Artist and designer James Mayle will begin work on a large scale mural this week to celebrate the history of Lincoln’s Brayford Pool and waterfront.
James from Balderton near Newark impressed the Lincoln Creates Fund panel with his proposal for a large scale mural. It will go along the wall at the Brayford underpass, which leads from the waterfront into the city centre.
It will have a contemporary twist based on the historical imagery from Lincoln’s heritage during the 18th and 19th centuries.
James is starting his artwork on Thursday, April 4. It should take about two weeks to complete.
The concept drawing for the mural in the Brayford underpass.
James was given a grant of £2,870 from the fund which aims to encourage artists, business and landowners to work together on new, innovative visual arts projects to enhance the city centre.
He is among five artists and creatives to be awarded one of the first grants from the Lincoln Creates Fund.
The fund is a Lincoln BIG initiative delivered in collaboration with the Lincoln Cultural Arts Partnership and supported by Visit Lincoln.
Lincoln BIG is also supporting a community engagement day for the project. It also liaised with Lincolnshire Highways to secure permission for James to paint the area. Lincoln BIG has also helped with the erection of barriers whilst painting is underway.
Lincoln Creates Project Manager Sue Bell said: “We loved James’ concept and we are delighted that he has been able to work on his ideas with the owners of the nearby Royal William IV pub.
“The dramatic mural will have a contemporary twist, based on the historical imagery from Lincoln’s heritage during the 18th and 19th centuries and also links to King William IV and his service in the Royal Navy.
“The overall maritime theme of James’ concept perfectly reflects the heritage of this part of the city.”
Photo: Ian Paterson
Lincoln BIG Chief Executive Sarah Loftus added: “All five of the initial projects supported by the Lincoln Creates Panel highlighted each artist’s passion and enthusiasm. They also reflected the huge diversity of art forms being created today.
“I am really looking forward to seeing James’ mural taking shape. It will really brighten-up the Brayford area, which is popular with both locals and visitors.”
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Marc Jones, the re-elected Conservative Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner, said that his work is not done, as he’s looking forward to a further three years in the role.
Mr Jones won with a 57.9% majority of the poll from the first round of counting, with 102,813 votes from a 31% turnout. A total of 177,528 votes were placed county-wide.
The nearest candidate was Labour’s Rosanne Kirk, with a 19% share of the votes, with Lincolnshire Independent David Williams securing the third spot with 10%.
The breakdown of the votes cast on Thursday, May 6, and counted on Saturday, may 8, was:
Marc Jones (Conservative) – 102,813
Rosanne Kirk (Labour) – 34,310
David Williams (Lincolnshire Independent) – 18,375
Ross Pepper (Liberal Democrats) – 10,172
Peter Escreet (Reform UK) – 6,101
Marc Jones: “More work to do”
“It’s very gratifying to have concluded today on the first count, that was a really positive thing for what I’ve delivered so far,” said Mr Jones.
“But I’m under no illusions having spoken to many around the county there’s an awful lot more work to do.”
He said he wanted to assure the public that “nothing was taken for granted”.
Rosie Kirk – Labour – 2nd place
Labour’s candidate Rosie Kirk said she was “thrilled for her party” across all three elections that had taken place in Lincolnshire this week.
“The votes that we got was incredible. Our message got through and to actually come second in a Conservative county is really great,” she said.
However, she added that there were “lots of questions that still need to be asked” and promised to keep up her scrutiny of Marc in his role.
Ross Pepper – Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrat candidate Ross Pepper said the result was not “entirely unexpected”.
However, he said he was proud of the three Liberal Democrat councillors that had won seats in the local elections at Lincolnshire County and City of Lincoln Councils.
“I’m ready to work with them for a better Lincolnshire and a better Lincoln,” he said.
“In a Conservative heavy county we did a really good job of getting the Liberal Democrat message out there… and we continue pushing that message through local campaigning in the future.”
David Williams – Lincolnshire Independents
David Williams, the Lincolnshire Independents PCC candidate congratulated Marc Jones on his victory but said it is “not a surprising outcome”.
“I’m really pleased to have run for the post, because if I hadn’t have had a go to do a job that I really would have relished then I would have looked back and regretted not having taking the opportunity.”
Peter Escreet – Reform UK
Peter Escreet, the Reform UK candidate also said the result “was as expected” but actually he was “pleasantly surprised,” saying that this is “just the start”.
“The real campaign is in three years’ time” where Mr Escreet wants to grow a majority.
Conservative Marc Jones has been re-elected to the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner role.
He won from the first round of counting with 102,813 votes from a 31% turnout.
The PCC oversees the strategy and finances of the force, and also hires and fires chief constables, who are responsible for the daily policing operations.
Mr Jones will be in the position for three years.
The breakdown of the results is:
Marc Jones (Conservative) – 102,813
Rosanne Kirk (Labour) – 34,310
Ross Pepper (Liberal Democrats) – 10,172
David Williams (Lincolnshire Independent) – 18,375
Peter Escreet (Reform UK) – 6,101
Here’s the live result announcement, the reactions and acceptance speech:
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