Councillor Lindsey Cawrey

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.

Planning and Regulation Committee - Monday, 9th June, 2025 10.30 am

The Lincolnshire Council Planning and Regulation Committee met to discuss several traffic regulation orders and a large solar farm proposal. The committee approved recommendations for traffic restrictions in various locations, supported a pedestrian crossing feasibility study, and objected to the Springwell Energy Farm solar panel installation.

Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel - Friday, 6th June, 2025 11.00 am

The Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel met to elect a chair and vice-chair, address panel composition, review the Police and Crime Commissioner’s annual report, and discuss the HMICFRS PEEL report. Councillor Chris Cook was elected as chair, and Councillor Graham Marsh as vice-chair. The panel also agreed to co-opt an additional member to meet statutory balance requirements.

Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday, 29th May, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Management Board met to discuss the Theddlethorpe Geological Disposal Facility Community Partnership, and the Strategic Technology Partner Contract Award, before reviewing their work programme for the coming year. The board voted to recommend that the executive immediately withdraw from the Theddlethorpe Geological Disposal Facility Community Partnership. They also voted to support the recommendation to the executive regarding the Strategic Technology Partner Contract Award.

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.