Politics
‘Certain areas are lacking’: councillor calls for more community facilities in Lincoln
A senior City of Lincoln councillor has voiced concern over the shortage of community facilities in certain areas of the city. Rebecca Longbottom, who has...
‘A gift for others’: new Lincoln litter pick initiative attracting dozens of volunteers
A Lincoln councillor who started running his own litter-picking sessions says he has been delighted by just how many volunteers have been getting involved. Councillor...
‘I don’t like the bloke’: New poll suggesting Nigel Farage could be PM prompts disquiet in Lincoln
A new poll has suggested Nigel Farage could become prime minister at the next general election - but, in Lincoln today, views on the Reform...
Lincolnshire Police will be ‘crippled’ without additional funding, PCC warns
Lincolnshire Police will be “crippled” without additional funding, the Police and Crime Commissioner has warned. Marc Jones has revealed that 450 staff will be cut...
New women’s-only self defence course to start in Lincoln
A new women's-only self-defence course is coming to Lincolnshire soon. The six-week course, run by Empower Martial Arts Academy, is due to start on Wednesday,...
‘Farmers don’t talk about things’: Lincolnshire’s rural communities facing mental health crisis, new figures show
Lincolnshire's farming and rural community appears to be facing a mental health crisis as new figures show calls to a support charity have almost doubled...
‘A mark of respect’: councillors to begin presenting poppy wreaths at Remembrance services
Councillors attending Remembrance Day services every November will present poppy wreaths to the local community after a new motion was approved. Members of North Kesteven...
‘I wouldn’t swap it for anything’: councillor urges young people to get involved in local politics
A City of Lincoln councillor has recommended young people should get involved in local politics as a way to feel “fulfilled.” Councillor Rebecca Longbottom has...
Youngest ever Lincoln councillor says city must do more for teenagers
Lincoln's youngest ever councillor has said the city needs to be a safer and more enjoyable space for teenagers. Adrianna McNulty was just 18 when...
‘Paddleboarding on the Brayford’: top Lincoln councillor considers election stunt
A Lincoln City Councillor has said she would paddleboard on Brayford Pool if she were to replicate the campaign stunts of Liberal Democrat leader Sir...
Criticism over council spending on Christmas lights during cost-of-living crisis
Figures show Lincolnshire County Council has spent almost a quarter of a million pounds on Christmas lights and decorations in the last five years, amid...
‘Your vote is sacred’: Campaign calling on adults to give their vote to a child met with scepticism in Lincoln
Voters in Lincoln appear sceptical about a new global campaign encouraging adults to give their vote to a child. Members of the Children’s Voting Colloquium...
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