Investing in Lincolnshire: Local Transport Grant Projects
July 28, 2026 Executive Councillor: Highways & Transport (Other) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive Councillor for Community Engagement and the Leader of the Council (Executive Councillor for Growth) approved the 2026/27 KPIs for Community Engagement on 03/07/2026. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director for Resources, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Community Engagement, to make amendments to the KPIs and associated targets during the 2026/27 reporting period.
The Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport approved the proposed Traffic Regulation Order for waiting restrictions on Hedge Lane, Witham St Hughs on 03/06/2026. This decision followed a recommendation from the Planning and Regulation Committee.
The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority approved the political balance for the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Audit Committee and appointed members to these committees on 03/06/2026. The Authority also noted the membership of the Authority and its Boards.
The Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport approved the submission of transport infrastructure business cases to the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority for consideration under the Local Transport Grant programme on 31/07/2026. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director for Place, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Highways, Transport and IT, to make minor amendments to the programme prior to submission.
Full council record
Decision
- That the business cases contained within Appendices A – O of the report be submitted to the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority for consideration under the Local Transport Grant programme.
- That it be noted that the business cases represent schemes at varying stages of development and have been prepared for the purpose of securing funding rather than authorising project delivery.
- That it be noted that, should funding be secured, individual schemes would be subject to further development, appraisal and governance processes, including, where required, approvals relating to planning, land acquisition, procurement and construction activities.
- That it be noted that the current intention is that all proposed schemes, except Spalding Western Relief Road Section 1, would be fully funded through Local Transport Grant allocation and that no Lincolnshire County Council borrowing is proposed.
- That authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Place, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport, to make minor amendments to the programme prior to submission where required by the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority.
Reasons for the decision
As detailed in the report
Alternative options considered
As detailed in the report
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 29 May 2026 |
| Lead officer | Sam Edwards |