Coronavirus Crisis in Lincolnshire
Need Help or Want To Volunteer To Help?
If you need help in the community or want to volunteer to help in your community go to the dedicated Community and Advice page on the Lincolnshire County Council website. (opens in a new page).
or FOR HELP or to VOLUNTEER call 01522 782189 9am – 5pm
Lincolnshire Wellbeing Helpline?
Births, Deaths and Marriages
Information from Lincolnshire County Council
The Lincolnshire County Council registration service has postponed civil ceremonies, marriages and birth registrations, and is seeing a large number of enquiries. Please help inform residents that those with newborns do not need to register their child’s birth within six weeks during this uncertain time, and can apply for child benefit and universal credit before registering the birth.
Call Connect
Information from Lincolnshire County Council
Our on-demand CallConnect service is continuing to run, but most fixed-route services have been suspended. Our team managing the service have received several calls, thanking drivers for continuing on with the service during the coronavirus outbreak.
Household Waste and Recycling
Information from East Lindsey District Council
All Household Waste Recycling Centres (tips) are now closed until further notice.
Green waste in bins as usual.
If you are self-isolating please double bag any household waste and keep it aside for 3 days before putting it out for collection, this will help to keep the staff involved safer.
Business Grants during Coronavirus
Information from East Lindsey District Council
ELDC have now received guidance from the Government and have commenced the administering of the Business Rate holidays and grants.
Click here to go to their info page.
Scheme for the Self Employed
Information from Lincolnshire County Council
The government announced a scheme for self-employed people or partnerships at the end of last week, providing a grant worth 80% of their profits up to a cap of £2,500 per month. Self-employed people and business owners in Lincolnshire who need help navigating the support that’s available can visit the Business Lincolnshire website www.businesslincolnshire.com or call one of their advisors.
Lincolnshire Area Local Government
- East Lindsey Services and information during the Coronvirus crisis
- Lincolnshire County Council Services Update during Crisis
- Covid NHS 111 service
For National Government information, NHS and general safety during Coronavirus, go to the Coronavirus Crisis page.