Councillor James Bean

Planning and Regulation Committee - Monday, 14th July, 2025 10.30 am

The Planning and Regulation Committee of Lincolnshire Council met to discuss several traffic regulation orders and a significant application for the One Earth Solar Farm. The committee approved the traffic regulation orders with some modifications and voted to object to the One Earth Solar Farm development consent order application, citing concerns over landscape impact, loss of agricultural land, and other environmental issues.

Lincolnshire Waste Partnership - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 10.30 am

The Lincolnshire Waste Partnership (LWP) met to discuss waste management and recycling initiatives across the county. Councillor Stephen Bunney, Chairman of the Council, was elected as Chairman for the year 2025/26, and Councillor Richard Wright, Greater Lincolnshire Leaders and CX's, was elected as Vice Chairman. The partnership received updates on partner activities, performance measures, regulatory changes, and the food waste project, and discussed future meeting agendas.

Growth Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Growth Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss its role and responsibilities, receive introductions to key service areas, and review its work programme for the coming year. Members agreed to endorse the presentations and verbal updates they received, and requested that the County Farm Strategy be brought to the committee at the earliest opportunity. The committee also requested a verbal update on the relationship between Lincolnshire County Council and the Mayoral Combined Authority at the next meeting.

Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 to discuss an introduction to adult care and community wellbeing, and to review the committee's work programme. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, County Offices, Newland, Lincoln LN1 1YL. The meeting is scheduled to be broadcast live on the internet.

Council - Friday, 23rd May, 2025 10.30 am

Councillor Steve Bunney was elected as the new Chairman of the council, and Councillor Mike Beecham was appointed as Vice Chairman. Councillors debated and voted on amendments to the council's constitution, including the structure of scrutiny committees, but ultimately approved the proposed changes. Councillor Sean Matthews was elected as the Leader of the Council, and he outlined his priorities for the coming term, including reducing council debt and protecting Lincolnshire's countryside.