Changes to West Lindsey District Council services to help stop the spread of coronavirus

Changes have been made to West Lindsey District Council's services

The authority has suspended new bulky waste bookings, clinical waste (sharps) collections, bin replacements and repairs and closed all household waste recycling centres among other changes.

Chief Executive of West Lindsey District Council, Ian Knowles, said: “We are concentrating our efforts on delivering the critical services to residents, businesses and supporting our communities and staff.

“We have kept the number of key workers to a minimum, as many are able to work remotely, this is to ensure we do not put any undue stress on the NHS and keep school places available for those people who do need it.

“We are doing everything we can to ensure social distancing is carried out and as a result all non-essential face to face contact with the council has now been suspended.

“All contact with customers/clients or residents must be through website, email or phone during this time.

“The health and wellbeing of our communities and our staff are central to every decision that we make and we are working closely with our partners to make sure we can support the most vulnerable people who need our help.”

Leader of West Lindsey District Council, Coun Giles McNeill, said: “I understand the concerns of local businesses, as our economy is put under enormous strain by Covid-19.

“People are understandably concerned too about their families, job and finances.

“At West Lindsey District Council we are working with colleagues across the county to deliver locally the UK Government’s response.

“My officers are working tremendously hard to understand the government grant situation, the impact on council tax and much more besides, while still providing everyday services like refuse collection.

“I wanted to reassure everyone that we are striving to get these questions answered and then when we come through we can build a brighter future, together for everyone.”

Changes include car parking permit payments.

For all the changes visit www.west-lindsey.gov.uk-coronavirus