
Statement from the Leader of West Lindsey District Council, Cllr Trevor Young
“It is deeply disappointing to confirm that West Lindsey District Council has not received the promised increase in core spending power outlined in the recent written ministerial statement from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).
Instead, we have received a 0% increase from our 2024/25 allocation. This is the first time the council has not received an increase in government funding since 2019/20, which is an unacceptable outcome for our residents and communities.
The government’s settlement fails to reflect the growing challenges and demands facing councils like ours. The current level of funding makes it challenging to support the vital services we deliver or the ambitions we have for improving the lives of our residents.
We want to make it clear that we will be lobbying hard during the consultation period to secure a fairer funding settlement for West Lindsey. Our district deserves equitable support that matches the needs of our community and enables us to plan effectively for the future.
We urge the government to recognise the unfairness of this decision and to deliver on its promise to provide the resources necessary to allow us to continue serving our residents effectively. We will not rest until West Lindsey receives the fair treatment it deserves.”