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Annual Council, Council - Monday, 13th May, 2024 7.00 pm

May 13, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The East Lindsey meeting focused on several key topics, including the election of council officials, reflections on the past year, and updates on significant projects and community initiatives.

  1. Election of Council Officials: The meeting saw the election of Councillor Stephen Bunny as Chairman of the Council for the year 2024-2025. Councillor Bunny expressed his commitment to promoting the good name of West Lindsey and meeting people throughout Lincolnshire. Councillor Matt Bowles was re-elected as Vice Chairman, and Councillor Trebe Young was elected as the leader of the council. Councillor Lizzie Rawlings was elected as the deputy leader.

  2. Reflections on the Past Year: The outgoing Chairman reflected on his experiences over the past year, highlighting visits to various businesses, environmental projects, and schools. He emphasized the importance of small community contributions and shared a poem by John Greenly Whitaker to illustrate the value of calm and steady work in the community.

  3. Significant Projects and Initiatives: Councillor Trebe Young discussed the council's ongoing projects, including the work around the former RAF Scampton site. The council had taken a strong stance against the government's decision to house 2,000 asylum seekers at the site, which could have jeopardized a £300 million project. The council is also committed to improving Gainsborough's town center, bus station, and heritage buildings, as well as introducing a weekly antiques market.

  4. Community Support and Development: The council has delivered significant grants to businesses and communities, including £719,000 in business grants and £650,000 in community grants. They are also working on a new cultural strategy and employing new cultural and sports development officers to enhance community participation.

  5. Flooding and Environmental Concerns: The council continues to work with partners like the Environment Agency and Lincoln County Council to address flooding issues in the district. They aim to secure funding to minimize the impact of flooding on communities.

  6. Governance and Audit Committee Report: The annual report from the Governance and Audit Committee was presented, highlighting governance matters and the appointment of lay members. The report was well-received, and the committee's work was praised.

  7. Overview and Scrutiny Committee Report: The committee's annual report was presented, detailing their work over the past year, including reviews of council performance and scrutiny of various projects. The committee received positive feedback for their efforts and training sessions.

  8. Appointments to Outside Bodies: Several amendments were made to the appointments of council members to outside bodies, including changes to the Health Scrutiny Committee for Lincolnshire and the Housing Health Care and Delivery Group.

  9. Community Engagement: The council emphasized the importance of connecting with communities and businesses to understand their challenges and support their development. They highlighted the success of the purple-lidded bins initiative and the importance of community grants.

Overall, the meeting underscored the council's commitment to community development, effective governance, and addressing significant local issues.

Attendees

Ian Knowles
Lisa Langdon
Katie Storr
Claire Stockdale
Jeanette McGarry
Stacey Bondar
Emma Foy
Nova Roberts
Carolyn Lancaster
Julie Heath
Profile image for CouncillorChristopher Darcel
CouncillorChristopher Darcel  Lincolnshire Independent •  Cherry Willingham
Profile image for Councillor Owen Bierley
Councillor Owen Bierley  Conservative •  Caistor and Yarborough
Profile image for Councillor Ian Fleetwood
Councillor Ian Fleetwood  Conservative •  Bardney
Profile image for Councillor John Barrett
Councillor John Barrett  Conservative •  Nettleham
Profile image for CouncillorJacob Flear
CouncillorJacob Flear  Liberal Democrats •  Gainsborough East
Profile image for CouncillorSabastian Hague
CouncillorSabastian Hague  Liberal Democrats •  Dunholme and Welton
Profile image for Councillor Jeanette McGhee
Councillor Jeanette McGhee  Consensus Independent •  Gainsborough South West
Profile image for CouncillorTrevor Bridgwood
CouncillorTrevor Bridgwood  Consensus Independent •  Cherry Willingham
Profile image for CouncillorLynda Mullally
CouncillorLynda Mullally  Liberal Democrats •  Stow
Profile image for Councillor Emma Bailey
Councillor Emma Bailey  Liberal Democrats •  Lea
Profile image for CouncillorEve Bennett
CouncillorEve Bennett  Liberal Democrats •  Market Rasen
Profile image for CouncillorAdam Duguid
CouncillorAdam Duguid  Conservative •  Waddingham and Spital
Profile image for Councillor Mrs Lesley Rollings
Councillor Mrs Lesley Rollings  Liberal Democrats •  Scotter and Blyton
Profile image for CouncillorLiz Clews
CouncillorLiz Clews  Liberal Democrats •  Scotter and Blyton
Profile image for Councillor Tom Smith
Councillor Tom Smith  Conservative •  Wold View

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