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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Sleeping pods for homeless approved for resort
Plans to install four emergency accommodation pods for rough sleepers in Skegness have been approved. The self-contained units include a toilet, wash basin and bed. They will be heated and have solar-generated power. The shelters are designed for people who have been rough sleeping and have complex needs. East Lindsey District Council said it expected the pods would be ready for use by the end of October. Councillor William Gray, portfolio holder for communities and better ageing, said: "Nobody should be without a home and these pods combined with the wraparound support services will aim to get people back on their feet as soon as possible. "This decision reflects the commitment of the council and our community to address homelessness in East Lindsey in the most compassionate, dignified and practical way possible - something I think we should all be very proud of." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Click here, to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Click here, to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices. Sleeping 'pods' for homeless in seaside resort East Lindsey District Council
BBC News
05-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Sleeping pods for Skegness homeless approved
Plans to install four emergency accommodation pods for rough sleepers in Skegness have been approved. The self-contained units include a toilet, wash basin and bed. They will be heated and have solar-generated shelters are designed for people who have been rough sleeping and have complex needs. East Lindsey District Council said it expected the pods would be ready for use by the end of October. Councillor William Gray, portfolio holder for communities and better ageing, said: "Nobody should be without a home and these pods combined with the wraparound support services will aim to get people back on their feet as soon as possible. "This decision reflects the commitment of the council and our community to address homelessness in East Lindsey in the most compassionate, dignified and practical way possible - something I think we should all be very proud of." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Click here, to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and here, to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices.
BBC News
27-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Sutton on Sea's new paddling pool forced to close due to leak
A paddling pool that opened in May following a £500,000 renovation has been forced to close due to a Maple Leaf Pool, in Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire, has been shut since 6 June. East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) said the pool was unexpectedly losing water because of issues with the circulation and drainage system. Work was under way to find a solution, but further investigations were required before a reopening date could be confirmed. The council had hoped to reopen the pool on 30 June, but on Thursday a spokesperson confirmed that a test refilling had been unsuccessful. Megan Lawson, from Mablethorpe, brought her young children for a day out at the pool, only to discover it was closed. She said: "It's a shame really, especially in this weather. You need something to keep the children cool."ELDC said the focus was on "getting it fixed and right for the long-term" rather than "rushing to find the solution that allows us to reopen the quickest". A spokesperson said the works would not result in additional cost to the council or taxpayer.A further attempt to refill the pool would take place in the coming days and, if successful, a reopening date would be confirmed. Refurbishment work on the pool began in 2023 as part of the £7.5m Seaview Colonnade project. When the pool opened on 24 May, the final bill of £524,000 was £124,000 over the initial budget. ELDC previously blamed the increased cost on a new underground filtration system, as well as a rise in the price of materials and to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Fairground, cinema and fly-past in Sutton on Sea vintage event
Traditional fairground rides, a vintage cinema and classic cars are set to feature when Vintage on Sea returns to the Lincolnshire coast later this monthOrganisers said the free event in Sutton on Sea would be packed with an exciting array of entertainment and activites designed to celebrate the traditional seaside holiday will be live performances and vintage haircuts, and the day will end with a fly-past from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, expected to be a Hurricane and Spitfire. Vintage on Sea takes place between 10:00 and 16:00 BST on Saturday 28 June. The Meridale Youth and Community Centre will be transformed into a vintage cinema and live performances across the day will showcase a mix of talent including singers, bands, theatre and dance groups, magicians, and fairground attractions will be located in the Spar car park, while a market with more than 30 stalls will offer vintage items, food and drink. Councillor Craig Leyland, leader of East Lindsey District Council, said: "Vintage on Sea is a true celebration of community spirit and the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors to get creative, step back in time, and enjoy a day filled with amusement and entertainment."I hope that like last year there will be a great turnout to enjoy the fantastic range of sights and activities on offer, remembering why we fell in love with our beautiful coastline, whilst making brand new memories at the same time."The event is part of Story Tellers, a South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership project supported by Arts Council England, which celebrates South and East Lincolnshire's heritage through cultural to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
12-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
New £8.6m Campus for Future Living opens in Mablethorpe
An £8.6m campus has opened in Mablethorpe for researchers and businesses working in the health site, known as the Campus for Future Living, includes laboratories, lecture halls and accommodation to support the development of medical technology and provide training for carers and William Gray, from East Lindsey District Council (ELDC), said: "It has been several years in the making and its a flagship development. We're hoping it will make a real difference to people living here and the surrounding area."The council also said it hoped the development would create and support jobs. According to ELDC, the campus is part of a vision to bring professionals and the community together to understand local health is strongly linked to the medical school at the University of Lincoln, which opened in 2019 as well as the University of council said the site would provide a permanent base for researchers, education and wellbeing campus will be operated by Acis Group, a charity supporting communities through housing, skills and education, across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, North Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
