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County News logo Final artwork NEWS IN BRIEF PMS 583 Contact us 23C 0M 100Y 17K ESSENTIAL INFORMATION To help us to help you, please use the most appropriate web address or phone SPRING 2014 PMS 444 number for the service you need 15C 0M 15Y 42K Our Customer Service Centre is open to answer your calls from 8am to 6pm, Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays). Limited services are also available on Saturdays from 9am to 4pm. 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Visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/registration or call 01522 782244 uk/localdemocracy or phone the Lincolnshire Association of CHEERS TO COUNTY BEERS SCHOOLS TRANSPORT Local Councils on 01673 866596 / 863417 Visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/schools or call 01522 782020 Microbrewers craft perfect pint SOCIAL CARE FOCUS ON l Children – visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/caringforchildren MORE SUPPORT FOR CARERS or call 01522 782111 WEST LINDSEY l Adults – visit www.mychoicemycare.org.uk or call 01522 782155 Help available to young and old l Carers Team – visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/carers or call 01522 782224 starts on page 21 l Emergency out of hours – 01522 782333 TRADING STANDARDS Visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards or call 01522 782341 County News logo Final artwork PMS 583 23C 0M 100Y 17K PMS 444 15C 0M 15Y 42K PMS 377 | spring40C 0M 100Y 38K 2014 PMS 583 23C 0M 100Y 17K 1 www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/countynews County News logo Final artwork PMS 583 23C 0M 100Y 17K PMS 444 15C 0M 15Y 42K PMS 377 NEWS IN BRIEF 40C 0M 100Y 38K PMS 583 23C 0M 100Y 17K contents Lincolnshire news round-up spring 2014 3 News in brief 7 Council tax frozen again Four pages of stories from across Lincolnshire There was good news for Lincolnshire and child protection. residents when the county council froze There will also be continued investment 7 A perfect match its share of the council tax for a record in major capital projects, such as the The foster couple who gave a loving home fourth year running. Lincoln Eastern Bypass, the Grantham to four siblings The freeze came despite the need for Southern Relief Road and the roll-out of additional savings of £80-90m at the superfast broadband. Leader’s welcome... authority in the years ahead, on top of the For the future, Cllr Hill said: “We’re After a long, stormy winter, it’s always lovely 8 Special feature: The right care £148m it has already found. looking again at services to find new when spring arrives and we can look forward to at the right time 11 Council leader Cllr Martin Hill said: “We ways of making each pound of taxpayers’ (hopefully!) calmer weather ahead. Health and social care improvements on the way felt it was important we did this for our money go further and achieve more – I feel sure that positive outlook also applies to residents, as we know many are both on our own and with others. the improving economic climate, despite all the struggling to balance their own household “It's by finding imaginative solutions challenges that still lie ahead. 11 Bringing the past to life budgets in these difficult economic that we'll ensure we can continue to As we explain on the opposite page, this council’s Curating the Joseph Banks exhibition budget for the financial year starting on 1 April has times.” provide essential services for all The freeze has been made possible by Lincolnshire's 718,000 residents.” frozen our share of the council tax for a record fourth 15 Cheers to county beers! successive time. a government grant made available for i For more information on the council’s We’re also continuing to protect essential services Microbrewers are crafting the perfect pint that purpose, as well as the council's plan finances, please visit www.lincoln and invest for the future in major capital projects such as 16 to draw sensibly on its reserves this year shire.gov.uk/finance. the Lincoln Eastern Bypass and superfast broadband. 16 Special feature: and next. Despite that, we’re on track to save £148m over the More support for carers As well as pegging council tax, the Editor’s note: Although Lincolnshire County four years to March 2015, and are looking to find future authority’s budget again protects frontline Council has frozen its share of the council tax, savings through a fundamental review of our services. A greater voice for county carers, young and old services, particularly those that ensure the total amount you pay will depend on the In other words – and although times remain difficult public safety, such as fire and rescue, levels set by your district and parish/town – it’s a case of “so far, so good” for this council as we adapt to the new financial realities. 19 It’s Showtime! winter gritting and road maintenance, councils, as well as the police. Still on a positive note, I’m delighted that this County Join us at the 130th Lincolnshire Show News highlights the wonderful work of Lincolnshire’s 85,000 unpaid carers, both young and old. 21 West Lindsey News They’re all deserving of both our recognition and Eight fabulous pages of district news support, with more help than ever before now available Don’t lose your vote! through the Lincolnshire Carers and Young Carers 19 Lincolnshire residents are being urged to ensure they are Partnership – please see our centrespread for more 30 Out and about registered to vote in the European elections. details. Your essential guide to local spring events They take place on Thursday 22 May, along with any other Elsewhere in this spring edition, we meet a foster elections needing to be held on that day. couple whose lives changed for ever when they gave a loving home to four siblings. We also meet a young 32 Contact us All households received registration forms between October girl thriving at school after being helped to overcome Web, email, phone or post – you choose! and December last year, which should have been completed hearing loss. and sent back to your local council. For adults, County News looks at the opportunities Alternatively, a registration form is available on the Electoral offered by lifelong learning to residents wanting to Commission website at www.aboutmyvote.co.uk. add a new interest or skill to their lives. With Adult The deadline for registering is Tuesday 6 May. For organising Learners’ Week approaching, what better time to enrol Contact information a postal vote, it is Wednesday 7 May, while for proxy votes it is on one of the many courses on offer? EDITORIAL MORE INFORMATION 14 May. Finally, as we all start to get out more, County Lincolnshire County Council Printing: Polestar Bicester Limited Please call your local authority for further information: News celebrates the ongoing popularity of the Wolds Tel: 01522 782060 Distribution: County News is published by Lincolnshire County School admissions update Walking Festival, now in its 10th year, and meets two Email: [email protected] Council. Each edition is delivered to about 330,000 homes and By post: County News, Lincolnshire County Council, businesses by Royal Mail. Is your child starting school for the first time or transferring to secondary City of Lincoln Council 01522 873439 museum officers behind a fascinating exhibition at The County Offices, Newland, Lincoln, LN1 1YL.