Martin Samuels
Email: martin.samuels@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Council: Lincolnshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
42 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Executive - Wednesday, 8 April 2026 - 10.30 am
The Executive of Lincolnshire Council met on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, to discuss and approve several key decisions. These included the extension of advocacy and housing-related support services, a programme of repairs for Lincoln Castle walls, and the adoption of a new Highways Infrastructure Asset Management Strategy.
Lincolnshire Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 2.00 pm
The Lincolnshire Health and Wellbeing Board met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss the NHS Joint Forward Plan, the refresh of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment, the Lincolnshire Better Care Fund, and the Director of Public Health's Annual Report on the case for quality employment. The Board noted the requirements for NHS Integrated Care Boards to develop a Joint Forward Plan and acknowledged that the Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire (DLN) ICB Cluster had produced a plan aligned with the Lincolnshire Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy. They also noted the refresh of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and agreed to remove the 'Neurological conditions' topic. The Board received an update on the Better Care Fund and noted the Director of Public Health's Annual Report.
Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 27th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee met on Friday 27 February 2026 to discuss several key issues affecting adult social care in Lincolnshire. The committee considered the usual costs for residential and nursing care, the extension of the Direct Payment Support Service contract, and the future of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Community Investment Fund. They also discussed the decommissioning of the Memory Support Service, a review of the Mental Health Section 75 NHS Act 2006 Agreement, and the committee's work programme.
Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Overview and Scrutiny Management Board met on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to discuss the Council's budget proposals for 2026/27, the Crisis and Resilience Fund, and the Council's financial performance. The Board also reviewed the work programmes of various scrutiny committees and its own work programme for the upcoming year.
Executive - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 10.30 am
The Executive of Lincolnshire Council met on Tuesday 3 February 2026 to discuss the future of the Integrated Lifestyle Service (ILS), with a decision made to support the recommendation to the Executive to dissolve the service. The council also considered its budget for 2026/27, approving initial proposals subject to further consultation and scrutiny, and discussed updates to the Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Development Scheme and Statement of Community Involvement.
Decisions from Meetings
45 decisions · Page 1 of 9
Special Guardianship Order - Financial Procedure
From: Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 06, 2026
...the Special Guardianship Order – Financial Procedure was approved.
Recommendations Approved
North Hykeham Relief Road (NHRR) - Proceed to Construction
From: Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 06, 2026
... approved the issuance of a contractual instruction to Balfour Beatty to proceed with the construction of the North Hykeham Relief Road, subject to the Department for Transport's approval of the Full Business Case, and delegated authority to negotiate minor contract changes.
Recommendations Approved
2026/27 Capital Repairs and Maintenance Programme Schools and Non-Schools
From: Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 06, 2026
...the 2026/27 Capital Repairs and Maintenance Programmes for both schools and non-schools were approved, along with the approach to their delivery, with authority delegated for necessary decisions and contract execution.
Recommendations Approved
Adult Social Care Strategy 2026 - 28
From: Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 06, 2026
...the revised Adult Social Care Strategy for 2026-2028 was approved, with authority delegated to make minor amendments during the final design stage.
Recommendations Approved
Council Budget 2026/27
From: Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 06, 2026
The Executive of Lincolnshire Council decided on 06/01/2026 to approve initial proposals for the 2026/27 budget. These proposals include the budget requirement, savings and cost pressures, the draft capital programme, and the Treasury Management Strategy Statement. The decision also approved consultation and scrutiny on these initial proposals and related council tax options.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 45