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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 approve appointments to various boards and committees, including the Transport Board, Business and Infrastructure Board, and Employment and Skills Board. The meeting also saw the appointment of a new Director of Resources and an interim Monitoring Officer, and the approval of the calendar of meetings for the upcoming year.
Political Proportionality and Appointments to Boards and Committees
The Authority approved appointments to its various boards and committees, ensuring political proportionality. This included noting the membership of the Authority and its three main boards: the Transport Board, Business and Infrastructure Board, and Employment and Skills Board. New appointments were made to the Audit Committee and the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, with specific nominations from the District Joint Committee being added. Councillor Graham Jeal was appointed as a Reform substitute on the Audit Committee, and Councillor Lee Steptoe replaced Councillor Joshua Wells as the Labour member on the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Members requested that full names be included in future reports for clarity, and officers agreed to ensure names were correctly recorded and spelt. Any items marked 'TBC' (To Be Confirmed) will be resolved and presented at a future meeting.
Appointment of Chairs and Outside Bodies
Several key appointments were made to lead the Authority's boards and represent it on outside bodies. Councillor Sean Matthews was appointed as the Chair of the Transport Board, with Councillor Rob Waltham MBE taking on the role of Chair for the Employment and Skills Board. Councillor Oliver Freeston was appointed as the Chair of the Business and Infrastructure Board. Alison Hands was appointed as the Chair of the Economic Advisory Panel, and Mr Andrew Dyson was reappointed as the Chair of the Audit Committee. Mr Andy Quarmby was also reappointed as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Mayor Dame Andrea Jenkyns DBE was appointed as the Co-opted Member for the Transport for the North Partnership Board and Rail North Committee. Councillor Oliver Freeston was appointed as the Nominated Director to the Humber Bridge Board. During the discussion on the Humber Bridge Board appointment, a member requested that future board meetings be held in various locations across the county to improve accessibility and engagement.
Appointment to the Post of Director of Resources and Interim Monitoring Officer
The Authority approved the appointment of Simon Burrows to the post of Director of Resources and designated him as the Section 73 Officer. Janet Fasan was designated as the new Interim Director of Legal and Governance and will serve as the Monitoring Officer for the Authority. The Mayor thanked Catherine Whitehead for her support as the outgoing Interim Monitoring Officer. Questions were raised regarding the transparency of the recruitment process for these roles, with clarification provided that the Interim Director of Legal and Governance role was recruited through a formal process led by senior officers, involving a two-person panel interviewing two candidates. It was noted that this appointment was made via an agency arrangement. Members expressed a preference for information on candidates to be shared in advance, particularly for those not directly involved in the Appointments Panel, and requested more detailed information in future meetings. The Mayor acknowledged the costs associated with agency placements and expressed a preference for permanent staff appointments, but noted that a suitable candidate for the permanent Director of Resources position had not yet been identified.
Calendar of Meetings
The Calendar of Meetings for the period June 2026 to June 2027 was approved. Changes to the previously circulated calendar were noted, including the rescheduling of the August 2026 Authority meeting to September, the Audit Committee meeting being moved to September, and the October 2026 Authority meeting being rescheduled due to a clash with the Great Exhibition. The Authority also delegated to the Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Mayor, the ability to amend the calendar as needed to accommodate changing circumstances.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
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Political Proportionality and Appointments to Boards and Committees
Recommendations ApprovedThe Executive Councillor: Children's Services approved recommendations regarding political proportionality and appointments to boards and committees on 03/06/2026. The membership of the Authority, its Boards, the Audit Committee, and the Overview and Scrutiny Committee was noted, including specific councillor appointments. The political balance for the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Audit Committee was agreed.
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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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Appointment of Chairs and Outside Bodies
Recommendations ApprovedExecutive 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.
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Political Proportionality and Appointments to Boards and Committees
Recommendations ApprovedThe Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority approved recommendations on 03/06/2026. The membership of the Authority and its Boards was noted, and political balance and appointments to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Audit Committee were agreed. This included noting the membership of the Authority, substitutes and delegates, and specific appointments to the District Joint Committee, Transport Board, Business and Infrastructure Board, Employment and Skills Board, Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and Audit Committee.
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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 of Chairs and Outside Bodies
Recommendations ApprovedThe Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority approved recommendations on 03/06/2026. Councillor S Matthews was appointed 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. The Mayor was appointed Co-opted Member for the Transport for the North Partnership Board and Rail North Committee, and Councillor Oliver Freeson was appointed to the Humber Bridge Board as Nominated Director.
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