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Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority - Wednesday, 3 June 2026 - 2.00 pm
June 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority met on Wednesday 3 June 2026 to discuss and approve appointments to various boards and committees, as well as to confirm key officer roles. Decisions were made regarding political proportionality on committees, the appointment of chairs for several boards, and the confirmation of a Director of Resources and an interim Monitoring Officer.
Political Proportionality and Appointments to Boards and Committees
The Authority agreed to the political proportionality for the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Audit Committee, ensuring that the membership reflected the balance of political parties across the three constituent councils. Appointments were approved for both committees, with Councillor Graham Jeal appointed as a substitute for the Audit Committee and Councillor Lee Steptoe joining the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, replacing Councillor Jay Wells. Councillor Baxter raised concerns about the clarity of names in the reports, requesting that full names be used. It was confirmed that nominations for some positions were still pending from the North East Lincolnshire Council's meeting in July.
Appointment of Chairs and Outside Bodies
Several chairs for key boards and outside bodies were appointed. Councillor Sean Matthews was reappointed as Chair of the Transport Board, and Councillor Rob Waltham MBE was appointed Chair of the Employment and Skills Board. Councillor Oliver Freeston was appointed Chair of the Business and Infrastructure Board. Alison Hands was appointed Chair of the Economic Advisory Panel. Mr Andrew Dyson was reappointed as Chair of the Audit Committee, and Mr Andy Quarmby was reappointed as Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Councillor Oliver Freeston was nominated and appointed as the representative director for the Humber Bridge Board. Councillor Ashley suggested that the chairs of the Transport, Business, and Employment boards should ensure meetings are held across the county to ensure wider representation.
Appointment to the Post of Director of Resources and Interim Monitoring Officer
The Authority approved the appointment of Simon Burrows as the Director of Resources and designated him as the Section 73 Officer. Janet Fasan was appointed as the interim Monitoring Officer. Councillor Baxter raised several questions regarding the recruitment process, the transparency of the interview panel, and the salary and working arrangements for the interim Monitoring Officer. It was clarified that the interim Monitoring Officer's cost was an agency fee, which was commercially sensitive, but this information would be shared with members outside the meeting. Councillor Baxter also noted a potential typo in the minutes regarding the timing of an appointments panel meeting. The vote on these appointments resulted in ten in favour, none against, and one abstention.
Calendar of Meetings
The proposed calendar of meetings for the period June 2026 to June 2027 was approved. Councillor Baxter enquired about the meaning of the yellow markings on the calendar, which were explained as changes from previously circulated dates. The delegation was granted to the Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Mayor, to amend the calendar as needed to accommodate changing circumstances. The vote on the calendar of meetings was unanimous.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Appointment of Chairs and Outside Bodies
Recommendations ApprovedThe Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority approved recommendations for appointments on 03/06/2026. Councillor S Matthews was appointed Chair of the Transport Board, Councillor Oliver Freeston was appointed Chair of the Business and Infrastructure Board, Councillor Rob Waltham MBE was appointed Chair of the Employment and Skills Board, Alison Hands was appointed Chair of the Economic Advisory Panel, Mr Andrew Dyson was appointed Chair of the Audit Committee, Mr Andy Quarmby was appointed Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and the Mayor was appointed Co-opted Member for the Transport for the North Partnership Board and Rail North Committee. Councillor Oliver Freeson was appointed to the Humber Bridge Board as Nominated Director.
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Calendar of Meetings
Recommendations ApprovedThe Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority approved the Calendar of Meetings for June 2026 to June 2027 on 03/06/2026. The Authority delegated to the Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Mayor, the ability to amend the calendar to meet changing circumstances.
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Appointment to the Post of Director of Resources (S.73 Officer) and Interim Monitoring Officer
Recommendations ApprovedThe Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority approved recommendations on 03 June 2026. Janet Fasan was designated as the Monitoring Officer, and Simon Burrows was appointed as Director of Resources, conditional on pre-employment checks. The Resourcing Manager was delegated authority to confirm these checks and agree a commencement date.
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Political Proportionality and Appointments to Boards and Committees
Recommendations ApprovedExecutive Councillor: Highways & Transport approved the proposed waiting restrictions for Witham St Hughs, Hedge Lane on 03/06/2026. The decision was made following a recommendation from the Planning and Regulation Committee.
The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority approved the membership of the Authority's Boards and the political balance and appointments for the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Audit Committee on 03/06/2026. This included noting the membership of the Transport Board, Business and Infrastructure Board, and Employment and Skills Board.
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