Councillor Jim Astill
Email: jastill@sholland.gov.uk
Council: South Holland
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
28 meetings · Page 1 of 6
South Holland District Council - Wednesday, 15th July, 2026 6.30 pm, PROVISIONAL
Cabinet - Tuesday, 30th June, 2026 6.30 pm, PROVISIONAL
Annual Meeting, South Holland District Council - Wednesday, 13th May, 2026 6.30 pm
Cabinet - Tuesday, 28th April, 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of South Holland Council met on Tuesday 28 April 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the Council's financial performance, market policies, housing strategies, and a significant regeneration programme for Spalding. The meeting also covered updates on performance and risk management, as well as health and safety and data protection policies.
Revised agenda 25/02/26, South Holland District Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The South Holland District Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, 26 February 2026, was set to cover a wide range of significant financial and policy matters. Key discussions were expected to include the approval of the annual budget for 2026/27, the medium-term financial strategy, capital programmes, treasury management policies, and the setting of Council Tax levels. Additionally, the meeting was scheduled to address the adoption of the South & East Lincolnshire Community Safety Strategy and the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27.
Decisions from Meetings
43 decisions · Page 1 of 9
South and East Lincolnshire Council’s Partnership - Contracting of Leisure Facilities with an external operator as agent for service delivery
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 16, 2025
...to approve the award of a contract under an agency agreement for the operation and lifecycle maintenance of the Council's leisure facilities, as detailed in the exempt report.
Recommendations Approved
Tree and Hedgerow Strategy Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 16, 2025
The Cabinet decided to adopt the Tree and Hedgerow Action Plan on 16/12/2025. This plan will inform the delivery of the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership Tree and Hedgerow Strategy. The decision includes developing a portable biosecurity pack for staff, identifying reputable suppliers for native tree stock, and considering the establishment of community tree nurseries.
Recommendations Approved
Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 16, 2025
The Cabinet of South Holland Council recommended that Full Council approve the continuation of the current Council Tax Support scheme for 2026/27, uprated in line with DWP updates. They delegated approval for developing the scheme rules to the Director of Finance and Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance.
For Determination
Net Zero Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 16, 2025
The Cabinet of South Holland Council approved the Net Zero Action Plan on 16 December 2025. The plan sets out a pathway to achieve the Council's commitment to be Net Zero by 2040. Specific actions include fleet reviews for electrification, developing decarbonisation strategies for operational buildings, and identifying opportunities for renewable energy measures at council sites.
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 43 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.