North Kesteven District Council will throw their weight behind county council highways objections to the City of Lincoln Council’s Western Growth Corridor plans this week.
The city council submitted the plans for 3,200 new homes on land west of Tritton Road in early 2019, and later revised them to include a number of bus, pedestrian and cycle only routes.
However, Lincolnshire County Council objected to the Western Growth Corridor in November due to concerns that it could make “already difficult congestion far worse”.
A report before North Kesteven District Councillors at 2pm on Thursday backs comments from Highways England and Lincolnshire County Council Highways that “matters have not been satisfactorily addressed with both consultees objecting at this stage”.
The authority’s planning committee will be recommended to “welcome and support” the early delivery of the 3,200-home plan, but adds “it is apparent that certain unresolved issues remain.”
“Whilst the council recognise that we are not a statutory consultee […] we nevertheless wish to highlight our concerns about the proposed development and its impact on the highway network and settlements within North Kesteven, in particular the Skellingthorpe Road/A46 roundabout and Lincoln Road,” said the report.
They said the issues need to be “fully addressed” before a decision is made.
There are also concerns over flood risk and drainage issues, affordable housing, gypsy and traveller pitches and the visual amenity of the empty land.
The latest masterplan for the Western Growth Corridor showing the bus-only routes.
County council highways bosses are worried that only minor junction improvements would be made on Doddington Road to deal with extra cars, and said it would add an “unacceptable amount of traffic to an already congested city”.
The city council said it would fully consider the points raised and respond in due course.
It is estimated the WGC could generate up to £22 million per year for the Lincoln economy.
The first phase would see 300 new homes built off Skellingthorpe Road. It is hoped work will start in 2021.
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 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.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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