Handbook for Parish Councils

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Dear colleague

This handbook has been designedas a short guide to explain howthings work at North Kesteven andwhere to go for more detailedanswers to questions you mayhave. It also includes somegeneral information about theNorth Kesteven area.

We have consulted with a coupleof Parish Clerks as to contentduring the production of thehandbook but you will all havedifferent requirements and wewould like to hear from you.

You can complete the evaluationform which is enclosed with thisdocument. Alternately pleasecontact Sharon Bark, BusinessManager, Economic andCommunity Services, NorthKesteven District Council,Kesteven Street, Sleaford, NG347EF . Email addresssharon_bark@n-kesteven.gov.uk.

Thank you

Parish Partnership Project

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IndexKey facts about the NK area

North Kesteven District Council, Vision, Strategic Objectives andCorporate Priorities

Structure of North Kesteven District Council

A-Z of Services North Kesteven District Council provide

Community Access Points

North Kesteven District Council Political Management Structure

Making decisions at North Kesteven/Protocol

Other Councils in Lincolnshire

Local Press and other useful numbers

Sleaford Car Parking and Location of North KestevenDistrict Council Offices

New Ward Boundaries in North Kesteven District Council- from May 2007

New Ward Boundaries North Hykeham from May 2007

New Ward Boundaries Sleaford from May 2007

Parish Clusters in North Kesteven

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• Population: 101,700 (mid-year2005 estimates);

• Area: 356 square miles;

• 100 small communities;

• 72 Town and Parish Councils;

• 2500 businesses, 90%employing less than 25 people;

• Annual turnover of £55m,general fund budget of £11.8m;

• 392.7 full time equivalentmembers of staff;

• 43 elected Members;

• Nearly 1 million people visitedour leisure centres and visitorattractions in 2005/06;

• 3,800 Council Houses;

• 45,207 homes in NorthKesteven;

• Relatively affluent secure area(Only four areas in the Districtamong the 40% most deprivedareas in the country);

• High employment(Unemployment currentlystands at 1.5%; over 55% ofpopulation in employment). Buthigh proportion of residentstravel outside the area to work;

• Average incomes are low. NorthKesteven’s average income of£373/week = 84% of nationalaverage;

• Diverse employment base.Around 3,000 firms, mostemploy 5 or less staff, but foodprocessing is focused in twolarger firms;

• Tourism is a significantcontributor to the economy.Tourism put £65 million into theeconomy – around 1,500people employed;

• Area has experienced dramaticpopulation growth. Between2001 and 2005 the populationgrowth was 8.1%, from 94,024people to 101,700. From 1991to 2001 it had grown by 17%.Matched by house building;

• Growth is likely to continue toat least 2026 with a continuedrequirement for 700 housesa year;

• 18% of residents over 65compared to 15% nationally andhigher proportion in the 45–65age groups then nationally;

• Residents generally enjoy goodhealth; with good lifeexpectancy, and low rates ofcancer and heart disease;

• Housing stock is in goodcondition, with low vacancyrate;

• Most house prices now out ofreach of local residents; and

• Communities across the areavary between large settlementswith established services andvery dispersed ruralcommunities with little or noservice provision.

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Key Facts about the NK area (Data 2005)

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North Kesteven District CouncilOur Vision

Working towards 100 flourishing communities.

Our Strategic Objectives

• A good quality of life for all residents;

• A thriving and prosperous community; and

• A clean, green and safe environment.

Our Corporate Priorities

Work with partners to deliver affordable housing andendeavour to provide decent homes for vulnerable people;

Provide high quality support to businesses and promote economicdevelopment and tourism.

Minimise waste, maximise energy efficiency and reduce demandfor landfill;

Implement planning policies that support the Council’svision and strategic objectives;

Promote and maintain clean streets and clean open spaces; and

Tackle the causes and impact of anti-social behaviour.

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Structure of North Kesteven District Council

Chief Executive

Corporate Director andDeputy Chief Executive Corporate Director

Head of Legal andMember Services

Assistant to theChief Executive

Head ofEnvironmental Services

Head ofFinance Head of IT

Head ofCustomerServices

Head ofPlanning,

Economic &CommunityServices

Head ofHousingServices

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The ChiefExecutive’sDivisionLegal and Member Services;• Legal Services;• Member Services, support and

training;• Land charges;• Electoral registration;• Elections;• Emergency planning• Internal postal services

Assistant to theChiefExecutive;• Performance management;• Research and consultation;• Personnel• Selection and Recruitment• Press and publications;• Investigation and management

of complaints and• General policy work

The CorporateDirector andDeputy ChiefExecutiveFinance;• Accountancy;• Business Rates;• Council Tax;• Housing and Council Tax

benefits and;• Internal audit

Information Technology;• Systems overview;• Technical standards;• Infrastructure;• Network management and;• Protection of data and storage.

Environmental Services andBuilding Control;• Environmental health;• Recycling/waste collections;• Street cleansing;• Car parking and;• Building Control.

Customer Services;• Customer Service Centre;• INFO-LINKS and Community

Access Points

Access Points;• Business Administration;• Concessionary Fares;• Administration of Council

schemes such asRight to Buy and;

• Catering management.

CorporateDirectorHousing and PropertyServices;• Repairs and maintenance;• Homelessness and

housing advice;• Estate management;• Sheltered housing and;• Property services.

Planning Economic andCommunity Services;• Economic development;• Delivery of sport, leisure, art

and cultural programmes;• Tourism;• Community Partnership funding;• Direct business support;• Planning applications

regulations;• Parish Partnerships;• Sustainability and• Youth

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Each Directorate has a number of divisions within it that provide services to the public, officers andCouncillors. Below is a brief outline of each service.

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A-Z of Services NKDC ProvideMain North Kesteven District Council number 01529 414155 however if trying from a Lincoln numberplease use the low cost call number 01522 699699, or e-mail customer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk.

Service Contact Detail Contact Name/E-mail Address

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Abandoned Vehicles 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Air Quality 01529 308164 Janet Williamsjanet_williams@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Anti-Social Behaviour 01529 414155Ext. 2686

Heidi Ryderheidi_ryder@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Arts in the Community 01529 308171 Mike Lockmike_lock@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Benefit Fraud 01529 308380 Andrew Everardandrew_everard@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Bins- Missed bins- General enquiries

01529 414155Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Bonfires 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Building Control

01529 414155Ext. 2458 or2436

Angela Doddangela_dodd@n-kesteven.gov.ukSharron Routledgesharron_routledge@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Business Advice and Support 01529 414155Ext 2344

Suzanne Feneleysuzanne_feneley@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Business Rates Team 01529 414424 Michael Barnesmichael_barnes@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Car Parks 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Car Parks and Fines 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Commercial/Trade Waste 01529 414155Ext 2640

Jenny BaileyJenny_bailey@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Council Meetings –arrangements etc. 01529 308245 Cliff Robinson

cliff_robinson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Councillors/Members – Districtand Parish including allowances 01529 308245 Cliff Robinson

cliff_robinson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Community Safety Partnership 01529 414155Ext 2686

Heidi Ryderheidi_ryder@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Community Strategy Partnership 01529 308170 Luisa McIntoshluisa_mcintosh@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Complaints 01529 414155Ext 2480

Diane Crawfordcomplaints@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Conservation Areas 01529 308443 Mike Braithwaitemike_braithwaite@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Contaminated Land 01529 308164 Janet Williamsjanet_williams@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Council House Rent 01529 414155Ext 2627

Andrew Cottonandrew_cotton@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Council House Sales 01529 414155Ext.2610

Keith Baileykeith_bailey@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Council Tax 01529 308266 Council Tax Teamsusan_richardson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Council Tax Benefit 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrebenefits@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Council-owned Garages 01529 414155Ext 2488

Josephine Cordonjosephine_cordon@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Countryside – Stepping Out Walks 01529 414155Ext 2483

Jinny Figgittjinny_figgitt@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Crime Prevention 01529 414155Ext 2686

Heidi Ryderheidi_ryder@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Dangerous Structures 01529 308104 Hugh Johnsonhugh_johnson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Debt Counselling – CouncilTenants

01529 414155Ext 2294

Andrew Cottonandrew_Cotton@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Design Factory 01529 307054 Clare Edwardsclare_edwards@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Disabled Adaptations 01529 308226Ext 2226

Sean Johnsonsean_johnson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Disabled Toilets Access 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Disabled Toilets Maintenance 01529 308151 Nina Cammjenny_Bailey@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Domestic Violence 01529 414155Ext 2686

Debbie Lockerdebbie_locker@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Drainage and Sewers01529 414155Ext 2464

Janet Williamsjanet_williams@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Economic Development 01529 308170 Alan Grayalan_gray@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Elections 01529 308245 Cliff Robinsoncliff_robinson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Electoral Roll 01529 308245 Cliff Robinsoncliff_robinson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Emergency Planning 01529 308239 Dave Crowedave_crowe@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Empty Homes 01529 308239 Sean Johnsonsean_johnson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Energy Efficiency 01529 308239 Sean Johnsonsean_johnson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Flooding 01529 414155Ext 2239

Dave Crowedave_crowe@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Fly Posting 01529 414155Ext 2640

Jenny Baileyjenny_Bailey@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Fly Tipping 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Food Complaints 01529 308053 John Gibsonjohn_gibson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Food Poisoning 01529 308053 john_gibson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Forward Planning 01529 308443 Mike Braithwaitemike_braithwaite@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Freedom of Information 01529 308245 Cliff Robinsoncliff_robinson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Garden Waste 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Graffiti 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Grants (Business) 01529 308170 Alan Grayalan_gray@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Graphics 01529 414155Ext 2460

Steve Wallheadsteve_wallhead@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Gypsies 01529 414155Ext 2653

John Gibsonjohn_gibson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Health and Safety 01529 308053 John Gibsonjohn_gibson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Hill Holt Rangers / watchnk 01529 414155Ext 2471

Mike Lockmike_lock@n-kesteven.gov.ukJinny Figgittjinny_figgitt@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Homelessness 01529 414155Ext 2679

Tracy Aldrichtracy_aldrich@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Household Waste 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Housing Advice 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Housing Benefit 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrebenefits@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Housing Grants 01529 308226 Sean Johnsonsean_johnson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Housing Rents 01529 414155Ext 2627

Andrew Cottonandrew_cotton@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Hub National Centre for Craftand Design 01529 308171 Mike Lock

mike_lock@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Land Charges 01529 308245 Cliff Robinsoncliff_robinson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Listed Buildings 01529 414155Ext 2489

Andrew McDonoughandrew_mcdonough@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Local Development Framework 01529 388443 Mike Braithwaitemike_braithwaite@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Lottery Funding 01529 414155Ext 2463

Sue Chamberssue_chambers@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Member Services 01529 308202Ext 2202

Michael Samsonmichael-samson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Open Spaces 01529 414155Ext 2430

Philip Rowsonphillip_rowson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Parish Partnership Officers

01529 308257

01529 308262

Valerie Molendovalerie_molendo@n-kesteven.gov.ukAnn Stevensonann_stevenson@n-kesteven.gov.ukSarah Attrillsarah_attrill@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Christine Cobhamchristine_cobham@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Pests 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Planning Appeals 01529 414155Ext 2489

Andrew McDonoughandrew_mcdonough@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Planning Applications 01529 414155Ext 2489

Andrew McDonoughandrew_mcdonough@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Planning Enforcement 01529 414155Ext 2430

Philip Rowsonphillip_rowson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Policy and Research 01529 308050 Tony Pearsontony_pearson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Pollution Control 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Press and Publications 01529 308167 Julie Wettonjulie_wetton@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Properties toLet–Housing

01529 414155Ext 2679

Tracy Aldrichtracy_aldrich@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Properties to Let- Buildings 01529 308170 Alan Grayalan_gray@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Public Questions & Speakingat Meetings 01529 308245 Cliff Robinson

cliff_robinson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Public Toilets 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Radon 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Recycling 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Renewable Energy 01529 308226 Mervyn Bawdrymervyn_bawdry@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Shared Ownership Housing 01529 414155Ext 2679

Tracy Aldrichtracy_aldrich@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Sheltered Housing 01529 414155Ext 2679

Tracy Aldrichtracy_aldrich@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Sports and Leisure Facilities 01529 308171 Mike Lockmike_lock@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Stray Dogs 01529 308164 Janet Williamsjanet_williams@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Street Cleaning 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Street Lighting 01529 414155 Customer Service Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Street Naming 01529 414155Ext 2489

Andrew McDonoughandrew_mcdonough@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Street Signs 01529 308151 Nina Cammnina_camm@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Surveys & Consultations 01529 414155Ext 2416

Amy Jones/Lydia Hoptonresearch_team@n-kesteven.gov.uk email

Sustainability / Carbon Footprint 01529 414155Ext 2572

David Webbdavid_webb@n-kesteven.gov.uk email

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Taxi Licences 01529 414155 Customer Services Centrecustomer_services@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Tourism 01529 414294 Tourist Information Centre

Travel Concessions/Bus Passes 01529 414155Ext 2610

Keith Baileykeith_bailey@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Tree Conservation 01529 414155Ext 2430

Phillip Rowsonphillip_rowson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Town and Parish Councils 01529 308245 Cliff Robinsoncliff_robinson@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Waste Local Plan 01529 308154 Mark Taylormark_taylor@n-kesteven.gov.uk

Watch NK 01529 308171 Mike Lockmike_lock@n-kesteven.gov.uk

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Youth 01529 308269 Gemma McFaulNKDC Emergency24 Hour Hotline 07966 400999 Manned by NKDC Officers on a rota system

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Since most residents live a reasonable distance fromthe main District offices and to ensure that they haveeasy access to District and County as well as Parishservices, the District Council has established a numberof Community Access Points. These operate inpartnership with the local parish council. These are in:

• BASSINGHAM; Debbie Parker, The Witham Office,Chapel Jetty, Bassingham,Lincoln, LN5 9EY or telephone 01522 788569.E-mail: witham@n-kesteven.gov.uk

• BILLINGHAY; Carol Willingham, The Old VicarageCottage, Church Street, Billinghay, Lincoln, LN44HN or telephone 01526 861845.E-mail: billinghay@n-kesteven.gov.uk

• BRANSTON; Lincolnshire County Council,Branston Community Library, Station Road,Branston, LN4 1LH or telephone 01522 782010.E-mail: branston.library@n-kesteven.gov.uk.

• HECKINGTON; Trevor Page, Heckington ParishOffice, Eastgate, Heckington, Sleaford, NG34 9RBor telephone 01529 460174.E-mail: Heckington@n-kesteven.gov.uk.

• NAVENBY; Angie McDonald, Navenby VillageOffice, 19 High Street, Navenby, Lincoln, LN5 0ENor telephone 01522 811132.E-mail: navenby@n-kesteven.gov.uk.

• NORTH SCARLE; Maureen Romaine, 14 ChapelLane, North Scarle, Lincoln, LN6 9EX or telephone07768 157269.E-mail: northscarle-swinderby@n-kesteven.gov.uk.

• OSBOURNBY; Maureen Romaine, OsbournbyVillage Hall, London Road, Osbournby, Sleaford,NG34 0DG or telephone 01529 455719.E-mail: osbournby@n-kesteven.gov.uk.

• SKELLINGTHORPE; Carolyn Wilkinson,Skellingthorpe Village Office, Lincoln Road,Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5UT or telephone01522 683061.E-mail: skellingthorpe@n-kesteven.gov.uk

• SWINDERBY; Maureen Romaine, 14 ChapelLane, North Scarle, Lincoln, LN6 9EX or telephone07768 157269.E-mail: northscarle-swinderby@n-kesteven.gov.uk.

• WADDINGTON; Andrea Smith, Waddington ParishCouncil, High Street, Waddington, Lincoln, LN59RF or telephone 01522 722793.E-mail: waddington@n-kesteven.gov.uk.

• WASHINGBOROUGH, Anne Sutton,Washingborough Civic Office, Fen Road,Washingborough, Lincoln, LN4 1AB or telephone01522 790109.E-mail: washingborough@n-kesteven.gov.uk

If you want to know more about the arrangementsfor the Community Access Points please contactthe relevant office.

Community Access Points

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Political Management Structure

Council (43)

North PlanningSub Committee

South PlanningSub Committee

StandardsCommittee

AppointmentsPanel

AppealsPanel

AuditCommittee

IndependentMembers’

RemunerationPanel

Licensing Panel

LicensingSub Groups

Local EconomyOverview andScrutiny Panel

LocalEnvironmentOverview andScrutiny Panel

LocalCommunity

Overview andScrutiny Panel

Outside BodiesInformation forpublication inLink Line

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Decisions are regulated by law,structure and procedure.This ensures that the Councileffectively, efficiently, lawfullyand democratically dischargesits functions.

Decision-making infurther depth

Most decisions are made throughestablished committees.Committees can have no greaterpowers than those conferred onthem by the Council and it iscrucial that these powers are clear.

Functions are allocated betweenthe Council, the Executive Boardand regulatory committees forplanning licensing functions, AuditCommittee and StandardsCommittee.

Type of Decisions

Irrespective of whether an item isin the open or closed part of anagenda, all items fall into twocategories:

• Items where decisions arerecommendations to either theCouncil or to the ExecutiveBoard for their decision. Or:

• Items which theCommittee/Sub-Committee hasthe power to make a decisionon – these are called resolveditems.

Resolved items will be acted uponimmediately following theCommittee’s decision and cannotbe altered at Council. This is

particularly so in Planning matters,where decision notices will havebeen sent out.

Members will be able to askquestions for clarification ofresolved items at Council.

Types of Decisions

Overview and Scrutiny takes across-cutting view of the Council’sperformance and service delivery,to make sure that Council plans,and actions, are achieving thesame outcomes. These Panelsreview decisions made by theExecutive Board and report on anymatter that affects the authority’sarea or residents.

Standards Board

The Standards Board for Englandhelps build confidence in localdemocracy by promoting theethical behaviour of members andco-opted members who serve on arange of authorities throughreceiving and investigatingallegations that members mayhave breached the Code ofConduct. The Standards Board forEngland was formally establishedin March 2001. Although set up byAct of Parliament, it is completelyindependent of government. TheStandards Board works with:• 386 local authorities• 8,350 parish councils• 47 fire and rescue authorities• 43 police authorities• six passenger transport

authorities• seven national park authorities

• the Greater London Authority• the Corporation of London• the Broads Authority• the Council of the Isles of Scilly

The Standards Board does nothave any responsibility for theconduct of staff in theseauthorities, only councillors,members and co-opted members.The Standards Board works withauthorities to help them providesupport and guidance to membersregarding ethical behaviour,seeking out and promoting goodpractice so that authorities maylearn from their peers. Their policyteam answer a range of enquiriesabout the Code of Conduct and thepromotion of ethical behaviour butcannot provide information oradvice relating to specific cases,existing or potential, as this wouldcompromise our ability toinvestigate should an allegation bereceived.

Civic Procedure and Protocol

Each year, at the Council’s AnnualMeeting, Members elect aChairman who becomes theleading citizen in the District forthat year. This section describesthe established protocol andcustomers which surround thatOffice.

Making Decisions at North Kesteven/Protocol

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Lincolnshire County CouncilTelephone Number: 01522 552222Website: www.lincolnshire.gov.ukE-mail: customer_services@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Boston Borough CouncilTelephone Number: 01522 881188Website: www.lincoln.gov.ukE-mail: email@lincoln.gov.uk

City of Lincoln CouncilTelephone Number: 01522 881188Website: www.lincoln.gov.ukE-mail: email@lincoln.gov.uk

East Lindsey District Council Telephone Number: 01507 601111Website: www.e-lindsey.gov.ukE-mail: customer_services@e-lindsey.gov.uk

South HollandDistrict CouncilTelephone Number: 01775 761161 Website: http://www.sholland.gov.uk/ E-mail: info@sholland.gov.uk

South KestevenDistrict CouncilTelephone Number: 01476 406080Website: www.southkesteven.gov.ukE-mail: frontdesk@southkesteven.gov.uk

West Lindsey District CouncilTelephone Number: 01427 676676Website: www.west-lindsey.gov.ukE-mail: customer.relations@west-lindsey.gov.uk

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The Council’s Chairman

The Council’s Chairman hasprecedence within the District overother civic dignitaries. The onlyexception is where the holder ofthe position of Lord Lieutenant ofthe County is visiting the District inan official capacity as the CrownRepresentative. This is set downin law (The Local GovernmentAct 1972).

The Chairman has the same statusas a Parish Council Chairman.

Town Council Mayors have thesame status as a Parish CouncilChairman.

Chairman of theCounty Council

Out of courtesy, the High Sheriffand the County’s Chairman can begiven precedence over any othervisiting heads.

Town Mayors

Town Mayors have identical statusas Chairmen of Parish Councils.

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Other Councils in Lincolnshire

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Please use this page for your own notes:

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Lincolnshire EchoBrayford Wharf EastLINCOLNLN5 7ATTelephone 01522 820000

Sleaford StandardHandley StreetSLEAFORDLincolnshireNG34 7TQTelephone 01529 413646

Sleaford TargetHandley StreetSLEAFORDLincolnshireNG34 7TRTelephone 01529 413416

BBC Radio LincolnshireP.O. Box 219NewportLINCOLNLN1 3XYTelephone 01522 511411

Lincs FMWitham ParkWaterside SouthLINCOLNLN5 7JNTelephone 01522 549900

Lincolnshire PoliceHQ Nettleham – 01522 532222Grantham Sub-Division – 01476562501Lincoln Sub-Division – 01522882222

Fire & RescueHQ Lincoln – 01522 582222

East MidlandsAmbulance ServiceHQ – 01522 545281

HospitalsCounty Hospital - Lincoln – 01522512512Grantham & District Hospital –01476 565232Pilgrim Hospital - Boston – 01205364801

Environment AgencyEnquiries – 08708 506506Floodline – 08459 881188

Highways Agency08457 504030

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What do you think of theHandbook for Parish Councils

We would like to hear from you in the New Year (2008) after you have used this guide for a few weeks.Please could you take a few minutes to complete this short questionnaire. The intention is to updatethis guide annually and we would like feedback as to its usefulness, and what could be includedin further editions.

Please tell us what information has been the most useful to you and why?

Please tell us what information has been the least useful to you and why?

What information would you like included in future editions?

Overall is the guide (please tick one box only below)

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Please return to Sharon Bark, Business Manager, Economic and Community Servicesat the address below by Friday 22 February 2008

If you prefer an e-copy of this questionnaire can be sent to you.Please contact sharon_bark@n-kesteven.gov.uk.

North Kesteven District Council, District Council Offices, Kesteven Street,Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 7EF. Tel: 01529 308262 or Mobile: 07748 887913.

Thank you in anticipation of your feedback.

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