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Council Tax Efficiency >>
The Government considers efficiency to be an issue of fundamental importance for local services. Efficiency is all about spending better - making money go further and offering better value to council tax payers. We want to inform you about local efficiency as an aspect of reporting our performance to residents. Local people should be able to see what local authorities are doing to improve value for money - and challenge the council to do better if necessary.
Date published: 10 March 2010
Hartsholme Country Park Visitor Centre & Facilities >>
Find out more about Hartsholme Country Park's Visitors Centre and available facilities in this article.
Date published: 10 March 2010
Hartsholme Country Park - Park Ranger Service >>
Hartsholme Country Park and Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve are managed and maintained by the City of Lincoln Council's Park Ranger Service.
Date published: 10 March 2010
Activities and Events at Hartsholme Country Park >>
In this article you can find out about the many events being held at Hartsholme Country Park.
Date published: 10 March 2010
Lincoln Book Festival needs new friends! >>
The 7th annual Lincoln Book Festival is returning to us this year from Wednesday 12th May for a fantastic five-day event, and to support its return, you can become a Friend of the Festival.
Date published: 10 March 2010
What lies beneath ... >>
A new online map of medieval religious sites that lie beneath many of Lincoln’s roads and buildings is now available to anyone who would like to dig a little deeper into the city’s history.
Date published: 10 March 2010
Record entries to Lincoln 10k >>
More people have signed up to take part in the Lincoln 10k Road Race than ever before in its history.
Date published: 10 March 2010
£1.5m fund will bring forward eco-homes of the future >>
One and a half million pounds of funding is heading to the county to help develop more eco-friendly homes and communities for the future.
Date published: 10 March 2010
Presenting 'An Audience with Martin Bell' >>
On behalf of the Drill Hall: A Pre-Election commentary by 'The Man in the White Suit' - An Audience with Martin Bell.
Tuesday 16th March, 7.30pm
Tickets £12 - £14
Date published: 10 March 2010
Archaeological Publications >>
Lincoln is fortunate in having a good range of material about the city's archaeology aimed at different levels of interest and depth
Date published: 10 March 2010
My Lincolnshire >>
Find out more about the "Find My Nearest" postcode search provided by Lincolnshire County Council and surrounding districts.
Date published: 10 March 2010
Ecclesiastical Exemption >>
Work to places of worship which are listed buildings or in Conservation Areas is sometimes subject to a different system of control
Date published: 10 March 2010
Article 4 Directions >>
If a property is located in a Conservation Area, you may be required to apply for planning permission for the types of work which are regarded as Permitted Development in other areas.
Date published: 10 March 2010
Paying your car parking fine >>
There are many ways to pay your car parking fine - you can find out more about them in this article.
Date published: 9 March 2010
The 14th Annual City of Lincoln 10k Road Race >>
Find out more about the 14th Annual City of Lincoln 10k Road Race
Date published: 8 March 2010
Main sponsors announced for the 2010 Lincoln Grand Prix >>
The Lincoln Grand Prix is pleased to announce its main sponsors for the 55th Annual Cycle Race Classic.
Date published: 8 March 2010
Councillor allowances frozen for third year >>
City of Lincoln councillors have agreed to freeze their allowances during a meeting of the Full Council.
Date published: 8 March 2010
City Council comes to agreement over car parking dispute >>
The City of Lincoln Council has come to an agreement with Mr Matt Smith to settle a dispute over the introduction of car parking charges for blue badge holders, without the need to go to a final hearing at the High Court. Mr Smith claims that the decision to introduce the charges is unlawful.
Date published: 8 March 2010
Council Tax Reduction for Pensioners >>
To make Council Tax fairer, we have introduced a Council Tax reduction for those eligible for the State Retirement Pension, or for those aged 60 or over. Find out more here.
Date published: 5 March 2010
Getting Help Paying Your Council Tax >>
Find out here how Council Tax Benefit could reduce your bill by as much as 100%
Date published: 5 March 2010
Where does your Council Tax Go? >>
Details of the three authorities who receive a share of your Council Tax.
Date published: 5 March 2010
What Is Your Council Tax Spent on? >>
Council Tax is divided between three authorities and provides a variety of services across the City and the County.
Date published: 5 March 2010
Council Tax Charges >>
Council Tax charges and Valuation Bands for 2009/10
Date published: 5 March 2010
Moved house? Don't leave your vote behind! >>
The City of Lincoln Council is warning residents who have moved house that their chance to vote in this year's General Election may have been lost in the move.
Date published: 5 March 2010
Ways to Pay your Council Tax >>
How to pay your Council Tax
Date published: 4 March 2010
Apply for a Street Collection Licence >>
Read more about the steps required to apply for a Street Collection Licence.
Date published: 4 March 2010
After you apply for a Street Collection Licence >>
Once you have submitted your application, your organisation will be vetted. Find out more on this process in this article.
Date published: 4 March 2010
About the Street Collection Licence >>
It is illegal in this country to hold a Street Collection to collect money, or sell articles for the benefit of charitable or other purposes, without obtaining a Street Collection Licence from the Council, if that collection is to be held 'in a street or public place'. A 'public place' is a 'place where the public has access'.
Date published: 4 March 2010
Apply for a Scrap Metal Licence >>
The dealing in scrap metal or the running of a scrap metal business is controlled by the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964. No person may carry on the business of a scrap metal dealer unless they are registered to do so by their local authority.
Date published: 4 March 2010
About the Scrap Metal Licence >>
The dealing in scrap metal or the running of a scrap metal business is controlled by the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964. No person may carry on the business of a scrap metal dealer unless they are registered to do so by their local authority.
Date published: 4 March 2010
Caravan Site Licence >>
Caravan Site Licence
Date published: 4 March 2010
Apply for the Exotic, Dangerous or Wild Animals Licence >>
No person may keep an Exotic, Dangerous or Wild animal without first obtaining a licence from their Local Authority. Find out how you can do this here.
Date published: 4 March 2010
After you apply for a Exotic, Dangerous or Wild Animals Licence >>
A number of things will happen after your application is submitted. Find out what to expect here.
Date published: 4 March 2010
About the Exotic, Dangerous or Wild Animals Licence >>
The keeping of certain species of wild animals is controlled by the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. Find out about the requirements relating to this Act here.
Date published: 4 March 2010
Apply for a Dog Breeding Licence >>
No person may keep a boarding establishment for animals without first obtaining a licence from their Local Authority. Find out how you can do this here.
Date published: 4 March 2010
After you apply for a Dog Breeding Licence >>
A number of things will happen after your application is submitted. Find out what to expect here.
Date published: 4 March 2010
About the Dog Breeding Licence >>
Establishments used for the breeding of dogs are controlled by the Breeding of Dogs Act 1973.
Date published: 4 March 2010
Applying for / renewing a Boarding Animals Licence >>
No person may keep a boarding establishment for animals without first obtaining a licence from their Local Authority. Find out how you can do this here.
Date published: 4 March 2010
After you apply for a Boarding Animals Licence >>
A number of things will happen after your application is submitted. Find out what to expect here.
Date published: 4 March 2010
About the Boarding Animals Licence >>
The keeping and running of animal boarding establishments (Catteries and Kennels) is controlled by the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963. Find out about the requirements relating to this Act here.
Date published: 4 March 2010
Apply for a Riding Establishment Licence >>
No person may operate a Riding Establishment without first obtaining a licence from their Local Authority. Find out how you can do this here.
Date published: 4 March 2010
After you apply for a Riding Establishment Licence >>
A number of things will happen after your application is submitted. Find out what to expect here.
Date published: 4 March 2010
About the Riding Establishment Licence >>
Licences to keep a riding establishment are issued under the Riding Establishments Acts 1964 and 1970. Find out about the requirements relating to this Act here.
Date published: 4 March 2010
Apply to Vote by Post >>
You can apply to vote by post for a particular election, for a set period of time or for all future elections. Find out how here.
Date published: 4 March 2010
Register to Vote >>
Download and print out our Rolling Voting Registration Form to register to vote at any time of the year.
Date published: 4 March 2010
How to Vote >>
How to Vote
Date published: 4 March 2010
Eligibility to Vote >>
Eligibility to Vote
Date published: 4 March 2010
Become a Candidate >>
Become a Candidate
Date published: 4 March 2010
About Local Elections >>
About Local Elections
Date published: 4 March 2010
Car Park Monthly / Annual Passes >>
City of Lincoln Council Season Parking Permits are available for either monthly or yearly periods and allow parking at various defined car parks around the city.
Date published: 4 March 2010
RSS and News Feeds >>
Sign up for RSS and News Feeds from the City of Lincoln Council
Date published: 4 March 2010
Civic calendar >>
Use this handy Google calendar to find out what engagements Lincoln's civic party will be attending, days for flying of flags and guided tours at the guildhall
Date published: 4 March 2010
Subscribe to Emails: Civic party diary >>
Get the latest additions to the civic party diary via email
Date published: 4 March 2010
RSS Feed: Civic party calendar >>
Get the latest updates to the civic party calendar via RSS
Date published: 4 March 2010
Your Lincoln - Spring 2010 >>
The spring 2010 issue of Your Lincoln is available for read online.
Date published: 4 March 2010
New hotel to generate jobs in Lincoln >>
The vision of Lincoln as a contemporary cathedral city has been further enhanced with final planning approval given for a four star, design-led hotel to be located on the Brayford North Pool. The new build hotel will create in the region of 70 new jobs in the city.
Date published: 4 March 2010
Lost Churches and Religious Houses in Lincoln >>
Explore the locations of Lincoln's historical churches
Date published: 3 March 2010
City of Lincoln Council Web Development Blog >>
Managed by our web co-ordinator, the CoLC web development blog is the one stop shop for all things relating to the development and improvement of our website.
Date published: 3 March 2010
About the House to House Collection Licence >>
A permit is required to undertake a 'house to house' collection under the House to House Collections Act 1939.
Date published: 3 March 2010
After you apply for a House to House Collection Licence >>
What happens after you apply for a house to house collection.
Date published: 3 March 2010
Apply for a House to House Collection Licence >>
A permit is required to undertake a 'house to house' collection under the House to House Collections Act 1939. Find out the steps required to submit your application here.
Date published: 3 March 2010
Varying and transferring your existing Licence / Certificate >>
If you wish to in any way vary your premises licence / club premises certificate or transfer it, read this article.
Date published: 3 March 2010
About the Street Trading Licence >>
Street Trading is defined as the selling or offering for sale of any article in the street. Find out about the Street Trading Licence in this article.
Date published: 3 March 2010
Apply for / renew a Personal Licence >>
This article is for people wishing to apply for a Premises Licence. It contains information on the relative application steps and links to the forms you will require.
Date published: 3 March 2010
After you apply for a Personal Licence >>
Read this article to find out what steps will be taken once your application is received.
Date published: 3 March 2010
About the Personal Licence >>
The Licensing Act 2003 allows for the licensing of individuals to supply or authorise the supply of alcohol for consumption on or off a licensed premises. This licence replaces the outdated regieme, allowing greater flexibility and more regulation.
Date published: 3 March 2010
About the Temporary Event Notice >>
The Licensing Act 2003 permits certain Temporary Events, which include licensable activities, if they are notified to the council and local police using a Temporary Event Notice.
Date published: 3 March 2010
After you apply for a Temporary Event Notice >>
Read this article to find out what steps will be taken once your application is received.
Date published: 3 March 2010
Apply for / renew a Premises Licence / Club Premises Certificate >>
This article is for people wishing to apply for or renew a Premises Licence or Club Premises Certificate. It contains information on the relative application steps and links to the forms you will require
Date published: 3 March 2010
About the Club Premises Certificate >>
Find out more about the Club Premises Certificate and how it differs from the Premises Licence.
Date published: 3 March 2010
Council Tax increase of 2.5 per cent agreed >>
Most Lincoln households will pay less than £5 extra in City of Lincoln Council Tax for 2010/11, after a 2.5 per cent increase was approved at a meeting of the council on Tuesday 2nd March.
Date published: 3 March 2010
Lost Churches and Religious Houses in Lincoln >>
Explore some of Lincoln's hidden gems in this interactive map.
Date published: 2 March 2010
Litter and Dog bins >>
The Council provides, maintains and empties many hundreds of litter and dog bins around the City.
Date published: 2 March 2010
Reporting an Abandoned Vehicle >>
How you can report an abandoned vehicle and the steps that will be taken by the Council.
Date published: 2 March 2010
What goes in the green bin >>
Items that can go in your green, garden waste bin.
Date published: 2 March 2010
Current Local Housing Allowance Rates >>
Details of the maximum weekly rent allowance rates updated monthly.
Date published: 2 March 2010
2010 10K Road Race - Entry Forms >>
Find out how to enter the Lincoln 2010 10k Road Race
Date published: 26 February 2010
Reducing your Household Waste >>
The best way to deal with waste is to not produce it in the first place. Here are a few tips to help you reduce the amount of waste you produce.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Recycling throughout the city >>
Many items are recyclable, but a lot of those cannot go in the recycling bin. This article will give you some ideas of how to recycle more throughout the city.
Date published: 25 February 2010
What you can take to the recycling centre >>
Visit Great Northern Terrace where almost all household items can be recycled.
Date published: 25 February 2010
What goes in your brown wheelie bin, black box or brown communal bin >>
Kerbside recycling in Lincoln.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Low Cost Home Ownership >>
Information relating to Low Cost Home Ownership
Date published: 25 February 2010
Providing Advice & Protecting Private Sector Tenants >>
The Council has a number of obligations and powers with regards to private sector housing. We can provide advice on a number of different housing-related enquiries and also protect tenants from unlawful landlords.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Something for everyone at Lincoln 10k >>
One man has taken part in the race since it began in 1996. Another will be juggling while he runs, one will be participating following a double lung transplant and one lady will be taking part after losing over five stone in weight during training.
Date published: 25 February 2010
University of Lincoln becomes a sponsor for Lincoln Grand Prix >>
Lincoln's popular and fast growing university has joined forces with the Lincoln Grand Prix and become one of the race's major sponsors.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Extra events at Lincoln Grand Prix >>
The 2010 Lincoln Grand Prix on Sunday 9th May will have added interest this year with massed start hill climb events for youth category riders.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Appeals Received >>
This part of the web site allows you to view appeals received by this Authority as well as the date received. These appeals are awaiting determination.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Get Activ8-ed in Lincoln! >>
As many New Year’s resolutions begin to fade, a special team from the City of Lincoln Council is on hand to help people in their bids to get active and stay active.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Western Growth Corridor >>
A major planning application has been submitted by Taylor Woodrow, the site is known as the Western Growth Corridor and the proposals are as follows.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Weekly List of Planning Applications Registered >>
In this section you can view lists of planning applications registered with the previous five weeks being available.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Search our database of planning appeals >>
The appeal database allows you to search for and monitor the progress of all appeals submitted since January 1998.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Changes to the Development Control System >>
Changes to the Development Control System that came into effect on 10 August 2006.
Date published: 25 February 2010
1APP - the new standard application form >>
The Government has introduced legislation for the mandatory use of a standard application form covering planning permission and other associated consent regimes. This is called 1APP and will be the only application form that can be used to submit a planning application to the Council from 6 April 2008.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Planning Constraints >>
There are a number of constraints which may affect whether planning or other type of consent may be required and may also affect the decision.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Lindongate >>
Major planning applications have been submitted to the City Council for the redevelopment of Land Bounded by Waterside South, Melville Street, Oxford Street, St.Marys Street and Sincil Street, Lincoln.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Search for Planning Applications Online >>
The Planning database contains applications submitted since January 1998. Use this page to search for a Planning Application.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Search for Planning Appeals Online >>
The Planning database contains appeals submitted since January 1998.
Date published: 25 February 2010
About Planning Online >>
Planning Online is a database of Planning Applications submitted to the Council since 1st January 1998. Before using this service, please read the following information regarding public access of planning information.
Date published: 25 February 2010
New legislation for permitted development for householders >>
From 1st October 2008 new legislation came into place. The permitted development sheet has been updated to reflect the changes.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Find Out if you need Planning Permission >>
To determine whether or not you need permission for a development you can either visit the Planning Portal, complete an Enquiry form for a written response or download the Permitted Development sheet.
Date published: 25 February 2010
The Difference Between Planning Permission and Building Control >>
It is generally realised that a form of permission is required for building work or alterations of properties. However, it may not always be clear how the Planning and Building Regulations approval regimes differ.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Public Speaking at the Planning Committee >>
The City Council allow for public speaking at the Development Control Committee. A member of the public (or their spokesperson) who wishes to object or support an application will be given the opportunity to do so providing the following arrangements are complied with. An applicant (or their agent) will be given the opportunity to reply to objections.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Introduction to Planning Committee >>
Planning Committee meet on a four weekly cycle. Most planning applications are determined under delegated powers unless they fall within certain criteria requiring them to go to Committee.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Reporting a Violation of a Tree Preservation Order >>
Carrying out work to protected trees without the relevant consent is an offence. What do you do if you think someone has carried out works to protected trees or trees within a Conservation Area without the consent of the City of Lincoln Council.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Apply for a Tree Preservation Order >>
Tree Preservation Orders can be made to protect individual trees, groups of trees, or areas of woodland. If you would like to find out if you tree is covered by a Tree Preservation Order or would like your Local Authority to consider it for a Tree Preservation Order there are various steps to be taken.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Are you ready for this year's general election? >>
Lincoln residents are being urged to secure their right to vote and sign up to the electoral register.
Date published: 25 February 2010
About Tree Preservation Orders >>
Local planning authorities have specific powers to protect trees by making tree preservation orders. Special provisions also apply to trees within conservation areas which are designated by local planning authorities. Trees can also be protected by conditions on planning consents/agreements.
Date published: 25 February 2010
The Investigation and Enforcement Process >>
The enforcement of planning control is undertaken by The City of Lincoln Council as Local Planning Authority. The provision of an efficient and effective enforcement service is an essential function of Planning Services.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Our Obligation To Investigate >>
The enforcement of planning control is undertaken by The City of Lincoln Council as Local Planning Authority. The provision of an efficient and effective enforcement service is an essential function of Planning Services.
Date published: 25 February 2010
High Hedges & Remedial Notices >>
Provided they have tried and exhausted all other avenues for resolving their hedge dispute, people are able to take their complaint about a neighbour's evergreen hedge to their local authority. In the case of Lincoln, this is the Directorate of Development and Environmental Services of the City of Lincoln Council.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Enforcement - Reporting Breaches of Planning Control >>
The enforcement of planning control is undertaken by the City of Lincoln Council as Local Planning Authority. The provision of an efficient and effective enforcement service is an essential function of Planning Services.
Date published: 25 February 2010
The Development Team Approach >>
City of Lincoln Council Development Control offer a Development Team Approach where our aim is to speed up applications by bringing together the various Local Authority Regulatory services at the pre-planning stage.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Customer Care Charter >>
The Development Control Charter outlines our commitment to you when processing and determining a planning application.
Date published: 25 February 2010
About the Team and What we do >>
The City of Lincoln Development Control section form part of the Directorate of Development & Environmental Services and are located at the central City Council offices at City Hall, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln.
Date published: 25 February 2010
Use of Natural Resources Strategy >>
Use of natural resources strategy
Date published: 24 February 2010
You deserve a medal! >>
The deadline is drawing near to nominate someone for a Civic Award or Mayoral Medal.
Date published: 23 February 2010
Apprentice Newsletter >>
Read the latest and archived issues of the Apprentice Newsletter
Date published: 23 February 2010
One thousand bottles... to build a greenhouse >>
School children will join a City of Lincoln Council employee in a project of epic proportions when he sets about building a full sized greenhouse from 1, 500 plastic bottles.
Date published: 23 February 2010
Getting Training on Workplace Health & Safety >>
Getting Training on Workplace Health & Safety
Date published: 22 February 2010
Infectious Disease Control >>
Infectious Disease Control
Date published: 22 February 2010
The Council's Role in Regulating & Enforcing Health & Safety at Work >>
The Council's Role in Regulating & Enforcing Health & Safety at Work
Date published: 22 February 2010
Inspection & Regulation Responsibilities >>
Find out more about how Health and Safety in the workspace is regulated, and the bodies involved.
Date published: 22 February 2010
Health and Safety Enforcement Options Available to the Council >>
If after an inspection any breaches of health and safety law are found, a decision will be taken as to what action will be taken dependent upon the nature of the breach, and the principles set out in the Health and Safety Commission's (HSC) Enforcement Policy Statement and the City of Lincoln Council’s Enforcement Policy.
Date published: 22 February 2010
Enforcement Responsibilities >>
Officers of the City Council enforce health and safety law in certain workplaces in Lincoln. We share enforcement responsibility with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and have the same powers as HSE inspectors under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, but each organisation is responsible different types of premises.
Date published: 22 February 2010
Report a workplace accident or incident >>
If an employee or member of the public has had an accident whilst on your premises you may be required by law to report the injury.
Date published: 22 February 2010
The new smoke free law >>
The new smoke free law
Date published: 22 February 2010
Smoke Free Workplaces, Vehicles and Public Places >>
On 1 July 2007, the Government introduced a smoking ban to make all workplaces, including work vehicles, and public places smoke free.
Date published: 22 February 2010
The Council's Role in Controlling Infectious Disease >>
The Council’s Food and Health and Safety team receives information on cases and suspected outbreaks of notifiable diseases from doctors, laboratories and the public. We investigate the reports and arrange any necessary action to stop the disease from spreading.
Date published: 22 February 2010
Report an infectious disease >>
In order to try and control outbreaks of infectious diseases, the Public Health Act 1984 requires that all occurrences of certain diseases have to be reported to the local authority.
Date published: 22 February 2010
Health and Safety Inspections >>
Health and Safety Inspectors from either your Local Authority or the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) can enter a workplace without notice to look at how your business manages health and safey, and to ensure that you are meeting the requirements of health and safety law.
Date published: 22 February 2010
Conservation Plans >>
Conservation Plans have been produced for some of Lincoln’s most important historic buildings. Their aim is to explain and assess the significance of the building, and how to sustain and protect it in the future during repairs, alteration, management and development
Date published: 22 February 2010
The City of Lincoln Local Plan >>
The City of Lincoln Local Plan is the current plan for Lincoln. It is the most detailed part of what is known as the ‘Development Plan’ for the City. Find out more here.
Date published: 22 February 2010
Local Development Framework Monitoring >>
Monitoring is an essential part of the Local Development Framework process as it lets us know what the present trends are, what may happen in the future and analyse any changes.
Date published: 22 February 2010
Lincoln's Local Development Framework >>
The Local Development Framework (LDF) is a new system that aims to improve the planning system by getting communities and residents involved at the start of the decision making process.
Date published: 22 February 2010
The role of Planning Policy >>
This page is about the 'Plan-Led' System for Planning in England and Wales. It gives you some information on what the system's priorities are.
Date published: 22 February 2010
The Planning Policy Team >>
This contains information on the Planning Policy team and the areas of research that contribute to the Local Development Framework.
Date published: 22 February 2010
PRUDENTIAL INDICATORS 2008/09 – 2011/12 AND TREASURY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY 2009/10 >>
The Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2008-2013 provides an important summary of the Council's proposed spending plans for the 5 year period up to and including 2012/13.
Date published: 22 February 2010
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2009 - 2014 >>
The Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2009-2014 provides an important summary of the Council’s proposed spending plans for the 5 year period up to and including 2013/14.
Date published: 22 February 2010
Public Inspection of Accounts >>
Electors have the right to inspect the accounts of their council and question the external auditor. The council must publish a notice advertising the availability of the accounts for inspection; the accounts and other relevant documents have to be available for public inspection for 20 working days.
Date published: 22 February 2010
Medium Term Financial Strategy >>
The Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2008-2013 provides an important summary of the Council's proposed spending plans for the 5 year period up to and including 2012/13.
Date published: 22 February 2010
Capital Strategy >>
The capital strategy details how the City Council has allocated (and will subsequently manage) its capital resources to enable the priorities of the organisation to be achieved. It therefore explains the financial framework for capital investment by the City Council.
Date published: 22 February 2010
Holding A Conference in Lincoln >>
Find out more about holding a conference in Lincoln here.
Date published: 22 February 2010
What Happens If You Don't Pay Your Council Tax >>
Find out here what will happen if you do not pay your Council Tax.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Types Of Council Tax Discounts and Exemptions >>
Find out here if you can claim a Council Tax discount or exemption.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Student Discounts and Exemptions for Council Tax >>
Students can claim either a discount or exemption on their Council Tax account. Find out more here.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Single Person Council Tax Discount >>
If you live by yourself you could claim a discount on your Council Tax account. Find out more here.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Severely Mentally Impaired Council Tax Discount >>
A Council Tax discount is given to those who are severely mentally impaired. Find out more here.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Second Home Council Tax Discount >>
If you have a second property in the City of Lincoln, you may qualify for a Council Tax discount. Find out more here.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Persons In Detention Council Tax Discount >>
A Council Tax discount may be avaliable for persons in detention. Find out more here.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Members Of Religious Communities Council Tax Discount >>
A Council Tax discount may be avaliable to Members of Religious Communities. Find out more here.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Empty and Exempt Properties >>
Certain properties are exempt from Council Tax. Find out more here.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Disabled Council Tax Band Reductions >>
If you or someone that lives with you is disabled, your Council Tax bill may be reduced. Find out more information here.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Business Rates Recovery Process >>
Non-Payment and Recovery Action for National Non-Domestic Rates
Date published: 17 February 2010
Council Tax Exemption for Care Workers >>
If you are a Care Worker, you may qualify for a Council Tax discount. Find out more information here.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Apprentices Council Tax Discount >>
If you are an Apprentice or Youth Training Trainee you may qualify for a Council Tax discount, find out more information here
Date published: 17 February 2010
Making Arrangements To Pay Your Council Tax >>
How to make an arrangement on your Council Tax account
Date published: 17 February 2010
Moving Home? >>
If you are moving within Lincoln City, to Lincoln City or away from Lincoln then you will need to contact us regarding Council Tax. Find out more here.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Appeals Against Your Council Tax Charge >>
Information on how to appeal against your Council Tax charge.
Date published: 17 February 2010
New Council Tax Payers To Lincoln >>
Find out here how to set up your Council Tax account if you have just moved to Lincoln or moving to a new home within the City.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Council Tax Valuation Bands >>
Find out here about the Valuation Bands used for your Council Tax and the Valuation Office.
Date published: 17 February 2010
How Your Council Tax Is Calculated >>
Find out here how your Council Tax is calculated.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Who Is Liable For Council Tax? >>
Find out here if you should be liable for payment of Council Tax.
Date published: 17 February 2010
The Council Tax Team >>
Who deals with your Council Tax?
Date published: 17 February 2010
Recovering Overdue Council Tax >>
Find out here what happens if you have received a Council Tax Reminder, Summons or Liability Order.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Bike reCYCLING >>
Next event - 24th April 2010. Clear out your shed and give an unwanted bike a new lease of life.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Parking team fighting for national accolades >>
The parking team at the City of Lincoln Council has been shortlisted for two national awards.
Date published: 17 February 2010
Your Guide to Recycling in Lincoln >>
Almost all you could want to know about recycling in Lincoln.
Date published: 16 February 2010
Drainage >>
The City of Lincoln Council investigate broken/defective and blocked sewers and drains
Date published: 16 February 2010
Garden Bonfires >>
Garden bonfires can cause annoyance to neighbours due to the smoke, smuts and smell they cause. However, it is a common misconception that there are specific bye-laws to prohibit bonfires or control the times when they can and cannot be lit.
Date published: 16 February 2010
Environmental Protection Team >>
The Environmental Protection Team is committed to providing a high standard of public health and pollution control throughout the City of Lincoln and aims to achieve this through offering advice and guidance. If necessary, enforcement action will be taken. There is a wide range of environmental health and public health issues that the Team can tackle.
Date published: 16 February 2010
Mice >>
Mice are a common pest, in both domestic and commercial premises. They are well adapted to living in close contact with humans and thrive in the conditions that man provides. They can cause extensive damage to property as a result of their gnawing activities, and also by eating and contaminating food. Mice may carry a number of diseases that can pose a risk to humans and animals. Not all mice that are seen in houses or other premises are house mice. Wood mice which live predominately in hedgerows, banks and woods, may also enter buildings.
Date published: 16 February 2010
Fleas >>
Adult fleas live exclusively as parasites of warm blooded animals, especially mammals, although birds may also be attacked. There are several different types of fleas, including dog, cat and human flea. Fleas are by no means host specific and will feed on other animals in the absence of the normal host. Flea bites are identifiable by a tiny dark red spot, surrounded by a reddened area which persist for one or two days and can be intensely irritating. The degree of reaction to bites varies considerably.
Date published: 16 February 2010
Feral Pigeons >>
Often referred to as ‘rats with wings’, feral pigeons have become just as much of a problem in towns and cities as their furry, four-legged counterparts.
Date published: 16 February 2010
Cockroaches >>
Cockroaches are large, robust insects with whip-like antennae and two pairs of wings. The most common species in Britain are German and Oriental cockroaches; Brown-banded and American varieties are also found (the names have little real bearing on the origin of the insects). Adult cockroaches live about 4-14 months, during which time females can produce up to 50 oothecae (egg sacs). Each ootheca contains 12-30 eggs. A female German cockroach would produce about 150 live offspring in an average 8 month lifetime.
Date published: 16 February 2010
Bed Bugs >>
Bed bugs are a pest of nuisance. They are transferred through contact in a similar way to nits or fleas. In 99% of cases they have nothing to do with your living conditions within the infested property. Bed bugs cannot fly, they must either crawl, or be transported in clothing, luggage, furniture, books or other objects where they hide.
Date published: 16 February 2010
Wasps >>
Wasps should be regarded as beneficial insects, as they eat many types of insect pests. There seven common species of wasps in the UK (including the hornet) and all are easily identified by their yellow and black striped bodies. They can all sting, but will usually will not do so unless provoked.
Date published: 16 February 2010
Worms (Toxocara) >>
Toxocara is the common roundworm, which lives in the stomachs of dogs and cats. If a person comes into contact with contaminated faeces and infected eggs, usually through swallowing, there is a possibility of an illness referred to as toxocariasis.
Date published: 16 February 2010
Environmental Legislation >>
Environmental Legislation
Date published: 16 February 2010
Key Decisions: The Forward Plan >>
In order to ensure the openness and accountability of the Council's decision-making process, a Forward Plan of key decisions has been prepared which sets out clearly the key decisions for the Council, Executive and officers over the next four months.
Date published: 15 February 2010
City Council is achieving equality and diversity >>
The City of Lincoln Council has a ‘modern and diverse’ workforce, ‘responsive services and customer care’ and ‘strong leadership and direction’, an external assessment has found.
Date published: 15 February 2010
Search for committee agendas, minutes and reports >>
Use this form to search for documents in our committee management system
Date published: 12 February 2010
City of Lincoln Council Committees and Chairs >>
List of all Council Committees and their chairs.
Date published: 12 February 2010
Committee Meeting Dates >>
Committee Diary listing dates and times of all Committee meetings.
Date published: 12 February 2010
Prize winning artists head for Lincoln Book Festival >>
Hot on the heels of the Book Festival date being confirmed (12 - 16 May 2010) the organisers can now exclusively reveal the headline acts and artists coming to Lincoln for the festival.
Date published: 12 February 2010
About the Benefits Advice Team >>
About the Benefits Advice Team and the services they offer
Date published: 11 February 2010
How To Contact A Benefits Advisor >>
Contact methods for the Benefits Advice Team and details of the regular advice sessions they hold
Date published: 11 February 2010
Let's go fly a kite at Hartsholme >>
Local children are invited to make their own kite and send it to the heighest heights, at Hartsholme Country Park next week.
Date published: 11 February 2010
National Apprentiiceship Week: 1st to 5th February: Apprentices fundraising for Alzheimer's >>
Young apprentices at the City of Lincoln Council will be kept busy next week as they team up with the Alzheimer's Society during national Apprentice Week
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Date published: 11 February 2010
Fines for 'envirocrimes' >>
Two Lincoln residents have been successfully prosecuted by the City of Lincoln Council for ‘envirocrimes’ and fined more than £700 in total.
Date published: 11 February 2010
Back to the floor for council bosses >>
Top decision makers at the City of Lincoln Council will go back to the floor next week for a taste of what being an apprentice involves.
Date published: 11 February 2010
Connecting Communities from grass roots level >>
Residents in one of Lincoln’s communities are being asked how they would like to change their area for the better as part of Central Government’s Connecting Communities initiative.
Date published: 11 February 2010
Roman Tour >>
Explore Roman Lincoln with this fantastic self guided tour. View the full tour on this Google Map; you can print off the map to explore this area of Lincoln at your leisure.
Date published: 11 February 2010
