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North and North East Lincolnshire will go into tier 2 (high) lockdown from midnight on Saturday, October 31.

This comes as Grimsby has the highest infection rates in Greater Lincolnshire. The measures will be reviewed in 14 days.

Lincolnshire will remain on tier 1 restrictions for now.

This means that for the tier 2 areas, the following measures will be in place:

• people must not meet with anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place
• people must not meet in a group of more than 6 outside, including in a garden or other space
• people should aim to reduce the number of journeys they make where possible.
• if people need to travel, they should walk or cycle where possible, or plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport

In North East Lincolnshire, weekly case rates stand at 320 people per 100,000. This increases to 402 per 100,000 in those aged 17-21 and is 225 per 100,000 in the over 60s.

In North Lincolnshire, weekly case rates stand at 196 people per 100,000. This increases to 272 per 100,000 in those aged 17-21 and is 131 per 100,000 in the over 60s.

The restrictions for tier 2 – high – lockdown.

Lincolnshire is tier 1 – medium – lockdown.

Nottinghamshire, including Newark, is moving into tier 3 restrictions from Saturday too, alongside South Yorkshire.

A developers’ latest attempt to impress councillors with an 89-home proposal in Horncastle could succeed next Thursday.

Officers at East Lindsey District Council are recommending approval of Gleeson Homes’ plans for land off Winceby Gardens to the authority’s planning committee.

A previous attempt by the developer for 97 homes on the site was refused in December 2019 after councillors said residents “deserved better” in terms of quality and design.

Residents feared the increased use of nearby roads as a “rat run”. An appeal against the decision was dismissed in July.

East Lindsey District Council’s planning committe refused a previous application in December 2019.

Gleeson Homes hopes the new plans will address a number of the concerns, with open spaces to the north providing a “bugger zone” with Banovallum Gardens and the new road layout being “pedestrian friendly”.

The new homes will include 24 two-bedroom, 58 three-bedroom and seven four-bedroom houses.

In a report before councillors, officers said the plans are considered acceptable and “would overcome” the concerns raised by the appeal inspector.

“With the reduction in housing numbers, the increased amount of open space and the changed layout, it is considered that the proposed housing estate would respond in a positive way to those estates around it and if approved would provide a sense of place that would harmonise with its surroundings,” they said.

Residents fear an increase in the road being used as a “rat run”.

Objections have been received from 15 nearby addresses. Those against the plans say it “doesn’t overcome the reasons for appeal dismissal”.

They say that despite reduction in the number of houses, the density of areas of the development has increased, that it doesn’t reflect the character of the area and doesn’t include  a “good sized play area” in the middle of the site.

Horncastle Town Council has also called for the plans to be refused again, though say they realise the town must grow.

They are backed by the Winceby Gardens Action group which says the development is “out of scale”.

A 70-year-old man was allegedly assaulted in Louth, but he did not sustain any injuries during the incident.

Lincolnshire Police received a call reporting the assault on Rosemary Lane at around 10.30am on October 27.

Police released an image of a man on October 29 that they wish to identify and speak to as they believe he may have information that will help with their enquiries.

However, the force did not specify whether the pictured man is a suspect or a witness.

Anyone with information, or who recognises the man, should contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 or via email at [email protected] quoting incident 125 of October 27.

Alternatively, it can be reported through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online here.