Issue - meetings

The Committee gave consideration to a report presented by the Homes, Health & Wellbeing Team Manager, seeking approval for the establishment of the budget for the new Wellbeing Lincs service. It was noted that a decision was made by the Corporate Policy and Resources Committee on 11 April 2024 to submit a partnership bid for the new Wellbeing Service contract with East Lindsey as host organisation and North Kesteven and City of Lincoln also making up the partnership. A bid was submitted to Lincolnshire County Council for the new contracted Wellbeing Service on 15 July 2024, and, after a number of delays through the system, a decision was received on 24 August 2024 that the partnership had been successful in obtaining the new Wellbeing Service contract. The contract was due to start on 13 January 2025 and would run for a period of five years with potential extensions thereafter of up to a further five years.

Members were provided with a summary of the new contract arrangements, including the transfer of staff members to West Lindsey District Council, the updated collaboration agreement and the budgetary implications. It was explained that a report had also been presented to the Prosperous Communities Committee at their meeting on 3 December, where it had been approved for the signing of the agreement to be delegated to the Director of Planning, Regeneration and Communities, in consultation with the Chairman of the Prosperous Communities Committee.

The Chairman thanked the Homes, Health and Wellbeing Team Manager for a comprehensive report and invited comments from the Committee. Members expressed their support for the proposals, and extended thanks to the team for their work over the previous five years. The importance of promoting the service throughout the district was highlighted, with Members noting that the more rural communities may not be as aware of the service opportunities as those living in towns. It was also requested that Members be provided with an information session to raise awareness and understanding which they could then take out into their wards.

It was confirmed there would be such a session for all Members, and there would also be a comprehensive approach to communications and engagement across the district and county.

With Members of the Committee reiterating their support, and having been proposed, seconded, and voted upon, it was

RESOLVED that the establishment of the revenue budget in the MTFP for the delivery of the Wellbeing Lincs Service, to commence on 13 January 2025, be approved.