Which council services are most important to you?

Lincolnshire County Council wants you you to tell them

As the council prepares to set its budget for the 2023/24 financial year, it’s asking residents to share their views on which services they value most. People can have their say online at www.letstalk.lincolnshire.gov.uk where they will be asked which council services should be prioritised and why.

Residents have until Wednesday 4 January 2023 to complete the survey.

This year, the council is spending over £500m on a wide range of vital services, including road maintenance, adult care, children’s social care and the fire service.

Cllr Martin Hill OBE, leader of Lincolnshire County Council, said: “Although we don’t yet know how much funding we’ll receive from the government for 2023/24, rising inflation and increased demand for services will inevitably present challenges.

“However, thanks to our strong financial management over the last decade, we are perhaps better placed than some other councils to navigate the next few years.

“That’s because we weren’t afraid to take difficult decisions in the past, and we have continued to find savings through measures like increased use of digital technology and reducing office space.

“In the new year, we’ll be setting our budget for 2023/24, and it’s important to us that our proposals reflect the needs and priorities of our residents. So please take part in our survey and let us know which services you value the most.”

Initial budget proposals will be presented to the council’s executive on 4 January. There will then be an opportunity for residents to share their views before the final budget is approved at the meeting of the full council on 17 February.

You can find further details on the council’s budget at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/budget.