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.
36 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to consider proposals for the upcoming financial year's budget for Adult Care and Community Wellbeing. The committee will also review future arrangements for the Integrated Lifestyle Service and the recommissioning of Home-Based Reablement Services. Additionally, the Director of Public Health's Annual Report for 2025 will be presented for consideration.
Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, to discuss the re-procurement of externally commissioned building-based day care services, the future of the Technology Enabled Care (TEC) service, and an extension to short breaks and emergency provision contracts. The committee resolved to support the recommendations made in relation to these items and to forward their comments to the Executive Councillor for Adult Care and Health.
Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Executive of Lincolnshire Council met on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, to discuss and approve several key items, including the council's budget for 2026/27, the North Hykeham Relief Road project, the capital repairs and maintenance programme, and the Adult Social Care Strategy. A significant decision was made to approve the initial proposals for the 2026/27 council budget, which includes an assumed 4.99% council tax increase, subject to further consultation and scrutiny. The Executive also approved the progression of the North Hykeham Relief Road to construction, pending final confirmation from the Department for Transport.
Lincolnshire Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 2.00 pm
This meeting has been cancelled.
Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.00 am
The Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Integrated Lifestyle Service, the Adult Social Care Strategy, the Adult Social Care Target Operating Model, and service level performance. The committee agreed to support the recommendations to the executive regarding the Adult Social Care Strategy. Members also requested more information on smoking quit targets and discussed the committee's work programme, agreeing to add an extra meeting in March.
Decisions from Meetings
45 decisions · Page 1 of 9
Council Budget 2026/27
From: Executive - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 10.30 am - January 06, 2026
...approved the initial proposals for the Council Budget 2026/27, including the budget requirement, savings and cost pressures, draft capital programme, and treasury management strategies, subject to further consultation and scrutiny, while noting the assumed 4.99% council tax increase and potential for refinements.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
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
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 45