South Holland District Council is scheduled to meet on 26 November 2025. The agenda includes portfolio holder updates, committee minutes, a mid-term treasury report, and several policy reviews and approvals. Councillors will also consider a community governance review for the unparished area of Spalding.

Community Governance Review for Spalding

The council is scheduled to discuss commencing a Community Governance Review for the unparished area of Spalding. A Community Governance Review allows a local authority to make changes to community governance within its district. This could include creating new parishes, altering parish boundaries, or changing the powers of parish councils. The report pack includes Appendix 1 for Community Governance Review for the unparished area of Spalding.

Licensing Act 2003 - Statement of Licensing Policy

The council is scheduled to consider adopting the proposed Statement of Licensing Policy under the Licensing Act 2003. This policy outlines how the council will regulate the sale of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment within the district. The Licensing Act 2003 - Statement of Licensing Policy document includes the proposed policy.

Pension & Pension Discretions Policy

Councillors are scheduled to discuss and approve a revised HR policy concerning pensions and pension discretions. This policy likely outlines the council's approach to administering the Local Government Pension Scheme and the discretions it has regarding various aspects of pension provision for its employees. The report pack includes the Pension Pension Discretions Policy and Appendix 2 - Final Policy.

2025/26 Mid Term Treasury Report

The council is scheduled to receive an update on treasury management performance and activity. This report provides an overview of how the council is managing its investments and borrowings, ensuring best practices are followed. The 2025/26 Mid Term Treasury Report and Appendix 1 202526 Mid Term Treasury Report are included in the report pack.

Partnership Climate Change and Environment Team - Establishment Adjustment

The council is scheduled to consider making permanent the existing temporary Section 113 agreements within the Partnership Climate Change and Environment Team. Section 113 of the Local Government Act 1972 allows local authorities to work together by sharing staff and resources. This item suggests a move to solidify the collaborative arrangement for climate change and environmental initiatives.

Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report 2024/25

The Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report 2024/25 is scheduled to be presented to the council. This report summarises the work of the Overview and Scrutiny function, which is responsible for holding the council's cabinet and other decision-makers to account. The Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report 202425 is included in the agenda pack.

Health Scrutiny for Lincolnshire Report

Councillor Glynis Scalese is scheduled to provide an update following the latest meeting of the Health Scrutiny for Lincolnshire Committee. This report will likely cover key issues and developments in health services across the Lincolnshire region.

Key Decision Plan

The council is scheduled to receive the current Key Decision Plan. This document outlines the significant decisions that the council expects to make in the coming months.

Committee Minutes

The council is scheduled to receive the minutes of several committees and panels:

• Planning Committee – 10 September 2025
• Governance and Audit Committee – 11 September 2025
• Policy Development Panel – 23 September 2025
• Planning Committee – 8 October 2025
• Performance Monitoring Panel – 15 October 2025
• Special Joint Performance Monitoring Panel and Policy Development Panel – 21 October 2025

Portfolio Holder Updates

Portfolio holders are scheduled to provide updates on the work being undertaken within their respective portfolios. The Portfolio Holder Updates document contains these updates. Councillor Elizabeth Jane Sneath, Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing, Conservation and Heritage, Councillor Jim Astill, Portfolio Holder for Corporate and Environmental Services, Councillor Henry J W Bingham, Portfolio Holder for Assets and Strategic Planning, Councillor Tracey Carter, Portfolio Holder for Strategic and Operational Housing, Councillor Anthony Casson, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection, Councillor Paul A Redgate, Deputy Leader, Portfolio Holder for Finance, Councillor Gary John Taylor, Portfolio Holder for Community Development and Councillor Charles Nicholas Worth, Leader of the Council, Portfolio Holder for Partnerships are all expected to provide updates.