Councillor Paul Barnes

The Cabinet decided to approve the draft Market Policy and Severe Weather Policy. They also agreed to delegate future minor policy revisions to the Assistant Director Leisure and Local Services in consultation with the Portfolio Holder.

The Cabinet approved the draft Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy on 28/04/2026. Cabinet also approved delegation of amendments to these policies to the Assistant Director Governance and the Data Protection Officer, respectively, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to reflect changes in ICO guidance.

The Cabinet of South Holland Council approved the findings from the HRA stock condition surveys and the strategy for using and maintaining data on 28/04/2026. The council will continue a programme of property assessment surveys and update the HRA Business Plan and Asset Management Strategy annually.

The Cabinet of South Holland Council approved the Health and Safety Policy (V5.0) on 28/04/2026. They delegated authority to the Assistant Director Regulatory, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to make amendments to the policy as required.

The Cabinet of South Holland Council approved the use of £67,398 in Disabled Facilities Grant funding on 28 April 2026. This funding will extend the Lincolnshire Good Home Alliance advice and casework service for 21 months and support the delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants and Discretionary Housing Financial Assistance. The council will amend its capital and revenue budgets to reflect these decisions.