The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Appointments Panel met on Tuesday 10 February 2026 and decided not to make an appointment for the Director of Resources role at this time. Instead, the panel resolved to commission a headhunting agency to assist with the recruitment process.

Director of Resources Appointment

The panel considered candidates for the role of Director of Resources following interviews. After deliberation, the decision was made not to appoint a candidate at this time. Instead, the panel unanimously resolved to commission a headhunting agency to support the recruitment process for suitable candidates. This decision was made in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, which allowed for the exclusion of the press and public during this part of the meeting. The recruitment process for this role is overseen by the Appointments Panel, as established by the Authority in November 2025, in accordance with paragraph 3.1 of the Officer Employment Procedure Rules in Part 4 of the Authority's Constitution. The panel's role is to attract, evaluate, and make decisions on preferred candidates for Chief Officer roles, with final recommendations made to the full Authority. The next step will involve the Authority considering a recommendation on 25 February 2026. The recruitment process is designed to align with the Equality Act 2010, ensuring due regard for the need to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between individuals with and without protected characteristics. There are no immediate financial implications arising from this report.