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.
41 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Lincolnshire Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 2.00 pm
The Lincolnshire Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss a range of important health and social care matters, including the NHS Joint Forward Plan, an update on the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment, and the Lincolnshire Better Care Fund. The meeting agenda also included the Director of Public Health's annual report, focusing on the public health case for quality employment.
Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 27th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Adult Care and Public Health Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to consider several key reports concerning the provision of care services. These included a review of the usual costs for residential and residential with nursing care, an extension of the Direct Payment Support Service contract, and the future of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Community Investment Fund. Additionally, the committee was set to discuss the decommissioning of the Memory Support Service and a review of the Mental Health Section 75 National Health Service Act 2006 Agreement.
Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 10.00 am
The Overview and Scrutiny Management Board was scheduled to consider reports on the proposed Council Budget for 2026/27, the financial performance for the third quarter of 2025/26, and the new Crisis and Resilience Fund. The Board was also due to review the work programmes of the various scrutiny committees and its own work programme for the coming 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.
Overview and Scrutiny Management Board - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 10.00 am
The Overview and Scrutiny Management Board was scheduled to discuss the Council's budget for the upcoming financial year, 2026/27, including proposals for service revenue and capital budgets. The Board was also set to review the draft Council Plan, which outlines the Council's priorities for the next five years, and receive an update on the transition of IT services. Additionally, the Board was to be informed of the work programmes of various scrutiny committees and its own work programme for the year ahead.
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: 41
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 45