Agenda and minutes

On the nomination of M J Hill OBE, seconded by P A Bradwell OBE and there being no further nominations, it was

RESOLVED

That E W Strengiel be elected as the Chairman of the County Council for 2024/25.

On the nomination of C E H Marfleet, seconded by P A Bradwell OBE and there being no further nominations, it was

RESOLVED

That W H Gray be appointed as the Vice Chairman of the County Council for 2024/25.

Apologies for absence were received from T A Carter, N F Clarke, A Dani, A G Hagues and S R Parkin.

There were no declarations of interest.

RESOLVED

That the minutesof the meeting of the Council held on 23 February 2024 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the Extraordinary meeting of the Council held on 13 March 2024 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

The Council received the Electoral Return for the By Election for the Lincoln Park Electoral Division.

The Chairman welcomed Councillor D Armiger to the Council.

10:44 – Councillor P Ashleigh-Morris entered the meeting.

The Chairman welcomed Members to the Council Chamber and thanked them for taking part in the annual County Council photograph.

The Chairman reminded Members that Lincolnshire County Council celebrated its 50^th anniversary this year and invited Members to view the exhibition to mark the occasion in the Members’ Foyer following the meeting. There would also be an opportunity to view the exhibition at the Lincolnshire Show.

To be circulated at the meeting.

Statements by the Leader and members of the Executive were circulated at the meeting.

Ahead of the 50^th Anniversary of Lincolnshire County Council, the Leader of the Council celebrated the achievements of Lincolnshire over the last 50 years, particularly in providing good services and keeping council tax at one of the lowest levels nationally.

The Leader thanked Officers, Executive Councillors and all Councillors for their support and work to ensure that the Council remained in a strong position. 

Next year could bring a new chapter for Lincolnshire, with the election of a Mayor for Greater Lincolnshire. The Leader highlighted that despite joining the combined authority, most services would continue to be provided by the Council. In the year ahead, there would be a focus on consolidating and investing in Council services for the public of Lincolnshire.

Questions pursuant to the Council Procedure Rule 10.3 were asked and answered as follows:

Questions to the Chairman, the Leader, Executive Councillors, Chairmen of Committees and Sub-Committees

In accordance with Article 5.2 of the Council’s Constitution the Leader notified the Council of the appointments to the Executive and for the purposes of Part 3 (Responsibilities for Functions) the responsibilities of each portfolio holder. The Leader also notified the Council of the Executive Support Councillors he had appointed in accordance with Article 5.7.

Appointments had been circulated with the Order of Proceedings.

A report by the Deputy Chief Executive & Executive Director – Resources had been circulated.

It was moved, seconded and

RESOLVED

1.    That the Council’s Committee’s, along with their terms of reference, as set out in the Constitution be established for the 2024/25 municipal year in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 2.2;

2.    That the size of Committees, as set out within appendices to the report be agreed for the 2024/25 municipal year in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 2.2;

3.    That the allocation of Committee seats (as detailed in Appendix A to the report) in accordance with the political balance rules, be approved;

4.    That appointments to committees as nominated by Group Leaders and detailed in Appendix B be agreed.

A report by the Deputy Chief Executive & Executive Director – Resources had been circulated.

It was moved, seconded and

RESOLVED

That the nominations for Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of Committees and Sub-Committees (as circulated) be considered and the necessary appointments be agreed.

A report by the Deputy Chief Executive & Executive Director – Resources had been circulated.

It was moved, seconded and

resolved

That the Council makes the appointments to the organisations detailed in Appendix A to the report.

A report by the Monitoring Officer had been circulated.

It was moved, seconded and

RESOLVED

That consideration be given to the report, including the rationale given at appendix A and that the amendments to the constitution as detailed in appendices B to I be approved.

There were no motions on notice.