Issue - meetings

To provide an overview of the first year of the South and East Lincolnshire Community Lottery Scheme (report of the Assistant Director – Wellbeing and Community Leadership enclosed).

Consideration was given to the report of the Assistant Director – Wellbeing and Community Leadership which provided an overview of the first year of the South and East Lincolnshire Community Lottery Scheme.

The Portfolio Holder – Communities and Operational Housing presented the report.

The following points were raised:

·       In response to a question regarding how much each group received from the lottery, it was explained that each group encouraged their friends and supporters to buy tickets and nominate them.  The amount the group received would depend on how many supporters they had, and this could also fluctuate over time, dependent on whether support also fluctuated.

DECISION:

1)    That the progress of the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Community Lottery scheme be noted and that its continuation be supported.

2)    That the changes to the ‘minimum age limits’ to participate in the community lottery scheme be noted.

3)    That the central fund income be used to support civic community pride events designed to celebrate and promote voluntary and community sector activity, including the act of volunteering within the borough of Boston and the East Lindsey and South Holland Districts.

4)    That details of a data security incident on 8 November 2023 be noted.

(Other options considered:

·       Draw the current scheme to a close (not recommended) and seek alternative fund raising activities.

Reasons for decision:

·       To continue to raise funds for local voluntary and community groups across South and East Lincolnshire via the South and East Lincolnshire Community Lottery Scheme.

·       To promote and encourage voluntary and community sector activity within the borough of Boston and East Lindsey and South Holland Districts).