December 28, 2018 10.43 am
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Building the future: Lincoln’s year in developments
It’s been a year of major change for Lincoln, with big projects completed and much more planned for the next 12 months. The year started with the opening of the new transport hub in the city centre, the £30 million scheme included a bus station, the new 1,000 space multi-storey Lincoln Central car park, improvements…
It’s been a year of major change for Lincoln, with big projects completed and much more planned for the next 12 months.
The year started with the opening of the new transport hub in the city centre, the £30 million scheme included a bus station, the new 1,000 space multi-storey Lincoln Central car park, improvements to the railways station forecourt and a new pedestrian plaza linking the area with the Cornhill Quarter.
City of Lincoln Council officials were joined by MP Karen Lee and other special guests to open the new bus station. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Speaking of the Cornhill, this year saw the completion of the first phase of the Lincolnshire Co-operative’s £70 million regeneration of the area, with the second part starting in May.
Fresh designs for the 1,300 student flats on St Marks.
The scheme, approved at the start of December, will start by seeing the former Homebase, Lidl, Topps Tiles and part of the BHS unit demolished to make way for 1,300 student flats.
Work has already started on the demolition of the former stores, however, once completed the regeneration will eventually see all the units to the west of Debenhams demolished and replaced with new retail units, leisure space and other amenities.
A visual representation of the new build planned for Flaxengate.
The new build, on the junction of Clasketgate and Flaxengate, will see the former Pygott and Crone Estate Agency branch demolished and a new commercial unit created.
Visual of the proposed extra care facility to be built on the site of De Wint Court.
The plans will see City of Lincoln-owned De Wint Court demolished to make way for the development, which will provide homes for older people who want to remain “self-sufficient” but also have the option of on-site care if they need it.
The City of Lincoln Council has approved plans from YMCA Lincolnshire for its Lincoln Nomad Centre, which could open by April 2019.
The charity plans to open its Lincoln Nomad Centre, on St Rumbold’s Street, in April 2019.
The plan is to convert and expand the organisations’s existing building into a day centre and community cafe on the ground floor, with temporary sleeping accommodation on both the ground and first floor levels.
The plan is to provide 24/7 support where those who find themselves homeless can access caring, professional help.
As we come to the end of our journey through major developments, let’s circle back round to transport, especially since much of next year will be dominated by major works.
Lincoln Eastern Bypass. Picture: Lincolnshire County Council.
Visual rendering of the River Witham Bridge expected to be part of the North Hykeham Relief Road. Photo: Lincolnshire County Council
As we look into the future, there’s even more to come — this year a new £2 million roundabout was approved, which it is hoped will kick-start a 3,200 development known as the Western Growth Corridor.
The corridor project has been in the pipeline for more than 20 years, and as well as the new homes City of Lincoln Council leaders hope it will also include a hotel, leisure complex and new stadium for Lincoln City FC.
Plans for the Western Growth Corridor include up to 3,200 homes, a hotel, leisure complex and Lincoln City football stadium.
Whatever happens, Lincoln has definitely got things going for it, and long may it continue!
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Large tailbacks can be seen in central Lincoln on Thursday, as a lane closure on Tritton Road proves to be a commuter’s nightmare.
The work is being undertaken by Western Power Distribution and is due to finish on Sunday, October 31.
It involves digging works next to Morrisons petrol station on Tritton Road, and closures have been put in place to allow Western Power to complete it safely.
Digging works by the footpath on Tritton Road. | Photo: The Lincolnite
It has resulted in the middle lane of Tritton Road northbound being closed by Morrisons, and then the left lane being closed past the junction for the supermarket.
A lane closure on Tritton Road is causing a traffic headache in the city. | Photo: The Lincolnite
The footpath and cycle lane have also been closed while works take place, with pedestrians using the left lane of the road, which is closed to vehicles, instead.
The pedestrian footpath has also been closed. | Photo: The Lincolnite
The closures have caused congestion issues on Tritton Road throughout Thursday.
The Lincolnite has contacted Western Power Distribution for a statement.
The man who organised the flight which cost footballer Emiliano Sala and Lincolnshire Pilot David Ibbotson their lives has been found guilty of endangering the safety of an aircraft.
David Henderson, 67, of Hotham, East Riding of Yorkshire was found guilty by a majority verdict after a trial at Cardiff Crown Court. He also previously admitted trying to arrange the flight for a passenger without permission or authorisation.
Henderson will be sentenced on November 12.
Argentine striker Sala, 28, was involved in a £15 million transfer to Cardiff City from Nantes. He was travelling between the two cities at the time of his death, when the single-engine Piper Malibu plunged into the English Channel.
Ibbotson, 59, also died in the crash in the English Channel in January 2019, although his body was never found.
The flight was set up by Henderson with football agent William “Willie” McKay.
Prosecutors previously said that Henderson acted “recklessly and dangerously” to arrange the flight, while Ibbotson was unqualified to fly the plane. Despite this, Henderson asked him to fly Sala over to Cardiff to complete his transfer to The Bluebirds.
The court also previously heard that in the immediate aftermath of the plane’s disappearance, Henderson text a colleague saying: “Malibu gone missing on way back from France…. Don’t say a word to anyone.”
He also reportedly messaged a colleague saying: “Ibbo has crashed the Malibu and killed himself and VIP pax (passenger). Bloody disaster. There will be an enquiry.”
A 55-year-old man has been arrested after two people were injured in an alleged domestic assault incident in Grantham.
Police were called to reports of an assault involving three people at a property on Manchester Way in Grantham at 9.51pm on Wednesday, October 27.
A woman in her 50s was seriously injured in the incident and a man in his 20s suffered minor injuries.
The 55-year-old man who was arrested near to the scene in connection with the incident remains in custody, where he is helping officers with their enquiries.
The force said they are not looking for anyone else in connection to this incident, but a police presence will remain in the area for the rest of Thursday, October 28 while officers carry out enquiries.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or via email at [email protected] quoting incident 424 of October 27.
Alternatively, it can be reported through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online here.
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