Agenda, decisions and minutes
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: It was noted that apologies for absence had been received from James Drury (Executive Director – Commercial).
It was also noted that Roz Cordy (Interim Assistant Director – Adult Frailty and Long Term Conditions) was attending the meeting on behalf of Glen Garrod (Executive Director – Adult Care and Community Wellbeing). |
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Declarations of Councillors' Interests Minutes: There were no interests declared. |
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Announcements by the Leader, Executive Councillors and Executive Directors Minutes: Leader of the Council
With regard to the national restrictions from 5 November 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Councillor M J Hill, OBE, the Leader of the Council, reported that most County Council services would continue. Services such as museums and galleries would close, with the exception of open spaces. Additional funding had been allocated to local authorities by the Government to support vulnerable people and businesses, with district councils managing the distribution of funds to the latter. Following the end of national restrictions on 2 December 2020, it was expected that the tiered system would be reintroduced.
Executive Councillor for Commercial and Environmental Management
Councillor E J Poll, the Executive Councillor for Commercial and Environmental Management, thanked the staff for continuing to keep household waste recycling centres open and encouraged the public attending the sites to wear masks while on site. |
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Minutes of the meeting of the Executive held on 6 October 2020 PDF 250 KB Minutes: RESOLVED
That the minutes of the meeting of the Executive held on 6 October 2020 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Leader. |
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Future of the Heritage Service in Lincolnshire PDF 185 KB (To receive a report from the Executive Director – Place which seeks approval of the plan to deliver a wider vision for heritage services for the whole of Greater Lincolnshire) Additional documents: Decision: That the plans to deliver a wider vision for heritage services for the whole of Greater Lincolnshire be approved. Minutes: Councillor C N Worth, the Executive Councillor for Culture and Emergency Services, introduced a six-point plan and vision for the rich and varied heritage and culture found in Greater Lincolnshire, which included aims to make heritage and culture accessible to as many people as possible; to support both the national and international visitor economy; and to secure funding to support the development of the offer.
On 27 October 2020, the Public Protection and Communities Scrutiny Committee, whose statement had been circulated to the Executive, had recorded its support for the proposals.
The following points were made during the discussion of the item:
RESOLVED
That the plans to deliver a wider vision for heritage services for the whole of Greater Lincolnshire be approved. |
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Transformation Programme Overview PDF 934 KB (To receive a report from the Executive Director – Commercial which seeks support for the scope of the transformation programme, along with the approach recommended for running and managing the programme and seeks feedback on any matters to support successful delivery) Additional documents: Decision: (1) That the scope of the transformation programme, along with the approach recommended for running and managing the programme be supported in principle.
(2) That, prior to any investment being made, individual business cases be subject to the usual decision making processes, in-line with the Council's Constitution, with the whole programme being considered by the overview and scrutiny function. Minutes: Councillor M J Hill, OBE, the Leader of the Council, introduced this item, referring to the transformation programme's aim of improving the Council's activities and processes, which would significantly benefit from the knowledge gained during the Covid?19 pandemic.
The Assistant Director – Transformation, Programmes and Performance – presented the report, which set out the aims of the programme, with details on the individual projects. The increased use of technology and digitalisation would be a key theme. Funding of £7.395 million had been allocated in addition to existing individual project funding, with supporting governance arrangements also in place.
The Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board presented the Board's statement following its meeting on 29 October 2020, which indicated the Board's support for the recommendation. There were also comments on the involvement of overview and scrutiny committees; costs and benefits from the programme; and the use of individual councillors as sources of intelligence.
The following points were raised by the Executive during the discussion:
RESOLVED
(1) That the scope of the transformation programme, along with the approach recommended for running and managing the programme be supported in principle.
(2) That, prior to any investment being made, individual business cases be subject to the usual decision making processes, in-line with the Council's Constitution, with the whole programme being considered by the overview and scrutiny function. |
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Smarter Working Programme Update PDF 379 KB (To receive a report from the Chief Executive which invites the Executive to note and support the Corporate Leadership Team's vision, goals and objectives for Smarter Working and the ongoing work to enable delivery of the project and to note the outcome of the Smarter Working Staff Survey) Additional documents: Decision: (1) That Corporate Leadership Team's vision, goals and objectives for Smarter Working and the on-going work to enable delivery of the project, be noted.
(2) That the outcome of the Smarter Working Staff Survey be noted. Minutes: A report on behalf of the Chief Executive was presented by the Assistant Director – Transformation, Programmes and Performance – and set out the agreed vision, goals and objectives for smarter working, and included an analysis of the responses received in the staff survey. The principles of smarter working would be supported by the emerging office accommodation and workspace strategy.
The Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board presented the statement made by the Board following its meeting on 29 October 2020, which recorded the Board's support for the recommendations. The Board's comments referred to team-working and informal office contacts; isolation and social contact; mitigation of the challenges of working from home; and good practice in other organisations.
The following points were made during the discussion: -
RESOLVED
(1) That the Corporate Leadership Team's vision, goals and objectives for smarter working and the ongoing work to enable delivery of the project be noted; and
(2) That the outcome of the smarter working staff survey be noted. |