James Gilbert
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
9 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Governance and Audit Committee - Thursday, 2 July 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Governance and Audit Committee of South Holland Council met on Thursday 2 July 2026 to review a range of financial and governance reports. Key discussions were scheduled to include the Quarter 4 Risk Report for 2025/26, the Combined Assurance Status Report for the same period, and the Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion for 2025/26. The committee was also set to review the draft Annual Governance Statement for 2025/26, receive an update on the rescheduling of Housing Revenue Account borrowing, and consider the Annual Treasury Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for 2025/26. Finally, the committee's work programme was scheduled for review.
Policy Development Panel - Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026 6.30 pm
The Policy Development Panel met on Tuesday 2 June 2026 to discuss a range of policy matters, including the approach to strategy and policy review in the lead-up to Local Government Reorganisation, the final report of the Derelict and Untidy Sites Task Group, and proposed updates to HR policies. The panel also reviewed its work programme and considered various other governance and policy-related items.
Annual Meeting, South Holland District Council - Wednesday, 13th May, 2026 6.30 pm
The South Holland District Council met on Wednesday 13 May 2026, with Councillor Jan Whitbourn elected as Chairman and Councillor Jo Reynolds as Vice-Chairman for the ensuing year. Key decisions included the approval of the Pride in Place programme for Spalding, the adoption of an updated Memorandum of Agreement for the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, and the progression of a Community Governance Review for Spalding, which will see a single parish council established.
Special Meeting, Cabinet - Monday, 24th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of South Holland Council met on Monday 24 November 2025 and approved recommendations for the Pride in Place Programme in Spalding and the submission of a proposal for Local Government Reorganisation to the Government.
South Holland District Council - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 6.30 pm
South Holland District Council was scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting, including committee seat allocations, the delivery of a health and wellbeing hub, a waste services delivery model, and the implementation of new HR policies. Councillors were also scheduled to hear updates from portfolio holders and consider reports from various committees.
Decisions from Meetings
7 decisions · Page 1 of 2
Local Government Reorganisation - proposal to Government
From: Special Meeting, Cabinet - Monday, 24th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 24, 2025
The Cabinet of South Holland Council approved the proposal for Local Government Re-organisation in Greater Lincolnshire for submission to Government on 24 November 2025. Authority was delegated to the Assistant Director – Corporate, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to make necessary changes before submission.
Recommendations Approved
Pride in Place Programme (Spalding)
From: Special Meeting, Cabinet - Monday, 24th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 24, 2025
The Cabinet of South Holland Council approved the submission of a ten-year Regeneration Plan and a four-year investment profile for Spalding under the UK Government’s Pride in Place Programme on 24/11/2025. Authority was delegated to the Director of Economic Development to agree amendments to the plan and profile, and to the Council’s Section 151 Officer to approve the submission.
Recommendations Approved
Local Government Re-organisation - development of final plan
From: Special Meeting, Cabinet - Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 6.30 pm - May 06, 2025
...to support the development of a final proposal to Government for Local Government Re-organisation, the Cabinet approved the allocation and use of £175,000.
Recommendations Approved
Alignment of Case Management System across the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 17, 2024
...to approve the implementation of a common Case Management System across the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, including adding £322,940 to the Council's Capital Programme and incorporating projected savings into the multi-year savings and transformation plan.
Recommendations Approved
Working in Partnership with the Voluntary and Community Sector
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 17, 2024
...to note the role of the Voluntary and Community Sector, current progress with the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, and the proposed Volunteer Charter, while also approving a transition from grant-giving to a commissioned services model for VCS organizations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 9
- Average per month
- 0.4
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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