We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for South Kesteven District Council in East Midlands across 42 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Outstanding Property Repairs Backlog
The council inherited a significant maintenance backlog from the previous administration. As of the meeting date: (1) Approximately 18 months prior (May 2024): 6,000 outstanding repairs; (2) 12 months…
“I mean, just to put that into a little bit of context, 12 months ago that had reduced to 5,000, and today, or yesterday, we were down to 2,500. So the…”
HRA Emergency Reserve Delegation - Up to £250,000
Cabinet approved delegation to the Deputy Chief Executive (151 Officer) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, HR, and Economic Development to allocate up to £250,000 additional funding …
“delegation is granted to the Deputy Chief Executive, aka the 151 Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, HR, and Economic Develo…”
HRA Revenue Forecast Overspend - £2.781 Million
The Housing Revenue Account shows a projected overspend of £2.781 million for 2025-26, driven primarily by: (1) £1.7 million for addressing maintenance backlog inherited from previous administration a…
“the forecast has increased to a projected overspend of £2.781 million. The overspend is a result of a number of specific factors. Firstly, the clearan…”
Discretionary Housing Payment Policy 2026-27
Cabinet approved discretionary housing payment policy for 2026-27 with £155,861 annual funding (confirmed by DWP with no change from prior year). Policy administered based on Department for Work and P…
“Funding is determined by the DWP on an annual basis For next year, DWP has provisionally confirmed no change to the existing funding of £155,861.”
Discretionary Council Tax Payment Policy 2026-27
Cabinet approved the discretionary council tax payment policy for 2026-27 with a £30,000 annual provision. Single policy change proposed effective 1 April 2026: limiting household capital to £4,000 to…
“Funding is solely provided by SKDC, and each year a provision of £30,000 is made.”
Grantham Parks Green Flag Awards - 2024 Retention
All three Grantham principal parks (Wyndham Park, Queen Elizabeth, and Dysart) have successfully retained their Green Flag awards in 2024. An application has been submitted for Green Flag Best of the …
“In July this year, the council was notified that each of the three parks successfully retained their accredited Green Flag awards”
Play Area Strategy Implementation - Completed Actions
The Play Area Strategy Action Plan has completed 15 out of 18 actions, with 3 actions remaining in progress and ongoing. Completed improvements include various play equipment upgrades across council p…
“A total of 15 actions were completed in full, with 3 actions considered as in progress and ongoing.”
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