Ruskington Parish Council is sharing the latest updates from Lincolnshire County Council that may be of interest to residents:
Recycling Centre Survey
Lincolnshire County Council is inviting residents to provide feedback on the county’s 11 Household Waste Recycling Centres.
Survey deadline: 24 December 2025
How to participate: Visit Let’s Talk Lincolnshire
Highlights include:
- Free paint available through Community RePaint
- Reuse Shop and Baby Bank at Tattershall
School Admissions Consultation (2027/28)
Parents and carers are encouraged to comment on proposed changes to school admissions for the 2027/28 academic year.
Consultation closes: 12 November 2025
Proposed changes:
- Increase school preference options from 3 to 4
- Reduce pupil admission numbers at Quadring Cowley & Brown’s Primary School from 16 to 15
Home Improvement Fraud Awareness
Lincolnshire Trading Standards has issued guidance to help residents avoid scams when hiring tradespeople. Complaints related to home improvement fraud reached £7.5 million last year.
Key advice:
- Research businesses before agreeing to work
- Obtain multiple quotes
- Use secure payment methods
Safe Disposal of Medicines
Residents are reminded to store medicines safely and dispose of them properly to prevent harm, especially to children.
Free disposal services are available at most pharmacies.
For more information on these updates, please visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk