To confirm the Open and Exempt Minutes of the Meeting held on 9 July 2024.

No outstanding actions for this Meeting.

To consider approval of the East Lindsey Investment Fund Plan.

1.    That the principles in the East Lindsey Investment Fund Plan, as detailed in this report to guide the allocation of funding and resources be approved.

2.    That the allocation of the East Lindsey Investment Fund for each theme – Pride in Place; Tourism and Events; Community Development; Business Growth and Development be approved.

3.    That the Assistant Director theme lead in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder be delegated authority to utilise the Investment Fund to support enabling activity, including the procurement and appointment of consultants/contractors, provide staffing resource and delivery of pilot projects to support the development of action plans relevant to each theme.

4.    That an allocation of up to 5% of the Investment Fund to support the enabling activity be approved.

5.    That the Director for Economic Development in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Market Towns and the Rural Economy be delegated authority to support the establishment, administration and Terms of Reference for a Market and Inland Towns Group – the Connected Wolds – to support engagement with businesses, local communities and town/parish councils.

6.    That an allocation of up to 2% of the Investment Fund to resource and support the Groups (Connected Wolds and Connected Coast), which will include, but not be limited to, enabling engagement with businesses, local communities and town/parish councils, and supporting the establishment of a new Market and Inland Towns Group be approved.

To consider information relating to the Council’s Performance and Governance Framework at the end of Quarter 1 2024/25.

That the performance and risk information contained within the report and appendices be noted

To consider agreeing to be the financially accountable body for the implementation of a common Case Management System across the Partnership to realise efficiency savings through the alignment of teams and technology.

• That approval be granted for East Lindsey District Council to become the financially accountable body for the implementation of the Uniform system into the partner Councils subject to the necessary funding approvals at both Boston Borough Council and South Holland District Council and the provision of £325,000 be made available in its Capital Programme for this purpose.

To consider approval to delivering more sustainable and enhanced local services through the Voluntary and Community Sector that are operating within South and East Lincolnshire.

1.    That the important role that the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) plays in supporting local communities/residents in enjoying healthy fulfilling lives within South and East Lincolnshire be noted.

2.    That current progress made between the SELCP and VCS be noted. This includes the SELCP Trusted Volunteers Scheme.

3.    That the proposed South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership ‘Volunteer Charter’ be agreed.

4.    That a transition from grant giving to VCS organisations and move to a commissioned services model (where appropriate) that meet the aims and objectives of the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership be approved.

To agree consultation proposals for the local Council Tax Support scheme 2025/2026.

1.             That noting the requirements of Establishing a Council Tax Support Scheme for 2024/25 detailed at section 5 of the report and the modification options presented, consultation be approved on the options detailed at section 6 of the report;

2.             That the Section 151 Officer in conjunction with the Portfolio Holder for Finance be delegated authority with oversight of the consultation approach.

To report on the Council’s Finances as at the end of Quarter 1 - 2024/25.

1)   That the general fund forecast outturn position for 2024/25 being an underspend of £660k as detailed in Table 1 of Appendix A be noted.

2)   That the amendment to the Capital Programme for 2024/25 as shown in Appendix A - Table 4 to take into account the changes proposed be recommended to Full Council.

To consider a report that presents a headline business case for the purchase of properties on the open market suitable for temporary and re-settlement accommodation, utilising approved council funds and funds recently offered to the authority by government.

N.B.  Appendix A is Exempt.

i)    That participation in the Local Authority Housing Fund Round 3 programme be agreed, with a view to bringing 12 properties into the council’s ownership to meet short, medium and long-term housing needs within the district.

ii)    That the approach to the spend of the funds, including type, priority location and delivery approach, as articulated within this report be approved.

iii)   That the Assistant Director of Strategic Growth & Development, in conjunction with the Portfolio Holder for Communities and Better Ageing be delegated authority to finalise and agree the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the LAHF Round 3 programme with DLUHC and:

iv)   That the 2024/25 capital programme, as set out in Appendix 2, be amended to reflect the LAHF 3 funds and recommended to Full Council.

That Council be recommended to approve;

i)    The Council’s 2024/25 capital programme to be amended to include the £1.067m in Local Authority Housing Fund Round 3 funds, taking the council’s total capital budget for temporary accommodation investment to £2.067m.

To consider an Exempt report.

That the recommendations contained within the exempt report be approved.