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Council agrees £7.8 million contract to upgrade council homes with ‘triple whammy’ of improvements

13 May 2025
Council agrees £7.8 million contract to upgrade council homes with ‘triple whammy’ of improvements

Council agrees £7.8 million contract to upgrade council homes with ‘triple whammy’ of improvements

13 May 2025

A council has entered into a £7.81m contract to upgrade its housing stock with energy efficiency improvements and low-carbon heating measures.


‘Wheels are turning’ on festival to celebrate 100th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth

13 May 2025
‘Wheels are turning’ on festival to celebrate 100th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth

‘Wheels are turning’ on festival to celebrate 100th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth

13 May 2025

Plans are in motion for a festival celebrating the 100th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth to be held in her hometown later this year.


Campaigners slam new Reform UK councillor over ‘racist discussion’

13 May 2025
Campaigners slam new Reform UK councillor over ‘racist discussion’

Campaigners slam new Reform UK councillor over ‘racist discussion’

13 May 2025

A newly elected Lincolnshire county councillor has come under fire over historic tweets, including a post that campaigners branded "racist".


Appeal lodged over Andrea Jenkyns’ eligibility to stand for mayor

12 May 2025
Appeal lodged over Andrea Jenkyns’ eligibility to stand for mayor

Appeal lodged over Andrea Jenkyns’ eligibility to stand for mayor

12 May 2025

An appeal has been lodged over Andrea Jenkyns’ eligibility to stand in the first mayoral election for Greater Lincolnshire, a council has confirmed.


Councillors say ‘no’ to children’s care home plan

12 May 2025
Councillors say ‘no’ to children’s care home plan

Councillors say ‘no’ to children’s care home plan

12 May 2025

Plans to convert a village home into a children’s care home have been refused.


Solar farm that can power 5,000 homes a year given green light

09 May 2025
Solar farm that can power 5,000 homes a year given green light

Solar farm that can power 5,000 homes a year given green light

09 May 2025

Planning permission has been granted for a 20MW solar farm to the east of Bourne.


Plans for 231 homes passed — but 102 more turned down

08 May 2025
Plans for 231 homes passed — but 102 more turned down

Plans for 231 homes passed — but 102 more turned down

08 May 2025

Permission has been granted for two major housing developments, totalling 231 new homes.


Town council plan as part of major political shake-up

07 May 2025
Town council plan as part of major political shake-up

Town council plan as part of major political shake-up

07 May 2025

A new town council could be created as part of a major political shake-up.


New mayor says opponents are ‘sore losers’

07 May 2025
New mayor says opponents are ‘sore losers’

New mayor says opponents are ‘sore losers’

07 May 2025

The newly elected Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire has responded to reports of an appeal against her eligibility to stand in the election.

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New mayor sworn in: ‘I want to be a candle of hope and ensure there is a positive change that begins right here in Lincolnshire’

06 May 2025
New mayor sworn in: ‘I want to be a candle of hope and ensure there is a positive change that begins right here in Lincolnshire’

New mayor sworn in: ‘I want to be a candle of hope and ensure there is a positive change that begins right here in Lincolnshire’

06 May 2025

Dame Andrea Jenkyns has been sworn in as the first Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire.

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Petition calls for improvements at tip

06 May 2025
Petition calls for improvements at tip

Petition calls for improvements at tip

06 May 2025

A petition has been set up calling for efficiency and accessibility improvements at a tip.


Reform deputy leader’s message to voters — and developers

05 May 2025
Reform deputy leader’s message to voters — and developers

Reform deputy leader’s message to voters — and developers

05 May 2025

The deputy leader of Reform UK has thanked voters after the party secured a majority on the county council and won the area's first mayoral election.

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New Tory group leader calls for colleagues to be ‘respectful and professional’

05 May 2025
New Tory group leader calls for colleagues to be ‘respectful and professional’

New Tory group leader calls for colleagues to be ‘respectful and professional’

05 May 2025

The new leader of the South Kesteven Conservative group has been chosen.


‘I think it’s a general disillusionment with politics itself’

05 May 2025
‘I think it’s a general disillusionment with politics itself’

‘I think it’s a general disillusionment with politics itself’

05 May 2025

The former portfolio holder for waste on Lincolnshire County Council has attributed the rise of Reform UK to "disillusionment with politics".


‘We're in a bit of disarray as Conservatives’

02 May 2025
‘We're in a bit of disarray as Conservatives’

‘We're in a bit of disarray as Conservatives’

02 May 2025

The former deputy leader of Lincolnshire County Council has said the Conservatives are in "disarray" following the local elections.

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‘The golden age for Lincolnshire has now ended - Reform better deliver on their promises’

02 May 2025
‘The golden age for Lincolnshire has now ended - Reform better deliver on their promises’

‘The golden age for Lincolnshire has now ended - Reform better deliver on their promises’

02 May 2025

The county's former environment chief says the 'golden age for Lincolnshire has now ended' as Reform UK moves closer to a majority.

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Reform UK celebrates clean sweep of the coast

02 May 2025
Reform UK celebrates clean sweep of the coast

Reform UK celebrates clean sweep of the coast

02 May 2025

Reform UK is close to securing a majority on Lincolnshire County Council, following a "clean sweep" of all the seats across East Lindsey.


Tories wiped out in city

02 May 2025
Tories wiped out in city

Tories wiped out in city

02 May 2025

The Conservatives have been officially wiped out in Lincoln following this year's Lincolnshire County Council elections.


Reform UK wins eight of nine South Holland seats

02 May 2025
Reform UK wins eight of nine South Holland seats

Reform UK wins eight of nine South Holland seats

02 May 2025

Just one Conservative councillor remains in South Holland's Lincolnshire County Council divisions following a sweeping victory by Reform UK.

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Reform UK snaps up every Boston seat

02 May 2025
Reform UK snaps up every Boston seat

Reform UK snaps up every Boston seat

02 May 2025

Reform UK won all six Boston divisions in the Lincolnshire County Council elections.


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