Social Value Ideas for West Lindsey District Council

Planning delegation rules to change

The government’s new national scheme of delegation for planning decisions will require the council to amend its constitution, appoint nominated member and officer roles, and introduce a triage process…

“The paper is to inform the Committee that the Government does intend to go forward with powers it has under the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 a…”

North Kelsey housing refused

The committee refused a proposal for one self-built detached dwelling in North Kelsey after debating settlement location, developed footprint, and the new national planning policy framework. Members w…

“So I will therefore move you on to item 5. Mr Clark, an update on government local changes in Plomey. Nothing much has happened recently has it? Unfor…”

Mayoral planning powers consultation

The committee received a government update on the English Devolution Act and the consultation on new mayoral planning powers. The changes could allow mayors to call in or direct refusal of potentially…

“The English Devolution Act received Royal Assent in April and that gives new planning powers for mayors in a range of areas and one of those is includ…”

Government Finance Settlement Shortfall

The council experienced a significant funding reduction between the provisional and final local government finance settlement announced in December 2025 and February 2026. Due to incorrect business ra…

“the council will get substantially less funding in the final settlement which was a similar situation for a significant number of district councils ar…”

2024-25 Draft Statement of Accounts

Improved balance sheet position of £50.9 million (up from £42.4 million in 2023-24, representing an £8.5 million improvement). General Fund Working Balance Reserve increased to £4.478 million (within …

“Items within the accounts to draw members attention to are the primary statements which show an improved balance sheet position of 50.9 million for 24…”

Medium-Term Financial Plan 2026-27 to 2030-31 - Balanced Budget Approved

The council approved a balanced budget for 2026-27 totaling £21.4 million with council tax increases of 2.97% for 2026-27 and 2.99% thereafter. The MTFP includes a capital programme of £12.164 million…

“The 26 -27 draught budget totals £21 .4 million and is fully funded and represents the balanced budget. Contributions to earmarked reserves total £2 .…”

Saxilby plan adopted

The council approved adoption of the revised Saxilby and Ingleby neighbourhood plan, which will replace the original plan and shape planning decisions in the parish. The plan received overwhelming sup…

“This report is seeking members approval to adopt the review of the neighbourhood plan for the parish of Saxeld B. The review plan will replace the ori…”

Planning reforms and fee uplift

Officers updated members on imminent national planning policy changes: biodiversity net gain exemptions will expand, committee reform will restrict committee size and change delegation arrangements, a…

“Government's been very busy in the last week. I think clearing things off their desks in advance of the summer recess, so just a few bits and pieces. …”