Councillor Thomas Charles Catton
Email: cllrt.catton@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Council: Lincolnshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
21 meetings · Page 3 of 5
Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday, 30th October, 2025 10.00 am
The Overview and Scrutiny Management Board was scheduled to meet on Thursday, 30 October 2025, to discuss the Better Belonging Lincolnshire - Sufficiency Strategy for SEND and Alternative Provision 2025-2028, and to review the work programmes of the scrutiny committees and the board itself.
Executive - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 10.30 am
The Lincolnshire Council Executive met to discuss long-term coastal flood resilience, updates to the local enforcement plan, and appointments to outside bodies. The Executive approved a financial contribution of up to £0.995m towards the first stage of a business case for investment in long term coastal flood resilience and economic sustainability, supported the Environment Agency’s beach nourishment programme, and agreed to the council's role as lead partner on the Lincs Coast 2100+ Partnership. Councillors also approved the updated Local Enforcement Plan and made amendments to appointments to outside bodies.
Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 10.00 am
The Overview and Scrutiny Management Board met to discuss several key issues, including the King Charles III England Coast Path, treasury management performance, and an update on the IT services portfolio. The board supported recommendations to the Executive on the King Charles III England Coast Path project and the financial performance review. Members also endorsed the Scrutiny Annual Report and noted the work programmes of various scrutiny committees.
Audit Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 10.00 am
The Audit Committee met to discuss the external audit and annual finance statement, strategic risks, counter fraud measures, internal audit progress, financial management updates, and future audit work. The committee decided to conduct a deep dive into the high needs SEND strategy[^1] and transport, and also agreed to review IT at a later date.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
29 decisions · Page 1 of 6
Council Budget 2026/27
From: Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 06, 2026
...approved the initial proposals for the Council Budget 2026/27, including the budget requirement, savings and cost pressures, draft capital programme, and treasury management strategies, subject to further consultation and scrutiny, while noting the assumed 4.99% council tax increase and potential for refinements.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
2026/27 Capital Repairs and Maintenance Programme Schools and Non-Schools
From: Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 06, 2026
...the 2026/27 Capital Repairs and Maintenance Programmes for both schools and non-schools were approved, along with the approach to their delivery, with authority delegated for necessary decisions and contract execution.
Recommendations Approved
Adult Social Care Strategy 2026 - 28
From: Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 06, 2026
...the revised Adult Social Care Strategy for 2026-2028 was approved, with authority delegated to make minor amendments during the final design stage.
Recommendations Approved
Special Guardianship Order - Financial Procedure
From: Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 06, 2026
...the Special Guardianship Order – Financial Procedure was approved.
Recommendations Approved
North Hykeham Relief Road (NHRR) - Proceed to Construction
From: Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 06, 2026
... approved the issuance of a contractual instruction to Balfour Beatty to proceed with the construction of the North Hykeham Relief Road, subject to the Department for Transport's approval of the Full Business Case, and delegated authority to negotiate minor contract changes.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 21
Average per Month: 2.1
Decisions Recorded: 29