15/05/2023 - Report to those Charged with Governance - External Audit Completion Report (ISA260)

To present to those charged with governance,
the External Audit report on the quality of the
Statement of Accounts and Annual Governance
Statement 2022/23

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 26/09/2023

Lead officer: Peter Davy

Notice of decision: 15/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/05/2023 - Audited Statement of Accounts 2022/23

The 2022/23 Audited Statement of
Accounts is presented for scrutiny

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 26/09/2023

Lead officer: Peter Davy

Notice of decision: 15/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/05/2023 - Unaudited Statement of Accounts 2022/23

The 2022/22 Unaudited Statement of
Accounts is presented for scrutiny

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 13/06/2023

Notice of decision: 15/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/05/2023 - Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) Annual Review Letter Report 2022/23

Report on the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) Annual Review Letter 2023 covering complaints referred to and decided by them between April 2022 and March 2023. Examining upheld complaints, learning actions and benchmarking with other similar authorities.

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 26/09/2023

Lead officer: Natalie Kostiuk

Notice of decision: 15/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/05/2023 - Annual Voice of the Customer Report 2022/23

To summarise customer feedback received during the year 2022/23 and analyse customer contact demand data to provide a clear view of the voice of the customer.

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 25/07/2023

Lead officer: Natalie Kostiuk

Notice of decision: 15/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/05/2023 - External Audit Strategy Memorandum (Plan) 2022/23

To present the 2022/23 External Audit Strategy from our External Auditors, Mazars.

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 14/03/2023

Lead officer: Emma Foy

Notice of decision: 15/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/05/2023 - Annual Constitution Review & Monitoring Officer Report

To review the Constitution and provide the MO annual report

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 18/04/2023

Lead officer: Emma Redwood

Notice of decision: 15/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/05/2023 - Internal Audit Quarter 4 Report 2022/23

To present the Quarter 4 report from Internal Audit.

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 15/05/2023

Lead officer: Alastair Simson

Notice of decision: 15/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/05/2023 - Combined Assurance Report 2022/23

To present the Report from the Combined Assurance aspect for 2022/23

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 14/03/2023

Lead officer: Alastair Simson

Notice of decision: 15/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/05/2023 - Internal Audit Draft Annual Plan 2023/24

To present the Draft Annual Plan for Internal Audit for the 2023/24 committee year.

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 14/03/2023

Lead officer: Alastair Simson

Notice of decision: 15/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - Lincolnshire Homes for Independence Blueprint

to present the Lincolnshire Homes for Independence Blueprint for approval

Decision Maker: Prosperous Communities Committee

Decision due date: 26/01/2021

Lead officer: Diane Krochmal

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - Together 24 Programme

To introduce to Members the new transformational programme, Together 24.

Decision Maker: Prosperous Communities Committee

Decision due date: 01/12/2020

Lead officer: Ady Selby

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - LGO Annual Review Letter 2019/20 Report

Report to explain the contents of the Local Government Ombudsman Annual Review Letter 2019/19. Covering complaints referred to the LGO, findings and any recommendations made.

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 13/10/2020

Lead officer: Natalie Kostiuk

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - Environmental Protection Policy

policy that outlines approach to EP work areas

Decision Maker: Prosperous Communities Committee

Decision due date: 01/12/2020

Lead officer: Andy Gray

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - Governance and Audit Effectiveness

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 13/10/2020

Lead officer: James O'Shaughnessy

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020


07/09/2020 - New Operational Depot Update

To advise Members of the Committee of progress with the development of the new Operational Services Depot and early plans for the move to the new facility.

Decision Maker: Joint Staff Consultative Committee

Decision due date: 03/09/2020

Lead officer: Ady Selby

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - Annual Voice of the Customer Report 2019/20

To summarise customer feedback from the year 2019/20 and analyse customer contact data to give a clear view of the voice of the customer.

Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 01/09/2020

Lead officer: Natalie Kostiuk

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - Proposed Fees and Charges 2021/22 Prosperous Communities

to proposed fees and charges to take effect from 1 April 2021

Decision Maker: Prosperous Communities Committee

Decision due date: 01/12/2020

Lead officer: Sue Leversedge

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - Prosperous Communities Revenue Base Budgets 2021/22 to 2025/26

the report sets out details of the Committees draft revenue budget for the period 2021/22 and estimates to 2025/26.

Decision Maker: Prosperous Communities Committee

Decision due date: 26/01/2021

Lead officer: Sue Leversedge

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - Proposed Fees and Charges 2020/21 - Prosperous Communities

Propose fees and charges to take effect from 1 April 2021.

Decision Maker: Prosperous Communities Committee

Decision due date: 20/10/2020

Lead officer: Sue Leversedge

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - Licensing Policy Review - Consultation Approval

To seek approval to consult on the Licensing Policy

Decision Maker: Licensing Committee

Decision due date: 04/06/2020

Lead officer: Andy Gray

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - The Work of the Trinity Arts Centre

A one-off report regarding the work of the Trinity Arts Centre

Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 01/09/2020

Lead officer: Craig Sanders

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - Separate Paper & Card Collection

To introduce a separate paper and card collection to improve the quality and quantity of materials collected. Residents receive an additional bin for paper which is collected on a monthly basis.

Decision Maker: Prosperous Communities Committee

Decision due date: 26/01/2021

Lead officer: Robert Gilliot

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - Draft Treasury Management Strategy 2020/21

Review of the Draft Treasury Management Strategy

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 12/01/2021

Lead officer: Caroline Capon

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - External Audit Strategy Memorandum (Plan) 2020/21

Review of External Audit plan for the Closure of the 2020/21 Accounts

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 09/03/2021

Lead officer: Caroline Capon

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - Accounts Closedown 2020/21 Accounting Matters

Review of Accounting Policies, Key Dates and Risk

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 09/03/2021

Lead officer: Caroline Capon

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - Internal Audit Quarter 4 Report

Assurance Lincolnshire

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 13/04/2021

Lead officer: James Welbourn

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/09/2020 - Internal Audit Quarter 3 20/21 report

Assurance Lincolnshire

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 12/01/2021

Lead officer: James Welbourn

Notice of decision: 07/09/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/02/2020 - Internal Audit Draft Annual Plan

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 10/03/2020

Notice of decision: 14/02/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/02/2020 - Unaudited Statement of Accounts

Review of the Unaudited Statement of Accounts

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 16/06/2020

Lead officer: Caroline Capon

Notice of decision: 14/02/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/02/2020 - Nominate Director for Market Street Renewal

To receive nominations for the directorship of Market Street Renewal

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due date: 13/02/2020

Lead officer: James Welbourn

Notice of decision: 13/02/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/02/2020 - Review of West Lindsey Home Choice Lettings Policy

A review of the Lettings Policy used to nominate to registered providers within West Lindsey

Decision Maker: Prosperous Communities Committee

Decision due date: 17/03/2020

Lead officer: Rachel Parkin

Notice of decision: 13/02/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/02/2020 - Overview and Scrutiny Draft Annual Report

To present the draft annual report for Members’ comment and agreement prior to submission to Annual Council

Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 30/03/2021

Lead officer: Ele Snow

Notice of decision: 13/02/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/02/2020 - Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report

To present the annual report from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee for civic years 2019/20 and 2020/21.

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 28/06/2021

Lead officer: Ele Snow

Notice of decision: 13/02/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/02/2020 - Member Development Annual Report

To provide a summary of Member Development over the previous 12 months, including progress made with the actions agreed by the Member Development Group.
To review and approve the priorities for Member Development for the coming year.

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 13/10/2020

Lead officer: Ele Snow

Notice of decision: 13/02/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/02/2020 - District Dog Fouling Public Space Protection Order

To seek approval for the renewal of the district wide dog fouling PSPO

Decision Maker: Regulatory Committee

Decision due date: 04/06/2020

Lead officer: Andy Gray

Notice of decision: 13/02/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/02/2020 - Consultation on Extension of District Wide Dog Fouling Public Space Protection Order

To seek approval to consult upon the extension of the District Wide dog fouling PSPO

Decision Maker: Regulatory Committee

Decision due date: 12/03/2020

Lead officer: Andy Gray

Notice of decision: 13/02/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/02/2020 - Report by Governance & Audit Committee on 2019/20 Activity

To provide Council with an overview of the work of the Committee during 2019/20

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 29/06/2020

Lead officer: James O'Shaughnessy

Notice of decision: 13/02/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/02/2020 - Progress and Delivery Report; April - September 2020/21

This report presents progress against the delivery of the Council's key performance measures for the period April - September 2020/2021.

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due date: 05/11/2020

Lead officer: Ellen King

Notice of decision: 05/02/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/01/2020 - Annual Governance Statement 2019/20

To present the Council's Annual Governance Statement for 2019/20.
To update progress against the Annual Governance Statement 2018/19 Action Plan.

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 21/07/2020

Lead officer: James O'Shaughnessy

Notice of decision: 28/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/01/2020 - Six Month Review of Strategic Risks

To undertake and present the six-monthly review of the Council's strategic risks.

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 14/04/2020

Lead officer: James O'Shaughnessy

Notice of decision: 28/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


14/01/2020 - Freedom of The District - Position Update

Council granted a Freedom of the District to RAFAT at its meeting on 4 November , this report updates Council having received communication back from RAFAT

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 20/01/2020

Lead officer: Katie Storr

Notice of decision: 28/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


19/12/2019 - To adopt the Spridlington NP

To adopt the Plan

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 20/01/2020

Lead officer: Nev Brown

Notice of decision: 28/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/12/2019 - Council Tax Base

Council Tax Base information and Collection Fund Surplus Report

Decision Maker: Council

Decision due date: 20/01/2020

Lead officer: Caroline Bird

Notice of decision: 28/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/12/2019 - Partnership Working - Environment Agency

Attendance by the Environment Agency

Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 18/02/2020

Lead officer: Ele Snow

Notice of decision: 28/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/12/2019 - Preparation for Environment Agency

To prepare questions / areas of discussion for the attendance of the Environment Agency.

Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 07/01/2020

Lead officer: Ele Snow

Notice of decision: 28/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


19/12/2019 - West Lindsey Parish Charter

To present updated version of West Lindsey Parish Charter for consultation with parish/town councils.

Decision Maker: Prosperous Communities Committee

Decision due date: 28/01/2020

Lead officer: Grant White

Notice of decision: 28/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/12/2019 - Hemswell Cliff Managed Estate Contract

WLDC contract, which commenced July 2018, is due for review at 2.5 years. This report is to review options for the future of this work

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due date: 11/06/2020

Lead officer: Shayleen Towns

Notice of decision: 28/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


19/12/2019 - Pre-Scrutiny Caistor Southdale Development

To pre-scrutinise the papers for the Caistor Southdale Development

Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 18/02/2020

Lead officer: Eve Fawcett-Moralee

Notice of decision: 28/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/12/2019 - Strategic Visitor Economy Strategy

Support for the Visitor Economy is embedded within West Lindsey District Council’s Corporate Plan, under the theme ‘A prosperous and enterprising district’ as follows:
Vision:
‘Creating local wealth through the visitor economy’
Objectives:
-Increasing number of visitors / length of stay
-Increasing expenditure by visitors
-Developing leisure, culture and recreational offer
-Increasing the quality and number of businesses / jobs in the sector
Therefore, it is clear that support for developing our Visitor Economy sits at the centre of our strategy for the future of the district.

Decision Maker: Prosperous Communities Committee

Decision due date: 03/05/2022

Lead officer: Wendy Osgodby

Notice of decision: 28/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/12/2019 - Sickness absence update

to provide an update on the council's levels of sickness absence

Decision Maker: Joint Staff Consultative Committee

Decision due date: 16/01/2020

Lead officer: Emma Redwood

Notice of decision: 28/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/12/2019 - Capability Policy

To review the council's capability policy and update

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due date: 11/06/2020

Lead officer: Emma Redwood

Notice of decision: 28/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


19/12/2019 - Gainsborough Bus Station Refurbishment

Proposal for refurbishment of Gainsborough Bus Station as part of Transport Programme.

Decision Maker: Prosperous Communities Committee

Decision due date: 17/03/2020

Lead officer: Matthew Snee

Notice of decision: 28/01/2020

Anticipated restriction: Open


07/10/2019 - Approval of the Council's Proposed Performance Measures

This report presents the following for approval by Members:
1. The Council's proposed Progress and Delivery performance measures for 2020/21;
2. The Council's proposed Corporate Plan performance measures for 2020-2023

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due date: 09/01/2020

Lead officer: Ellen King

Notice of decision: 07/10/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/07/2019 - Public Space Protection Orders - Gainsborough Cemeteries

To provide consultation results to Committee and make a recommendation on a Public Space Protection Order

Decision Maker: Regulatory Committee

Decision due date: 12/09/2019

Lead officer: Andy Gray

Notice of decision: 05/07/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/07/2019 - Stress Management Policy

To review the council's stress management policy and update as required

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due date: 11/06/2020

Lead officer: Emma Redwood

Notice of decision: 05/07/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/07/2019 - Officer Code of Conduct

To review the officer code of conduct and update as required

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due date: 11/06/2020

Lead officer: Emma Redwood

Notice of decision: 05/07/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/07/2019 - Whistleblowing Policy

To review the council's Whistleblowing Policy

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due date: 09/01/2020

Lead officer: Emma Redwood

Notice of decision: 05/07/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/07/2019 - Review of Recruitment & Selection Policy

To review the council's recruitment & selection policy and update as required

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due date: 19/09/2019

Lead officer: Emma Redwood

Notice of decision: 05/07/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/07/2019 - Proposed Fees and Charges 2020/21

Propose Fees and Charges to take effect from 1 April 2020.

Decision Maker: Prosperous Communities Committee

Decision due date: 22/10/2019

Lead officer: Sue Leversedge

Notice of decision: 05/07/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/07/2019 - Gender Pay Report 2018

To report on the Gender Pay Gap for WLDC as at 31st March 2018

Decision Maker: Joint Staff Consultative Committee

Decision due date: 28/03/2019

Lead officer: Emma Redwood

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/07/2019 - Review of Earmarked Reserves and Revenue Grants Unapplied

To consider the proposals informed through the annual review of reserves process.

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due date: 09/01/2020

Lead officer: Sue Leversedge

Notice of decision: 05/07/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/07/2019 - Shared District Council Safeguarding Policy

To request permission to join with other Lincolnshire district councils for a combined shared safeguarding policy and to agree policy changes

Decision Maker: Prosperous Communities Committee

Decision due date: 22/10/2019

Lead officer: Rachel Parkin

Notice of decision: 05/07/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/07/2019 - Public Space Protection Orders - Gainsborough Town Council Land

To provide committee with feedback in relation to any future PSPOs that may be considered on Town Council land.

Decision Maker: Regulatory Committee

Decision due date: 05/12/2019

Lead officer: Andy Gray

Notice of decision: 05/07/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


05/07/2019 - Internal Audit Charter

IA Charter for 20/21 - John Sketchley

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 14/04/2020

Lead officer: James Welbourn

Notice of decision: 05/07/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/05/2019 - Progress and Delivery Report - Period 1 2019/20

To present performance of the Council's key services through agreed performance measures and indicating areas where improvements should be made, having regard to the remedial action set out in the report.

Decision Maker: Challenge and Improvement Committee

Decision due date: 03/09/2019

Lead officer: Mark Sturgess

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/05/2019 - EXTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - ISA 260

External Auditor, Mazars will present their ISA260 report relating to our Statement of Accounts 2018/19

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 21/07/2020

Lead officer: Tracey Bircumshaw

Notice of decision: 21/05/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/05/2019 - Progress and Delivery Report - Period 2 2019/20

To present performance of the Council's key services against agreed performance measures and indicate where improvements should be made, having regard to the remedial action set out in the report.

Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 12/11/2019

Lead officer: Ellen King

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/05/2019 - Progress and Delivery Report - Period 3 2019/20

To present performance of the Council's key service against agreed performance measures and indicate where improvements should be made, having regard to the remedial action set out in the report.

Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 31/03/2020

Lead officer: Ellen King

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/05/2019 - Selective Licensing Annual Update O & S

Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Decision due date: 12/11/2019

Lead officer: Andy Gray

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/05/2019 - Internal Audit Q4 19/20

To present the update for quarter 4 to G and A committee

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Decision due date: 14/04/2020

Lead officer: James Welbourn

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/05/2019 - Vulnerable Communities Strategy (formally Place Based Strategy)

Update on place based strategy including work in South West Ward and Hemswell Cliff.

Decision Maker: Prosperous Communities Committee

Decision due date: 05/05/2020

Lead officer: Grant White

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/05/2019 - Housing Assistance Policy Review

To update the Housing Assistance Policy and amend certain criteria relating to specific grants.

Decision Maker: Prosperous Communities Committee

Decision due date: 05/08/2019

Lead officer: Andy Gray

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/05/2019 - Food and Health and Safety Work Plan 2019/2020

to set out how the Council delivers official controls and fulfils its duties under food safety, health and safety, public health and drinking water legislation.

Decision Maker: Regulatory Committee

Decision due date: 06/06/2019

Lead officer: Andy Gray

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/05/2019 - Gainsborough Green Corridor & Riverside Walk Acquisition

To seek approval to pursue the acquisition of land adjacent to the River Trent for the purposes of extending and completing the Riverside Walkway in Gainsborough.
To seek approval to make a final funding bid to support the works to extend the walkway and to carry out related ecological improvements to the river corridor and nearby green spaces.

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due date: 25/07/2019

Lead officer: Jo Walker

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/05/2019 - Caistor Southdale Development    Item Deferred

To approve plans for GP and residential development

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due date: 05/11/2020

Lead officer: Eve Fawcett-Moralee

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/05/2019 - Budget and Treasury Monitoring Period 4 2019/20

to report final outturn position 2019/20

Decision Maker: Corporate Policy and Resources Committee

Decision due date: 09/04/2020

Lead officer: Tracey Bircumshaw, Sue Leversedge

Notice of decision: 21/05/2019

Anticipated restriction: Open