Nearly £2million awarded to projects by South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership

Nearly £2million has been awarded by South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership this week to support local business growth, skills and community projects across the sub-region through the UK Shared Prosperity and Rural Prosperity Funds (UKSPF/REPF), along with the next phase of the Lincolnshire Community Foundation's GRASSroots scheme.

The majority of the funding has been awarded through the 'Communities and Place' and 'Supporting Local Business' areas of focus, targeting those aiming to have a positive, meaningful impact on communities in Boston, East Lindsey and South Holland, as well as those looking to support local businesses to develop and create jobs in the area.

New 'Sutton Stories' project to launch at Meridale Youth and Community Hall this February

Local Government Association Special Interest Group welcomes commitment to implement long-term funding solution for Internal Drainage Boards

On Wednesday 24 January 2024, the Government pledged its commitment to implementing a long-term solution to the way Internal Drainage Boards are funded.

In response to a written question, the Secretary of State for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, made the following statement: "Last year we provided one-off funding to local authorities struggling with Internal Drainage Board levies. We have listened to authorities who continue to face sustained increases in these levies. We will again provide £3 million outside of the Settlement to support those experiencing the biggest pressures. We will work with the sector and the Department for the Environment, Agriculture and Rural Affairs to implement a long-term solution."

Cllr Paul Redgate, chairman of the Local Government Association Special Interest Group - Internal Drainage Board levies said: "The SIG councils are grateful to the Secretary of State for listening and recognising the serious impact the Internal Drainage Board (IDBs) levies are having on our councils. We welcome the commitment to address this long-standing issue and we look forward to progressing conversations further with Government. 

"As a group of 29 councils all affected in some way by IDB levies, we have been working in partnership to collectively lobby the Government for a fairer and more sustainable way to fund the important work of Internal Drainage Boards without impacting on the council's ability to afford services. We will continue our effort until a formal agreed, long-term resolution is secured.

"There is no doubt the operations of IDBs are vital for our communities in reducing flood risk and maintaining water levels to reduce the impact of flooding. The IDB levy imposed by the Government - has reached unprecedented levels, leaving these councils in a precarious and unfair position with no choice but to put Council Tax up and consider cuts to services to fund these increases.

"The cost is one that SIG councils simply can no longer afford.

"The SIG is also grateful to the Government for awarding an additional £3m funding this year to the Councils most impacted by the levies. We await confirmation of the funding allocations."

Council's draft budget 2024/25 to support investment and the economy as public consultation opens

East Lindsey District Council is asking residents and businesses to share their views on the proposed budget for 2024/25 which is centred on supporting investment and driving the local economy.

The draft budget looks to deliver additional investment in key areas including our market towns, driving economic growth, supporting the delivery of affordable housing, supporting healthy living, invest to save initiatives as well as the decarbonisation and continued investment in green initiatives.

The proposed budget for the next financial year also supports residents, businesses, and communities through the delivery of its services.

East Lindsey residents can sign up for green waste collections for 2024/25 online now

The subscription period for 2024/25 will begin week commencing April 1, 2024. The last collections for the 2023/24 season will be week ending March 31, 2024.

Residents who subscribe by February 18 will receive a letter in March with full details including what time to present the bin, their collection day and a sticker for their bin/s.

To subscribe or for more information on the collection service, click the button below.

Anyone who cannot subscribe online can do so by calling 01507 601111 from January 15 at 9am.

The South & East Lincolnshire Crowd opens next round of funding to support local causes this Spring

leading civic crowdfunding platform, has already allowed the Partnership to support a range of grassroots projects in Boston, East Lindsey and South Holland through crowdfunding; including social and educational activities for the Lithuanian community in Boston, the restoration of a Church in Goulceby and a dog play paddock in Tydd St Mary.

Single Person Discount Reviews in progress

The Council is currently undertaking a review of Council Tax accounts where a Single Person Discount has been claimed.  This is to ensure that residents are receiving the correct amount of discount and that our records are accurate.

If you or someone you know receive a Council Tax Single Person Discount Review letter, this is because the Council’s records indicate that a 25% single person discount is being claimed.  We have a duty to review this to ensure that circumstances haven’t changed and that all claimants still qualify for this discount. Anyone who receives a letter regarding their Single Person Discount should respond as promptly as possible.

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Warm Spaces

With significant increases in living costs there is unprecedented pressure on people already in poverty, and this winter despite the support given by Government, people in South and East Lincolnshire will be forced to make tough decisions about when and what they eat, what they can do in life, and when they can afford to heat their home.

To support our residents we have worked with our partners to create a network of Warm Spaces, a group of places where local residents can come together to stay warm and perhaps enjoy a cup of tea and a biscuit.

We have created a directory of all the places available to our residents so that anyone who is cold knows where they can go to get warm, stay warm and enjoy a little company and some hot refreshments.

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