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

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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 3 of 8

Cabinet Advisory Member

Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The South Holland District Council cabinet met on 11 November 2025 and approved a series of recommendations, including the adoption of new housing landlord policies, an updated industrial unit letting and management policy, and a body worn video policy for the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The cabinet also reviewed performance reports related to social housing regulation and the council's overall performance.

November 11, 2025
Joint Performance Monitoring Panel and Policy Development Panel Committee Member

Special Meeting: Leisure Facilities contract and Plan for Neighbourhoods, Joint Performance Monitoring Panel and Policy Development Panel - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Joint Performance Monitoring Panel and Policy Development Panel were scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. The agenda included an update on the Plan for Neighbourhoods programme and a presentation on the contracting of leisure facilities. Councillors were also expected to consider whether to exclude the public from the meeting whilst the leisure facilities contract was discussed.

October 21, 2025
Chief Officer Employment Panel Committee Member

Chief Officer Employment Panel - Monday, 6th October, 2025 2.00 pm

The Chief Officer Employment Panel of South Holland Council met on Monday 6 October 2025 to discuss the permanent appointment of the Assistant Director of Housing. The meeting was scheduled to begin with the election of a chair.

October 06, 2025
South Holland District Council Committee Member

South Holland District Council - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 6.30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the South Holland District Council meeting on 1 October 2025.

October 01, 2025
Policy Development Panel Committee Member

Policy Development Panel - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Policy Development Panel of South Holland District Council met on 23 September 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including the council's budget preparation, housing policies, and safeguarding measures. Councillors were scheduled to review several policies and provide feedback before they are presented to the cabinet. The panel was also expected to discuss the progress of the Business Frontage Task Group and consider the retirement of the Derelict and Untidy Sites Policy.

September 23, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

40 decisions · Page 1 of 8

Proposed Amendments to the Council's Contract Procedure Rules

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 16, 2025

...to recommend revised Contract Procedure Rules for Council approval and to approve associated delegations to officers, contingent on the Council's decision to amend the rules.

For Determination

Net Zero Action Plan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 16, 2025

...to approve the Net Zero Action Plan, aligning with the Council's commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040.

Recommendations Approved

South and East Lincolnshire Council’s Partnership - Contracting of Leisure Facilities with an external operator as agent for service delivery

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 16, 2025

...to approve the award of a contract under an agency agreement for the operation and lifecycle maintenance of the Council's leisure facilities, as detailed in the exempt report.

Recommendations Approved

Quarter 1 Risk Report 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 16, 2025

...to consider and note the quarterly risk monitoring information for Quarter 1 of 2025/26.

For Determination

Tree and Hedgerow Strategy Action Plan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 16, 2025

...to adopt the Tree and Hedgerow Action Plan to deliver progress against the Tree and Hedgerow Strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 40