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Plug could be pulled on nuclear waste plan

29 May 2025
Plug could be pulled on nuclear waste plan

Plug could be pulled on nuclear waste plan

29 May 2025

Councillors have moved to pull the plug on talks to bury nuclear waste in open countryside near the coast.


Local government reorganisation could discourage young people from politics, claim district leaders

28 May 2025
Local government reorganisation could discourage young people from politics, claim district leaders

Local government reorganisation could discourage young people from politics, claim district leaders

28 May 2025

District council leaders have raised concerns that local government re-organisation could discourage more young people from engaging in politics.


New youth council could ‘look at things differently with a fresh pair of eyes’

28 May 2025
New youth council could ‘look at things differently with a fresh pair of eyes’

New youth council could ‘look at things differently with a fresh pair of eyes’

28 May 2025

A new youth council could be up and running as early as September.


Reform leader hits back at accusation that he’s gone back on his word on nuclear site

27 May 2025
Reform leader hits back at accusation that he’s gone back on his word on nuclear site

Reform leader hits back at accusation that he’s gone back on his word on nuclear site

27 May 2025

The new Reform county council leader has hit back at accusations of failing to deliver on his election promises regarding a nuclear waste site.


Should the two child benefit cap be scrapped?

27 May 2025
Should the two child benefit cap be scrapped?

Should the two child benefit cap be scrapped?

27 May 2025

Lincolnshire leaders have weighed in on the debate about whether the two-child benefit cap should be scrapped.

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‘We have a duty of care and we want to give children in Lincolnshire the best possible start to their lives’

27 May 2025
‘We have a duty of care and we want to give children in Lincolnshire the best possible start to their lives’

‘We have a duty of care and we want to give children in Lincolnshire the best possible start to their lives’

27 May 2025

Councillor Natalie Oliver has been appointed the new executive member for children’s services at Lincolnshire County Council.


Former firefighter takes on county crime, community safety and migration role

26 May 2025
Former firefighter takes on county crime, community safety and migration role

Former firefighter takes on county crime, community safety and migration role

26 May 2025

Coun Alex McGonigle has been appointed the new executive member for community safety at Lincolnshire County Council.


Potholes the big issue for county’s new highways boss

26 May 2025
Potholes the big issue for county’s new highways boss

Potholes the big issue for county’s new highways boss

26 May 2025

Michael Cheyne has been appointed the new executive member for highways and transport at Lincolnshire County Council.

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Environment boss defends decision to ditch flooding committee and says flooding is ‘major concern’ after his business was destroyed

26 May 2025
Environment boss defends decision to ditch flooding committee and says flooding is ‘major concern’ after his business was destroyed

Environment boss defends decision to ditch flooding committee and says flooding is ‘major concern’ after his business was destroyed

26 May 2025

The new man in charge of the environment on the county council has defended a decision to ditch a flooding committee.

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‘Flattered’ new Lincolnshire County Council chairman will not step down from political group

26 May 2025
‘Flattered’ new Lincolnshire County Council chairman will not step down from political group

‘Flattered’ new Lincolnshire County Council chairman will not step down from political group

26 May 2025

Stephen Bunney has been elected Chairman of Lincolnshire County Council for 2025/26.


Deputy leader Rob will be challenged with handling major political change

23 May 2025
Deputy leader Rob will be challenged with handling major political change

Deputy leader Rob will be challenged with handling major political change

23 May 2025

The county’s new deputy leader will play a key role in the biggest political change for a generation.

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Mayor quizzed on why towns were missing from investment list

23 May 2025
Mayor quizzed on why towns were missing from investment list

Mayor quizzed on why towns were missing from investment list

23 May 2025

The new Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire has addressed why some key towns were missing from a list of opportunities presented to investors.

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‘I want a better community, county and country’ New Lincolnshire leader officially takes over

23 May 2025
‘I want a better community, county and country’ New Lincolnshire leader officially takes over

‘I want a better community, county and country’ New Lincolnshire leader officially takes over

23 May 2025

The new leader of Lincolnshire County Council has officially been chosen.


New council chairman: ‘There is nothing for us to fight amongst each other for - we must put away petty gripes’

23 May 2025
New council chairman: ‘There is nothing for us to fight amongst each other for - we must put away petty gripes’

New council chairman: ‘There is nothing for us to fight amongst each other for - we must put away petty gripes’

23 May 2025

The new chairman of South Kesteven District Council has been chosen.


Former gelato parlour to get new use

21 May 2025
Former gelato parlour to get new use

Former gelato parlour to get new use

21 May 2025

A former town gelato parlour is to be converted into an estate agent.


Council overhauls committees in bid to save cash

21 May 2025
Council overhauls committees in bid to save cash

Council overhauls committees in bid to save cash

21 May 2025

A council is set to overhaul its oversight arrangements by replacing two existing committees with a single, larger standalone body.


Takeaway has licence suspended for serving customers outside permitted hours

20 May 2025
Takeaway has licence suspended for serving customers outside permitted hours

Takeaway has licence suspended for serving customers outside permitted hours

20 May 2025

A takeaway has had its premises licence suspended after failing to provide CCTV footage to police and serving customers outside licensed hours.


Former football chief elected as mayor

20 May 2025
Former football chief elected as mayor

Former football chief elected as mayor

20 May 2025

A former chief executive of Leicester City Football Club has been elected as new mayor.


DIY SOS call issued to help transform historic hall into youth club

19 May 2025
DIY SOS call issued to help transform historic hall into youth club

DIY SOS call issued to help transform historic hall into youth club

19 May 2025

A new youth club is seeking tradespeople to help prepare its Grade II-listed home for opening.


Fresh look at controversial plans for 89 homes

19 May 2025
Fresh look at controversial plans for 89 homes

Fresh look at controversial plans for 89 homes

19 May 2025

A planning application for 89 homes will return to councillors for a fresh decision to be made.


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