Lee Sirdifield GLCCA

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.

Executive Councillor: Children's Services, Executive Councillor: Resources approved the scheme for the construction of a new drama block at Spalding Academy Secondary School on 03/06/2026. This will provide two drama studios and associated ancillary areas to support an increase in the school's net capacity. The approval includes the direct award of contract under the Pagabo Construction Framework and delegates authority to the Executive Director of Children's Services to progress the scheme.

Executive Councillor: Highways and Transport approved the proposed Traffic Regulation Order for bus stop clearways on Main Road, Hundleby on 03/06/2026. The Planning and Regulation Committee had previously considered objections and recommended approval.

Executive Councillor: Children's Services, Executive Councillor: Resources approved the appointment of Councillor S Matthews as Chair of the Transport Board, Councillor Oliver Freeston as Chair of the Business and Infrastructure Board, Councillor Rob Waltham MBE as Chair of the Employment and Skills Board, Alison Hands as Chair of the Economic Advisory Panel, Mr Andrew Dyson as Chair of the Audit Committee, and Mr Andy Quarmby as Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 03/06/2026. Councillor Oliver Freeson was appointed to the Humber Bridge Board as 'Nominated Director'.

The Authority approved the Calendar of Meetings for the remainder of 2025/26 and for 2026/27 on 17/09/2025. Authority was delegated to the Monitoring Officer to amend the Calendar of Meetings as required.

The Authority endorsed the administration of the GLCCA Development Fund on 17/09/2025. This fund will support development activities such as feasibility studies and master planning for strategic projects in Greater Lincolnshire. Applications will be assessed by a Technical Officer Group with recommendations made to the Mayor and Chief Operating Officer.

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority approved recommendations on 03 June 2026. Janet Fasan was designated as the Monitoring Officer, and Simon Burrows was appointed as Director of Resources, conditional on pre-employment checks. The Resourcing Manager was delegated authority to confirm these checks and agree a commencement date.