Hundreds of developments and planning applications go before each of the Greater Lincolnshire authorities every year — some have already been built, others are yet to be approved and a few even have been completed.
It’s a tough job knowing which developments will interest people the most, but below is a list of developments which have caught Local Democracy Reporters’ eyes this year.
North Lincolnshire: A new stadium for Scunthorpe United
Visuals of the plans to redevelop Scunthorpe United’s Glanford Park stadium.
Permission is being sought to redevelop the existing stadium on Jack Brownsword Way and increase its capacity by an extra 2,000 seats with around 700 car parking spaces.
The plans also include proposals for office space which the club will make available to rent in order to make extra income. The NHS is being considered to be one of the first tenants.
The club has also proposed plans for three blocks of 160 apartments to the north-east of the stadium.
North East Lincolnshire: Bringing much-needed investment to Grimsby
An indicative layout of the £2.6 million Grimsby business park.
The development will include the building of a new roundabout on the A1173 off the Stallingborough Interchange and “oven ready” 18 units.
The buildings for business, industrial and storage, would be constructed over three phases starting from 2019 and ending in 2032.
It comes as part of the £42 million South Humber Industrial Investment Programme.
East Lindsey: Coastal changes afoot
Visual from the Skegness Foreshore Masterplan.
East Lindsey District Council has announced and examined a series of changes to its coastal areas – with mixed responses. One key highlight includes the authority’s plans to regenerate Skegness Foreshore, with the first £300k phase confirmed in the past couple of weeks.
ELDC itself has sparked concern with its plans for the colonnade in Skegness Foreshore. A technical report earlier this year highlighted issues with the structure and the authority announced it would be taking beach huts off the area and examining the future of the area.
The area will consist of a development order designed to specifically support agri-food businesses, with a particular focus on the food technology sector.
The site, organised by the authority along with Lincolnshire County Council and the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership, is accessed by the new roundabout on the A151 and directly linked to the A17 by the new roundabout at Peppermint junction.
It will include space for business and industrial use, as well as educational, training and conference facilities and areas for a hotel/motel and restaurant/cafe.
South Kesteven: £1.6 million works to revamp town centre
An artist’s impression of the cinema building in Grantham in which the University of Lincoln will set up a University Technology and Innovation Centre.
South Kesteven District Council want to create a new public route between its offices, the new cinema complex currently being built, and a nearby retail area.
Plans will see the main entrance to the authority’s buildings moved to the courtyard to create a new lobby.
Planters and benches will also be installed, along with street lighting, and concrete structures as well as street and feature lighting.
The works will line up with a new £4.6 million multiplex cinema complex being built just down the road from the authority’s offices.
North Kesteven: Welcoming visitors with Lancaster tribute
Current deigns for the Lancaster Bomber sculpture off the A46.
Passed by NKDC in April, the full-size art installation will be built on land at Brills Farm just off the A46 in Norton Disney.
Described as Lincolnshire’s answer to the Angel of the North it was revealed in November 2017, with The Bomber County Gateway Trust hoping to bring the project to fruition this year – the 100th anniversary of the RAF.
The 26 metre long sculpture will be mounted on a steel frame to give the impression that it is in flight.
Building work began in November.
City of Lincoln: Demolition Marks the start of redevelopment
The fresh designs for the previously “bland” 1,300 student flats on St Marks.
A major redevelopment in Lincoln City Centre has begun. The St Marks Centre, which held several vacant premises is set to be completely demolished and replaced as part of £150 millionof works by Standard Life Investments. This year saw the start of that with work to demolish shopping units.
The student accommodation will be the first part of the development and was given outline permission back in 2017. When completed, the development will also include a number of new shops, hotel and a car park with up to 1,100 spaces.
West Lindsey: Imps’ new training centre moves in
The new training facility on Heath Lane near RAF Scampton. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The brand new facility, which will become the training home to Lincoln City’s senior and development teams, was directly funded by the Emirates FA Cup prize money.
The facility includes three elite grass football pitches, a fully equipped gymnasium, changing rooms and new staff offices before it was due to officially open at the end of November.
Lincolnshire County Council: Building roads for the future
An aerial view of the ongoing Grantham Southern Relief Road. Photo: Lincolnshire County Council
The county council has been busy digging away to improve road networks this year despite some major speed bumps.
Elsewhere, the Grantham relief road faced what highways chief Richard Davies as a major “c**k-up” after a public inquiry into the £81 million project, which will look to link the A52 at Somerby Hill to the A1, was delayed. Work is still due to go on in 2019, however.
The idea would be to ease traffic, particularly during the tourist season. It would also include the A57 from Dunham Bridge to where it joins the A46 in Lincoln.
Though no final plans have yet to be announced, calls have already been made for a bypass around Horncastle.
Next year, councils across Greater Lincolnshire are set to get almost £17 million combined funding for road repairs from central government.
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The 2024 Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are now open for nominations, seeking to spotlight outstanding businesses within the Greater Lincolnshire area.
Hosted by Stonebow Media, the publisher behind The Lincolnite and the MyLocal platform, this prestigious event is designed to honour the achievements of the regional business community.
Thanks to the headline sponsorship from the University of Lincoln Enterprise & Research department, the Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are a unique opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of local enterprises.
The awards are also sponsored by Ringrose Law, Duncan & Toplis, Sills & Betteridge and Pearson Hydraulics. A small number of sponsorship opportunities remain available. Contact [email protected] to discuss partnerships.
Businesses can nominate themselves across eleven awards categories:
The deadline for nominations is May 24, with the judges’ deliberation lunch set for May 29.The judging panel includes business experts and professionals from Lincolnshire and event sponsors.
The Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards 2024 gala will take place at the Engine Shed on July 12, 2024.
Enhance profile & credibility: Securing an award or being shortlisted acts as a powerful endorsement, signaling trustworthiness to potential customers and helping to distinguish your business from competitors. Displaying the award on your communications can significantly boost your brand’s perception.
Insightful focus & feedback: The application process encourages deep reflection on your business strategy and direction, offering invaluable feedback and clarity, even for new ventures.
Team confidence boost: Recognition from the awards can significantly uplift your team’s morale, affirming the value and potential of your business in the eyes of industry experts.
Marketing & PR boost: Being associated with the awards, even as a nominee, can enhance brand visibility, providing ample content opportunities for social media and other marketing channels.
Networking opportunities: The awards connect you with local business leaders and experts, offering a platform to seek advice, share ideas, and foster future partnerships. The ceremony itself is an excellent occasion for networking with peers and celebrating mutual successes.
Potential to win: Entering offers a chance to win and gain all the associated benefits, but even without taking home a trophy, the process can yield significant advantages for your business.
A Lady Gaga loving kitten owned by a couple who run a charity for disabled pets featured on Channel 5’s The Pet Psychic.
Pet Psychic Beth Lee-Crowther comes to the aid of pet owners and in Tuesday night’s episode she met Cookie the kitten, a depressed camel, and looked at whether a dog can predict the future.