County councillors
In total, we have 70 councillors:
- Reform UK - 44
- Conservative - 14
- Liberal Democrat - 5
- Independent - 4
- Labour - 3
The council leader
The council leader is elected for a four-year term at the first full council meeting after an election. The role of the leader is to:
- provide strategic direction for the council.
- act as the political spokesperson for the council.
The current council leader is Councillor Sean Matthews.
The current deputy council leader is Councillor Rob Gibson.
Chairman and vice-chairman
The chairman and vice-chairman are elected at the full council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The role of the chairman is to:
- to chair meetings of the county council and uphold the Constitution
- to promote public involvement in the council's activities
- act as an ambassador for the council
The vice-chairman assists with the chairman’s duties and may stand in at meetings and events.
The current chairman is Councillor Stephen Bunney.
The current vice-chairman is Councillor Mike Beecham.
Chief council officers
Our corporate leadership team includes:
- Debbie Barnes OBE, chief executive
Email: debbie.barnes@lincolnshire.gov.uk
- Andrew Crookham, deputy chief executive, executive director of resources and S151 officer
Email: andrew.crookham@lincolnshire.gov.uk
- Martin Samuels, executive director for adult care and community wellbeing
Email: martin.samuels@lincolnshire.gov.uk
- Andy Gutherson, executive director for place
Email: andy.gutherson@lincolnshire.gov.uk
- Heather Sandy, executive director of children's services
Email: heathera.sandy@lincolnshire.gov.uk
- Mark Baxter, chief fire officer
Email: mark.baxter@lincolnshire.gov.uk
- Will Bell, chief legal officer and monitoring officer
Email: will.bell@lincolnshire.gov.uk