Portion of Council Tax for Current Financial Year

Finance Team, Request for Breakdown of Lincolnshire County Council's Council Tax Precept - Adult Social Care

I am writing to request a detailed breakdown of the portion of council tax attributed to Lincolnshire County Council for the current financial year, specifically with regard to the Adult Social Care precept.



For your reference, my council tax is in relation to the property at: Lea Road, Gainsborough and I attach a copy of my council tax bill showing the line item 'Lincs County Council' 3.0% change

 

I then contacted West Lindsey District Council through FOI in an effort to obtain this information; however, they have advised me that they are unable to provide the figures and have redirected me to the LCC Finance Team as the responsible authority.

 

1) The percentage and monetary value of the Adult Social Care precept included in this year's council tax.



2) Information on how the 3% increase was calculated, including any rates or methodologies used.



3) Any further information that clarifies how the increase, particularly regarding 'Adult Social Care' within the 'Lincs County Council' portion, was determined.



4) A breakdown of how this funding is allocated or planned to be spent.



5) Any official documentation or public notices that explain or justify the increase under the Adult Social Care precept provisions.

1-5.The budget book sets out the Council's budget requirement for 2025/2026, including how this has been calculated and how it is funded from Government grants, business rates and council tax including the 2.99% increase applied in 2025/2026.

This is published on the Council's website: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/finances-budgets/council-budget Details of the Local Government Finance Settlement are published on GOV.UK which includes details of council tax referendum principles, including the Adult Social Care precept: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/final-local-government-finance-settlementengland-2025-to-2026