Farmers and other landowners in Lincolnshire have collectively gained over £125 million in a year from the European Union.
Research by Lincolnshire European Movement established that this figure was gained in the year ending October 15, 2018 as a result of its membership of the EU.
According to the statistics from Defra, this is an increase on the previous two years. The total received in 2016 was £106,426,035.45. This rose up to £120,485,140.38 in 2017. The total received in 2018 was £125,566,712.47
In some areas of Lincolnshire the payments made in the form of subsidies and grants to farmers and landowners are significant They include:
£8.4 million in the PE12 postcode area covering Holbeach and Long Sutton
£7.7 million in the PE22 postcode area covering Friskney, Sibsey & Wrangle
£8.4 million in the LN4 postcode area covering Branston, Coningsby, Metheringham & Tattershall
£9.4 million in the LN8 postcode area covering Binbrook, Legsby, Market Rasen, Tealby & Wragby
£8.7 million in the LN11 postcode area covering Louth, Manby, North Somercotes & Saltfleet
£6.5 million in the NG34 postcode area covering Heckington, Ruskington & Sleaford
Lincolnshire County Council, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and the Burghley House Preservation Trust are among some of the more notable beneficiaries.
In addition, the National Trust received over £9 million in the year ending October 15, 2018.
The Government indicated they will introduce a replacement subsidy scheme, but due to the Proroguing of Parliament it isn’t certain that the legislation would be implemented in time should we leave the European Union.
John Bland, Chair of Lincolnshire European Movement said: “The fact that the Agriculture Bill has been sacrificed for the Government to seemingly stifle Parliamentary scrutiny should be of a concern to all farmers.
“This bill was drafted on the assumption that there would be a deal. It now appears that the Government are seeking to pursue the most reckless of Brexits. One without a deal.
“Whatever you think about the merits of the scheme and the way it is administered by DEFRA, these payments collectively make a significant difference to the Lincolnshire rural economy.
“It is little wonder that the National Farmers Union are deeply concerned about the risks of a No Deal Brexit, nor it is a surprise that support for the Farmers for a People’s Vote campaign is gaining momentum.”
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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.
A snack bar in Lincoln has been told to make improvements in several areas after being given a one-star food hygiene rating.
Monks Road Snack Bar, located on 23 Monks Road, was visited by city council inspectors on May 25, 2022 and the rating was recently published on the Food Standards Agency’s website.
The standards found at the time of inspection showed that improvement was necessary in the areas of ‘hygienic food handling’ and the ‘Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building’.
It was also deemed that there was “major improvement necessary” relating to the ‘Management of food safety’.
Monks Road Snack Bar was previously given five-star ratings in June 2016 and September 2018.
The Lincolnite tried to contact the business on numerous occasions throughout the day on Friday, July 1 but the line was continuously engaged.
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