In this section you will find our current policies, plans, reports, strategies and procedures relating to the delivery of our functions and responsibilities.
SKDC Corporate Plan
The key document will provide the framework for the delivery of services to residents and businesses and aims to make South Kesteven the best district in which to live, work and to visit.
Five priorities are highlighted in the Corporate Plan, based on an analysis of the current performance of SKDC both as a district and as a council, and emerging opportunities and challenges:
- Growth and the Economy
- Housing that meets the needs of all residents
- Healthy and Strong communities
- A Clean and Sustainable Environment
- A High Performing Council
Actions that will help the council achieve its goals include:
- Investment in leisure facilities
- A commitment to reduce the council's carbon footprint
- Delivery of the St Martin's Park project in Stamford
- Building of high-quality homes of all types and tenures in the district
- The implementation of our Covid-19 recovery plan
Scrutiny Review
The Council invited the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny to undertake a review of its overview and scrutiny function last year.
A report, containing findings and recommendations, was submitted to the Council which was circulated to all District Councillors.
The development and publication of an action plan was initially proposed upon receipt of the report and it was originally considered that the findings of the report should be published at the same time as the action plan. Whilst work has been taking place on the development of an action plan in respect of the Scrutiny Review, other significant pieces of work have taken priority since receipt of the final report such as the continuing pressures relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, corporate restructures, a comprehensive review of the Constitution, including implementation of the outcomes of the planning review, and the undertaking and implementation of recommendations following the Local Government Corporate Peer Challenge.
The Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Licensing and Governance are in the process of considering the recommendations of the Scrutiny Review and are developing an action plan for implementation.
Taking into account requests by Councillors and members of the public for the outcomes of the review to be placed in the public domain, this has now been facilitated and the full report is published above.
Finance and risk policies and frameworks
Planning strategies and policies
Housing strategies and policies
The Housing Strategy 2020-2024 is the product of consultation with a range of stakeholders and draws upon multiple data sources in setting out an ambitious vision for the future of the district within the context of the corporate priority of housing.
Vision
At the heart of the strategy is the belief that homes are a fundamental part of our lives. Houses should be 'healthy', good quality, sustainable and secure, providing the environment for people to thrive and achieve.
Themes
Four main themes with associated outcomes have been developed and will be our focus over the next four years.
Theme 1: Help to meet the housing needs of residents
Theme 2: Facilitate the delivery of new housing across a range of tenures
Theme 3: Enable those whose independence may be at risk to access housing (including their current home) that meets their needs
Theme 4: Encourage, support and regulate the private sector to provide well managed, safe homes
Action plan and monitoring
Our strategy sets out how we intend to deliver outcomes over the next four years and will be regularly monitored by the Cabinet Member for Communities. Progress will be reported annually to the relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committees where achievements, progress and any future challenges will be reviewed.
While we have specified action periods for each outcome in our action plan, the delivery of the activities will be planned annually and regularly updated.
Other related strategies, policies and reports
Tenancy Strategy [538kb]- Aids and Adaptations Process [319kb]
- SKDC Housing Allocations Policy 2022 [564kb]
- Empty Homes Strategy [195kb]
- Housing Recharge Policy [169kb]
- Lincolnshire Rough Sleeping Strategy 2019-2021 [620kb]
- Lincolnshire Youth Housing Strategy 2013 - 2018 [2Mb]
- Housing Asset Management Strategy 2013-2018 [5Mb]
- Housing Revenue Account Business Plan 2014 - 2019 [6Mb]
- Housing Allocation Policy 2019 [1Mb]
- Rechargeable Repairs Policy [212kb]
- Assignment Policy & Procedures [108kb]
- Mutual Exchange Policy and Procedures [167kb]
- Succession Policy & Procedures [87kb]
- Lincolnshire Homelessness Strategy 2017–2021 [11Mb]
- HOUSING STRATEGY 2020-2024 [958kb]
- Housing Customer Feedback Policy [451kb]
- TENANT INVOLVEMENT STRATEGY [1007kb]
- Tenancy Agreement 2022 [1Mb]
- Mobility Scooter Booklet [522kb]
Private sector housing
- Private Sector Enforcement Policy 2018 [684kb]
- BRE DRAFT housing stock report 2014 Lincolnshire [5Mb]
- BRE DRAFT housing stock report 2014 South Kesteven [7Mb]
- HECA Further Report For South Kesteven - March 2013 [4Mb]
- HECA Progress Report 2015 [3Mb]
- HECA Progress report 2017 [152kb]
- Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy Independent living 2017 [290kb]
Economic Development Strategy
South Kesteven District Council has an ambitious vision for the sustainable growth of the district; a vision which will not be achieved by the District Council alone, but which will rely on the Council to work alongside other public sector bodies and private sector businesses in order to be realised.
This Economic Development Strategy will sit alongside the Council's Corporate Plan, the Local Plan for South Kesteven and the Council's Housing Strategy as the key documents guiding the future of South Kesteven.
Waste & Street Scene Policies
Licensing policies
Statement of Licensing Policy
This policy provides clarity to applicants, interested parties and responsible authorities on how this licensing authority determines applications.
Our duty under the Licensing Act 2003 is to carry out its functions to promote the four licensing objectives.
These are:
- the prevention of crime and disorder
- public safety
- the prevention of public nuisance
- the protection of children from harm
Gambling Act Statement of Principles 2023-26
Gambling Statement of Principles 2023-2026 [397kb]
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2021,
South Kesteven District Council adopted the new policy with effect from 1 April 2021.
Updated Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 1st April 2021 [651kb]
Street Collection and House to House Collection Policy 2022
South Kesteven District Council adopted the new policy with effect from 1st August 2022
Street Collection and House to House Collection Policy 2022 [320kb]
Street Trading Policy 2022
South Kesteven District Council adopted the new policy with effect from 1st September 2022
Enforcement policies
You can view and download our enforcement policies below.
- Corporate Enforcement Policy_2017 [482kb]
- Development Management Enforcement Policy_2017 [1Mb]
- Building Control Enforcement Policy_2017 [130kb]
- Environmental Services Enforcement Policy_ 2017 [161kb]
- Work Plan for Food and Health and Safety Enforcement 2021-22 [1Mb]
- Enviro Crime Enforcement Policy [313kb]
- Private Sector Enforcement Policy 2018 [684kb]
Freedom of Information and data protection
You can view our policy and guidance documents below.
- Data protection policy 2021 [141kb]
- Procedure for Undertaking a Data Protection Impact Assessment 2021 [185kb]
- Procedure for reporting Information Security Breaches Data Protection Breaches and Card Data Security Incidents [124kb]
- Information Governance Guidance 2021 [123kb]
- Protocol for protecting personal data 2021 [123kb]
- Make a Freedom of Information (FOI) or information request
Customer access and IT
Customer Access Strategy
Being a well run council is essential to the delivery of our priorities and a critical element of this is to be customer focused. The more we listen to our customers and provide the service they require, the more we eliminate waste, reduce failure demand and improve customer satisfaction.
IT Strategy
IT is critical for the effective operation of the council and the delivery of the services it provides to both residents and businesses. South Kesteven District Council aspires to have an IT Division that is recognised as an exemplar in the delivery of IT services - providing the best customer experience. At a time of severe financial constraints this is still deliverable. Financial investment is not a prerequisite for the adoption of best practice or for achieving excellence in customer service.
IT Security Policy
Acceptable use of IT policy
Annual performance reports
Other plans and strategies