Friday, May 7, is the day of counting votes in the local elections, with results expected today for Lincolnshire County Council, North East Lincolnshire Council and the City of Lincoln Council.
Voters took to the polls on Thursday, May 6, to decide who would be their new ward councillors, as well as the Police and Crime Commissioner (for which votes are counted Saturday).
In total there are nearly 100 positions to be filled by 366 candidacies. Lincolnshire County Council votes will be counted from 9-10am, North East Lincolnshire at around 1.30pm and City of Lincoln at around 2pm. The first results are hoped to come through between 11am-11.30am.
Local Democracy Reporters Daniel Jaines and James Mayer are at the Lincolnshire and Lincoln counting centres throughout the day to bring you the latest results as they are announced.
Live blog finished. Updates are displayed chronologically.
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 8:51am
City of Lincoln Council Elections
Hello, I’m James Mayer, the Local Democracy Reporter for Greater Lincolnshire.
I will be live blogging City of Lincoln Council’s local elections at the Assembly Rooms. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day!
Good morning! We are back at the beautiful County Assembly Rooms in Lincoln for the counts in the county and city council elections. We will be posting throughout the day to keep you up-to-date with results and other key points #Elections2021pic.twitter.com/WJPaeWEfgZ
— City of Lincoln Council (@lincolncouncil) May 7, 2021
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 8:59am
Lincolnshire County Council
Good morning, Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Jaines here. I’ll be at Lincolnshire County Council’s offices from 10am where the results of the LCC 2021 election will be called throughout the day.
My colleague James and I will also be covering Lincoln City Council elections and North East Lincolnshire Council elections throughout the day.
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 9:04am
Councils verify votes
The majority of councils have already verified the votes overnight and announced general turnouts for each of their districts.
In South Kesteven, for instance the turnout was 34%, while the City of Lincoln was 31%. North Kesteven has so far estimated an overall turnout of 30%
Returning Officer, Angela Andrews, has just announced the turn out in Lincoln for the three elections (city, county and PCC) is 31 per cent.
Verification of votes in the city in now complete. The count will begin at 9am with those votes cast in the county council election. pic.twitter.com/lgLxCnBl4i
— City of Lincoln Council (@lincolncouncil) May 7, 2021
Early indications are of a turnout nudging towards 30% in yesterday’s #superthursday#elections2021.
Of the @LincolnshireCC Divisions verified so far turnouts are : Eagle & Hykeham West Division 25.52% Hykeham Forum 28.52%; Waddington & Hykeham East 28.22%; Washingborough 31.81% pic.twitter.com/taQVS9hnUj
— North Kesteven DC #StayAlertStaySafe (@NorthKestevenDC) May 7, 2021
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 9:10am
Lincolnshire Elections 2021
I spoke to Professor Derek Ward, Lincolnshire County Council’s Director of Public Health about the election and COVID-19 safety.
He said: “We’ve been working with all the chief executives and the returning officers to make sure that we were giving specialist advice to all of our colleagues in the district councils and obviously county council and Police and Crime Commissioner elections as well, so that they were absolutely clear on what and how to run a COVID-secure Election Day.”
He added: “We’ve given action cards to each polling station, advice about how they can maintain social distancing and minimise any risks.”
Professor Ward is on call over the weekend if there are any COVID election issues and his colleague, Andy Fox, Assistant Director of Public Health, was on call last night.
Angela Andrews, Returning Officer told BBC Radio Lincolnshire: “We’ve been planning this for a long time, we’ve had weekly meetings on this since December of last year.”
To comply with the government’s Covid-19 guidlines, all counters and staff are wearing face coverings and taking necessary precautions.#Elections2021pic.twitter.com/CV4Q6qebWN
— City of Lincoln Council (@lincolncouncil) May 6, 2021
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 9:18am
Here’s the current make-up of Lincolnshire County Council
More than 250 candidates have stood in almost 70 wards at Lincolnshire County Council.
This is the current break-down of control:
· Conservative – 54 seats (77.1%)
· Independent – 6 seats (8.6%)
· Labour – 5 seats (7.1%)
· Independent (none-aligned) – 2 seats (2.8%)
· Liberal Democrat – 1 seat (1.4%)
· Lincolnshire Independent – 1 seat (1.4%)
· 1 vacancy (Market Rasen Wolds)
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 9:22am
City of Lincoln Council Elections
There are almost 50 candidates across 11 wards hoping hoping to secure a seat in the City of Lincoln Council elections today.
A third of the council’s seats are up for election and four councillors are not standing for re-election.
Currently Labour hold 24 seats and Conservatives, nine.
— City of Lincoln Council (@lincolncouncil) May 7, 2021
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 9:27am
How does North East Lincolnshire Council break-down?
In North East Lincolnshire, 61 candidates have contested 14 ward seats.
Conservatives took overall control of the council from a Labour/Liberal Democrat alliance in 2019 after gaining five seats.
Ahead of the election Labour had faced a number of controversial decisions, including the Toll Bar Roundabout and their former party leader being arrested (and later in the year convicted) for drink-driving.
However, it’s entirely possible the red wall in the unitary authority could be rebuilt with just a few reclaimed chairs in the council hall.
Despite some successes over the past two years the Conservatives have seen their own choices questioned and their own controversy around their (now resigned) deputy leader Councillor John Fenty’s dealings with a convicted fraudster.
Currently the breakdown of the council is:
Conservatives – 23 seats
Labour – 14 seats
Liberal Democrats – Four seats
UKIP – One seat
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 10:08am
City of Lincoln Council Elections
I am at the Assembly Rooms for the City of Lincoln Council elections.
The atmosphere is busy with candidates socially distanced in the hall.
Leader of Lincolnshire’s Labour Party, Cllr Rob Parker is present.
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 10:13am
South Kesteven District Council leader takes first Lincolnshire County Council seat
The Conservatives have held Stamford East Ward, with South Kesteven District Council leader Kelham Cooke taking first place.
The result is as follows:
Kelham Cooke, Conservative – 1,227
Chris Burke, Labour – 493
Harrish Bisnauthsing – 894
Councillor Kelham Cooke elected as Conservative County Councillor for Stamford East pic.twitter.com/5QWKqrX3Hp
The Liberal Democrats have held onto their seat on Gainsborough Hill.
Result:
Matt Boles, Liberal Democrat – 908
Sheila Bibb, Conservative – 316
Michael Hancock, Labour – 155
Pat O’Connor, Reform Party – 104
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 10:21am
SKDC leader “thrilled” and “honoured” by county victory
Conservative leader of South Kesteven District Council Kelham Cooke has taken to social media to celebrate his victory in Stamford East.
He tweeted: “I am thrilled and honoured to have been elected as the new County Councillor for #StamfordEast. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout the campaign. Looking forward to joining @LincolnshireCC”
The Conservatives have held the Potterhanworth and Coleby ward.
New candidate Ian Carrington kept the seat with 1,508 votes. He takes over from Councillor on Oxby.
The full results are:
Ian Carrington, Conservative – 1,508
Stephan Chapman, Liberal Democrat – 126
Linda Edwards-Shea, Labour – 431
Peter Lundgren, Lincolnshire Independents – 926
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 10:36am
Bourne North and Morton – Conservative hold
Conservatives have held their seat at Bourne North and Morton.
Councillor Sue Woolley retained her seat with 1,962 votes.
Her opponent, Labour’s Barry Hare received 561 votes.
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 10:39am
LCC Elections: Carholme Ward
Cllr Rob Parker, Leader of Lincolnshire’s Labour Party has secured a majority of the Carholme division.
Results are as follows:
Choi, Jack (Conservative) – 658
Craven, Oliver William (Liberal Democrat) – 106
Parker, Rob (Labour) – 1,554
Readings, Aston Lee (Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition) – 45
Shaw, Charles William (Liberal Party) – 36
Watson, Nicola (Green) – 288
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 10:43am
Swallow Beck & Witham – Conservatives hold
Guthrie, Deborah (Reform UK) – 52
Padley, Christopher (Green Party) – 182
Roper, Callum (Labour and Co-operative Party) – 789
Spratt, Hilton (Conservative) – 1,655
Uldall, Sarah (Liberal Democrat) – 111
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 10:47am
Lincolnshire County Council Elections
Lincolnshire Labour leader Rob Parker has won his county council seat at the Carholme division.
He won by a majority with 1,554 votes, with Conservatives second with 658 votes.
At the time of publication, Labour have two seats.
Here’s his reaction.
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 10:49am
Lincolnshire County Council leader retains seat as Conservatives hold Folkingham Rural
Conservative leader of Lincolnshire County Council Martin Hill has held his seat in Folkingham Rural.
Councillor Hill took home 1,985 votes, while competitors Independent Jan Hansen, The Chocolate Man, took home 897 votes and Paul Richardson for the Labour and Co-operative candidate Paul Richardson took home 479.
Earlier, fellow Conservative Kelham Cooke, leader of South Kesteven District Council took up a position on LCC.
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 10:53am
Lincolnshire County Council Elections
A re-count is being held for the St Giles division.
It has been announced there will be a recount for the St Giles division in the Lincolnshire County Council election.
Chris and Becky are back with your mid morning Lincolnshire County Council election update, including the current state of the parties pic.twitter.com/tZudJa83Jt
— Lincolnshire County Council (@LincolnshireCC) May 7, 2021
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 11:38am
Bardney and Cherry Willingham – Conservative hold
Conservative Councillor Ian Fleetwood has been re-elected to his seat on Bardney and Cherry Willingham.
The incumbent councillor took 1,731 votes.
The full breakdown is:
Ian Fleetwood, Conservatives – 1,731 votes
Christopher Darcel, Lincs Independents, – 628 votes
Sheila Jennings, Labour – 391 votes
Benjamin Jackson, Reform UK – 54 votes
With 1731 votes, Ian Fleetwood (Conservative) has been elected as the County Councillor for Bardney & Cherry Willingham.
Others: Christopher Darcel (Lincs Independents) 628 votes, Sheila Jennings (Labour) 391 votes, Benjamin Jackson (Reform UK) 54 votes@LincolnshireCCpic.twitter.com/9LT2NVKx6G
— South Holland District Council (@SHollandDC) May 7, 2021
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 12:04pm
Council leader Martin Hill checks out the votes
Councillor Hill has arrived at the Lincolnshire County Council results centre.
The leader retained his seat in Folkingham Rural.
Councillor Hill took home 1,985 votes, while competitors Independent Jan Hansen, The Chocolate Man, took home 897 votes and Paul Richardson for the Labour and Co-operative candidate Paul Richardson took home 479.
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 12:05pm
Lincolnshire County Council: Hartsholme – Conservatives hold
Conservative Cllr Matthew Fido currently has the seat but didn’t stand for re-election, Mike Clarke is the new candidate.
He said: “I’m absolutely delighted to have the honour and hopefully I can serve the community to a very good standard.”
Charters, James (Liberal Democrat) – 78
Clarke, Mike (Conservative) – 1,182
Ellis, Adelle (Labour) – 873
Parr, Matt (Green Party) – 191
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 12:07pm
Donington Rural – South Holland Independents gain
Jane King has won the Donington Rural seat for the South Holland Independents.
She gained 1,072 votes.
Former holder, Conservative Rodney Grocock lost his seat with just 956 votes. Green party member Martin Colman took 138 votes home.
— South Holland District Council (@SHollandDC) May 7, 2021
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 12:25pm
Council leader Martin Hill gives his view of the results so far
Council leader Martin Hill has given his view on the results of the Lincolnshire County Council election so far.
His party has so far won 27 seats.
He has also celebrated retaining his seat in Folkingham Rural.
Councillor Hill took home 1,985 votes, while competitors Independent Jan Hansen, The Chocolate Man, took home 897 votes and Paul Richardson for the Labour and Co-operative candidate Paul Richardson took home 479.
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 12:31pm
Heckington – Conservative hold
Conservative Andrew Key has retained the Heckington seat for his party.
Andrew received 2,547 votes from the electorate – around 81.5% of the vote.
His opponent Jennifer Peacock, for Labour took 577 votes.
Lincolnshire County Council: Ermine & Cathedral – SECOND RE-COUNT
A second re-count is currently underway for the Ermine & Cathedral division. Here are the candidates:
Dale, Richard (Liberal Democrat)
Lee, Karen (Labour)
Reid, Christopher (Conservative)
Wilkinson, Valerie (Green Party)
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 12:42pm
Boston Coastal – Conservative hold
Boston Borough Council leader Paul Skinner has retained his party’s seat on in the Boston Coastal division.
Councillor Skinner took 1,567 votes from the electorate.
His opponents Independent Dale Broughton and Labour’s Carole Monkman took 919 votes and 271 respectively.
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 12:46pm
Louth Wolds – Conservative hold
Conservative councillor Hugo Marfleet has held his party’s seat on the Louth Wolds ward.
The councillor received 2,218 votes.
Opponent Daniel Simpson, Independent, received 386 and Phyll Smith received667 for the Labour and Co-operative party
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 12:52pm
Conservatives retain control of Lincolnshire County Council
The Conservatives on Lincolnshire County Council have retained overall control after gaining 36 seats in total already.
At the time of publication, Labour had two seats, Independents had five seats, Liberal Democrats had three seats and South Holland Independents have one seat.
There are still 23 seats to announce.
More details soon.
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 1:18pm
Colsterworth Rural – Conservative hold
Conservative Bob Adams has held the seat for his party.
He gained 1,984 votes. His opponent Rob Shorrock, for the Labour party, recieved 600.
“A resounding success”: Conservative victory in Lincolnshire County Council elections
Leader of Lincolnshire County Council Martin Hill said his party retaining control of the authority was “a resounding success” for the Conservatives.
The Tory group passed the 36 seat mark, giving them overall control of the council following the local elections on May 6.
Councillor Hill said: “This means we have a manifesto which we will then deliver for the public of Lincolnshire and we have a stable situation of the county council and can continue the running of it as a Conservative council.
“Thank you for giving the Conservatives once again a resounding thumbs up, we will work hard for you and take the lessons learned so far.”
He promised to move forward on tackling potholes and fly-tipping as well as campaigning for more funding for the authority.
At the time of publication, Labour had two seats, Independents had five seats, Liberal Democrats had three seats and South Holland Independents have one seat.
There are still 23 seats to be announced.
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 1:31pm
Grantham Barrowby – Conservative hold
Conservative Mark Whittington has held the Grantham Barrowby seat for the Conservatives.
He received 1,527 votes.
Tracey Forman, for the Labour and Co-operative Party received 682 while the Green Party’s Michael Turner took 210.
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 1:37pm
Lincolnshire County Council: St Giles – Conservative celebrates gained seat from Labour
Conservative candidate for the St Giles ward, Nicola Clarke has taken the previous Labour seat from Robin Renshaw who is set to retire.
She won by just 19 votes from the Labour county councillor. This helped the Conservatives to secure early county control.
Clarke, Nicola (Conservative) – 946
Kenyon, Caroline (Liberal Democrat) – 260
McKenna, Fiona (Green Party) – 234
Renshaw, Robin (Labour) – 927
Here’s what she had to say:
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 1:37pm
Louth North – Conservative hold
Conservative Alex Hall has held his party’s seat on the Louth North division.
Alex, who received 1,098 votes, will be moving into the seat won by Tony Bridges in 2017.
The breakdown of votes was:
Alex Hall, Conservative – 1,098
David Hall, Labour – 574
Andrew Leonard, Independent – 912
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 1:40pm
North Wolds – Conservative gain
Thomas Smith has retained the seat for the Conservatives on the North Wolds ward.
He received 1,686 votes from the electorate and will take over the seat won by Tony Turner for the Tories in 2017.
The breakdown of votes was:
Thomas Smith, Conservatives – 1,686 votes
Louise Reece, Liberal Democrates – 720 votes
Brian Green, Labour Party – 419 votes.
Thomas Smith (Conservative) has been elected as the County Councillor for the North Wolds Divsion, with 1686 votes.
Ruskington – Conservative gain as North Kesteven leader takes seat
North Kesteven District Council’s leader Councillor Richard Wright will be the third district council leader to step up to the plate today.
Councillor Wright follows in the footsteps of South Kesteven’s Kelham Cooke who took a seat today and returning Boston Borough Council leader Paul Skinner.
Richard took 2,203 votes. His opponent Linda Lowndes, for Labour, received 562.
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 1:50pm
Crowland – Conservative
Councillor Nigel Pepper has retained his seat on Lincolnshire County Council for the Crowland ward.
He took 2,102 votes from the electorate, while his opponent, independent Richard Fairman received 588.
The turnout was 30.32%.
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 1:55pm
Grantham West – Conservatives hold
Richard Davies has retained his Grantham West seat on Lincolnshire County Council.
The highways portfolio holder received 1,153 votes for his party.
The breakdown in full was:
Richard Davies, Conservatives – 1,153 votes
Vi King, Labour and Co-operatives – 479 votes
Christopher Morgan, Green Party – 196 votes
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 1:59pm
Turnout “so far” 32%
Lincolnshire County Council says that so far the turnout is around 32%.
However, there are still 12 seats to be officially announced.
In 2017, the turnout was 31.98%.
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 2:03pm
Scotter Rural – Conservative hold
Clio Perraton-Williams has held the Scotter Rural seat for the Conservative Party.
She received 1,054 votes.
The breakdown in full was:
Clio Perraton-Williams, Conservative – 1,054
Lesley Rollings, Liberal Democrats – 992 votes
Paul Howitt-Cowan, Independent – 390 votes
Robert Adderley, Labour – 276 votes
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 2:07pm
Grantham North – Conservative hold
Councillor Ray Wootten has held the Grantham North seat for the Conservative party.
He received 2,130 votes from the electorate.
The win will mean he will rejoin his wife Linda Wootten – who won the Grantham East division – on the authority.
Lincolnshire County Council: Ermine & Cathedral – Labour’s Karen Lee explains how she won by two votes
After a third re-count, it was declared that former Lincoln Labour MP Karen Lee has taken the Ermine & Cathedral council seat by just two votes from the Conservatives.
Dale, Richard (Liberal Democrat) – 159
Lee, Karen (Labour) – 1,291
Reid, Christopher (Conservative) – 1,289
Wilkinson, Valerie (Green Party) – 159
Here’s her reaction and what happened during the three counts:
— South Holland District Council (@SHollandDC) May 7, 2021
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 3:29pm
Tories gain five seats in first half of North East Lincolnshire elections
The Conservative party has gained five seats and held on to one in the North East Lincolnshire local elections.
So far, six seats have been counted and the Tories have successfully fended off opponents in each one.
Below is a round-up of who has won:
Haverstoe ward – Conservative hold – Bill Parkinson re-elected
Sidney Sussex ward – Conservative gain – Brian Robinson elected
Heneage ward – Conservative gain – Mark Smith elected
Freshney ward – Conservative gain – Tanya Brasted elected
South ward – Conservative Gain – Paul Batson elected
Yarborough Ward– Conservative gain – Martyn Sandford elected
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 3:41pm
City of Lincoln Council: Boultham – Labour hold seat
Labour have held their seat in the Boultham ward for city council elections. Labour’s Ralph Toofany was the original member but did not stand for re-election.
Labour’s Calum Watt won by a majority of 89 seats.
Carvalho, Daniel (Conservative) – 615
Parker, Charles (Liberal Democrat) – 76
Tooke, Simon (Green Party) – 121
Watt, Calum (Labour and Co-operative) – 704
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 3:57pm
City of Lincoln Council: Birchwood – Conservatives hold seat
Conservative councillor Eddie Strengiel has held his seat in the local City of Lincoln elections.
Chapman, Stephen (Liberal Democrat) – 51
Gowen, Paul (Labour and Co-operative Party) – 562
Radford, John (Green) – 76
Strengiel, Eddie (Conservative) – 958
The turnout was 27.92%.
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 3:57pm
Conservatives officially win
The final ward in the Lincolnshire County Council has been announced meaning the Conservatives have officially taken control of the authority.
The party ended up with 54 seats, with Labour taking four, Independents five, Lincolnshire Independents one, Liberal Democrats three and South Holland Independents three.
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 4:12pm
City of Lincoln Council: Hartsholme – Conservatives hold seat
The Conservatives have secured their seat on City of Lincoln Council for the Hartsholme ward. Conservative Ronald Hills previously had the seat but didn’t stand for re-election, replaced by David Clarkson who won with 1,229 seats.
Charters, James (Liberal Democrat) – 90
Clarkson, David (Conservative) – 1,229
Ellis, Adelle (Labour) – 626
Parr, Matt (Green) – 194
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 4:20pm
Turnouts confirmed
The turnouts for each of the election have been confirmed. They were as follows:
Lincolnshire County Council: 32.12%
Police and Crime Commissioner: 31.65%
Chapel St Leonards district by-election: 30.29%
Skegness Woodlands Parish by-election: 26.06%
Holton le Clay Neighbourhood Plan Referendum: 34.9%
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 4:21pm
City of Lincoln Council: Witham – Conservatives hold seat
Conservative councillor Bill Mara holds his seat for the Witham ward at City of Lincoln Council.
Guthrie, Deborah (Reform UK) – 33
Hutchins, Joshua (Labour) – 573
Mara, Bill (Conservative) – 1,133
Parr, Amanda (Green) – 127
Uldall, Sarah (Liberal Democrat) – 81
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 4:44pm
City of Lincoln Council: Castle – Labour holds seat
Labour’s Donald Nannestad has held his Castle ward seat in the City of Lincoln Council elections.
Haigh, Norman (Green) – 155
Nannestad, Donald (Labour) – 842
Storer, Rachel (Conservative) – 618
Turner, Aidan (Liberal Democrat) – 78
The turnout was 32.3%.
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 4:55pm
City of Lincoln Council: Carholme – Labour holds seat
Labour and Co-operative councillor Lucinda Preston has secured her seat on the City of Lincoln Council.
Choi, Jack (Conservative) – 436
Craven, Oliver (Liberal Democrat) – 90
Preston, Lucinda (Labour and Co-operative) – 1,171
Readings, Aston (Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition) – 33
Shaw, Charles (Liberal Party) – 29
Watson, Nicola (Green) – 203
The turnout was 36.8%.
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 5:00pm
City of Lincoln Council: Glebe – City council Labour leader holds seat
Labour leader of City of Lincoln Council, Ric Metcalfe has held his seat in the Glebe ward. Reaction interview to follow.
This was after a bundle check which is a quicker re-count in groups of votes.
So far, out of the 11 wards up for election, the Conservatives have three seats and Labour have four.
Beardmore, Jacob (Conservative) – 677
McKenna, Fiona (Green) – 207
Metcalfe, Ric (Labour) – 705
The voting turnout was 27.76%.
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 5:08pm
City of Lincoln Council: Glebe – City council Labour leader on winning his seat
Labour leader of City of Lincoln Council, Ric Metcalfe has held his seat in the Glebe ward.
This was after a bundle check which is a quicker re-count in groups of votes.
So far, out of the 11 wards up for election, the Conservatives have three seats and Labour have five.
Beardmore, Jacob (Conservative) – 677
McKenna, Fiona (Green) – 207
Metcalfe, Ric (Labour) – 705
Here’s his reaction:
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 5:11pm
City of Lincoln Council: Park – Labour holds seat
Labour’s Chris Burke has held his seat as councillor in the City of Lincoln Council elections.
Burke, Chris (Labour and Co-operative) – 719
Chapman, Natasha (Liberal Democrat) – 98
Horscroft, Sally (Green) – 152
Parker, Nick (Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition) – 36
Sperrin, Liam (Conservative) – 392
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 5:20pm
City of Lincoln Council: Abbey – Liberal Democrats take seat from Labour
Liberal Democrats councillor Clare Smalley has taken the Abbey ward seat at City of Lincoln Council by a majority of 425.
Labour’s Kathleen Brothwell was not standing for re-election. In her place was Val Moore.
Hansard, Roger (Conservative) – 305
Moore, Val (Labour) – 549
Penman, Donald (Reform UK) – 36
Smalley, Clare (Liberal Democrat) – 974
Yates, Kenneth (Green) – 99
The turnout was 32.54%
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 5:31pm
City of Lincoln Council: Moorland – Conservatives takes seat from Labour
Conservative councillor Matthew Fido has taken the Moorland seat from Labour’s Geoff Ellis, by a majority of 95 votes in City of Lincoln’s elections.
Labour are on five seats, Conservatives are on four and Liberal Democrats are on one. Minster ward is left.
Atkinson, Ben (Liberal Democrat) – 53
Ellis, Geoff (Labour) – 701
Fido, Matthew (Conservative) – 796
Padley, Christopher (Green) – 112
The Lincolnite
7th May 2021 5:38pm
City of Lincoln Council: Minster – Conservatives hold seat
The Conservatives have held the Minster City of Lincoln Council seat with a new candidate, Mark Storer.
Yvonne Bodger was the previous candidate for the Conservatives but didn’t stand for re-election.
Dale, Richard (Liberal Democrat) – 118
Storer, Mark (Conservative) – 955
Wells, Joshua (Labour) – 769
Wilkinson, Valerie (Green) – 84
The turnout was 36.76%
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 5:53pm
Conservatives bolster strength across North East Lincolnshire
The Conservatives have bolstered their strength in North East Lincolnshire with eight gains out of 14 seats available.
There were 61 candidates contesting across 12 wards.
It means the Conservatives now hold 31 seats – up from 23.
Meanwhile, Labour have lost six seats for a total of eight, while the Liberal Democrats lost one and UKIP also lost their single place on the authority.
Conservatives took overall control of the council in 2019 after wrestling control from a Labour/Liberal Democrat alliance. The result will be a big blow to the Labour party who were hoping to regain seats following their loss of power.
Daniel Jaines
7th May 2021 5:54pm
Conservatives retain control of Lincolnshire County Council in 2021 local elections win
Cllr Bob Bushell, Portfolio Holder for Remarkable Place at City of Lincoln Council said: “In Lincoln, we are very fortunate to have some incredible parks and green spaces, with Hartsholme Country Park being a much-loved spot for families and visitors.
“The park has been especially popular over the last two years during the Covid-19 pandemic, being a haven for residents to enjoy outdoor spaces close to their homes.
“I would urge anyone to help us crown this fabulous park as one of the UK’s favourites.”
Once voting has closed on 18 August, the one park with the highest number of votes in each of England, Scotland, Wales and Nothern Ireland will be shortlisted.
The overall winner of UK’s Favourite Parks 2022 will be revealed in late-August.
Works to make the A52 Somerby Hill roundabout larger, as part of the Grantham Southern Relief Road project, are now finished.
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “People in and around Grantham will be very happy to know that the A52 Somerby Hill roundabout is now fully back open without any traffic management.
“Over the past eleven months, the team has worked tirelessly to make the roundabout larger as part of the relief road project. Not only did this include fully rebuilding sections of the roundabout, but the team also installed new drainage, street lighting and kerbs here.
“Moving forward, the team will be installing four sets of bridge piers and preparing a planning amendment for the new River Witham/East Coast Main Line bridge. We’ll also be focusing on completing the section of new road to the east, between the new mid-route development and Somerby Hill roundabouts.
“I want to thank everyone for bearing with us while we upgraded the roundabout and for your patience moving forward as continue building your new Grantham Southern Relief Road.”
The Grantham Southern Relief Road project is being led by Lincolnshire County Council and supported by South Kesteven District Council, Greater Lincolnshire LEP, Highways England, Department for Transport, Network Rail, Homes England and local businesses.