Paul Barnes - Councillor for South Holland (Fleet)

Councillor Paul Barnes

Fleet Leader of the South Holland Independents Group

Email: Paul.Barnes@sholland.gov.uk

Council: South Holland

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Chief Officer Employment Panel (Committee Member) Policy Development Panel (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member, Substitute) Performance Monitoring Panel South Holland District Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Advisory Member) Joint Performance Monitoring Panel and Policy Development Panel (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

36 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Policy Development Panel Committee Member

Policy Development Panel - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 6.30 pm

The Policy Development Panel is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, to consider a range of policy updates and reviews. Key discussions are expected to include an extension to the Housing Landlord Strategy, updates to data protection and records management policies, and a review of the council's Markets Policy.

February 03, 2026, 6:30 pm
South Holland District Council Committee Member

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.

January 28, 2026, 6:30 pm
Cabinet Advisory Member

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.

January 20, 2026, 6:30 pm
Joint Performance Monitoring Panel and Policy Development Panel Committee Member

Joint Performance Monitoring Panel and Policy Development Panel - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Joint Performance Monitoring Panel and Policy Development Panel of South Holland Council met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to consider the Council's financial outlook for the coming years and to review plans for its housing stock. The meeting's agenda included a budget overview and a detailed examination of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan and Asset Management Strategy.

January 13, 2026, 6:30 pm
Planning Committee Substitute

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of South Holland Council was scheduled to discuss several planning applications, including a new primary substation, modifications to a leisure complex development, and the conversion of a rural building. The committee was also set to receive an update on recent planning appeal decisions and a report on the review of implemented planning decisions.

January 07, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

40 decisions · Page 8 of 8

Q3 Performance Report 24/25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 6.30 pm - April 01, 2025

...to note the contents of the Q3 Performance Report 24/25, which provides an update on the Council's performance between 1st October 2024 and 31st December 2024.

Recommendations Approved

Carbon Reduction Plan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 6.30 pm - April 01, 2025

...to align with neighboring councils and demonstrate a commitment to addressing climate change, the Cabinet adopted the Carbon Reduction Plan and set a Net Zero target for 2040.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 6.30 pm - April 01, 2025

... the Cabinet agreed to note the minutes of their previous meeting on February 18, 2025, which included decisions on the 2025/26 budget, private sector housing strategy, social housing regulation, housing stock condition survey, housing landlord service compliance, housing allocations policy, and housing repairs and maintenance performance.

For Determination

Housing Stock Condition Surveys - Initial Findings

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 6.30 pm - April 01, 2025

...to note the ongoing housing stock condition surveys of council homes and associated assets, as well as the Performance Monitoring Panel's feedback regarding the allocation of sufficient resources to address the needs identified by these surveys.

Recommendations Approved

To consider matters arising from the Policy Development and Performance Monitoring Panels in accordance with the Overview and Scrutiny Procedure or the Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules - Final Report of the Business Frontage Task Group

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 6.30 pm - April 01, 2025

...to improve the appearance and success of local businesses, the Cabinet approved recommendations to create a shop front design guide, improve communication and collaboration with businesses, explore future enforcement options, encourage grant applications for shop improvements, and promote examples of good design.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 40