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Councillor Lucille Hagues
March 2026 Newsletter
COUNCIL TAX
A Council Tax increase of between on the District Council’s 7p and 10p a week for most householders has been agreed on the District Council’s share of the bill.
In setting the Council’s budget of the year from April, the Full Council of District Councillors agreed a 2.96% increase in NKDC’s element of the overall bill.
For three quarters of homes – in bands A to C – this will give a total annual charge of between £133.44 and £177.92 for the coming year. That’s an annual charge of between £3.84 and £5.12 for the coming year, for these households, depending on banding.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION (LGR) UPDATE
The Government continues with its seven-week consultation on the Local Government Reorganisation bids that it has asked for from the remaining two tier county areas in England (including Lincolnshire).
You can find the Government’s webpage with its consultation questions here:
The consultation is open until 11.59pm on Thursday 26th March 2026.
Residents of North Kesteven can find their forthcoming NewsNK a summery overview of the four proposals impacting most of the district area. The full detail can be found in the proposals impacting most of the district area. The full detail can be found in the proposals accessed via:
www.greaterlincolnshireLGRHUB.ORG and at www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/LGR
DIGITAL HUBS
NKDC run six digital hubs across the district, where residents can receive FREE help with their devices and get online safely. NKDC recognise that people are increasingly being asked to utilise services online but still have lots of residents who can’t confidently use the internet.
Trained staff and dedicated volunteers are on hand to offer friendly welcoming , and non-judgemental support to anyone who would like some digital help. Additionally, the Digital Hubs on partnership with the National databank, can offer free SIM-cards preloaded with data to those experiencing data poverty. Details of the hub opening times and locations are:
SLEAFORD DIGITAL HUB WHERE: Mosaic Youth Hub, Riverside Shopping Centre Sleaford – WHEN: Every Tuesday from 10.30am – 12.00pm
RUSKINGTON DIGITAL HUB WHERE: Ruskington Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Ruskington- WHEN: Every Thursday from 1.30am- 12.00pm
WADDINGTON DIGITAL HUB WHERE: Waddington Community Hub, High Street, Waddington- WHEN: Every Thursday from 1.00pm – 2.30pm
There are also hubs at Metheringham and Heckington
FOOD WASTE RECYCLING: CADDY DELIVERIES CONTINUE APACE
The team is now working hard on Friday and communal deliveries.
Residents and members can find more information about caddy delivery and the service overall on NKDC food waste recycling page. Also keep an eye on social media channels for updates.
Once caddies arrive, residents are reminded not to start using them until the week before the collections start on 30th March.
23 MARCH: start using the caddies
WEEK COMMENCING 30TH MARCH: first food waste collection, on your usual bin day.
ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE WORK – A46 NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND BETWEEN BROUGH AND SWINDERBY
Overnight work will take place from Monday 9th March and is expected to be completed by the end of May this year.
The work will be carried out between 8pm and 6am Monday to Friday. To ensure the work is carried out safely, this will be done under full carriageway closures including slip roads and laybys, where applicable.
LATEST COUNCIL STORIES
You can keep up to date with the latest Council news releases on the website:
Budget plan lays foundation for the future
Tackling antisocial behaviour: Closure Order granted on Sleaford property
Households on low incomes continue to see the same level of Council Tax support
Putting down roots in North Hykeham: Tree planting complete at Belton drive
Sleaford Westholme by-election Thursday 12th March
Visit England praises visitor experience at two Sleaford Heritage sites
Reading, sport and environment: Sleaford REP Grant continues to support community projects.
Not much else to report on this month
Best Wishes
Lucille