Social care fee setting and budgeting processes

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act regarding social care fee setting and budgeting processes. Specifically, I would like to inquire about the following:

1. Did the council conduct consultations with providers and individuals receiving services prior to agreeing on the service fees? If so, can you provide evidence of this consultation?

2. Do you have a copy of the impact assessment completed to support the decision for the approved fee increase?

3. In the budget-setting process for 2025-2026, were any funds allocated to increase reserves?

4. Did the council increase council tax by 4.99%?

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1-2. Please see link to the information  Appendix A -Executive Report Residental Care and Residential with Nursing Care usual Costs pdf

3-4. Full details can be found in the budget book which is available online at: Lincolnshire County Council – Budget Book