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Residents surveyed about affordable housing needs

In partnership with West Lindsey District Council, Community Lincs has launched a survey of residents in the parishes of Upton, Kexby and Heapham, aimed at providing up to date information on the need for affordable housing.
Affordable housing is for local people whose needs cannot be met on the open market. Usually provided by a housing association or the local… Read more

Posted on June 17, 2013 in Rural Housing Enabler

FCC Environment looks to the future as Gainsborough goes Norse

An exciting new community fund worth £750,000 was launched at the Gainsborough Riverside Festival on Saturday 8th June.  The ‘FCC Building Communities’ programme is being developed to address local needs and issues relating to community facilities in Gainsborough and will involve local people in its design and delivery.
The fund is here thanks to FCC Environment, a leading UK waste… Read more

Posted on June 14, 2013 in Featured, News Archive, News in the Community

Have Your Say – Local Plans in Lincolnshire

The Central Lincolnshire Joint Planning Unit is currently working on a series of documents that together will replace the current Local Plans for the City of Lincoln, West Lindsey and North Kesteven District Councils. The first of these, the Core Strategy, has been the subject of extensive consultation over the last 18 months and a final draft of this document… Read more

Posted on June 11, 2013 in Uncategorized

Rural Housing Week

Rural Housing Week begins on Monday 10th June and ends on Sunday 16th June. The aim is to highlight the importance of affordable housing for rural communities.
The viability of Lincolnshire’s rural communities relies on maintaining a balanced community that supports everyone living in it – children, young people, families and older residents alike. High property prices and the loss… Read more

Posted on June 10, 2013 in Featured, National News, Rural Housing Enabler

Community Lincs Sundries Fund – 4th Phase

Previous rounds of the Community Lincs Sundries Fund helped local community groups find funding for those little things that are essential to help a group function but are often difficult to afford such as grants for refreshments for fundraising events, first aid kits, postage, storage boxes, art materials, tea towels, light fittings, a toilet roll holder and much more…
However,… Read more

Posted on June 5, 2013 in Funding, News in the Community

West Lindsey Community Asset Fund Surgery

Do you have a community enterprise idea you want to bring to life?
If you have identified a community facility at risk of closure or an opportunity to develop a new community service we have the funding and hands-on business support to help you turn it into reality.
The Community Assets Fund is looking for the most entrepreneurial and sustainable… Read more

Posted on May 9, 2013 in Events, News in the Community