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Alford and Spilsby Area Committee8.03.2011Public awareness of the role of the carer was being raised by attendanceat such Meetings as the Alford and Spilsby Area Committee and otherorganisations. However, Members’ noted that carers depended on thesupport from the County Council and the District Council to make theirneeds known to the community at large, especially the 440 registeredyoung carers in the district.Members were informed awareness was essential when young carers werefaced with the hospitalisation of the person they were caring for, as thenormal situation was that they were considered to be minors andtherefore not privy to information on the progress of their relative. Youngcarers considered this to be very upsetting and frustrating when oftenthey were the only close relatives the patient had.Ms Oliver informed Members that the Lincolnshire Carers’ Partnership hadcompiled a list of the schools in the County that supported a Carers’ Groupor that had staff who supported young carers. Although a good number ofschools were included on the list there was still a long way to go toachieve full support in schools across the County.The Chairman thanked Ms. Oliver for her presentation and attendance atthe Meeting, following which she left the Meeting.36. BUDGET IMPLICATIONS FOR TOWN AND PARISH COUNCILS:The Corporate Support Officer presented a report in respect of the CouncilBudgets 2011/12 and beyond. A copy of the report is attached atAppendix A to these Minutes.Planning regime – Members were informed the Councils PlanningDepartment was continuing to improve its service to become more costeffective and customer accessible. In the near future, the reception atTedder Hall would see a dedicated member of staff present at all times todeal with customer queries. A direct dial to the Planning Department wasalso being introduced.Recycling rates – Reference was made to the impact on the Councilshould recycling targets not be met. One East Lindsey District Councillorinformed Members that the Council had excelled and was currently aleading recycler in the country.Further discussion ensued and reference was made to the future aims ofthe Council to prevent any further increases in Council Tax levels, theeconomic projections for the next five years, business investments,unemployment, road infrastructure and Parish preceptsThe Chairman thanked the Corporate Support Officer for the update andMembers for their contributions to the debate.37. PREVIOUS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:ASAC 4Page 174