The council works on behalf of all 718,000 residents of Lincolnshire. This year, we will spend over £1 billion on day-to-day services, making a difference to the lives of almost everyone in the county.
Schools
Almost half our spending goes on schools, ensuring our children and young people can look to the future with confidence. Although many schools are now independent academies, some are still run by the council as the local education authority. We also retain an overall responsibility for things like standards, diversity and parental choice.
Children’s services
Other vital services include social care, schools transport, free school meals, and fostering and adoption, and we support Lincolnshire’s young carers.
Protecting vulnerable adults
Often called social care, this involves looking after Lincolnshire’s growing population of older residents and other people in need of support.
Public health
We make sure everyone can get the vaccinations and screenings they need to protect against disease, as well as help to achieve a healthier lifestyle.
Roads and transport
We maintain a road network of 5,500 miles across England’s fourth largest county, as well as cycleways and footpaths. It’s all about keeping Lincolnshire moving - and that includes gritting 1,869 miles of highways during bad winter weather.
Economic regeneration
We work hard to encourage prosperity and job creation, attracting new businesses to the county and helping countless others get started. We also attract large numbers of visitors to our heritage sites, especially Lincoln Castle, which is currently undergoing a major refurbishment.
Waste management
Last year, we opened a £145million Energy from Waste plant to burn all the rubbish collected in Lincolnshire, as well as producing electricity for 15,000 homes. We also run a successful network of household waste recycling centres.
Keeping you safe
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue and Trading Standards both work tirelessly to keep residents safe. We also have major responsibilities for emergency planning and flooding, alongside partner organisations.
Other services
These include Registration and Celebratory Services, who support residents with key events in their lives, including births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships.
Investing for the future
Besides running vital services, the council looks to the future with capital investment in things like roads and schools. For this financial year, we have set aside £182m for key projects.