Councillor Richard Andrew Wright

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.

Highways and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 8th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Lincolnshire County Council's Highways and Transport Scrutiny Committee met on 8 September 2025, and members reviewed the regional rail strategy, highways performance, major projects, and road safety initiatives. The committee supported a recommendation to approve the proposed Bailgate, Lincoln Scheme, and also supported the proposed recommendation to approve the Spalding – Pinchbeck Active Travel Cycleway tender award. The committee also supported recommendations to approve three strategic resurfacing schemes for the A6121 Ryhall Road, Stamford, the A17/A151 Holbeach and Fleet Hargate, and the A52 Leverton and Haltoft End.

Highways and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 28th July, 2025 10.00 am

The Highways and Transport Scrutiny Committee met to discuss several key issues, including proposed improvement schemes, resurfacing projects, and the performance of highways services. The committee reviewed and supported recommendations for the Lincoln Bailgate, Spalding-Pinchbeck, and various resurfacing schemes, and discussed the Highways Performance Report.

Highways and Transport Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 23rd June, 2025 11.00 am

The Highways and Transport Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Winter Service Plan, gully cleansing and drainage, and the committee's work programme. The committee supported the recommendations for the Winter Service Plan to be put to the Executive Councillor, and requested that their comments be shared for consideration. The committee also agreed to support the report on gully cleansing and drainage, and requested that the discussion be shared across relevant teams and passed on to the portfolio holder.

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.