Christopher O'Rourke
Council: Lincolnshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
7 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Community Safety Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Community Safety Scrutiny Committee of Lincolnshire Council met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss the revenue and capital budget proposals for 2026/27, the proposed Engagement Strategy for 2026-2030, and annual progress updates for the Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum and the Registration and Celebratory Service. The committee also reviewed public health substance use services and partnership working, and agreed its work programme for the coming year.
Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Executive of Lincolnshire Council met on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, to discuss and approve several key items, including the council's budget for 2026/27, the North Hykeham Relief Road project, the capital repairs and maintenance programme, and the Adult Social Care Strategy. A significant decision was made to approve the initial proposals for the 2026/27 council budget, which includes an assumed 4.99% council tax increase, subject to further consultation and scrutiny. The Executive also approved the progression of the North Hykeham Relief Road to construction, pending final confirmation from the Department for Transport.
Community Safety Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.00 am
The Community Safety Scrutiny Committee of Lincolnshire Council scheduled a meeting to discuss the Lincolnshire County Council's Section 17 Crime and Disorder Strategy, an update of the Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Control Programme, and trading standards regarding animal health, welfare and feed activity. The committee also planned to review service level performance and its work programme.
Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday, 21st August, 2025 10.30 am
The Lincolnshire Council's Overview and Scrutiny Management Board upheld the decision made by Councillor Tom Catton, Executive Councillor for Resources and Councillor Michael Cheyne, Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport, to approve a £578,500 highway drainage upgrade scheme at Mount Lane, Kirkby la Thorpe. The board debated concerns about the project's cost, scale, and impact, but ultimately voted against referring the decision back to the executive councillors for reconsideration.
Decisions from Meetings
11 decisions · Page 1 of 3
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
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
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: 7
Average per Month: 0.4
Decisions Recorded: 11