Out of 350 entries in a national awards scheme for local government, our Response Team has been nominated as a National Finalist.

The Team has reached the final voting stage for the work they did supporting residents during the flooding, the fire in Skegness and the long term clean up of property and houses.

To support the team and their efforts visit the Local Government Channel's website to cast your vote,

alternatively you can text your vote by sending 'LGATV 7 East Lindsey' to 80039

Mr Owen from Horncastle with Joanne Neal and Ian Bennett - ‘Champions’ from our Cleansing Team. There for every one.

The moment floodwaters started the team were on site working long hard hours. Later, they gave individual support to the most vulnerable residents.

'We built trust and dependability that is still evident today within the community'

'Being a ‘champion’ when no one else cared'