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BBC News
08-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Reform UK picks ex-police officer to lead Lincolnshire council
Reform UK has chosen a retired police officer to lead Lincolnshire County Sean Matthews, who represents Tattershall Castle, spent 25 years in the Metropolitan Police before leaving in party took control of the council from the Conservatives after winning 44 of the 77 seats in an election on 1 said it was "an honour and a privilege" to become the new leader and pledged to deliver on "a clear mandate for serious change". Councillor Rob Gibson will serve as Matthews' UK enjoyed a double success in the elections, with Dame Andrea Jenkyns winning the race to become the first mayor of Greater Lincolnshire."What we have achieved here is incredible. From a standing start we now have full control of the council and an excellent Greater Lincolnshire mayor," said will take over as leader of the council from the Conservatives' Martin Hill, who led the authority for 20 who retained his Folkingham Rural seat, has stepped down as Tory group leader in favour of Councillor Richard Davies, citing the need for "fresh blood".The full council will meet on 23 May. 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.
BBC News
29-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Algae warning to visitors at Scunthorpe nature reserve
Dog walkers and visitors have been warned of a potential outbreak of blue-green algae at a nature Lincolnshire Council urged people to "take extra care" when visiting Ashby Ville lake in Scunthorpe, while it works with the Environment Agency to check the algae is a collection of microscopic organisms that are naturally present in lakes and streams which can become council also reminded visitors that open water swimming can be dangerous. The blue-green algae, technically known as cyanobacteria, can become abundant in warm, shallow, undisturbed, nutrient-rich surface waters that receive a lot of sunlight, leading to floating mats or scums on the water's blue-green algae can produce toxins, some do it is not possible to tell if a bloom is toxic simply by looking at to high levels of any blue-green algae blooms - whether by contact with water blooms, swallowing the water or inhaling airborne droplets - can cause health effects in people and can include diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting, skin, eye or throat irritation, allergic reactions or breathing the algae can be extremely dangerous to pets, livestock and council added that swimming in open water is dangerous and could be said: "Ponds and lakes may contain hidden rubbish, sunken buildings or dangerous weeds that can trap bathers who also risk catching waterborne infections."At this time of year the shock of entering cold water can also be extremely dangerous," it added. 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.
BBC News
28-03-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
M181 near Scunthorpe to be shut for weekend work on junction
Motorists are being warned that the M181 in North Lincolnshire will be closed in both directions will be shut, with diversions in place, from 20:00 GMT on Friday until 06:00 GMT on it reopens, the motorway will be reduced to one lane in each Lincolnshire Council said the closure was to allow work to continue on the new Burringham Road southern roundabout junction, which it said would ease congestion. The junction should reduce journey times for Burringham residents and those using the Berkeley Circle, the council has said previously. 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.
BBC News
23-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Legal challenge delays landlord licencing scheme in Scunthorpe
A new licensing scheme for private landlords in parts of Scunthorpe has been delayed by a legal Lincolnshire Council's cabinet agreed to bring in 'selective licensing' for parts of Crosby and Park and Town Wards last scheme was due to come in force on 20 March and required private renting landlords to apply for a licence to operate, with rules that forced them to maintain smoke detectors, update gas certificates and tackle any anti-social behaviour related to their legal challenge was lodged by Crosby Landlords' Association, who have sought a judicial review of the decision to create the licensing zone. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the legal challenge will look at whether the council followed due process, and not the merits of the tougher rules for landlords scheme North Lincolnshire council project required landlords to pay a fee of £955 to cover the five years of the selective licensing period. Legally, the council is not allowed to make any profit from the rules attached to the licence aimed to raise housing scheme was first proposed by the conservatives in 2023, a public consultation followed in spring 2024, but the council's cabinet did not take a decision on it until September of last then, some landlords from the Crosby area had written to the council challenging the plans.A North Lincolnshire council webpage notice said the launch date for the scheme has been delayed and was not accepting applications. The notice said further updates regarding the licence application processes, fees and deadlines will be made available on their website as soon as LDRS has approached North Lincolnshire Council for comment. 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.
BBC News
14-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Incinerator to be built in Flixborough after government approval
Plans for an incinerator to be built on the edge of a North Lincolnshire town have been given the green light by the North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park application was granted development consent by energy secretary Ed Miliband on plant will burn up to 760,000 tonnes of rubbish a year and provide power, heat and steam at the Flixborough Wharf site on the River Lincolnshire Council leader Rob Waltham said he was disappointed with the decision and the government had not listened to local residents. A decision letter cited a "substantial need" for the electricity that would be generated and "positive benefits to employment and the local economy" among the reasons for the approval of the scheme. The letter said these "outweigh the moderate adverse weight against the proposal associated with ecology and biodiversity, the moderate harm caused to heritage assets and landscape and the minor harm caused by emissions". 'Wrong location' Waltham said: "I am disappointed that the government hasn't listened to local residents and the council and has given the go ahead for rubbish to be burnt at a massive plant in Flixborough."The council has been clear throughout the planning process that this is the wrong location for an incinerator that will be burning waste generated in other parts of the country."We will look at our further options to oppose this development that will be a blight on the area and increase traffic."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.
