Appointment of Chairs and Outside Bodies

June 3, 2026 Executive Councillor: Children's Services, Executive Councillor: Resources (Other) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

Executive Councillor: Children's Services, Executive Councillor: Resources approved the scheme for the construction of a new drama block at Spalding Academy Secondary School on 03/06/2026. This will provide two drama studios and associated ancillary areas to support an increase in the school's net capacity. The approval includes the direct award of contract under the Pagabo Construction Framework and delegates authority to the Executive Director of Children's Services to progress the scheme.

Executive Councillor: Highways and Transport approved the proposed Traffic Regulation Order for bus stop clearways on Main Road, Hundleby on 03/06/2026. The Planning and Regulation Committee had previously considered objections and recommended approval.

Executive Councillor: Children's Services, Executive Councillor: Resources approved the appointment of Councillor S Matthews as Chair of the Transport Board, Councillor Oliver Freeston as Chair of the Business and Infrastructure Board, Councillor Rob Waltham MBE as Chair of the Employment and Skills Board, Alison Hands as Chair of the Economic Advisory Panel, Mr Andrew Dyson as Chair of the Audit Committee, and Mr Andy Quarmby as Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 03/06/2026. Councillor Oliver Freeson was appointed to the Humber Bridge Board as 'Nominated Director'.

The Authority approved the Calendar of Meetings for the remainder of 2025/26 and for 2026/27 on 17/09/2025. Authority was delegated to the Monitoring Officer to amend the Calendar of Meetings as required.

The Authority endorsed the administration of the GLCCA Development Fund on 17/09/2025. This fund will support development activities such as feasibility studies and master planning for strategic projects in Greater Lincolnshire. Applications will be assessed by a Technical Officer Group with recommendations made to the Mayor and Chief Operating Officer.

Full council record

Decision

  1. That Councillor S Matthews be appointed as the Chair of the Transport Board,
  2. That Councillor Oliver Freeston be appointed as the Chair of the Business and Infrastructure Board,
  3. That Councillor Rob Waltham MBE be appointed as the Chair of the Employment and Skills Board,
  4. That Alison Hands, as the Associate Member, be appointed as Chair of the Economic Advisory Panel, be appointed as the
  5. That the Independent Person for Audit, Mr Andrew Dyson, be appointed as the Chair for the Audit Committee,
  6. That the Independent Person of Overview and Scrutiny, Mr Andy Quarmby, be appointed as the Chair for the Overview and Scrutiny Committee,
  7. That the Mayor be appointed as the Co-opted Member for the Transport for the North Partnership Board and Rail North Committee; and
  8. That Councillor Oliver Freeson be appointed to the Humber Bridge Board as ‘Nominated Director’.

Supporting Documents

Calendar of Meetings - Authority GLCCA.pdf
Development Fund Fund.pdf
Calendar of Meetings - Authority GLCCA.pdf
Appendix B 2026-27.pdf
Appendix A 2025-26.pdf
Appendix B 2026-27.pdf
GLCCA Development Fund - Appendix A Draft Guidance.pdf
Development Fund Fund.pdf
GLCCA Development Fund - Appendix A Draft Guidance.pdf
Appendix A 2025-26.pdf
Appendix A - Project Visuals.pdf
Spalding Academy - Drama extension.pdf
Hundleby Main Road.pdf
CCSC Statement on Spalding Academy.pdf
AGM Appointment of Chairs and Outside Bodies.pdf
AGM Appointment of Chairs and Outside Bodies.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date3 Jun 2026
Effective from29 May 2026
Lead officerDave Pennington