Ruskington Parish Council

03/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Annual Parish Meeting on Tuesday, 26 May 2026.
It was a really positive evening, with updates on conservation plans, flood preparedness, and the work happening across our village.

https://ruskington.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/article/229/annual-parish-meeting-2026-what-happened-on-the-night

If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry—we’ll be sharing more details on our website soon.
👉 Did you attend, or would you like to come next time?

02/06/2026

📣 Community Resilience Update - Summer 2026

We’ve been asked to share the latest update from the Lincolnshire Resilience Forum, which includes some useful information for residents.
This edition covers:

🔘Support available for households facing higher heating oil costs
🔘A short survey on flood preparedness
🔘Updates on community resilience work across Lincolnshire

You can take a look here:
👉 https://www.lincolnshireresilienceforum.org/resilient-communities-programme/

It’s well worth a quick read, especially with rising costs and ongoing flood awareness work.

Have you come across any local support or ideas that could help our community be better prepared? Let us know below 👇

Resilient communities can play a large part in preserving life, alongside the activities undertaken by the LRF.

02/06/2026

👋 Could this be you, Ruskington?
Right now, there are 4 empty seats on your Parish Council.
That means fewer local voices shaping decisions about things like:

▪️parks and green spaces 🌿
▪️community events 🎉
▪️village facilities 🏡

You don’t need any experience — just an interest in our community.
👉 Find out more: https://ruskington.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/council-business/council-vacancies
💬 Tag someone who loves Ruskington — could this be them?

02/06/2026

Bus travel in Lincolnshire – helpful links for residents

We’ve been asked to share some helpful information about local bus services across Lincolnshire.

If you’re planning a journey, checking times, or looking into concessionary passes, the LincsBus website brings everything together in one place.

Find routes, timetables and fares
Learn about concessionary bus passes
Get information on Callconnect and school transport

👉 Visit: https://lincsbus.com/
You can also:

Call the Transport Helpline: 0345 456 4474
Follow LincsBus on Facebook for updates

Have you used local buses recently? Let us know how you’re finding services in and around the village 👇

Public Transport Information for Lincolnshire. Bus service timetables and news. Callconnect on demand bus service. Plan your journey using our journey planner.

26/05/2026

🎉 Today’s the day! 🎉
Our Annual Parish Meeting is happening today – and we’d love to see you there! 😊
🕓 Doors open at 4pm
📍 Ruskington Methodist Church
Pop in, have a chat with local groups and organisations, and find out what’s going on in our village 👋
☕ Light refreshments available
🎤 Updates from your Parish Council Chairman and local councillors
💬 Are you coming along? Bring a friend and say hello!
We look forward to welcoming you later today 🎊

24/05/2026

⏰ Just 2 days to go! ⏰
Our Annual Parish Meeting is happening this Tuesday, and we can’t wait to see everyone there! 🎉
Come along to meet a wide range of local groups and organisations, have a chat, and find out what’s happening in our community 👋
🗓️ Tuesday 26 May 2026
🕓 Doors open at 4pm
📍 Ruskington Methodist Church
✅ Speak with local clubs and services
✅ Enjoy light refreshments ☕
✅ Hear updates from your Parish Council Chairman and local councillors
💬 Will you be joining us? Let us know below or bring a friend along!
We’d love to see as many of you there as possible 😊

24/05/2026

📢 Last chance to apply!

Vacancy: Parish Caretaker
Ruskington Parish Council is seeking a reliable and practical individual to join us as a Parish Caretaker.

This is an important role supporting the upkeep and presentation of parish council facilities and helping to keep Ruskington a pleasant place for everyone.

✅ Part‑time role
✅ Community‑focused work
✅ Ideal for someone practical, dependable, and locally based

Full details of the role, including duties, hours and how to apply, can be found at the link below 👇

https://ruskington.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/council-business/council-vacancies/2

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Council Vacancies

20/05/2026

📢 Vacancy: Parish Caretaker
Ruskington Parish Council is seeking a reliable and practical individual to join us as a Parish Caretaker.
This is an important role supporting the upkeep and presentation of parish council facilities and helping to keep Ruskington a pleasant place for everyone.
✅ Part‑time role
✅ Community‑focused work
✅ Ideal for someone practical, dependable, and locally based
Full details of the role, including duties, hours and how to apply, can be found at the link below 👇

https://ruskington.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/council-business/council-vacancies/2

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Council Vacancies

20/05/2026

🔑 Lost Key Handed In – Ruskington Parish Office

A key has been handed in to us at the Parish Office, and we’d love to help reunite it with its owner.

Details:

▪️Found recently in the village
▪️Now safe at the Parish Office

If you think it might be yours, please get in touch or pop in and describe the key fob so we can make sure it goes to the right person.

📍 Parish Office
📞 Contact us: 01526 834483

Please help by sharing this post so we can reach the owner quickly.

👉 Do you recognise this, or know someone who’s recently lost a key? Let us know in the comments or send us a message.