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James Turner, Local Democracy Reporter

Hopes government will cover cost of council reorganisation

18 March 2025
Hopes government will cover cost of council reorganisation

Hopes government will cover cost of council reorganisation

18 March 2025

Council bosses are hoping the government will help cover the cost of reorganisation.


Independents group unveils candidate to become mayor

07 March 2025
Independents group unveils candidate to become mayor

Independents group unveils candidate to become mayor

07 March 2025

A new candidate has been revealed in the race to become the first Greater Lincolnshire mayor.


Warning over Ford Fiesta thefts

03 February 2025
Warning over Ford Fiesta thefts

Warning over Ford Fiesta thefts

03 February 2025

Police have issued a warning to owners of Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus vehicles following a rise in thefts.


House can be turned into children’s home after plans approved

27 January 2025
House can be turned into children’s home after plans approved

House can be turned into children’s home after plans approved

27 January 2025

Plans to convert a five-bedroom detached house into a children’s care home have been approved.


Village house set to be converted into children’s home

06 January 2025
Village house set to be converted into children’s home

Village house set to be converted into children’s home

06 January 2025

A five-bedroom house in a village near Newark could soon be converted into children’s care home for up to two young people.


Former council leader on Lincolnshire mayorship run

25 November 2024
Former council leader on Lincolnshire mayorship run

Former council leader on Lincolnshire mayorship run

25 November 2024

Former Nottinghamshire County Council leader Ben Bradley is one of the six conservative politicians in the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral election run.

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Ben enters race to become new mayor

21 November 2024
Ben enters race to become new mayor

Ben enters race to become new mayor

21 November 2024

A former MP and county council leader has become the latest person to put his name forward as a contender to be new Greater Lincolnshire mayor.

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A festive treat at a twinkly favourite restaurant

21 November 2024
A festive treat at a twinkly favourite restaurant

A festive treat at a twinkly favourite restaurant

21 November 2024

I’ll be honest—Christmas dinner and all the festive food aren’t really my thing.


County leader’s verdict on Tory leadership and mayor races

02 October 2024
County leader’s verdict on Tory leadership and mayor races

County leader’s verdict on Tory leadership and mayor races

02 October 2024

The leader of Lincolnshire County Council has named the two MPs he believes could win the Conservative leadership race.

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‘Tremendous pressure’ leads to ambulance service losing 134,000 hours in delays

06 August 2024
‘Tremendous pressure’ leads to ambulance service losing 134,000 hours in delays

‘Tremendous pressure’ leads to ambulance service losing 134,000 hours in delays

06 August 2024

East Midlands Ambulance Service has reported losing 134,000 hours over the course of a year due to delays in handing over patients.


The role of social media on the General Election

31 May 2024
The role of social media on the General Election

The role of social media on the General Election

31 May 2024

As the UK gears up for the general election, all parties are revving up their digital presence in an attempt to reach a younger generation.

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Councils plan tax hike to combat financial pressures

07 February 2024
Councils plan tax hike to combat financial pressures

Councils plan tax hike to combat financial pressures

07 February 2024

Two district councils and a county council are set to increase their council tax bills due to economic pressures.


Residents back 740MW solar farm

18 September 2023
Residents back 740MW solar farm

Residents back 740MW solar farm

18 September 2023

Villagers in Newton on Trent are rallying in support of a proposed 740MW solar farm, which could become one of the largest in the UK.


Plans for more than 100 homes on the verge of approval

06 July 2023
Plans for more than 100 homes on the verge of approval

Plans for more than 100 homes on the verge of approval

06 July 2023

Plans to build 132 new homes are on the verge of receiving approval from a District Council.


Hundreds of fly-tipping reports made to council

07 March 2023
Hundreds of fly-tipping reports made to council

Hundreds of fly-tipping reports made to council

07 March 2023

More than 1,500 reports of fly-tipping were made to a council during 2022.


Council votes for 2.99% tax rise

02 March 2023
Council votes for 2.99% tax rise

Council votes for 2.99% tax rise

02 March 2023

An increase of 2.99% in council tax has been agreed as part of a council’s budget for 2023-24.

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