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The council’s budget proposals for 2022/23 were considered at the council’s executive meeting on Wednesday 5 January 2022.
A summary of views received was provided to the executive meeting on 8 February 2022, recommendations were put forward to the full council meeting on 18 February 2022 where councillors voted on the recommendations. Visit the Council meeting webpage for a record of the vote. The budget speech by Councillor Martin Hill OBE, Leader, Lincolnshire County Council can be viewed on the LCC Budget Statement 2022 webpage.
The Secretary of State, in the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement, announced that theContinue reading
The council’s budget proposals for 2022/23 were considered at the council’s executive meeting on Wednesday 5 January 2022.
A summary of views received was provided to the executive meeting on 8 February 2022, recommendations were put forward to the full council meeting on 18 February 2022 where councillors voted on the recommendations. Visit the Council meeting webpage for a record of the vote. The budget speech by Councillor Martin Hill OBE, Leader, Lincolnshire County Council can be viewed on the LCC Budget Statement 2022 webpage.
The Secretary of State, in the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement, announced that the referendum threshold for general council tax increases would be 2.00% for 2022/23, and that the relevant social care local authorities could also increase council tax by a further 1.00% for Adult Social Care in 2022/23 plus any element of the 3.00% allowed for Adult Social Care in 2021/22 which had been deferred. We deferred the whole of last year’s Adult Social Care allowed increase and this means that Lincolnshire County Council may increase council tax in 2022/23 by up to 6%.
We have decided to ask local people about a proposed council tax increase of 3.00% for 2022/23 which is entirely for Adult Social Care. We are not currently proposing any increase in respect of general council tax.
This increase allows us to balance the budget for next year and takes account of the rising costs of adult social care. We have considered increasing council tax by a lesser amount, but this would mean either reducing our planned levels of service or using our reserves to balance the budget in 2022/23 which is not a sustainable position.
We could increase council tax by more than 3.00% but this would mean placing a greater burden on the council taxpayers of Lincolnshire when we know that the cost of living is increasing in many other areas too.
The preferred proposal reflects our review of services, budgets and our judgment, subject to public feedback, as to the appropriate balance of funding, savings and reserves.
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Rauceby Parish Council supports the 3% Council Tax proposals by LCC, all being ear-marked for adult care
Rauceby Parish Council
about 2 years ago
Roads are atrocious. A16 subsidence and uneven surface near Waith, weave round these. Tetney Lock Road edges sliding into the dyke, drive astride the white line to avoid being thrown towards the dyke. Holton Road a multitude of holes about 3 ft by 2 ft and 18in deep which would rip your wheel off so slow and let oncoming traffic pass to avoid them. This situation should not exist, why do we pay road tax???
Roger Lukehurst
about 2 years ago
I fully support an increase of 3% to cover the rising costs of social care.
JE
about 2 years ago
When will you send RMW packing? It was a huge mistake inviting them to find a suitable site for a Nuclear Dump in Theddlethorpe.
WE DO NOT want a NUCLEAR DUMP for the most TOXIC Nuclear Waste anywhere in East Lindsey, but especially not by a seaside town that relies on holiday makers & tourists as its main income.
There is little time to put this right. As for the 'Test of Public Support' it STINKS of bribery!
Lynette
about 2 years ago
The provision of adequate funding to sustain an acceptable level of Adult Social Care is likely to become a (if not the) burning issue for Councils over the next 10 years or so. Nearly everyone will need Adult Social Care at some time during their life and in a civilised society it should be readily available when it is needed. 3% is a modest start and such expenditure needs to be regarded as an investment, not an expense.
Patrick.Tonks
about 2 years ago
As a visitor to multiple adult service users in multiple social care facilities, I have observed the impact of a shortfall in funds. I support the idea of a 3% rise wholly dedicated to adult social care.
Heff
about 2 years ago
At their Precept meeting held Monday 17th January 2022, Heckington Parish Councillors considered that the proposed increase was generally acceptable, so long as the funds were ringfenced for use in providing Adult Social Care services entirely.
Heckington Parish Council
about 2 years ago
"Walesby Parish Council consider that the proposal is a very sensible compromise and support the 3% increase in Council Tax. This is with the proviso that safeguards are in place to ensure that the proposed increase is spent wholly on social care."
Fotherby Parish Council
about 2 years ago
Social care underfunded so if this is hypothecated for front-line care and isn't swallowed in management initiatives then I approve.
lincsnick
about 2 years ago
Fotherby Parish Council approve the 3% increase
Fotherby Parish Council
about 2 years ago
Too many increases this year with wages not in line with them . No to any council tax increase.
Denisec
about 2 years ago
Current level of inflation is 5%+; In April further tax rises will come into effect from Central Government affecting tax levels and National Insurance. Cap will be reviewed affecting fuel prices and currently households are being told to expect at least a £600 per year increase. Green Bin charge already increased by 25% to £50 per annum from £40. Pension and wage rises are well below level of inflation. Those not able to access help schemes cannot afford 3%. 2% max
Wellwisher#
about 2 years ago
Middle Rasen Parish Council discussed the proposed council tax increase of 3% at the meeting on 18th January 2022. It was decided the parish council were not in agreement with the proposed increase with the high cost of living people are facing with increased energy bills
MRPC
about 2 years ago
While not 100% financially ok for a lot of people including myself I think we need to pay for services. if there is possibility of further reductions exemptions for those on low incomes as I know a lot of people are struggling . We need to ask for more support from the Government whether in the form of Covid 19 subsidy or other ways.
Valida Reed
about 2 years ago
Absolutely no rise to any part of Council Tax - 0%. The existing Executive squanders our funds by sub-contracting to the private sector and their profit margins, gross financial mismanagement. Too much already goes into admin and not the front line. Any increase will be diverted from it's proposed target, just look at the waste into LHP and LRSP, the latter of no public benefit whatsoever. Get rid of half the Council Executives, have you looked at their pointless job titles?
bullrush2000
over 2 years ago
You fail to give details where/how the funds are dispersed in the linked PDF document. What is council managed? What is private business and their profit margin and dividends to shareholders?
As you're hiding details then no rise to the entire council tax (0%).
But as a start, cut all Council Executive(s)/Manager(s) yearly salaries to below £100,000 (and no "package" benefits). Cut councillor(s) basic allowance by 50%, over £11,000 is unjustified for their few hours weekly.
bullrush
over 2 years ago
Sounds like a fair compromise. The pandemic has highlighted the problems that already existed in the field of adult social care and the need for an injection of cash into the system. The tax increase looks to be under the projected rate of inflation, which makes it more palatable to me.
Jacqui.c
over 2 years ago
I don't agree with any increase in CT for this year. Energy prices are due to double from Apr '22 plus NI increase from 12% to 13.25% (NB an actual increase of 10.4%). Over the past c.30yrs, provision of adult care in England has shifted from a largely publicly funded/provided service to one largely provided by private companies. My wages are now worth much less. Social care needs to be publicly run, not run by private companies profiteering from funding by the tax payer.
sem
over 2 years ago
I don't agree with any increase in CT for this year. Energy prices are due to double from Apr '22 plus NI increase from 12% to 13.25% (NB an actual increase of 10.4%). Over the past c.30yrs, provision of adult care in England has shifted from a largely publicly funded/provided service to one largely provided by private companies. My wages are now worth much less. Social care needs to be publicly run, not run by private companies profiteering from funding by the tax payer.
sem
over 2 years ago
I support the extra money needed towards social care as long as it goes directly to individuals needing care and not swallowed up by admin fees. More is needed to make the service needs led rather than panels assessing and working towards finance led which is the situation now. As a retired manager I witnessed the panel denying care to individual with dementia, wandering in winter with inappropriate clothing How is that needs led?
Rauceby Parish Council supports the 3% Council Tax proposals by LCC, all being ear-marked for adult care
Roads are atrocious. A16 subsidence and uneven surface near Waith, weave round these. Tetney Lock Road edges sliding into the dyke, drive astride the white line to avoid being thrown towards the dyke. Holton Road a multitude of holes about 3 ft by 2 ft and 18in deep which would rip your wheel off so slow and let oncoming traffic pass to avoid them. This situation should not exist, why do we pay road tax???
I fully support an increase of 3% to cover the rising costs of social care.
When will you send RMW packing? It was a huge mistake inviting them to find a suitable site for a Nuclear Dump in Theddlethorpe.
WE DO NOT want a NUCLEAR DUMP for the most TOXIC Nuclear Waste anywhere in East Lindsey, but especially not by a seaside town that relies on holiday makers & tourists as its main income.
There is little time to put this right. As for the 'Test of Public Support' it STINKS of bribery!
The provision of adequate funding to sustain an acceptable level of Adult Social Care is likely to become a (if not the) burning issue for Councils over the next 10 years or so.
Nearly everyone will need Adult Social Care at some time during their life and in a civilised society it should be readily available when it is needed.
3% is a modest start and such expenditure needs to be regarded as an investment, not an expense.
As a visitor to multiple adult service users in multiple social care facilities, I have observed the impact of a shortfall in funds. I support the idea of a 3% rise wholly dedicated to adult social care.
At their Precept meeting held Monday 17th January 2022, Heckington Parish Councillors considered that the proposed increase was generally acceptable, so long as the funds were ringfenced for use in providing Adult Social Care services entirely.
"Walesby Parish Council consider that the proposal is a very sensible compromise and support the 3% increase in Council Tax. This is with the proviso that safeguards are in place to ensure that the proposed increase is spent wholly on social care."
Social care underfunded so if this is hypothecated for front-line care and isn't swallowed in management initiatives then I approve.
Fotherby Parish Council approve the 3% increase
Too many increases this year with wages not in line with them . No to any council tax increase.
Current level of inflation is 5%+;
In April further tax rises will come into effect from Central Government affecting tax levels and National Insurance.
Cap will be reviewed affecting fuel prices and currently households are being told to expect at least a £600 per year increase.
Green Bin charge already increased by 25% to £50 per annum from £40.
Pension and wage rises are well below level of inflation.
Those not able to access help schemes cannot afford 3%. 2% max
Middle Rasen Parish Council discussed the proposed council tax increase of 3% at the meeting on 18th January 2022. It was decided the parish council were not in agreement with the proposed increase with the high cost of living people are facing with increased energy bills
While not 100% financially ok for a lot of people including myself I think we need to pay for services. if there is possibility of further reductions exemptions for those on low incomes as I know a lot of people are struggling . We need to ask for more support from the Government whether in the form of Covid 19 subsidy or other ways.
Absolutely no rise to any part of Council Tax - 0%.
The existing Executive squanders our funds by sub-contracting to the private sector and their profit margins, gross financial mismanagement.
Too much already goes into admin and not the front line.
Any increase will be diverted from it's proposed target, just look at the waste into LHP and LRSP, the latter of no public benefit whatsoever.
Get rid of half the Council Executives, have you looked at their pointless job titles?
You fail to give details where/how the funds are dispersed in the linked PDF document. What is council managed? What is private business and their profit margin and dividends to shareholders?
As you're hiding details then no rise to the entire council tax (0%).
But as a start, cut all Council Executive(s)/Manager(s) yearly salaries to below £100,000 (and no "package" benefits).
Cut councillor(s) basic allowance by 50%, over £11,000 is unjustified for their few hours weekly.
Sounds like a fair compromise. The pandemic has highlighted the problems that already existed in the field of adult social care and the need for an injection of cash into the system. The tax increase looks to be under the projected rate of inflation, which makes it more palatable to me.
I don't agree with any increase in CT for this year. Energy prices are due to double from Apr '22 plus NI increase from 12% to 13.25% (NB an actual increase of 10.4%). Over the past c.30yrs, provision of adult care in England has shifted from a largely publicly funded/provided service to one largely provided by private companies. My wages are now worth much less. Social care needs to be publicly run, not run by private companies profiteering from funding by the tax payer.
I don't agree with any increase in CT for this year. Energy prices are due to double from Apr '22 plus NI increase from 12% to 13.25% (NB an actual increase of 10.4%). Over the past c.30yrs, provision of adult care in England has shifted from a largely publicly funded/provided service to one largely provided by private companies. My wages are now worth much less. Social care needs to be publicly run, not run by private companies profiteering from funding by the tax payer.
I support the extra money needed towards social care as long as it goes directly to individuals needing care and not swallowed up by admin fees. More is needed to make the service needs led rather than panels assessing and working towards finance led which is the situation now. As a retired manager I witnessed the panel denying care to individual with dementia, wandering in winter with inappropriate clothing
How is that needs led?