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Daniel Jaines

Local Democracy Reporter

Daniel Jaines has been working as a journalist in Lincolnshire for over a decade. He joined Stonebow Media in 2018 as a Local Democracy Reporter, covering local authorities across Greater Lincolnshire for the BBC Local News Partnerships scheme.

December 6, 2023 5.15 pm This story is over 15 months old

Masses of Lincolnshire country side are set to have solar farms built on them. Photo: Adobe Stock

Lincolnshire County Council’s executive committee has decided that it will not support solar farms on the highest-grade farmland in our region.

The committee reviewed its Energy Infrastructure Position on Tuesday, with Colin Davie, the Portfolio Holder for Energy and Environment, emphasising that Lincolnshire’s policy does not endorse solar farms on grade one, two, or 3A land. The policy may consider grade 3B land, but only to facilitate access to poorer quality or brownfield land.

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December 1, 2023 4.42 pm This story is over 15 months old

On Friday, Lincolnshire County Council voted to progress a deal for electing a mayor for the Greater Lincolnshire area. | Image: Daniel Jaines

A bid to hold a £1.3 million referendum on the Greater Lincolnshire devolution deal was rejected by county councillors, who voted to progress a deal for electing a mayor for the area.

Instead, a public consultation will be held across the region, involving residents filling in a feedback form and submitting it. The new mayoral combined authority setup will bring more control over government funding and powers around housing, job creation, and public transport, including buses.

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