Councillor Kelham Cooke

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.

Community Safety Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.00 am

The Community Safety Scrutiny Committee reviewed the annual report from His Majesty's Senior Coroner for Greater Lincolnshire, endorsed Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Authority's Statement of Assurance for 2024/25, and reviewed reports on food standards and metrology activities undertaken by Trading Standards in 2024/25. The committee also approved its work programme for 2025 and 2026.

Community Safety Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 11.00 am

The Community Safety Scrutiny Committee convened for its first formal meeting, during which members endorsed the Safer Lincolnshire Partnership Strategy for 2025-2028, aimed at reducing crime, disorder, and antisocial behaviour in the county. The committee also reviewed and approved its work programme for 2025 and 2026, outlining key areas of focus and upcoming agenda items.