The school said its current hall is “undersized” and the new facility would help to bring physical education standards up to scratch.
But, local residents said that the new sports hall would “ruin the iconic view” of St James’ Church spire in the town.
The proposal forms part of a seven year plan by the school, which includes plans to improve sport facilities.
The view from behind showing St James’ Church spire.
But, Terry Holmes, who was speaking on behalf of local residents, said the facility was in the wrong place and blocked the “historic view” from Horncastle Road.
“We are not against the sports hall,” he said. “But we are against the location of it.
“This iconic view has been enjoyed by the people for over 500 years. The best site for the sports hall would be next to the existing sports hall.”
Concerns were also raised about the disabled access to the site.
Councillor Jill Makinson-Sanders, who represents the area, said the concerns were not about “nimby residents” but were for the “thousands of people who have enjoyed the view for many years”.
James Lascelles, headmaster of King Edward Sixth Grammar School, said the school expects its pupil numbers to rise to 1,150 over the next three years.
He added that the sports hall would be required for the increase in numbers.
“The facility would be an immeasurable benefit for our students,” he said.
“We also do an enormous amount of outreach work with primary schools. However, during the winter months we are always impaired or cannot provide the depth and range we would like.”
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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.
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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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