Chairman of the Council

Councillor Steve England was elected as the Chairman of West Lindsey District Council at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Council on Monday, 20 May 2019.

Steve was born and raised in Lancashire, and spent most of his working life in the public transport sector. On retirement he moved to West Lindsey with his wife of over 50 years Kathryn. They have a son and daughter and a teenage grandson.

Councillor Angela Lawrence was elected as the Vice Chairman of West Lindsey District Council at the meeting.

Past chairmen

Councillor Steve England
Councillor Steve England
  • Community AwardsThe Council host an event which gave special recognition to the unsung superstars working in the community.
  • What does the Chairman do?The chairman of the council is the civic and ceremonial head of the council.
  • Invite the Chairman to your eventThe Chairman, as an ambassador for the district, attends many events throughout the district, county and East Midlands.
  • West Lindsey HonoursIn 2009, the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act was passed to allow district councils to appoint Honorary Aldermen and Honorary Freemen.