The Lincolnshire Executive is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, to discuss a range of significant items. Key among these are the proposed Council Budget for 2026/27, updates to the Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Development Scheme, and the Council Plan for 2026-2031. The Executive will also consider the Director of Public Health's Annual Report for 2025, focusing on the link between employment and health, and review options for the future commissioning of the Integrated Lifestyle Service.

Council Budget 2026/27

The Executive will consider an updated proposal for the Council Budget for the upcoming financial year. This report, available at Council Budget 2026-27, outlines adjustments to the cost base and the Council's spending power following the provisional local government finance settlement. The report details updated revenue budget proposals, including savings and cost pressures, and a draft capital programme for 2026/27 onwards, as set out in Appendix A - Proposed Revenue Budget 2026/27, Appendix B - Budget Book Detail 2026/27, and Appendix C - Capital Programme. The Executive will also be asked to consider the prudential indicators for 2026/27, attached as Appendix B - Prudential Indicators, and the Financial Strategy and Capital Investment Strategy, found in Appendix D - Financial Strategy and Appendix E - Capital Investment Strategy 2026. The report notes that the final Local Government Finance Settlement is not expected until after the Executive meeting, and provisions are included to allow for amendments to the recommended budget framework.

Updates to the Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Development Scheme and Statement of Community Involvement

The Executive will consider proposed updates to the Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Development Scheme and the Statement of Community Involvement. The revised Minerals and Waste Development Scheme, detailed in Appendix A - Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Development Scheme, outlines a revised timetable for the preparation of the Minerals and Waste Local Plan, covering the period from March 2025 to December 2027. Additionally, the Lincolnshire Statement of Community Involvement, presented in Appendix B - Lincolnshire Statement of Community Involvement, has been updated to reflect current planning legislation and procedures. An Equality Impact Analysis for the revised Statement of Community Involvement is attached as Appendix C - Equality Impact Analysis.

Council Plan 2026 - 2031

A draft of the new Council Plan for 2026-2031, titled 'Family, Community, County', will be presented for consideration. This plan aims to set the overall priorities for the Council over the next five years, replacing the current Corporate Strategy. The draft plan, found in Appendix A - LCC Draft Council Plan, has been shaped by input from Members, officers, and an evidence base including the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment. The Executive is asked to support the draft plan and recommend it to the full Council for approval.

Integrated Lifestyle Service

The Executive will consider recommended options for the future commissioning of the Integrated Lifestyle Service (ILS) following a public consultation. The report, Integrated Lifestyle Service, suggests a preferred option to commission a standalone smoking cessation service and a redesigned falls prevention service, with the remaining funds reallocated to continue the Best Start Lincolnshire: Early Years and Family Service. The report also proposes direct awards for interim contracts to ensure service continuity. An Appendix A ILS Impact Assessment and Appendix C ILS Equality Impact Assessment are attached.

Director of Public Health Annual Report 2025

The Executive will receive the Director of Public Health Annual Report for 2025, titled 'The Public Health Case for Quality Employment'. This report, available at DPH Annual Report 2025, examines the critical relationship between employment and health, arguing for quality employment as a public health intervention. It outlines challenges and opportunities for cross-sector action in Lincolnshire.

Engagement Strategy 2026-2030

The Executive will consider the revised Engagement Strategy 2026-2030, presented in Appendix A Engagement Strategy 2026-30. This strategy aims to place the community at the heart of decision-making and service delivery, building on existing practices and ensuring compliance with legal expectations. An Equality Impact Analysis for the strategy is attached as Appendix B Equality Impact Analysis.

The meeting will also address the minutes of the previous Executive meeting held on 6 January 2026, found at Minutes of the meeting of the Executive held on 6 January 2026.