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The South and East Lincolnshire Community Lottery has gone from strength to strength in its first year. Celebrating its one year anniversary on Saturday 25 November, the scheme to date has managed to raise £34.7k in Boston, East Lindsey and South Holland, supporting local community groups and charities such as Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre, Woodhall Spa Cricket Club and Moulton Windmill.

Local businesses and skills providers in the South and East Lincolnshire sub-region can now apply for grants that will support the growth of jobs and higher pay in our area.

The South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership has held the first meeting of a new, strategic eight member board, drawing on experience from a variety of sectors to lead cultural change in South & East Lincolnshire and help to create a more vibrant and dynamic arts, cultural and heritage offer for residents and visitors.

Fifteen local authorities disadvantaged by the current funding mechanism to support the vital work of Internal Drainage Boards have successfully joined together to request a sustainable solution from Government.

Several community projects, groups, initiatives and events across South & East Lincolnshire are set to benefit from more than £1.1millon in funding from the UK Shared Prosperity and Rural Prosperity Funds (UKSPF/REPF).

Residents, businesses, town and parish councils are being asked to help shape the future priorities and vision of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.

South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership is highlighting World Homeless Day (10 October) to raise awareness and share the work it is doing to tackle homelessness and end rough sleeping in South & East Lincolnshire.

Businesses are being invited to apply for a share of £1.85million in a bid to help them to thrive and grow.

In October 2021, Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. This is the largest partnership of its kind in the country.

Spalding, Skegness and Boston are each to benefit from £20 million funding from the Government towards regenerating the towns, growing the economy and tackling anti-social behaviour.

The three councils which make up the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership have each signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better.

The South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership will be hosting a visit from the Local Government Association Coastal Special Interest Group next week, as they explore Boston and East Lindsey to find out more about some of the transformational work and initiatives currently taking place in Lincolnshire.