News from District Councillor Russell Jackson
Community Emergency Plan
Information evening on the 19th February at the County Emergency Centre, was attended by Malc, Richie, Libby and myself.
Sleaford Market Place
23/0803/FUL to develop Sleaford Market Place was approved by Planning Committee on 16/01/24. A petition was submitted to NKDC in relation to the Planning Application and debated at Full Council on 25/01/24, the petition was unsuccessful. In addition, a Motion was brought forward at Full Council not to act on any planning permission in its name regarding changes to the Sleaford Market Place and instead consults with the public and business on a future design with support from the local community. The motion was unsuccessful.
More information can be found HERE.
Heckington By-election
Following the resignation of Councillor Stewart Ogden, a By-Election for one District Council seat for the Heckington Rural Ward is scheduled for Thursday 21 March 2024.
Further information and key election dates are available on the Council's website HERE.
If you have any questions, please email HERE or call 01529 308352.
The Council will enter a Pre-Election Period from Thursday 15 February until the close of polls on Thursday 21 March.
Report fly-tipping
A Lincoln man pleaded guilty last week (Monday 29 January) at Boston Magistrates' Court to being involved in the collection of waste from a home also in Lincoln. The waste had been found fly-tipped later on farmland near Navenby. He received a fine and costs totalling £948.
The householder involved had put out an advert on Facebook asking for someone to take the waste... Your waste is your responsibility even after it's taken away.
To help, North Kesteven District Council have created an easy online form so you can carry out the correct checks and keep as proof should your waste end up fly-tipped later. Find it HERE.
Repair Café back for 2024
Sleaford’s Repair Café, run by Sleaford Climate Action Network, is returning in 2024 in a bid to keep more items out of the waste system and staying in use.
You can take along small electricals, toys, clothing and textiles, I.T. equipment, bicycles and many other items for a free repair by experienced volunteers (though donations are welcome).
The café is open from 12.30pm – 3pm at the Riverside Church Hall, Southgate on:
- Saturday 16 March
- Saturday 18 May
- Saturday 20 July
- Saturday 21 September
- Saturday 16 November
The team are always looking for new repairers so if you have skills and experience in repairing any items, please contact Sleaford CAN.
For any enquiries, please email HERE or call or 07962 3605
Free portrait of His Majesty The King for town and parish councils
There is a government-funded voluntary scheme throughout the United Kingdom to allow public authorities to apply for a free, framed portrait to celebrate the new reign of His Majesty The King.
The second phase of the scheme opened on 12 February for applications from town, parish and community councils and MoD sponsored cadet forces. It will remain open until 28 March 2024.
You can view the image and apply for one free framed portrait per council using the link HERE.
GRANTS
Small grants made available to village halls in England
Managed by Action with Rural Communities in England (ACRE), the fund has already awarded over £1 million to rural communities, helping them undertake ambitious improvements to their building. Works undertaken or scheduled to take place include new roofs, insulation, extensions, and more energy-efficient heating systems.
The grant fund is re-opening to new applicants who wish to undertake smaller projects such as disability access, toilet upgrades and new kitchens. Grant awards of between £2,000 to £5,000, and up to 20 per cent of eligible project costs, are on offer. Project expenditure must take place before 31 March 2025.
The minimum grant available has been set at £2000 and the largest grant at £5000. Note: As the grant can only be 20% of eligible project costs your committee must have the 80% match in hand or identified at the point of submitting the application.
For more information please visit the link: https://acre.org.uk/press-release-small-grants-made-available-to-village-halls-in-england/
Local councils are now also invited to apply for fund
Good causes, not-for-profit groups, and now local councils too are all invited to seek funding for community projects through an ongoing grant scheme.
The Sleaford REP Community Power Fund is £125,000 of grant money available up until 2025 to support community projects. The fund is delivered in partnership by Schroders Greencoat, owners of the Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant, and North Kesteven District Council which helps administer it.
Community projects that contribute to environmental sustainability, sport, wellbeing and education, in order to empower and foster community development are all eligible to apply, and are encouraged now to get their applications in.
Projects eligible for funding include – but are not limited to – enhancing green spaces, support for community groups, investments in community facilities and organising events or performances. The eligibility criteria for local councils differ slightly from other community groups. Local councils may only apply for capital projects and must provide 50% match funding.
The fund allocates £25,000 per year and grants up to £5,000 per application in a single year. Applications are reviewed quarterly by the Sleaford REP Community Fund panel, which is made up of representatives from the energy plant, North Kesteven District Council and the local community.
To qualify for funding, groups must be not-for-profit entities with a registered office located within five miles of the Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant and possess a constitution or governing document, as well as a bank or building society account.
The locations eligible to apply for funding are; Anwick, Asgarby and Howell, Ashby de la Launde, Aswarby and Swarby, Aunsby and Dembledy, Burton Pedwardine, Cranwell, Culverthorpe and Kelby, Dorrington, Ewerby and Evedon, Great Hale, Heckington, Helpringham, Kirkby la Thorpe, Leasingham and Roxholm, Little Hale, North Kyme, North Rauceby, Osbournby, Ruskington, Scredington, Silk Willoughby, Sleaford, South Kyme, South Rauceby, Swaton, Threekingham and Wilsford.
For more information please visit: https://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/council-news/2024/02/local-councils-now-also-invited-apply-fund
View the Community fund form guidelines HERE.
North Kesteven Community Lottery fund grants available to community groups
The number of good causes and community groups benefitting from the North Kesteven Community Lottery is set to expand.
Lincolnshire Community Foundation and North Kesteven District Council continue to work together to identify and invite local charitable organisations to apply for grants of up to £500. The aim is to target and support smaller, volunteer-led, non-profit organisations operating across North Kesteven for the benefit of local residents.
The application process is straightforward and help is available at every step (eligibility, structures, governance etc) from our team. Funds should be used to ensure the good health and mental wellbeing of residents; to promote connectivity (digital/peer support); to host community/cultural activities and events that bring communities together; to support youth activities including uniformed groups.
Examples of the type of project costs that can be requested include volunteer expenses, resources and equipment, event costs, premises costs, sessional fees, running costs, insurance and annual subscriptions.
The closing date for receipt of applications is on Friday 1 March 2024, with decisions notified within 6-8 weeks.
Details are available on the Lincolnshire Community Foundation’s Grants Page: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/
OSBOURNBY
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