Councillor Sean Matthews

The Executive of Lincolnshire Council decided to approve the procurement of mains gas for the Council's corporate property portfolio via the ESPO Energy Framework on 01 September 2026. The decision also approved the award of a new call-off contract under this framework for the period 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031, with an indicative value of £3.0 million to £3.5 million. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director for Resources, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Community Engagement, to finalise contractual arrangements and oversee implementation.

The Executive of Lincolnshire Council decided on 01 September 2026 to approve the reallocation of £5.348m from the Contingency budget to fund spend within service budgets. The Executive also noted the forecast outturn position for revenue and capital, the updated reserve statement, changes to the revenue budget and capital programme made under delegated powers, and the contents of the Treasury Management Performance report. The approved reallocation will fund high-cost secure placements within Children's Social Care, SEND workforce stabilisation, IT invest-to-save business case implementation costs, emPSN ICo wind-down costs, costs for hosting Stage 1 of the 2026 Tour of Britain, and a contribution to Harrowby United's stadium pitch conversion.

The Executive of Lincolnshire Council considered and noted the Council Plan Performance Framework for 2026-27 Quarter 1 on 01 September 2026. The Executive approved recommendations regarding performance for the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year.

The Executive decided to approve a change to the Council's appointment to the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority on 01 September 2026. Councillor P Lock was appointed as a named substitute for Councillor S Matthews.

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority - Employment and Skills Board decided on 05/08/2026 to approve recommendations subject to call-in. The Board noted the direction to adopt national rules for adult education eligibility and that the Greater Lincolnshire Funding Rules have been revised to reflect these national residency eligibility rules from 01 August 2026. The revised rules align with national DfE policy, and include specific provisions for learners with limited length visas and asylum seekers.