A plan for 139 homes in Kirton has been approved for the second time due developers to reducing the number of affordable homes by 57%.
Developer Ashwood Homes wants to complete the southern section of a housing development in the town off London Road, Kirton, Boston.
Their revised plans for the site will now provide nine affordable housing units, six rented and three shared ownership properties, down from the original 21 affordable homes.
All homes will be two storey with four one bed homes, 41 two bed homes, 78 three bed homes and 16 four bed homes.
Ashwood Homes was originally granted planning permission in September 2019 with an affordable housing allocation of 20%, with it now being reduced to 6.47%.
The scheme is part of a three phase development which would include 312 properties overall.
A flavour of the type of houses to expect for the Kirton development.
Planning documents said: “The applicants approached the council in March 2020, post the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss the viability of the scheme.”
Developers said: “The appearance of the proposed house types are derived from influences taken from local, rural vernacular details.”
Plans were approved in Boston Borough Council’s Planning Committee on Tuesday.
Where the new homes will be situated in Kirton.
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A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to administer them at a Lincoln night club.
Police arrested the 35-year-old in the early hours of Friday morning after “swift and proactive” work in partnership with staff at a nightclub in the city, officers and CCTV teams.
The man was arrested on suspicion of drug possession with intent to administer them, in light of recent drink spiking incidents in the city.
It has sparked outrage, with a boycott of nightclubs and bars planned on Wednesday, October 27 to raise awareness of the issue.
Marc Jones, Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner, said the arrest was ‘superb’ and should send a ‘huge signal’ to any would be criminals.
A superb arrest! We cannot accept people being unsafe when they go out with friends for a drink. This arrest should send a huge signal to those would be criminals who look to prey on our community in this despicable way. https://t.co/dBaebzqbq4
A 24-year-old man accused of a serious assault on a police officer is to face a jury trial next year.
Steven Rogers, 24, of Scothern Lane, Dunholme, pleaded not guilty to a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent when he appeared before Lincoln Crown Court on Friday.
Recorder William Harbage QC adjourned the hearing for a trial due to take place in the week beginning February 14 next year.
Mr Rogers was granted bail with conditions including an electronically monitored curfew between 9pm and 6 am and is not to enter Welton except to attend any arranged appointment at Welton Medical Centre.
A second man, Daniel Plackett, 32, of Scothern Lane, Dunholme, has previously admitted charges of assault by beating of an emergency worker, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and resisting arrest.
Plackett was further remanded in custody today and will be sentenced following the conclusion of Mr Rogers’ trial.
Two Lincoln men have shared their ‘Wetherspoons paltry chip count’ experiences in the city after a Facebook group of the same name became a viral sensation, with one chip measuring an impressive 14cm.
Since being created a year ago ‘Wetherspoons paltry chip count’ has grown in size to nearly 72,000 members and gained national attention, with group admin Chris Allen saying: “I’m amazed at what has happened over the last few days, I never imaged this group would go any further than a few of my friends having a bit of light hearted fun.”
The purpose of the group is for people to share how many chips they got with their Wetherspoon meal, with some even getting their measuring tape out. Some have been served as little as 10 chips, while others were luckier with more than 60.
Lee Fowkes, who works in Lincoln as a mechanic, went to the Square Sail on Brayford Wharf North in Lincoln on Wednesday, October 20. His double chicken burger meal included 34 chips, which is considerably more than some other ‘measly’ meals posted about in the group.
The 19-year-old told The Lincolnite one his chips was 5.5 inches – almost 14cm – which he said he has been told is above average.
Lee’s portion contained 34 chips, including one measuring nearly 14cm.
Lee said: “I found out about the group that day and thought it was funny. Later that day, I went to ‘Spoons and decided to take part.
“It is a bit of light hearted fun and it is funny that people are making it so serious.
“I’d seen that some people had been getting quite measly portions and some were big so I wondered what mine would be like.
“I think it was a decently sized portion and I was satisfied. I enjoyed myself and it was a nice meal out.”
Dave’s portion came with 30 chips, with the longest measuring 9cm.
A 33-year-old University of Lincoln student called Dave used his iPhone measuring tool when he went to the Square Sail on Thursday, October 21.
His burger came with a portion of 30 chips, with the longest measuring 9cm and the shortest just 2cm.
Dave told The Lincolnite: “My friends told me about this group and said it was a laugh. After looking through the current posts I thought it was pretty funny.
“I love the lengths members are going through to measure their chips and giving a review.
“We happened to be in ‘Spoons the next day having a cheeky pint and I thought ‘why not?’ and that it would be a laugh to see if I get any responses.
“The portion was decent to be fair, I’ve definitely had less chips previously. After this I have decided I am now a self-proclaimed chipologist.”
The new-look Lush store on Lincoln Cornhill has reopened in the city centre, offering a first of its kind concept encouraging customers to recycle, as well as providing an easier shopping experience.
The store closed temporarily on Saturday, September 18 for a refurbishment and promised a “fresh new look” for customers to return to.
It reopened on Friday, October 22 with a new concept that categorises products and makes the general shopping experience easier for customers.
The store has a brand new layout with categorised sections. | Photo: Lush
Lush’s sustainability programme is still present throughout the store, with the installation of new counter tops made of yoghurt pots and plastic packaging, as well as energy efficient LED lighting.
Ethically sourced and durable materials have been used for the makeover, which has been described as the first concept shop of its kind for the business.
Part of the new idea is a ‘Bring it Back’ system, which will invite customers to bring back their plastic packaging from previous orders to be recycled. For each plastic Lush item returned, customers get a 50p deposit for their next buy.
Sustainability in mind for the new-look store. | Photo: Lush
The store has opened in time to get your Christmas presents ready, in line with a new festive range from the fresh cosmetics brand that comes with alternative Christmas packaging.
Richie Fennell from Lush’s shop and space planning team, said: “At Lush, we put sustainability and the ethical sourcing of materials at the forefront of not only the ingredients that go into our fresh handmade cosmetics, but also the design and construction of our beautiful and innovative stores.
“Lincoln is paving the way for the regeneration of our stores by upgrading existing furniture for a fresh new look, reducing our waste and environmental impact.”
Lush has reopened in Lincoln with an exciting new concept based on sustainability and recycling. | Photo: The Lincolnite
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