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Cllr Smith, District Councillor Report - March 2026
Budget: SKDC has approved a 2.99% increase for their share for 2026/27 council tax bill, meaning contributions which fund SKDC services would increase by £5.66 for a Band D property. Funds for mobile CCTV were included within the SKDC budget. This may be of benefit for fly-tipping hot spots such as the south bound A15 lay by
Community Awards: SKDC is taking nominations for its Community Awards. The categories are: volunteer of the year award, community group of the year award, cadet force adult volunteer award, young person's contribution to community award, Neil Smith community emergency response award, Pride in your community space award and the Judy Smith lifetime community champion award. Nominations can be made online at www.southkesteven.gov.uk/skcommunityawards2026 or by requesting a paper from the community engagement team on (07780) 214771. Nominations close on 31 March. Judges will consider entries in April with a winner announced in June.
COVID Remembrance Day: Memorial trees have been installed, with the involvement of SKDC, at Stamford Leisure Centre, Bourne Leisure Centre and Deeping Medical Practice to remember those who died during COVID. Ribbons can be tied to the trees as a sign of remembrance.
Food Waste: Since beginning of the year residents should have received two new waste bins, liners and booklet on what can and can't be placed in the caddy. South Kesteven District Council will start the collection of household waste from 13 April.
Central government led LGR Public Consultation: The Government has launched a seven-week public consultation on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) for Greater Lincolnshire ending on 26 March. Four proposals have been put forward as part of a process that is likely to lead to a new structure of Local Government across the county. All proposals can be accessed via the Greater Lincolnshire LGR Hub. The government is expected to announce its preferred option for Greater Lincolnshire in July. https://consult.communities.gov.uk/local-government-reorganisation/lincolnshire-nlincolnshire-nelincolnshire/
Thetford Farm Quarry at Baston: Approved by LCC last week - will see a new quarry access on the A15 between Waterside and Baston.
Tallington Specific:
Trees – planning application (S25/2282) to reduce pine trees on Main Road being heard by Planning Committee on 19th March.
Bins – Householder on Main Road who leaves waste bins outside of gate all week has been contacted by SKDC. Bins must not be left on pavement impeding pedestrians.
Cllr Vanessa Smith
Casewick Ward Councillor (Barholm, Baston, Greatford, Langtoft, Tallington, Uffington)
Green Group Leader
South Kesteven District Council