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Booking returns to waste centres

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:17:57 +0000

Residents wanting to use Spalding’s recycling centre are likely to need an appointment if plans by the county council go ahead. The council is looking at introducing a booking-only system for all the county’s household waste recycling centres – despite the fact that a previous attempt during Covid saw complaints rocket.According to a report to […]

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Work starting on road scheme

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:14:31 +0000

A major project lasting six months has started on the road between Pinchbeck and Spalding.The scheme will create new facilities for people walking, wheeling or cycling between Kings Road and Enterprise Way.There will also be a significant upgrade to the road, traffic signals and street lighting along the route.Work on the site’s compound started this […]

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New nature plan ‘meaningless’

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:12:30 +0000

A new plan to restore nature in Lincolnshire has been described as “moving deckchairs on the Titanic” by the county’s leader.The Local Nature Recovery Plan aims to restore and expand the county’s natural features as part of a government initiative, writes Local Democracy Reporter Jamie Waller.However, leading Reform councillors said the plan would be meaningless […]

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New community fund to launch

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:09:53 +0000

Half a million pounds could be allocated to help support community projects.It has been recommended that Lincolnshire county councillors back plans to allocate a total of £500,000 towards supporting local schemes and grassroot organisations across the county, writes Local Democracy Reporter Oliver Castle.Officials said the Councillor Community Grant Fund will help councillors to deliver initiatives […]

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Vow to fix road sinking problem

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:08:42 +0000

The county council says it is looking at works ‘to finally solve the persistent road issues’ in Pinchbeck’s Enterprise Way. The road was closed two weeks ago between Stephenson Avenue up to Edison Close after gradually sinking, something that’s occurred twice before in the last few years.Lincolnshire County Council sayd the road is currently due […]

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Claims on solar sites

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:07:43 +0000

Prime land that is turned into solar farms could more easily end up as housing, officials have claimed.Members of the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County’s (GLCCA) overview and scrutiny committee raised concerns about the number of solar farms proposed for the area – and are fearful that these could end up being snapped up by property […]

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Council to listen to respite fears

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:00:09 +0000

A three-month consultation has been launched after the county council backtracked on closing a respite care home. Lincolnshire County Council had said Cedar Lodge, providing respite care for adults with specialist needs, would be closed to save £343,324 a year.But a huge backlash from families saw the council release a statement on May 8 saying […]

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Pinchbeck road to be closed for at least two more weeks as county council provide update

Richard Rush — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:44:34 +0000

The county council says it is looking at works ‘to finally solve the persistent road issues’ in Pinchbeck’s Enterprise Way. The road was closed two weeks ago between Stephenson Avenue up to Edison Close after gradually sinking, something that’s occurred twice previously in the last few years. Lincolnshire County Council say the road is currently […]

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Leading from the front for new fuel

Richard Rush — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:40:27 +0000

A South Holland logistics company is spearheading the drive into carbon-neutral transport by running lorries on gas and sharing its refuelling station with neighbours. FreshLinc is working to offer Bio-LNG refuelling as it brings in its own fleet of trucks capable of running on the alternative to fossil fuel. The project will open the door […]

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Rules should help parking problems

Richard Rush — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:22:17 +0000

New parking restrictions are set to be introduced near Lutton’s primary school. Members of the county council’s planning and regulation committee are due to discuss the issue at a meeting on Monday. There had been objections to proposal for a Traffic Regulation Order on Marriots Gate. “Investigations have taken place in the vicinity of Lutton […]

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