The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority - Business and Infrastructure Board noted progress on the draft Housing Strategy and provided strategic direction on proposed actions. The Board endorsed the draft delivery plan for further refinement and recommended the final Housing Strategy be submitted for approval on 2nd September 2026. Specific actions include developing and prioritising a strategic housing pipeline, establishing a Strategic Place Partnership with Homes England, implementing the Brownfield Housing Fund programme, strengthening homelessness coordination, initiating the Spatial Development Strategy, advancing a veterans' housing programme, undertaking early work on a potential new settlement, aligning Local Growth Fund investment with housing priorities, and embedding programme monitoring and governance.

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority - Business and Infrastructure Board noted nine funding awards from the Growth Development Fund totalling £559,400. Authority was delegated to the Chief Executive to enter into grant agreements and manage delivery. The Board also noted the financial profile and that expenditure will be phased across financial years.

The Executive Councillor: Environment approved recommendations for the Housing Strategy on 01/07/2026. The decision noted progress on the draft Greater Lincolnshire Housing Strategy, provided strategic direction on proposed actions, and endorsed the draft delivery plan. The final Housing Strategy is to be submitted to the Combined Authority for approval on 2nd September 2026.