The Growth Scrutiny Committee of Lincolnshire County Council met on 28 October 2025 to discuss economic development and skills initiatives. The agenda included updates on the Economic Infrastructure Lettings Strategy, the Inward Investment Strategy, Skills Bootcamps, and the Greater Lincolnshire Careers Hub, as well as a review of the committee's work programme. The meeting was scheduled to take place at the Council Chamber, County Offices, Newland, Lincoln.

Economic Infrastructure and Development Land

The committee was scheduled to review and comment on the council's Economic Infrastructure Lettings Strategy and Development Land Sales Strategy. According to the Lettings and Development Land Sales Strategies - Scrutiny Report, these strategies are intended to support economic prosperity and job growth across Lincolnshire, while also optimising income and capital receipts from the council's property portfolio.

The Economic Infrastructure Lettings Strategy guides the management of the council's portfolio of industrial units and business centres. The Appendix A - Economic Infrastructure Lettings Strategy 2025-26 describes the role of the Portfolio Team, which is responsible for managing 231 commercial premises, including offices, light industrial units, and cafes, across 23 sites. The strategy outlines criteria for tenant selection, rent levels, and acceptable uses for council premises.

The Development Land Sales Strategy focuses on the management, marketing, and sale of council-owned development land. According to the Appendix B - Economic Infrastructure Development Land Sales Strategy 2025-26, the council's development land portfolio includes 28 plots across five sites, including the East West Link, Lincoln, Skegness Business Park, and the South Lincolnshire Food Enterprise Zone (SLFEZ) in Holbeach. The strategy aims to ensure that the best practicable use is made of the council's Economic Infrastructure sites.

Inward Investment Strategy

The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Inward Investment Strategy, which outlines Lincolnshire County Council's plans to attract investment and drive local growth. The Inward Investment Strategy - Scrutiny Report identifies key industry sectors for investment, including agriculture and food processing, manufacturing and engineering, logistics and distribution, and defence.

The strategy builds upon existing initiatives such as the Team Lincolnshire Ambassador programme and a Key Relationship Management programme for Foreign Direct Invested (FDI) Businesses. The Appendix A - OCO Global research International Markets identifies overseas markets for potential investment, with a focus on Agri Food, Energy & Low Carbon, and Aerospace, Space & Defence. The Appendix B - Strategic Blueprint Invest Lincolnshire provides a framework for attracting and sustaining investment across Greater Lincolnshire.

The Appendix C - Key Industry Sector Events 2025 lists upcoming events for promoting Lincolnshire's proposition to investors. The Appendix D - Introduction to Growth Services Presentation provides an overview of growth services in Lincolnshire, highlighting opportunities and constraints for businesses.

Skills Bootcamps Update

The committee was scheduled to receive an update on the Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland Skills Bootcamp Programme, which is funded by the Department for Education. According to the Skills Bootcamps Update - Scrutiny Report, Skills Bootcamps are training courses that aim to upskill people and fill specific, local skills gaps.

The Appendix A - Emp and Skills provides information on the full range of employment and skills provision in Lincolnshire. The Appendix B - Skills Bootcamps Delivery 2024-25 outlines the types of Skills Bootcamps that ran in 2024/25, while the Appendix C - Skills Bootcamps Delivery 2025-26 provides an overview of planned delivery for 2025/26. The Appendix D - Businesses Supported By Skills Bootcamps 2024-25 lists the businesses that have been supported by Skills Bootcamps.

Greater Lincolnshire Careers Hub

The committee was scheduled to discuss the Greater Lincolnshire Careers Hub and its work in connecting schools with local employers. According to the Greater Lincolnshire Careers Hub - Scrutiny Report, the Careers Hub aims to improve the quality of careers education and prepare young people for the world of work.

The Appendix A - Careers Hub 2025-26 Key Outcomes Dashboard provides data on the Careers Hub's key outcomes, while the Appendix B - Careers Hub Priorities 2025 outlines the Hub's priorities for the year.

Growth Scrutiny Committee Work Programme

Finally, the committee was scheduled to review and provide input on its work programme for the coming year. The Growth SC Work Programme Scrutiny Report lists upcoming items for discussion, including the Defence Sector Incubator Space, the Sleaford County Offices Demolition, and the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub Annual Performance.