Lincolnshire County Council will start enforcing new parking powers from December in an attempt to reduce congestion and help local businesses.
The Department for Transport are expected to hand over Civil Parking Enforcement powers to the county council on November 30.
On street parking will be regulated by the county council, while the district councils will retain responsibility for off street car parks.
Motorists breaking the new restrictions one week before they are imposed will be given a warning notice by the county council to help reduce penalties.
Around 20 Civil Enforcement Officers will help tackle parking issues across Lincolnshire.
Councillor William Webb, Executive Member for Highways and Transportation, said: “Taking on these new parking enforcement powers means we can do more to keep people moving safely on the roads, reducing congestion from inconsiderate parking, and supporting businesses with parking bays outside.
“We are delighted at the encouraging comments people have been making and hope this move will make a real difference to their journeys and mean they can visit local shops with ease.”
Lincolnshire Police will still deal with traffic offences carrying penalty points and where security or other traffic policing issues are involved.
“Each day we are moving one step closer and we’ve been raising awareness for some time, so that people know to take more care when looking for somewhere to park.
“If they check for ‘signs and lines’, they will have nothing to worry about,” added Councillor Webb.
Source: Lincolnshire County Council
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Police are investigating an unexplained death in the Waddingham village area near Gainsborough and Hemswell Cliff.
Emergency services were called to a house in Clay Lane, Waddingham just before 6:30pm on Thursday (30 June) following reports of a female being injured in the property.
Upon arrival, a woman believed to be in her 60s, was found injured and confirmed deceased at the property.
Her death is currently being treated as unexplained and investigations are ongoing.
We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a fail to stop in Welton, Lincoln.
It’s believed a black or grey 4×4 or SUV vehicle collided with a silver Mini Cooper that was parked along Cliff Road. The incident was reported just after 3pm today.
If you witnessed the collision or have dashcam footage available, please get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 275 of 1st July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 275 of 1st July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.