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.
22 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Revised Agenda - 23/01/2026 - to include item 19, South Holland District Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 6.30 pm
The South Holland District Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to consider recommendations from its Cabinet regarding proposed amendments to the Contract Procedure Rules and the Local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27. The meeting will also review the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan and Asset Management Strategy, alongside proposed housing rent increases for the upcoming year.
Revised Public Report 19/01/26, Cabinet - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of South Holland Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's financial performance, housing standards, and long-term asset management strategies. Key topics included the Q2 performance report, proposed housing standards policies, a partnership social media policy, and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan and Asset Management Strategy. The transfer of open space to Sutton Bridge Parish Council was also scheduled for consideration.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm
The Cabinet of South Holland District Council is scheduled to meet on 16 December 2025 to discuss the Net Zero Action Plan, the Tree and Hedgerow Strategy Action Plan, the Quarter Two Finance Update, the Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27, and proposed amendments to the Council's Contract Procedure Rules. The meeting will also include a review of the Quarter 1 Risk Report 2025/26 and a discussion regarding the contracting of leisure facilities with an external operator.
South Holland District Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 6.30 pm
South Holland District Council is scheduled to meet on 26 November 2025. The agenda includes portfolio holder updates, committee minutes, a mid-term treasury report, and several policy reviews and approvals. Councillors will also consider a community governance review for the unparished area of Spalding.
Special Meeting, Cabinet - Monday, 24th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The South Holland Council Cabinet was scheduled to meet on Monday 24 November 2025 to discuss a proposal for local government reorganisation in Greater Lincolnshire, and to approve the submission of a regeneration plan for Spalding under the UK Government's Pride in Place Programme.
Decisions from Meetings
49 decisions · Page 5 of 10
2025/26 Quarter One Finance update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 16, 2025
...they noted the forecast revenue position of a £462,000 overspend for the General Fund and a £373,000 surplus for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), recommended amendments to the HRA Capital Programme to Council for approval, and approved amendments to the Capital Programme requiring Cabinet approval.
Recommendations Approved
Preparedness to deliver the Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulation 2025 (Awaab's Law)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 16, 2025
...to prepare for the implementation of Awaab's Law, the Cabinet adopted a revised Housing Repairs and Fitness for Habitation Policy and a revised Damp Condensation and Mould Policy, delegated minor operational changes and legislative amendments to the Assistant Director – Housing in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Strategic and Operational Housing, and noted that further reports will be brought forward to update on the implementation progress of Phase 1, as well as development of Phase 2 and 3.
Recommendations Approved
To implement a pay structure and associated Job Evaluation Scheme for Officers in shared Partnership roles within the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership
From: South Holland District Council - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 23, 2025
...to implement a pay structure, Job Evaluation Scheme, and associated policy for officers in shared Partnership roles within the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.
For Determination
Delivery of the South Holland Health and Wellbeing Hub Project
From: Special Meeting, Cabinet - Monday, 21st July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 21, 2025
...to approve the recommendations outlined in the exempt report regarding the amended budget allocation and financing strategy for the commencement of the South Holland Health and Wellbeing Hub project.
Recommendations Approved
2024/25 Draft Outturn Finance Update
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 08, 2025
...to approve the 2024/25 draft outturn finance update, including noting underspends in the General Fund and HRA, and recommending to Full Council the transfer of surpluses to reserves and the approval of capital outturn positions and rephasing.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 49