Councillor Courtney Ruben Robinson

Children's and Culture Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 25th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Children's and Culture Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on Friday, 25 July 2025, to discuss the performance of the library service, the Lincolnshire Youth Justice Plan 2025-28, and the Holiday Activities and Food Programme annual report. The committee was also expected to review and comment on its work programme.

Children's and Culture Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 20th June, 2025 11.00 am

The Children and Culture Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the proposed development of mainstream special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) hubs at five primary local authority maintained schools. The committee voted to support the recommendations for the Executive Councillor for Children's Services to approve the proposals for each of the five schools. The committee also reviewed and agreed to the committee's work programme for the year 2025 to 2026.

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.