The NK Plan 2019-22

Making a difference for people and communities in North Housing pioneers Honouring heritage A pioneer of council house Internationally important expansion, starting with memorial consolidates the innovative strawbale area’s unique aviation construction Employment growth heritage offer Relocated to Teal Park, a regionally important strategic employment park initiated through partnership Business expansion Continued investment in business workshop units to meet demand from growing enterprises

Outdoor activity Creating an environment of open spaces and opportunities for better health and wellbeing Future proofing Visionary investment in future proofing critical services and driving out long-term efficiencies

Historic preservation Heritage Lottery funded partnership to restore, re-open and preserve a unique historic legacy

Aviation heritage Housing choice Celebrating the district’s Inspired and innovative distinctive characteristics investment provides evermore to engage visitors and housing solutions across residents the District

Active arts Carbon cutting Acknowledged national leader in enriching communities Generating investment through arts and cultural Leisure facilities opportunities, best outcomes, outreach Investing in sports & leisure to green energy and encourage more people to be employment for the more active more often District WELCOME

It is our great pleasure to share , within the wider This vision has seen - in with you the NK Plan, our LN6 and across the District. recent times - £75m of capital strategic vision for the delivery investment; 200 new council of our priorities, purpose and £3m to fulfil cultural and homes built; a new £4.2m depot services, as we seek to develop environmental regeneration at to futureproof waste services; and enrich our District of the Heart of and the a £7m investment in leisure Flourishing Communities. National Centre for Craft infrastructure; Lafford Homes’ establishment with 48 homes; This current plan, for 2019 to & Design. £4m invested into business 2022, builds on its predecessors workshop units; and the re- in establishing the foundations to modernise the £5m procurement of leisure services on which we scope our ambitions refuse fleet to serve growing that achieves savings of £10m and actions for North Kesteven’s communities and respond to for the Council and enhanced communities and encapsulate the joint county waste strategy. provision for the public. our partnership contributions further afield. £60m to significantly expand As you see, we do not shy It also sets the scene for a the Council’s social housing from taking our responsibilities broader ten-year vision, where portfolio by 300-plus homes, and initiatives seriously, but our aspirations are fully-funded including extra care provision. equally we value the strong and grounded in consensus partnerships that we form for the realisation of a £200m £50m to enable Lafford together, with agencies, capital investment across our Homes to unlock more housing organisations, enterprises priorities over the decade. choice in the private rental sector, and individuals who share bringing forward 250 units in the our progressive, pragmatic, In line with our established next five years alone. pioneering and principled priorities, the headline 10-year approach. plan is for: £40m to invest in the Council’s housing stock. Many of the strengths and £40m to unlock 37 acres of successes we enjoy within strategic growth land at Sleaford Although bold in scale, such North Kesteven are founded Moor Enterprise Park. ambition is costed, entirely within on such alliances and together our competencies and consistent we can celebrate what we have £10m to bring forward further within our vision to ensure our achieved in partnership and opportunities for start-up and communities are resilient, safe commit to what we can bring growing businesses in Sleaford, and flourishing. forward in fulfilling the NK Plan.

Cllr Richard Wright, Leader Ian Fytche, Chief Executive OUR OUR COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENT

AMBITIONS AMBITIONS

►► Clean, safe & inclusive communities ►► Conserve and improve NK’s heritage and natural environment ►► Supportive NK ►► Champion sustainability across NK ►► Healthy, fit & vibrant NK ►► Promote and protect environmental health

WHAT WE WANT TO DO WHAT WE WANT TO DO

►► Deliver outcomes from key strategies concerning arts, ►► Maintain vigilant monitoring of air quality and remedial action cycling, sport & physical activity ►► Enhancement of habitat and public access along the River ►► Support delivery of the Joint Waste Strategy Slea in Sleaford action plan ►► Deliver the Open Spaces Strategy ►► Continue to work successfully with partners to tackle both ►► Further develop projects informed by priority working groups childhood and adult obesity focused on the built environment, property standards, ►► Work with partners to ensure NK remains the / one of the procurement and resource use. safest local authority areas in

WHAT WE’VE DONE RECENTLY WHAT WE’VE DONE RECENTLY Although this was a new priority last year, we’ve already made ►► Attracted more than £800k in Arts Council funding achievements ►► Invested £7 million in leisure facilities ►► Carbon emissions cut by more than 40%, ahead of target. Emissions per head in NK are third lowest in Lincolnshire ►► Procured new leisure contracts, saving £10m up to 2028 ►► Restoring historic shop frontages in Sleaford as grant funding ►► Developed a new depot, future-proofing waste services for partner in a heritage regeneration project 25 years ►► Planning permission for 97 hectares of commercial solar ►► Joined partners to deliver Wellbeing services countywide energy production generated 49,990 kw of green energy ►► Through pro-active partnerships, maintained our status as ►► Engaged the NK Youth Council to promote plastics reduction the country’s safest place, with lowest crime rates, for a initiatives fifth consecutive year

LONGER TERM PLANS LONGER TERM PLANS

►► Inspire everyone to be more active and creative ►► Bring forward a corporate plastics reduction policy more often ►► Meet our carbon reduction target of 46% by 2026 ►► Implement the Lincolnshire Joint Waste Strategy OUR OUR OUR ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY HOMES

AMBITIONS AMBITIONS

►► Support business growth & jobs in NK ►► Deliver the local plan ►► Regenerate NK ►► Increase the supply of housing in NK ►► Maintain & improve housing in NK ►► Drive investment in NK including transport routes ►► Provide high quality housing services across NK

WHAT WE WANT TO DO WHAT WE WANT TO DO

►► Bring forward a development plan and masterplan for ►► Work with developers to deliver more homes in the District, Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park including at least 100 more affordable homes ►► Work closely with businesses across the District and ►► Continue to invest in line with the Lafford Homes’ business facilitate investment opportunities plan to deliver more affordable rental choice locally ►► In partnership with GLLEP, lobby for external funding ►► Begin construction of at least 20 new Council properties ►► Progress road and rail infrastructure developments ►► With partners explore the delivery of further Extra Care Housing provision in Sleaford ►► Progress investment opportunities within the NK Visitor Economy, including restoration of Mrs Smith’s Cottage ►► Bring back into use at least 20 more empty homes

WHAT WE’VE DONE RECENTLY WHAT WE’VE DONE RECENTLY

►► Bought 37 acres of land to develop new enterprise park and ►► Built 200 new council houses since 2010 resolve supply constraints ►► Brought back into use 150 empty homes over seven years ►► Expanded our portfolio of business grow-on units and workshops to 110 District-wide ►► Lafford Homes built 33 homes and acquired 15 more to satisfy unmet private rent demand ►► Supported development of 99,525sqm of employment space since 2012 ►► Oversaw completion of 543 affordable homes since 2012; 18.2% of the 2,703 total new homes built ►► Provided direct business support and advice to more than 330 businesses over last three years and engaged closely ►► Adopted Central Lincolnshire Local Plan in partnership with with top 50 growing businesses Lincoln and councils ►► Visitor economy growth, worth £137m with more than 2.5m ►► Maintained high tenant satisfaction ratings of up to 98% visits, totalling 3m days and nights

LONGER TERM PLANS LONGER TERM PLANS

►► Invest £50m in economic growth opportunities over 10 years ►► Invest £140m across different delivery mechanisms to expand housing choice ►► Develop more grow-on spaces for businesses to expand ►► Commit £100m of this to the Council’s function as a social ►► Bid for £10m+ to improve traffic flow in Sleaford and landlord enhance the town’s vitality OUR TIMELINE COUNCIL 2019 AMBITIONS ►► Invest £20m in annual capital programme ►► Bid for £10m+ to enhance Sleaford town centre ►► Customer focused NK ►► Deliver local elections and Voter ID pilot ►► High-quality, value for money NK ►► Restore and re-open Mrs Smith’s Cottage ►► Open & accountable NK ►► Scope countywide harmonisation of recycling

2020 ►► Refurbish National Centre for Craft & Design ►► Break ground on £45m Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park ►► Relocate aviation museum to new building WHAT WE WANT TO DO ►► Improve habitat and public access along River Slea ►► Ensure sound finances and a balanced budget are maintained ►► Build additional workshop units in North ►► Begin delivery of the refocused Transformation Programme to Hykeham enhance efficiencies and effectiveness. ►► Successfully deliver the May 2019 Local Elections ►► Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships 2021 OUR FINANCIAL PLANS ►► Aim for Gold Investors in People standard ►► Population growth of 6% since 2011 census The Council Executive Board has approved the following budgets for spend in 2019-20 ►► Realise the Heart of Sleaford cinema project

Revenue – General Fund (net) £14,650,900 Revenue – General Fund (gross) £51,043,400 Revenue – Housing Revenue Account £15,346,900 2022 Capital - Housing £9,936,900 ►► Fulfilment of £4m investment to enhance Capital - Other £11,728,200 roads capacity and facilitate housing and jobs growth in Sleaford These budgets provide the funds required to support the running of the Council and the services it provides, as well as the improvement actions and key capital developments outlined in this plan. 2023 ►► Delivery of 300+ new council homes over 5 WHAT WE’VE DONE RECENTLY years ►► Continuous improvement to achieve Investors in People ►► Unlock 250+ new homes through Lafford Silver accreditation Homes ►► Saved £56k over 3 years by profiling insurance cover. ►► Completion of 5,000 new homes in total, since 2018 ►► Developed financial resilience through growth to directly offset reduced central grant funding 2036 LONGER TERM ►► Fulfilment of the Central Lincolnshire Local ►► Aspire to achieve Gold Investors in People standard in 2021 Plan, inc 8,750 additional affordable homes ►► Maintain a balanced long-term financial position that continues to support growth CONTACT US

At North Kesteven District Council we greatly value the strong and strategic partnerships we have built up over time in support of our District of Flourishing Communities. By sharing our experiences, intelligence, minds, innovations and resources, we undoubtedly achieve more together and deliver a greater difference for all of our communities and stakeholders. We are always open to discussion and exploration of ideas and initiatives which have the potential to respond to our priority ambitions and meet our aspirations for North Kesteven and as a valued active partner, working alongside us in developing and enriching these, we welcome an ongoing relationship with you.

Cllr Richard Wright Ian Fytche Chief Executive Leader of the Council of the Council

Cllr Sue Howe Phil Roberts Deputy leader Deputy Chief Executive of the Council

Andrew Russell Stone McDonough Director of Resources Economy & Place Director

Address: District Council Offices, Kesteven Street, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 7EF Email: [email protected] Phone: 01529 308201

Switchboard: 01529 414155 Enquiries: customer [email protected] Communications: [email protected] Web: www.n-kesteven.gov.uk OUR DISTRICT

£200m 115,230 50,844 - Capital Investment plan to 2029 – population of North Kesteven – homes in North Kesteven

585 1.2m £88m – houses built in NK last year; - visits to leisure & cultural - to spend on services and 18% of them affordable services in 2018 projects in 2019/20

40% 5 years 548 - of contracts awarded to - as UK’s safest - ASB reports local suppliers place to live investigated in 2018

3,851 98% 3,410,840 – council houses owned by NKDC - tenant satisfaction – bins emptied every year

93% 8% 607 - of people positively rate - rise in value of tourism to NK - jobs created or safeguarded quality of services – £137m in total through Council actions

40% 79.6% 765,000 - reduction in carbon emissions - of residents take part in sport and – contacts through Customer achieved, ahead of target physical activity at least twice a month. Services over a year