Full Council
There are 60 Councillors on East Lindsey District Council and we meet to decide the Council’s overall policies.

Planning Committee
I am privileged to be a member of this Committee. I am very aware that decisions made by the Planning Committee can have a profound effect on residents’ lives. I always try to make well informed decisions that I can justify.

Planning Policy Committee
I am currently Vice Chairman of this committee. Planning policy nationally is currently in a process of change and it is vital that communities participate in this review.  The Conservative Coalition government will be introducing the Localism Bill that seeks to involve local communities in the planning process. The Bill will enable communities to produce meaningful local plans that will shape and protect local valued environments. This does not mean that communities will be able to say no to all development. There will still be national and regional strategic housing targets but communities like Woodhall Spa will be able to influence the quality of design and issues such as density and highlight the impact on local infrastructure of further housing development.
I am very aware of how local planning issues affect residents and I actively encourage Parish councils in my Ward to participate in the planning process.

Horncastle Area Committee
I am Vice Chairman of this committee and together with the chairman Cllr Sandra Campbell- Wardman we are endeavouring to make this committee more relevant and informative for residents. If you would like an issue that affects you discussed at this committee please contact your local Parish Clerk to find out about the Area Committee meetings or contact me direct.

My community interests continue and I actively support:

• St Andrew’s C of E Primary School (formerly Chair of Governors) and Kirkby on Bain Primary School
• Community groups including the Coronation Hall Trust, Guides, Woodhall Spa Cricket Club, Woodhall Wizards Children’s Centre 
• Annual events such as the Woodhall 10k run
• Britain in Bloom

Councillors Community Grant
Each District Councillor is allocated £2000 every year to spend within the Ward. We are fortunate in Woodhall Spa and Kirkby on Bain to have very active community groups and organisations that enrich our lives.
Since being elected I have been able to support the following events, community groups and local initiatives:-
2007- 2008

• Woodhall Spa Scouts (equipment)
• Woodhall Spa Guides (equipment)
• Woodhall Wizards Children’s Centre (new computer)
• St Peters Church ( entrance ramp)
• WSPC ( dog waste bins)
• St Andrew’s C.E. Primary School PTA ( library books)
• Kirkby on Bain Primary School ( gardening equipment)
• Coronation Hall Trust (new chairs)

2009-

• New pool table Woodhall Spa Youth Club
• Contribution for replacing and installing new litter bins Woodhall Spa
• Contribution to advertising costs Woodhall Spa Farmers Market
• Contribution to Age Concern Winter Festival held at the Petwood Hotel

2010-

• Arnhem Memorial Event organised by the Cottage Museum Trust
• Help for refurbishment of Woodhall Spa Cricket Club
• Support for Woodhall Spa Bowls Club
• Support for Woodhall Wizards Play equipment
• WSPC Heritage Committee funding for leaflets

2011-

• Woodhall Spa Leg Clinic

As your elected member I am always interested to hear about issues that affect you. Please contact me with your concerns as a resident.