Improving travel opportunities for all
We will make your choice of travel as simple as possible. We will seek new, innovative methods and tools to improve road maintenance and support the travel choices of residents. Working closely with the Greater Lincolnshire Mayor, we will progress major infrastructure upgrades, particularly road and rail connectivity along the region’s main transport corridors. We also recognise the need to improve rural transport to enable our residents to travel easier across the county.
Preparing for emergencies
We recognise the challenges posed by extreme weather events and flooding. We will ensure the needs of communities are understood during a time of crisis so that they can be supported to respond and recover effectively. Through the Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum, the council and Lincolnshire’s Fire and Rescue will prepare for these, and other emergencies, to ensure the Local Resilience Forum is able to mitigate the effect of such incidents.
Empowering and strengthening local voices
Our councillors and officers will be encouraged to engage with towns and parishes so that local views can shape future service improvements. We will work with communities to help them to establish new town and parish councils, where it can be demonstrated that there is local support for their creation or to explore different ways to engage with the council.
Defending our communities from flooding
We will work closely with towns and parishes to continue to invest in flood defence projects, as well as backing improvements or adaptations from other public service providers and partners.
Fostering community spirit
We will work with communities to champion and secure investment in local services and infrastructure that enables them to thrive. We will also ensure support for our important military history and the armed forces community in Lincolnshire.
Helping residents feel safe
We will ensure our communities are and feel safe. We will engage with residents, gather local knowledge, and have open conversations while working closely with our partners, including Lincolnshire Police and the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership. We will provide support to residents and businesses through trading standards to tackle unsafe practices and enable residents to have confidence in local traders.
Supporting the rollout of gigabit broadband
We will continue to support the rollout of gigabit broadband across Lincolnshire so that residents have access to high-speed connections, ensuring that they are not digitally isolated. This will include pushing mobile operators and the government to reduce coverage gaps, especially in rural and underserved areas.