Richard Graham Davies - Councillor for Lincolnshire

Councillor Richard Graham Davies

Conservative

Email: cllrr.davies@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Council: Lincolnshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Management Board (Committee Member) Executive (Committee Member, Guest) Highways and Transport Scrutiny Committee Appointments Committee (Committee Member) Audit Committee (Committee Member) Pay Policy and Terms and Conditions Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Planning and Regulation Committee Community Safety Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Growth Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Pay Policy and Terms and Conditions Sub-Committee Committee Member

Pay Policy and Terms and Conditions Sub-Committee - Monday, 13th October, 2025 4.00 pm

The Pay Policy and Terms and Conditions Sub-Committee met to review the salary of the Chief Executive. The committee agreed that the Chief Executive's remuneration should mirror that of county councils that provide a salary range, setting it at £204,522 to £230,633, consisting of five incremental points to be awarded (or not) on a bi-annual basis.

October 13, 2025
Appointments Committee Committee Member

Appointments Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 2.00 pm

The Lincolnshire Council Appointments Committee met on Tuesday, 7 October 2025, to discuss the recruitment of a new Chief Executive. They were also scheduled to review the minutes from their previous meeting. Some of the information relating to the Chief Executive recruitment was marked as exempt from the press and public.

October 07, 2025
Executive Guest

Executive - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 10.30 am

The Lincolnshire Council Executive met to discuss long-term coastal flood resilience, updates to the local enforcement plan, and appointments to outside bodies. The Executive approved a financial contribution of up to £0.995m towards the first stage of a business case for investment in long term coastal flood resilience and economic sustainability, supported the Environment Agency’s beach nourishment programme, and agreed to the council's role as lead partner on the Lincs Coast 2100+ Partnership. Councillors also approved the updated Local Enforcement Plan and made amendments to appointments to outside bodies.

October 07, 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Management Board Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Overview and Scrutiny Management Board met to discuss several key issues, including the King Charles III England Coast Path, treasury management performance, and an update on the IT services portfolio. The board supported recommendations to the Executive on the King Charles III England Coast Path project and the financial performance review. Members also endorsed the Scrutiny Annual Report and noted the work programmes of various scrutiny committees.

September 25, 2025
Audit Committee Committee Member

Audit Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 10.00 am

The Audit Committee met to discuss the external audit and annual finance statement, strategic risks, counter fraud measures, internal audit progress, financial management updates, and future audit work. The committee decided to conduct a deep dive into the high needs SEND strategy[^1] and transport, and also agreed to review IT at a later date.

September 22, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

37 decisions · Page 1 of 8

Special Guardianship Order - Financial Procedure

From: Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 06, 2026

...the Special Guardianship Order – Financial Procedure was approved.

Recommendations Approved

Council Budget 2026/27

From: Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 06, 2026

...approved the initial proposals for the Council Budget 2026/27, including the budget requirement, savings and cost pressures, draft capital programme, and treasury management strategies, subject to further consultation and scrutiny, while noting the assumed 4.99% council tax increase and potential for refinements.

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

2026/27 Capital Repairs and Maintenance Programme Schools and Non-Schools

From: Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 06, 2026

...the 2026/27 Capital Repairs and Maintenance Programmes for both schools and non-schools were approved, along with the approach to their delivery, with authority delegated for necessary decisions and contract execution.

Recommendations Approved

Adult Social Care Strategy 2026 - 28

From: Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 06, 2026

...the revised Adult Social Care Strategy for 2026-2028 was approved, with authority delegated to make minor amendments during the final design stage.

Recommendations Approved

North Hykeham Relief Road (NHRR) - Proceed to Construction

From: Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 06, 2026

... approved the issuance of a contractual instruction to Balfour Beatty to proceed with the construction of the North Hykeham Relief Road, subject to the Department for Transport's approval of the Full Business Case, and delegated authority to negotiate minor contract changes.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 37