Councillor Neil McElhinney Murray

Planning and Regulation Committee - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 10.30 am

The Planning and Regulation Committee of Lincolnshire Council met on Monday, 9 March 2026, to discuss several planning applications and traffic regulation matters. Key decisions included the approval of increased throughput capacity at the Lincolnshire Energy from Waste Facility and the approval of proposed waiting restrictions in Alford and Bourne.

Council - Friday, 20th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Council of Lincolnshire Council met on Friday 20 February 2026 to approve the budget for the upcoming financial year and to adopt a new Council Plan. The meeting also saw the approval of the Pay Policy Statement and the Members' Allowances Scheme.

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.

Planning and Regulation Committee - Monday, 9 February 2026 - 10.30 am

The Planning and Regulation Committee of Lincolnshire Council met on Monday 09 February 2026 to discuss a range of planning applications and traffic management proposals. Key items on the agenda included a significant county matter application for sand and gravel extraction at Thetford House Farm, Baston, and a Development Consent Order application for a large solar photovoltaic electricity generating facility at Navenby. The committee also reviewed several proposed waiting restrictions in various locations across the county and a proposed 50mph speed limit extension in Spalding.

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.