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Lincolnshire libraries face £1.9m cuts and 170 job losses
GovernmentService cuts and changing habits: Libraries in Lincolnshire are facing more than £1.9 million budget cuts, with up to 170 jobs at risk and only a third of locations remaining.
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Almost 10,000 Lincoln people sign up for £25 yearly green waste collections
GovernmentGreen waste: Almost 10,000 people in Lincoln have signed up to the new £25 per year fee to get their green waste bins collected from July.
Friday, June 14
Lincoln MP: Labour would take £234 from 18,130 pensioners in the city
GovernmentTight pensions: Research by Lincoln MP Karl McCartney indicates that Labour’s plan to cut pensions would affect some 18,130 pensioners in the city, but Lucy Rigby disagrees.
Wednesday, June 12
Britain on benefits: Getting the cost of welfare down
Columns GovernmentRewarding work: Controlling welfare spending and tackling dependence on benefits are the only ways to keep a fair and sustainable welfare system, argues Lucy Rigby.
Tuesday, June 11
£678k revamp for Lincoln council sheltered accommodation
GovernmentImproved accommodation: The City Council is setting aside funds to improve sheltered accommodation in its care across Lincoln.
Thursday, June 6
Lincolnshire residents get powers to stop wind farm plans
GovernmentPower of persuasion: Local residents will soon get more powers to block wind farm plans in their communities.
Wednesday, June 5
More scrutiny after Lincolnshire concerns over EMAS plans
Government HealthEscalated complaint: The secretary of state has now forwarded Lincolnshire County Council’s concerns with EMAS’ hub plans on to a review panel.
Tuesday, June 4
Lincoln CCTV remains 24/7 despite potential staffing cuts
GovernmentMore cuts: The City Council have vowed to continue its CCTV service as usual despite possible staff cuts.
Mouchel loses as Agilisys, BT and Serco up for £20m Lincolnshire County Council back-office contract
Business GovernmentTendering services: Agilisys, BT and Serco have been announced as finalists for a back-office contract worth £20 million with Lincolnshire County Council.
