Councillor Jimmy William Brookes

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.

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.

Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 to discuss an introduction to adult care and community wellbeing, and to review the committee's work programme. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, County Offices, Newland, Lincoln LN1 1YL. The meeting is scheduled to be broadcast live on the internet.

Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday, 29th May, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Management Board met to discuss the Theddlethorpe Geological Disposal Facility Community Partnership, and the Strategic Technology Partner Contract Award, before reviewing their work programme for the coming year. The board voted to recommend that the executive immediately withdraw from the Theddlethorpe Geological Disposal Facility Community Partnership. They also voted to support the recommendation to the executive regarding the Strategic Technology Partner Contract Award.

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.