Elizabeth Fish

A “super signal” O2 phone mast will be brought on site at this year’s Lincolnshire show to improve connectivity for visitors and traders.

Anyone on the O2 network will be able to use 2G and 3G data on their phones or tablets while travelling around the show ground on June 18 and 19.

The mast aims to improve connectivity in the rural area to help ensure the 60,000 expected visitors and 600 traders have a better experience.

In the past, the Lincolnshire Showground, which is just north of Lincoln, suffered from slow or no connectivity on a number of phone networks.

Traders at past events also had problems with processing card payment due to the limited connectivity.

Jayne Southall, CEO of the Lincolnshire Showground and Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, said: “We are pleased to have secured this agreement with O2 to provide great coverage for visitors all over the showground.

“We understand the importance and need for everyone attending the show to access a mobile connection, which is why we have pushed this year to bring visitors great coverage.

“The provision of a mast set up on show days will help to relieve the burden on the permanent masts surrounding the showground for other networks.”

This year’s Lincolnshire Show will feature a special exhibit from RAF Falcons parachute display team, who will drop down into the show on both days.

Car parks in Lincoln has received a safety award from the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner.

PCC Alan Hardwick presented the City of Lincoln Council with the ParkMark award for all its car parks on June 10.

ParkMark is given to car parks by police when they maintain the Safer Parking Scheme.

The scheme aims to reduce crime and the fear of crime in car parks, using proper surveillance, lighting, management and a clean environment.

L-R: Team Leader Rod Williamson, Cllr Neil Murray, Lincolnshire PCC Alan Hardwick, Force Crime Prevention Advisor John Manual and Peter Gravells, Area Manager for the British Parking Association. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

PCC Alan Hardwick said: “I am very pleased that City of Lincoln Council’s car parks have again achieved the stringent standards of the ParkMark scheme.

“Keeping crime levels in car parks at a low is a real priority for both the police and the City Council.

“We want to continue making sure that customers of these car parks feel confident that both their vehicle and they themselves are safe when making use of some of the wonderful attractions Lincolnshire has to offer.”

City Services Team Leader Rod Williamson added: “This national scheme, administered by the British Parking Association on behalf of the police, demonstrates car parks having achieved very low crime levels through having effective surveillance, high quality management, appropriate lighting and good site maintenance.

“Customers to city council car parks can expect, and deserve, protection from the scourge of crime and the fear of crime itself,” he added.