COVID-19 Coronavirus Restrictions
Skegness Town Council COVID Restrictions from Thursday 5th November 2020
Closures will include the Town Council Office, Café Dansant and the Community Hall.
Skegness Town Council can be contacted Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am - 4.30pm
by telephone - 01754 840040 and
by email - info@skegnesscouncil.org.uk
Skegness Town Council has a dedicated page with information and guidance for residents and businesses. Please click the link below for more information:
Skegness Town Council endeavours to make Skegness a better place to live, work and visit. Our website includes a wealth of information about how we conduct business and what we do. Use the search or browse the site to find whatever you are looking for. If you can't find what you want or would like to recommend any improvements to our website then please contact us.
Invite the Mayor
Part of the civic duties of the Skegness Town Mayor is to attend local events and functions. This is done to support the local community, to support local charities, to promote the Town as a visitor attraction and to mark special occasions or events. This may involve opening an event, making a short speech or perhaps presenting awards or prizes.
If you would like the Mayor to attend your event, please complete the booking form here.
Council Services
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Latest News
Temporary Traffic Restriction: Skegness
Please note it will be necessary to impose a temporary restriction as detailed below.
ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: Skegness Carnival Organisation
REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Xmas Market
LOCATION & NATURE OF RESTRICTION:
Road Closure Order in place on:
Lumley Road
PERIOD OF RESTRICTION: 5/12/2020 & 6/12/2020
(Restrictions to be implemented as & when required during this period, signage detailing accurate dates & times will be displayed on site in advance) More »
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE/ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS:
Diversion routes & vehicular/pedestrian access arrangements will be signposted
This information is also available in map form https://one.network/
If you have any queries, or require further information, please contact the LCC Customer Service Centre on 01522 782070. » Less
Posted: Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:23 by Steve Larner
£200,000 available to community groups from the Lincolnshire County Council Covid-19 Community Response Fund
The Lincolnshire Community Foundation is working in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council to distribute DEFRA funds to local groups, charities and organisations working across Lincolnshire that are combating hardship including economic, social or health impacts caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Eligible groups can apply for up to £5,000 to support the ongoing needs of vulnerable people and successful projects might include those that address: loneliness and isolation, mental health support, financial hardship, digital exclusion, telephone befriending etc. Applicants are able include a request for a contribution towards goods and equipment, digital resources, volunteer costs, counselling support, travel costs staff salaries to name but a few. More »
They are particularly keen to hear from new and emerging mutual aid groups that came together to help their neighbours during lockdown and continue to offer community support. Advice, support and funding is available to enable transition into a Good Neighbour Scheme.
Eligibility: Not for profit community groups, PTAs, social enterprises, community interest companies that have a governing document, accounts, bank account and relevant policies and procedures. Parish and town councils can also apply, provided the funded activity is not part of their statutory duty. New groups can ask a trusted partner to hold funds, should they be successful. Foundation staff can give advice about these matters if required.
This is a rolling program with decisions notified within 4 weeks. To obtain an Application Form or to chat about your project, please contact Sue Fortune or Helen Cater on 01529 305825 or download details from the Grants Page at lincolnshirecf.co.uk
Sue Fortune, Foundation CEO says:
"Staff and Trustees at the Lincolnshire Community Foundation remain committed to delivering funding into those communities where residents are in need of help, advice and support. This fund will make a huge difference and ensure people remain safe, well and connected. The process is straight forward and help is available at every stage". » Less
Posted: Tue, 17 Nov 2020 10:31 by Steve Larner
We Will Remember Them - Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday may be very different this year due to Covid-19, but in no way will it be less honoured.
The Mayor, Cllr Dannatt and other community representatives attended a small service and wreath laying at St Matthew's Church to mark this day on behalf of all Skegness & Winthorpe residents.
A recording of this service will be available on Skegness Town Council's YouTube channel from 10.48am to coincide with the 2 minutes silence at 11am. More »
We hope that you all continue to stay safe during this time of remembrance. » Less
Posted: Sun, 08 Nov 2020 10:20 by Steve Larner