Lincolnshire's Best Start in Life Strategy and Local Plan 2026-31

July 6, 2026 Executive Councillor: Children's Services (Other) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

Executive Councillor: Children's Services approved the Lincolnshire Best Start in Life and Local Plan (2026-2031) on 06/07/2026. The plan includes expanding provision to four additional Family Hub sites, strengthening early intervention to reduce future demand on SEND and specialist health provision, and introducing new pilots for early language and speech and language access.

Executive Councillor for Resources and Executive Councillor for Environment approved the Cherry Willingham Fiskerton Road & Waterford Lane Surface Water Scheme. The scheme will be delivered in two phases, with the first phase involving the installation of a new box culvert under Fiskerton Road and improvements to existing drainage assets, and the second phase seeing a new bypass system installed. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director for Place to progress the scheme up to and including contract award.

Executive Councillor for Children's Services approved the council's special schools funding formula proposals for 2026/27. The formula aims to simplify funding arrangements, update funding levels to reflect current requirements, support special schools in meeting higher complex pupil needs, and support increasing place numbers.

Full council record

Decision

That the Lincolnshire Best Start in Life and Local Plan (2026-2031), as attached at Appendix A to the report, be approved.

Reasons for the decision

As detailed in the report.

Alternative options considered

As detailed in the report.

Supporting Documents

Cherry Willingham Fiskerton Road Waterford Lane Surface Water Scheme.pdf
Appendix D - Cherry Willingham SWS - Equality Impact Analysis Form.pdf
OPEN Statement on Cherry Willingham Fiskerton Waterford SWS.pdf
Appendix Ai Consultation responses 29 May 2026 Updated.pdf
Special Schools Funding Formula - Complete report and appendices.pdf
CCSC Statement on Special Schools Funding.pdf
Lincolnshires Best Start in Life Strategy and Local Plan 2026-31.pdf
CCSC Statement on Best Start in Life Strategy.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date6 Jul 2026
Lead officerAnthony McGinty