Local government overhaul in Lincolnshire proceeds without public feedback due to rapid timelines. No Public Vote on Council Shake Up Rules Lincolnshire’s Leader They are changing local government quickly. North Kesteven can’t ask people what they think. Lincolnshire might go from ten to two councils. This is the biggest change in fifty years. Initial plans…
West Lindsey hopes to buy RAF Scampton by November after delays. They aim to secure it for heritage and investments. Council Optimistic About Buying RAF Scampton by Year’s End The council may purchase the old RAF Scampton soon, and the leader hopes the purchase happens by November. Local leaders met with the government about this,…
Four more arrests made related to hare coursing incidents, bringing the total to fifteen in Cambridgeshire. More Arrests in Cambs Hare Coursing Case Total Now Reaches Fifteen Cops made four more arrests. It relates to hare coursing in Cambridgeshire. Now, fifteen people got arrested overall. There was violent chaos on January 25 and 26. The…
Lincolnshire faces potential split into two councils under government reorganisation. Council leaders seek flexibility. Lincolnshire Council Shake Up Government Reorganisation Plan Proposed Lincolnshire might split into two new councils. A council leader, Martin Hill, talked about this plan. The government wants to reorganize local areas. The split could happen in the middle of Lincolnshire. Hill…
Read recent obituaries from the Lincolnshire Echo, covering February 15-21, 2025. Find details on services and donations. Lincolnshire Echo: Funeral Notices for February 15-21, 2025 This article shares recent death notices from Lincolnshire. These notices come from the Lincolnshire Echo newspaper and also appear online at funeral-notices.co.uk. The notices listed cover February 15-21, 2025. Natalie…
HM Prison Morton Hall paid over £55,000 for staff injury claims since 2021, highlighting dangers faced by prison staff. Prison Pays Over £55,000 in Injury Claims Made by Morton Hall Staff A prison in Lincolnshire paid over £50,000 for staff injuries covering claims made since 2021. Prison work can be stressful and dangerous, so processes…
New data reveals the most and least expensive areas to buy a home in Lincolnshire, based on sales data up to March 2024. Lincolnshire House Prices Cheapest and Most Expensive Areas Revealed I saw some new house price info for Lincolnshire. The Office for National Statistics provided the data. A report ranked areas by average…
Lincolnshire council claims funding formulas mean a yearly loss of £120m, impacting services. Council Says Funding System Costs Them 120 Million Per Year Lincolnshire council feels shortchanged. They say government funding isn’t working. They claim they miss out on £120 million each year. Over 600 miles of roads need repair. They blame a lack of…
Council tax in Lincolnshire will rise by 2.99%, increasing the yearly tax for Band D homes and generating £11.7 million. Lincolnshire Council to Increase Council Tax by 2.99 Per Cent Lincolnshire council will raise council tax. They agreed on a 2.99% increase. This happened during a meeting on Friday. The yearly tax for a Band…
Lincolnshire Police faces a £14M budget gap, risking jobs. They seek urgent Home Office help before February’s end. Lincolnshire Police Desperately Seeks Funding as Deadline Looms Near Lincolnshire Police needs money quickly, and they might face a financial problem. The police could have a £14 million budget gap for the 2025/26 year. Around 400 jobs…