Census to create 50 jobs in Lincoln

October 7, 2010

Still counting: The 2011 Census recruitment drive is on, with over 50 jobs available to Lincolnites of all ages.

Revamp for ‘lacking’ castle in limbo

October 6, 2010

Undecided: Lincoln Castle could receive a £20m revamp if the Crown Court moves out.

Eastern bypass approved, but not funding

October 5, 2010

Bypass approved: The Eastern leg of the bypass has been approved planning permission, but still needs funding to begin.

Local union rallies for Robin Hood tax

September 30, 2010

Robin Hood: Lincoln's Unison rally got a "very positive" response from locals opposed to public sector cuts.

Pupils warned about early homelessness

September 30, 2010

Too much too young?: Year 11 pupils in Lincoln will be warned about the reality of leaving home too young.

Councils chasing public cash fraudsters

September 24, 2010

Repo time: Local councils are looking to claw back money fraudsters have claimed illegally.

Winter grant to keep Lincolnites warm

September 24, 2010

Winter warmth: You can still get loft and wall cavity insulation for discount prices this winter.

Get active while shopping in city centre

September 23, 2010

Fit shopping: Shoppers in Lincoln this weekend could try out some dance and martial art lessons for free.

Sheriffs from across UK coming to Lincoln

September 23, 2010

Mayor meeting: Sheriffs from across the country and Wales will be visiting the city as part of an annual meeting.

Parents fight to save old Lincoln park [U2]

September 22, 2010

Park life: A group of parents are fighting to protect the old Wickham Gardens park from closure.

Lincoln’s open spaces to interlink

September 21, 2010

New project: Three councils are networking all the city woods and parks together to promote healthy living.

New parking charges for blue badge holders

September 21, 2010

Blue badge victory: The City Council agreed to give 'buy one, get one free' parking concessions to blue badge holders in Lincoln.

Tony Benn to launch new Speakers’ Corner

September 15, 2010

Heated debate: Lincoln now has a place for people to go if they have an issue they would like to share and debate with the city.

Councils set to merge services for savings

September 14, 2010

Merger: City of Lincoln Council, North Kesteven, and West Lindsey District councils want to merge services for savings.

Street lights dimming plans under scrutiny

September 14, 2010

Dimmed: Proposed changes in street illumination could see Lincoln and the county saving cash in the long run.

No free car parking at Lincoln’s hospital?

September 13, 2010

No cut? While the Government decide on parking meter cuts, county hospitals earn over £1 million per year in fees.

City charities receive confiscated goods

September 13, 2010

Silver lining: Counterfeit goods seized by police and Trading Standards will be donated to Lincoln charities.

Lincoln won’t weather public spending cuts

September 10, 2010

Spending cuts: A new report claims Lincoln is vulnerable to the austerity spending cuts expected later this year.

City MP ‘frustrated’ with local bureaucracy

September 8, 2010

Open Sesame: The Lincoln MP is frustrated with local bureaucracy, but says he found a way to get things going.

Top-notch facilities for Lincoln athletes

September 7, 2010

Keeping track: New outdoor facilities have been added at Yarborough Leisure Centre, making it 'A class' standard.

Lincoln pupils raise recycling awareness

September 3, 2010

Eco-friendly: Pupils in Lincoln have made a DVD to raise awareness of the need to recycle.

City Hall resumes services after axe attack

September 2, 2010

Target: City Hall is beginning to resume its services after an axe attack last week by a disgruntled individual.

Some concessions for blue badge holders

September 1, 2010

Buy one get one free: Faced with legal threats, the City Council looks into giving parking concessions to blue badge holders.

Axe man trashes the wrong council

August 31, 2010

With a grudge: A man went on an axe rampage at the City Hall, but later found he targeted the wrong council.

City Council evicts West Common travellers

August 26, 2010

Evicted: The City Council is seeking legal action to remove a group of unauthorised travellers from the West Common.

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