£20 million investment fund is building ‘strong local communities’ in East Lindsey

Leaders at East Lindsey District Council say they are ‘delighted’ at the positive impact that their ambitious £20 million scheme is making to people’s lives across the district.

The council launched the ‘East Lindsey Investment Fund’ (ELIF) in September 2024, putting £10m of its own money, into the scheme.

In March 2026, the council announced it was allocating a further £10m of its own cash into ELIF. The fund aims to enhance the lives of people who live, work, visit and invest in East Lindsey.

The council is working with a range of organisations to fund projects and is focusing on four key areas:

• Tourism and events

• Supporting businesses

• Community development

• Building pride in local places

 Councillor Craig Leyland, leader of East Lindsey District Council, said: "This is probably the greatest opportunity we have had to make a difference to our communities, and I am delighted, as leader, that we can be part of this.

"We will make sure this is delivered, so it brings a positive outlook for our communities, and it delivers locally, which is critically important. Money spent locally is money spent wisely.

“We have had great feedback, and the Investment Fund is making a difference across the whole district, building strong communities.

“We have been able to invest in Jubilee Park in Woodhall Spa, in town councils and village halls - all sorts of things that make a difference to people’s everyday lives. We are delighted we have been able to invest in the Sir Joseph Banks Centre in Horncastle, securing their building and the work they do to secure our heritage for perpetuity.

 "We have also invested in Harrison Woodlands near Louth. This is an ancient woodland, and we worked with the Woodland Trust to secure it.

 "The East Lindsey Investment Fund is about small and large things. It is for the coast and for inland market towns. It is vital that we spend this money at grass roots level because people locally know what they need to do and build our strong communities.”