Councillor Ingrid Sheard

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority - Employment and Skills Board decided on 05/08/2026 to approve recommendations subject to call-in. The Board noted the direction to adopt national rules for adult education eligibility and that the Greater Lincolnshire Funding Rules have been revised to reflect these national residency eligibility rules from 01 August 2026. The revised rules align with national DfE policy, and include specific provisions for learners with limited length visas and asylum seekers.

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority - Employment and Skills Board decided on 05/08/2026 to approve the delivery route for the Post-16 Capacity Fund. Authority was delegated to the Director of Strategy and Operations, in consultation with the Mayor, to sign funding agreements.

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (Employment and Skills Board) approved the acceptance of up to £416,972.73 in FE Teacher Industry Exchange - Construction Skills funding on 05/08/2026. The Board also noted a draft delivery plan submitted to the Department for Education and endorsed the delivery route in principle. Authority was delegated to the Director of Strategy and Operations, in consultation with the Mayor, to sign funding agreements.

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority - Employment and Skills Board of Lincolnshire Council approved recommendations on 05/08/2026. They noted progress on the Adult Skills Fund, Free Course for Jobs, and Skills Bootcamps, and approved the inclusion of new engineering funding within the Skills Bootcamp budget. The Board also noted the Expression of Interest for construction funding and approved its acceptance if awarded, delegating budget management and contract termination authority.

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.