting.

Council - Friday, 23rd May, 2025 10.30 am

Councillor Steve Bunney was elected as the new Chairman of the council, and Councillor Mike Beecham was appointed as Vice Chairman. Councillors debated and voted on amendments to the council's constitution, including the structure of scrutiny committees, but ultimately approved the proposed changes. Councillor Sean Matthews was elected as the Leader of the Council, and he outlined his priorities for the coming term, including reducing council debt and protecting Lincolnshire's countryside.

Extraordinary Meeting, Council - Friday, 21st March, 2025 10.30 am