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‘Foolhardy’ decision to shut police hubs attracts criticism

10 February 2024
‘Foolhardy’ decision to shut police hubs attracts criticism

‘Foolhardy’ decision to shut police hubs attracts criticism

10 February 2024

Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has criticised a cost-saving measure to close 17 small-town hubs, branding the decision “foolhardy”.

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County’s Willy Wonka chocolate factory plans expansion

09 February 2024
County’s Willy Wonka chocolate factory plans expansion

County’s Willy Wonka chocolate factory plans expansion

09 February 2024

A leading chocolate business has submitted a planning application to extend its factory and build a new warehouse facility at the site.


Police & Crime Commissioner recommends almost £13 rise for council tax precept

02 February 2024
Police & Crime Commissioner recommends almost £13 rise for council tax precept

Police & Crime Commissioner recommends almost £13 rise for council tax precept

02 February 2024

Lincolnshire’s Police & Crime Commissioner has recommended almost the maximum increase for the council tax precept for 2024/25.

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“Tens of thousands haven’t had their voices heard!” Lincolnshire devolution consultation’s ‘slanted’ questions slammed

01 February 2024
“Tens of thousands haven’t had their voices heard!” Lincolnshire devolution consultation’s ‘slanted’ questions slammed

“Tens of thousands haven’t had their voices heard!” Lincolnshire devolution consultation’s ‘slanted’ questions slammed

01 February 2024

Lincolnshire’s ambitious devolution deal, promising £24 million annually for 30 years, has hit a snag with its public consultation process.

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“It broadens people’s options!” Town looks set for first budget supermarket as Aldi and Starbucks submit application

01 February 2024
“It broadens people’s options!” Town looks set for first budget supermarket as Aldi and Starbucks submit application

“It broadens people’s options!” Town looks set for first budget supermarket as Aldi and Starbucks submit application

01 February 2024

A town could have its first budget supermarket next year, as a detailed application has been submitted for an Aldi and Starbucks to be built.


Flood prevention, road improvements and trade expansion among £20 million wishlist as part of devolution deal

01 February 2024
Flood prevention, road improvements and trade expansion among £20 million wishlist as part of devolution deal

Flood prevention, road improvements and trade expansion among £20 million wishlist as part of devolution deal

01 February 2024

Flood prevention, road improvements and trade expansion opportunities are top of Lincolnshire County Council’s £20 million wishlist.


“Keeping everybody safe is vitally important!” But who is responsible for street lighting?

01 February 2024
“Keeping everybody safe is vitally important!” But who is responsible for street lighting?

“Keeping everybody safe is vitally important!” But who is responsible for street lighting?

01 February 2024

In a twist of bureaucratic finger-pointing, an MP’s campaign for improved street lighting has sparked a debate over responsibility between councils.


Four Lincolnshire Roads still closed following Storm Henk

27 January 2024
Four Lincolnshire Roads still closed following Storm Henk

Four Lincolnshire Roads still closed following Storm Henk

27 January 2024

Lincolnshire County Council said that there are just a handful of flood damaged roads left to reopen after Storm Henk at the beginning of January.


Lincolnshire becoming “dumping ground” for solar farms – council

27 January 2024
Lincolnshire becoming “dumping ground” for solar farms – council

Lincolnshire becoming “dumping ground” for solar farms – council

27 January 2024

Lincolnshire is becoming a “dumping ground” for excessively large solar farm developments that bypass local planning procedures, is is feared.


Ambulance response times still double national targets despite ‘significant improvements’

25 January 2024
Ambulance response times still double national targets despite ‘significant improvements’

Ambulance response times still double national targets despite ‘significant improvements’

25 January 2024

The ambulance service covering Lincolnshire has recorded ‘significant improvements’ to response times - but they are still double national targets.


Petition calls for resignation of emergency care chief after care rating

24 January 2024
Petition calls for resignation of emergency care chief after care rating

Petition calls for resignation of emergency care chief after care rating

24 January 2024

A petition was set up calling for the chief executive of an emergency care service to resign after a poor Care Quality Commission rating.


Parking fears after plans to turn former Post Office Social Club into homes revealed

23 January 2024
Parking fears after plans to turn former Post Office Social Club into homes revealed

Parking fears after plans to turn former Post Office Social Club into homes revealed

23 January 2024

Plans have been unveiled for the construction of a new apartment block and three townhouses on the site of the former Post Office Social Club.


Council to face judicial review over heated pedestrianisation debate?

23 January 2024
Council to face judicial review over heated pedestrianisation debate?

Council to face judicial review over heated pedestrianisation debate?

23 January 2024

The heated debate around pedestrianising Sleaford Market Place is set to take its largest twist yet.


‘We need £40 million a year to sort the roads fix backlog’

20 January 2024
‘We need £40 million a year to sort the roads fix backlog’

‘We need £40 million a year to sort the roads fix backlog’

20 January 2024

Lincolnshire County Council needs an extra £40 million a year to clear its roads maintenance backlog – as it feels the impact of big budget cuts.

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Former Mayor angered by temporary tarmac fillings at Lincoln Cathedral

19 January 2024
Former Mayor angered by temporary tarmac fillings at Lincoln Cathedral

Former Mayor angered by temporary tarmac fillings at Lincoln Cathedral

19 January 2024

A former Mayor has hit out at Lincolnshire County Council after “awful” temporary tarmac fillings were spotted at Lincoln Cathedral.


Speed reduction plan approved on rural road

14 January 2024
Speed reduction plan approved on rural road

Speed reduction plan approved on rural road

14 January 2024

Councillors have approved calls to reduce the speed limit along a narrow rural road, despite there being no recorded accidents there for five years.


‘Two major flooding incidents in 3 months is putting a considerable amount of pressure and burden on the system’

14 January 2024
‘Two major flooding incidents in 3 months is putting a considerable amount of pressure and burden on the system’

‘Two major flooding incidents in 3 months is putting a considerable amount of pressure and burden on the system’

14 January 2024

In the aftermath storms Babet and Henk, councillors want to “build resilience” now to protect residents from ever-more-frequent flooding.

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Residents oppose £1 million plan to pedestrianise market place

13 January 2024
Residents oppose £1 million plan to pedestrianise market place

Residents oppose £1 million plan to pedestrianise market place

13 January 2024

A petition with over 900 signatures has been delivered to a council by residents who oppose plans for the pedestrianisation of a market place.


Bid to woo film and TV cameras to county

12 January 2024
Bid to woo film and TV cameras to county

Bid to woo film and TV cameras to county

12 January 2024

Lincolnshire could woo film makers to use our county as its backdrop if it had someone dedicated to the task, according to an MP.

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National search begins for new CEO of two Lincolnshire NHS trusts

06 January 2024
National search begins for new CEO of two Lincolnshire NHS trusts

National search begins for new CEO of two Lincolnshire NHS trusts

06 January 2024

Our healthcare system is facing a shake-up at the top, as the CEO of two county NHS trusts prepares to retire from full time work by the end of March.


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