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BBC News
21-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Green space opens in Gainsborough on former Baltic Mill site
A new green space in a Lincolnshire market town has officially opened. The transformation of the former Baltic Mill site in Gainsborough, off Caskgate Street, is part of an £18m regeneration accessible space overlooking the River Trent features a grass area, benches, plants and a pergola with a map of the Lindsey District Council leader Trevor Young said: "It's a place for people to rest, relax and connect with nature - right in the heart of the community." The project is one of six involved in the council's Levelling Up programme - Thriving Gainsborough - to help tackle economic decline in the to Public Health England, greener communities lead to health improvements, particularly among disadvantaged groups. Sally Grindrod-Smith, director of planning, regeneration and communities, called the scheme "an integral part" of the Thriving Gainsborough said: "Access to quality green space is limited in this part of Gainsborough and we wanted to address this as part of a wider programme of improvements in the area." As part of wider plans within the project, a former toilet block in Whitton Gardens is being transformed into a cafe and is expected to be completed by late spring.A four-screen £9m cinema in Market Place is also on course to be open in summer, according to managers. 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.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Historical forge to be demolished
A forge once used by blacksmiths will be demolished after falling into ruin. The building on Brook Street in Hemswell, near Gainsborough, was once considered a heritage asset, although only the eastern wall is now left standing. A new home will reuse the stone from the forge and attempt to recreate its appearance from the street. West Lindsey district councillor Tom Smith told a planning meeting: "It's frustrating the council has no powers to ensure these buildings can be protected." Approval had been given to convert the old forge into a home about 20 years ago, but this was halted when builders discovered how poor its condition was. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, most of the building has collapsed, and the most recent owner has applied to demolish what remains. Several local residents had objected to the building's demolition and the design of the new home. Andrew Clover, speaking for the applicant, told the committee: "The loss of the building is regrettable. However, surveys clearly show that demolition and rebuild is the only option." Mr Clover said the building would be carefully demolished and replaced with "a discreet and sensitively designed dwelling almost identical to the forge when viewed from Brook Street". He said "severe structural defects" had stopped previous work, the building was in "too poor condition to be converted, and should be demolished to make way for the replacement". 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. Historical flats could make way for new homes Grants for at-risk heritage sites in Lincolnshire West Lindsey District Council Local Democracy Reporting Service
BBC News
07-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Greater Lincolnshire mayoral elections: Trevor Young
On 1 May voters throughout Lincolnshire will decide the first elected mayor of the new Greater Lincolnshire authority. You can find more information about the election and the candidates here. Trevor Young, 63, is the leader of West Lindsey District Council and lives near Gainsborough Mr Young said he was proud to have called Lincolnshire home for his whole said he had served West Lindsey as a Liberal Democrat councillor for decades "fighting tooth and nail for a better deal for local people"."It frustrates me every time our county gets overlooked by governments of all colours." He wants to take action to grow the county's economy Mr Young said he was proud of the industries in Lincolnshire, adding: "We need to develop talent pipelines to support our key sectors. People growing up in the county should have more opportunities, so we don't lose our young talent." Mr Young said he would tackle the cost of living crisis He says the Liberal Democrats are demanding urgent action to tackle the cost of living crisis, calling for measures to make energy bills cheaper and tackle rising food prices."Families across Lincolnshire are feeling the squeeze, and the Liberal Democrats are fighting to ensure that hardworking families get the support they deserve." He wants to secure investment into local infrastructure "It's not just Lincolnshire's roads that are in a perilous state. Our hospitals are crumbling and communities are left to fend for themselves at times of flooding. Conservative and Labour governments have routinely not invested in Lincolnshire, this has to change," he said. He wants to get rural communities a fair deal and press the government for more investment and support for farmers He wants to get a fair deal for rural communities and is not happy with the response of the current or previous governments. "Liberal Democrats will fight tooth and nail to protect family farms from these changes." Mr Young wants to stand up for Lincolnshire "From taking the Home Office to the High Court over the RAF Scampton migrant camp plan, to delivering new jobs and infrastructure as a council leader. We need a mayor with the experience necessary to do the job from day one, and proudly promote Lincolnshire to both government and business."
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Plans for new estate with 150 homes approved
Plans for a new housing estate in a Lincolnshire village have been approved. Up to 150 homes will be built in Fiskerton after outline plans, put forward by the Church Commissioners for England, were given approval by West Lindsey District Council. A council planning committee heard concerns about traffic, as the initial plans included a single access point through Corn Close. Councillors approved the application on condition that a second access point is created on nearby Hall Lane. Councillor Roger Patterson told the committee: "I live in a similar place with only one access road and it's utter carnage. "With 150 homes, you will have a minimum of 300 cars in the morning rush hour. It would be an absolute nightmare with only one access point." Karl Wager, who lives next to the access point on Corn Close, said: "We will be subject to major upheaval and chaos for five years. "Most of the village doesn't object to the development per se, but to the size and single access via Corn Close." Councillor Ian Fleetwood expressed concern about the size of the development, saying: "I wouldn't want to see Fiskerton swamped with lots and lots of new homes." The village currently has a population of 1,200 people but no shops or doctors, and at least 300 new residents are expected from the development, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Liz Wells, speaking for the applicant, said: "The development strikes an appropriate balance taking into account the wider context. It will have limited impact on the local highway network." The developer will need to submit details such as the house designs and layouts at a later date, which will come back to the council for approval. 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. Plans to build 150 homes near Lincoln submitted Work to start on storm-damaged riverbank Church Commissioners for England West Lindsey District Council Local Democracy Reporting Service
BBC News
06-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Plans for new estate with 150 homes in Fiskerton approved
Plans for a new housing estate in a Lincolnshire village have been to 150 homes will be built in Fiskerton after outline plans, put forward by the Church Commissioners for England, were given approval by West Lindsey District Council. A council planning committee heard concerns about traffic, as the initial plans included a single access point through Corn approved the application on condition that a second access point is created on nearby Hall Lane. Councillor Roger Patterson told the committee: "I live in a similar place with only one access road and it's utter carnage."With 150 homes, you will have a minimum of 300 cars in the morning rush hour. It would be an absolute nightmare with only one access point." Karl Wager, who lives next to the access point on Corn Close, said: "We will be subject to major upheaval and chaos for five years."Most of the village doesn't object to the development per se, but to the size and single access via Corn Close."Councillor Ian Fleetwood expressed concern about the size of the development, saying: "I wouldn't want to see Fiskerton swamped with lots and lots of new homes."The village currently has a population of 1,200 people but no shops or doctors, and at least 300 new residents are expected from the development, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Liz Wells, speaking for the applicant, said: "The development strikes an appropriate balance taking into account the wider context. It will have limited impact on the local highway network."The developer will need to submit details such as the house designs and layouts at a later date, which will come back to the council for 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.
