Tag: Politics
‘Inadequate answers’ over where Lincolnshire solar panels will come from
Lincolnshire solar farm developers are unable or unwilling to reveal where their panels will come from amid environmental concerns raised by campaigners. The majority of those asked by LincolnshireLive said a decision on the origin of their panel hadn’t been decided yet, but a councillor representing one of the hotspots said these were “inadequate answers”
Search underway for Lincolnshire’s new highest-paid council officer
The search for Lincolnshire County Council’s “visionary” new top officer is on – with the successful applicant taking the highest-paid local government job in the county. Debbie Barnes announced her retirement as the council’s chief executive last month after five years at the helm. Her replacement will take on a role which earns a total
Mum took miscarried baby to hospital in takeaway container – now she’s making sure there’s more dignity for others
A Nottinghamshire mum has created a gadget to help miscarrying women get through the horrific trauma of losing their baby. The Miscarriage Correction Cradle, designed by Laura Corcoran from Retford, provides practical help and dignity when a pregnancy ends in the first trimester. Women are given few practical tools to manage a miscarriage, and are
The villages which could be part of a bigger Lincoln council in new plans
The future of Lincoln could be reshaped by residents who are being urged to have their say on the county’s political restructure. Greater Lincolnshire’s patchwork of 10 councils will be abolished in the next few years, and replaced with much bigger unitary councils which deliver all services. The City of Lincoln Council wants to see
Santa’s sleigh in search for a new home in Grantham
A community group is looking for a new place to store their sleigh as Christmas approaches. The Grantham Lions previously stored Santa’s ride in a council depot under a temporary agreement, which came to an end. Conservatives have accused Reform of “evicting Santa”, but the administration says it hasn’t received a request to house the
Plans submitted for next extension to Lincolnshire town
Plans for part of a new Gainsborough neighbourhood have been submitted. The ‘Northern Neighbourhood’ near Thonock Park Golf Club will be built in stages until it reaches 2,500 homes. Initial approval for 295 homes across 20 hectares was given in 2020. Developer Stonebridge Homes has now filled detailed plans with the layout and design of
Police job cuts averted for now as force to use up all savings
Lincolnshire Police is planning to use all of its remaining savings to prevent catastrophic job cuts. Without extra funding, the force could lose up to 200 police officers and 200 support staff. Chief Constable Paul Gibson said that the necessary job cuts to balance the budget would have left the force unable to provide “adequate
Too big and in the wrong place – council’s verdict on major solar farm
Lincolnshire County Council has told the government that a proposed 1,300 acre solar farm is simply too big. The Beacon Fen Energy Park would be built east of Sleaford, and would reportedly generate enough electricity to power 130,000 homes. Plans are being considered by the government, but a Lincolnshire planning committee has left no doubt