Robert A Gibson - Councillor for South Holland ( Spalding St Paul's)

Councillor Robert A Gibson

 Spalding St Paul's  Leader of the Reform UK South Holland Group

Email: robert.gibson@sholland.gov.uk

Council: South Holland

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Policy Development Panel (Committee Member) Spalding Town Forum (Chairman) Cabinet Licensing Panel South Holland District Council (Committee Member) Chief Officer Employment Panel Committee of the Licensing Authority Licensing Committee Planning Committee (Committee Member, Substitute) Joint Performance Monitoring Panel and Policy Development Panel (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Spalding Town Forum Chairman

Spalding Town Forum - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Spalding Town Forum was scheduled to meet on 30 September 2025 to discuss the Spalding Special Expenses, receive updates on the Traffic Regulation Order and the Active Cycling Route, and hear from the Spalding Business Improvement District Manager.

September 30, 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
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The South Holland District Council Planning Committee was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, to discuss several planning applications, a report on planning appeals, and other planning updates. The meeting was to be held in the Council Chamber at the Council Offices on Priory Road, Spalding. Councillor James Avery, Chair of the Planning Committee was scheduled to chair the meeting.

September 10, 2025
South Holland District Council Committee Member

South Holland District Council - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 6.30 pm

South Holland District Council was scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting, including committee seat allocations, the delivery of a health and wellbeing hub, a waste services delivery model, and the implementation of new HR policies. Councillors were also scheduled to hear updates from portfolio holders and consider reports from various committees.

July 23, 2025
Planning Committee Substitute

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The South Holland Council Planning Committee met on Wednesday 16 July 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including a large development of a care home in Spalding, and some smaller residential extensions. The committee was also scheduled to discuss recent planning appeal decisions.

July 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

5 decisions

To implement a pay structure and associated Job Evaluation Scheme for Officers in shared Partnership roles within the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership

From: South Holland District Council - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 6.30 pm - July 23, 2025

...to implement a pay structure, Job Evaluation Scheme, and associated policy for officers in shared Partnership roles within the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.

For Determination

Alignment of Case Management System across the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 17, 2024

...to approve the implementation of a common Case Management System across the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, including adding £322,940 to the Council's Capital Programme and incorporating projected savings into the multi-year savings and transformation plan.

Recommendations Approved

2024/25 Quarter One Finance update

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 17, 2024

...to note a forecast £67,000 revenue overspend, approve a £300,000 transfer to the Planning reserve, approve amendments to the Capital Programme, and refer an amended 2024/25 Housing Revenue Account budget with a £192,000 surplus to the Full Council.

Recommendations Approved

Local Council Tax Support Scheme (Consultation) 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 17, 2024

...to consult on all presented modification options for the local Council Tax Support scheme for 2025/26, delegating oversight of the consultation approach.

Recommendations Approved

Working in Partnership with the Voluntary and Community Sector

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 17, 2024

...to note the role of the Voluntary and Community Sector, current progress with the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, and the proposed Volunteer Charter, while also approving a transition from grant-giving to a commissioned services model for VCS organizations.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 27

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 5