Councillor Mrs Jane Smith

Corporate Parenting Panel - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Corporate Parenting Panel of Lincolnshire Council met on Wednesday 29 October 2025 to discuss its work programme and to engage with young people about their experiences. The panel was also scheduled to review reports and updates from the previous year on topics such as fostering services and the independent reviewing service. The meeting was not open to the public.

Children's and Culture Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 17th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Children's and Culture Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key issues, including updates to the Young Carers Scrutiny Review Action Plan, the Childcare Sufficiency in Lincolnshire, and the Children's Services Annual Statutory Complaints Report. The committee agreed to receive a second monitoring update on the Young Carers Scrutiny Review Action Plan in April 2026, and were assured on the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment for 2025 and the performance of children's services in relation to the annual statutory complaints report. Due to the inclusion of exempt information, the public and press were excluded from the discussion of education provision planning.

Health Scrutiny Committee for Lincolnshire - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Health Scrutiny Committee for Lincolnshire met to discuss several key healthcare issues, including the future of dementia services in Grantham, an overview of maternity and neonatal services across the county, and the progress of neighbourhood health initiatives. The committee supported the permanent closure of the Manthorpe Ward in Grantham, favouring the continuation of the Dementia Home Treatment Team. Members also reviewed updates from the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and discussed the committee's future work programme.

Community Safety Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Community Safety Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss several key issues, including the Stay Safe Partnership's annual report, progress following the His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) inspection of Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, and the Grenfell Tower Phase 1 and 2 reports. The committee approved the planned work programme for 2025 and 2026, subject to the consideration of items discussed.

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.