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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 13, 2023 6.00 pm This story is over 15 months old

Liberal Democrat Councillors Natasha Chapman, Clare Smalley, and Martin Christopher with residents upset at natural spring water leaks on Hillside earlier this year. | Image: Daniel Jaines

An investigation into mysterious leaks on a Lincoln street has been a “long time coming,” according to local residents and councillors.

Properties on Hillside Avenue, and other roads branching off Monks Road, have reported unexpected leakages, with continuous streams of water flowing along them. In certain areas, water has been leaking since 2019-20. However, the groundwater issues have worsened over the years, escalating notably in spring 2023.

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December 13, 2023 5.35 pm This story is over 15 months old

New visuals of the amendments. | Image: NKDC

Amended plans for Sleaford’s Market Place have been deferred for a second time, with councillors concerned about disability access issues.

During a three-hour debate on Tuesday night, councillors acknowledged that North Kesteven District Council’s £1 million proposal addressed several initial concerns, such as the materials used, seating, and war memorial protection. However, they raised issues with fair access for disabled people, the loss of a toilet and office block for traders, and whether market businesses’ concerns had been fully addressed.

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