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Home Office to use RAF Scampton base as asylum centre four-and-a-half years – reports

01 February 2024
Home Office to use RAF Scampton base as asylum centre four-and-a-half years – reports

Home Office to use RAF Scampton base as asylum centre four-and-a-half years – reports

01 February 2024

The Home Office is reportedly wanting to use the former RAF Scampton air base as an asylum centre for at least four-and-a-half years.


Plans to convert Gospel Hall into 78-bed nursing home

01 February 2024
Plans to convert Gospel Hall into 78-bed nursing home

Plans to convert Gospel Hall into 78-bed nursing home

01 February 2024

Plans to convert an evangelical Christian Gospel Hall into a new 78-bed nursing home have been unveiled.


Plan for 70 homes on nursery land set for approval despite wildlife, security and traffic fears

31 January 2024
Plan for 70 homes on nursery land set for approval despite wildlife, security and traffic fears

Plan for 70 homes on nursery land set for approval despite wildlife, security and traffic fears

31 January 2024

Plans for a 70-home development on former nursery land look set to be approved, despite concerns over wildlife, security and traffic.

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Time to overhaul ‘outdated’ electoral system, say councillors

30 January 2024
Time to overhaul ‘outdated’ electoral system, say councillors

Time to overhaul ‘outdated’ electoral system, say councillors

30 January 2024

Councillors from across Lincolnshire are advocating for an overhaul of the ‘outdated’ electoral system.

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‘Transparency and honesty’ top priorities for new council leader

27 January 2024
‘Transparency and honesty’ top priorities for new council leader

‘Transparency and honesty’ top priorities for new council leader

27 January 2024

Newly-elected South Kesteven District Council leader Ashley Baxter has outlined his top priorities for the role.


County council leader accused of taking ‘personal revenge’ on ‘underfunded’ borough

27 January 2024
County council leader accused of taking ‘personal revenge’ on ‘underfunded’ borough

County council leader accused of taking ‘personal revenge’ on ‘underfunded’ borough

27 January 2024

Boston Borough Council leader Anne Dorrian has accused Lincolnshire County Council leader Martin Hill of pursuing “personal revenge” against Boston.


Petition objecting to plans to run pylons through Lincolnshire launched as opposition grows

25 January 2024
Petition objecting to plans to run pylons through Lincolnshire launched as opposition grows

Petition objecting to plans to run pylons through Lincolnshire launched as opposition grows

25 January 2024

Opposition is growing against plans to erect pylons through the county – with a newly-created petition swiftly passing the 1,000 signature mark.

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Leader defends council tax rise

19 January 2024
Leader defends council tax rise

Leader defends council tax rise

19 January 2024

A proposed council tax increase has been defended by the leader of East Lindsey District Council.


Motorists slam state of road network

01 January 2024
Motorists slam state of road network

Motorists slam state of road network

01 January 2024

Motorists have raised concerns about the poor state of Lincolnshire’s roads.

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Greater Lincolnshire devolution consultation process labelled biased

23 December 2023
Greater Lincolnshire devolution consultation process labelled biased

Greater Lincolnshire devolution consultation process labelled biased

23 December 2023

Councillors from across Lincolnshire feel that the consultation process for the Greater Lincolnshire devolution deal is ‘biased’.

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Government decision to redirect £235 million for London roads slammed as “disgraceful”

22 December 2023
Government decision to redirect £235 million for London roads slammed as “disgraceful”

Government decision to redirect £235 million for London roads slammed as “disgraceful”

22 December 2023

The Government’s decision to redirect £235 million to repair roads in London has been slammed as “disgraceful” by Lincolnshire councillors.

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70% of junior doctors join industrial action in Lincolnshire

21 December 2023
70% of junior doctors join industrial action in Lincolnshire

70% of junior doctors join industrial action in Lincolnshire

21 December 2023

Around 70% of Lincolnshire’s junior doctors have joined the pre-Christmas industrial action.


Protesters distraught after court rules in favour of asylum centre plans at RAF Scampton

08 December 2023
Protesters distraught after court rules in favour of asylum centre plans at RAF Scampton

Protesters distraught after court rules in favour of asylum centre plans at RAF Scampton

08 December 2023

The High Court has issued its ruling on the Home Office’s asylum centre plans for RAF Scampton, with residents describing it as “a disaster”.

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Throat cancer patient endured agonising 28-hour wait in A&E

15 September 2023
Throat cancer patient endured agonising 28-hour wait in A&E

Throat cancer patient endured agonising 28-hour wait in A&E

15 September 2023

A man battling throat cancer was forced to endure a distressing 28-hour wait in A&E, only to be discharged without receiving the necessary treatment.


Residents rally against proposed traveller site

14 September 2023
Residents rally against proposed traveller site

Residents rally against proposed traveller site

14 September 2023

Villagers have rallied against a proposed traveller site, saying that the area is completely unsuitable for such accommodation.


Village welcomes refugees with ‘arms wide open’

12 September 2023
Village welcomes refugees with ‘arms wide open’

Village welcomes refugees with ‘arms wide open’

12 September 2023

Residents have warmly welcomed Ukrainian refugee families ‘with arms wide open’ as they prepare to move into a new housing development.

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Fire response times ignite debate amid staffing concerns

27 August 2023
Fire response times ignite debate amid staffing concerns

Fire response times ignite debate amid staffing concerns

27 August 2023

Recent Home Office data has highlighted that fire service response times have reached a decade-long peak.


Calls for more highways funding after £12 million budget cut

26 August 2023
Calls for more highways funding after £12 million budget cut

Calls for more highways funding after £12 million budget cut

26 August 2023

Local councillors and motorists are calling for increased highway funding due to the deteriorating state of Lincolnshire’s roads.


Calls for more highways funding after £12 million budget cut

16 August 2023
Calls for more highways funding after £12 million budget cut

Calls for more highways funding after £12 million budget cut

16 August 2023

Local councillors and motorists are calling for increased highway funding due to the deteriorating state of Lincolnshire’s roads.


Calls for more highways funding after £12 million budget cut

16 August 2023
Calls for more highways funding after £12 million budget cut

Calls for more highways funding after £12 million budget cut

16 August 2023

Local councillors and motorists are calling for increased highway funding due to the deteriorating state of Lincolnshire’s roads.

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