Councillor James Bean

Council - Friday, 12th September, 2025 10.30 am

Councillor Stephen Bunney, Chairman of the Council, opened the meeting with tributes to former councillors and staff, before councillors moved to discuss the financial performance review, the youth justice plan, and a motion regarding asylum seekers. Councillors approved the Lincolnshire Youth Justice Plan 2025-28, and voted to approve an amended motion regarding the location of asylum seekers in the county. They also approved the calendar of meetings for 2026/27, and made appointments to committees and outside bodies.

Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the application of eligibility criteria for adult social care, processes for assessment, and the committee's work programme. Councillors noted a report summarising the council's approach to applying eligibility criteria in adult social care and the processes for assessment. The committee also approved its work programme, with amendments to include discussion of the Integrated Lifestyle Service and a potential report on the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection outcomes.

Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Adult Social Care Strategy 2025-2028, focusing on transforming adult social care services, and reviewed data on out-of-area placements for Lincolnshire residents receiving adult social care. The committee agreed to endorse the work programme with additional items highlighted during the meeting.

Planning and Regulation Committee - Monday, 14th July, 2025 10.30 am

The Planning and Regulation Committee of Lincolnshire Council met to discuss several traffic regulation orders and a significant application for the One Earth Solar Farm. The committee approved the traffic regulation orders with some modifications and voted to object to the One Earth Solar Farm development consent order application, citing concerns over landscape impact, loss of agricultural land, and other environmental issues.

Lincolnshire Waste Partnership - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 10.30 am

The Lincolnshire Waste Partnership (LWP) met to discuss waste management and recycling initiatives across the county. Councillor Stephen Bunney, Chairman of the Council, was elected as Chairman for the year 2025/26, and Councillor Richard Wright, Greater Lincolnshire Leaders and CX's, was elected as Vice Chairman. The partnership received updates on partner activities, performance measures, regulatory changes, and the food waste project, and discussed future meeting agendas.