Council Tax Collection
Council tax collection on behalf of all local authorities.
Local Services
Council Services in Stamford
South Kesteven District Council are responsible for providing local services and facilities in Stamford and the surrounding area. Each household in Stamford must pay council tax to South Kesteven District Council to help fund the services and facilities they provide.
Services provided by South Kesteven District Council
Most people are aware that the council provides weekly bin collections, but there are a number of other services and facilities they provide, as listed below.
Electoral Registration
Register to vote and manage your electoral details.
Environmental Health
Food safety, pollution control, noise and pest control.
Land Charges
Searches and land charge information for property transactions.
Leisure and Recreation
Parks, leisure facilities and recreational services.
Licensing
Licensing for taxis, alcohol, entertainment and street trading.
Planning Authority
Building control, planning enforcement and development management.
Refuse Collection
Black, silver and green bin collections for homes and public spaces.
Social Housing
Council housing and housing benefits administration.
Street Cleaning
Street sweeping, litter removal and clean public spaces.
Grass Cutting
Grass cutting and maintenance of council-owned land.
South Kesteven Online Services
Many council services can be accessed quickly online. Use the links below to report issues, apply for services, pay bills and find information about planning, waste and housing.
Green Waste
As standard, South Kesteven District Council will provide a black wheeled bin for general household waste, a silver one for recycling and a purple one for paper and cardboard (each collected once every three weeks). To dispose of green waste (soil, weeds, grass, etc.), a green wheeled bin can be purchased for an additional fee. Fortnightly collections are provided for green waste from March onwards. Please contact South Kesteven Council on 01476 40 60 80 to apply for one.
Contacting South Kesteven District Council
Head Office
- St Peter's Hill
- Grantham
- Lincolnshire
- NG31 6PZ
Opening Hours for Head Office
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 8.45am to 17.15pm
- Wednesday - 8.45am to 16.00pm
- Friday - 8.45am to 16.45pm
Contact Numbers
- Telephone: 01476 406080
- Out of hours/emergency number: 01476 406040
- Repairs to gas boilers and fires (in normal hours): 01476 406080 (select 'repairs' option)
- Repairs to gas boilers and fires (out of hours): 01476 590044