Matthew Harrison

Environment Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 19th June, 2026 10.00 am

The Environment Scrutiny Committee of Lincolnshire Council met on Friday 19 June 2026 to discuss significant operational changes at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), the progress of the Greater Lincolnshire Groundwater Project, and performance reporting for the Environment services. A key decision was made to recommend the implementation of a booking system for all HWRCs, alongside infrastructure improvements, to address increasing pressures on the service. The committee also reviewed the ongoing work of the Greater Lincolnshire Groundwater Project and its legacy, and discussed performance against targets for waste management and flood risk management.

Environment Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 15 May 2026 - 10.00 am

The Environment Scrutiny Committee met on Friday 15 May 2026 to discuss a range of environmental issues, including updates on the Lincolnshire Coast 2100+ programme, the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, and the Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan. The committee also reviewed a surface water scheme in Cherry Willingham, considered carbon capture technology, and discussed its work programme.

Environment Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 13 February 2026 - 10.00 am

The Environment Scrutiny Committee met on Friday 13 February 2026 to discuss the Humber 2100+ flood risk management strategy, a new Environment Policy, and performance reporting for waste and flooding services. The committee acknowledged the progress on the Humber 2100+ programme and recommended continued support for the initiative. They also supported the proposed new Environment Policy, with a summary of their comments to be passed to the Executive. Performance in waste management was noted as below target for recycling rates, though household waste collected per household was below target, which was viewed positively. Flood investigation reports were all completed within the six-month target.

Environment Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 16th January, 2026 10.00 am

The Environment Scrutiny Committee of Lincolnshire Council met on Friday, 16 January 2026, to discuss a range of environmental matters. Key decisions included the endorsement of budget proposals for 2026/27, support for updates to the Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Development Scheme and Statement of Community Involvement, and approval for the construction of the Toynton St Peter Surface Water Scheme. The committee also reviewed the current flood risk and water management capital programme and its future pipeline.

Flood and Water Management Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 20th January, 2025 10.00 am