Councillor Dale Broughton

The Greater Lincolnshire Business and Infrastructure Board noted progress on the defence and security portfolio. This decision was made on 01 July 2026. The Board will continue to make representations to the Home Office regarding the RAF Scampton site disposal.

The Business and Infrastructure Board approved nine funding awards from the Growth Development Fund totalling £559,400 on 01 July 2026. Authority was delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Section 73 Officer and Monitoring Officer, to enter into grant agreements and manage delivery. Expenditure will be phased across financial years.

The Business and Infrastructure Board of Lincolnshire Council approved recommendations regarding the Greater Lincolnshire Housing Strategy on 01/07/2026. The board noted progress on the draft strategy, provided strategic direction, and endorsed the draft delivery plan. They recommended submitting the final Housing Strategy to the Combined Authority for approval on 2nd September 2026.

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority - Employment and Skills Board noted changes to the national careers service and agreed to use its convening powers to bring together local stakeholders to lead local careers services. The Board supported the development of a new Labour Market Information action plan and officers in developing a proposal for GLCCA’s Investment Fund on 22/04/2026.