Budget and council tax proposal 2026/27

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What do you think of Lincolnshire County Council’s budget proposals?

The Executive considered 2026/27 budget proposals on 6 January 2026. They discussed millions of pounds of savings and reducing the council's future debt and borrowing. Read the report here (opens in new tab).

Tell us what you think before 5pm on 27 January 2026:

This year's budget proposal asks you to consider three scenarios:

  • Scenario 1 is a 4.99% increase and no deficit (we balance the budget as outlined in the report)
  • Scenario 2 is a 4.49% increase. That is only £8.10 a year cheaper than scenario 1 for a band D property but leaves us with a shortfall of more than £2m that will need to be addressed
  • Scenario 3 is a 3.99% increase. That is only £8.10 a year cheaper than scenario 2 and £16.20 a year cheaper than scenario 1 for a band D property but leaves us with a shortfall of more than £4m that will need to be addressed

These are not the only options available, but the scenarios help us get an idea of your views.

Please use the survey to provide your feedback, which will be shared with the Executive on 3 February and will help influence a decision by the Full Council on 20 February 2026.

What do you think of Lincolnshire County Council’s budget proposals?

The Executive considered 2026/27 budget proposals on 6 January 2026. They discussed millions of pounds of savings and reducing the council's future debt and borrowing. Read the report here (opens in new tab).

Tell us what you think before 5pm on 27 January 2026:

This year's budget proposal asks you to consider three scenarios:

  • Scenario 1 is a 4.99% increase and no deficit (we balance the budget as outlined in the report)
  • Scenario 2 is a 4.49% increase. That is only £8.10 a year cheaper than scenario 1 for a band D property but leaves us with a shortfall of more than £2m that will need to be addressed
  • Scenario 3 is a 3.99% increase. That is only £8.10 a year cheaper than scenario 2 and £16.20 a year cheaper than scenario 1 for a band D property but leaves us with a shortfall of more than £4m that will need to be addressed

These are not the only options available, but the scenarios help us get an idea of your views.

Please use the survey to provide your feedback, which will be shared with the Executive on 3 February and will help influence a decision by the Full Council on 20 February 2026.

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