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Ellis Karran

Local Democracy Reporter

Journalism graduate who joined Stonebow Media in 2020 as a News Reporter. Now a Local Democracy Reporter covering Greater Lincolnshire as part of the BBC Local News Partnership.

February 7, 2024 8.00 pm This story is over 13 months old

Inside the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel at East Lindsey District Council's The Hub in Horncastle. | Photo: Ellis Karran
By Local Democracy Reporter

Lincolnshire’s Police & Crime Commissioner has seen his proposed 4.45% council tax precept increase approved by councillors.

The plan is for a £12.96 increase on council tax precept for the year for Band D properties, working out at around 25p a week and an annual cost of £304.20.

Read the full story on MyLocal, the new home of The Lincolnite.

February 7, 2024 6.00 pm This story is over 13 months old

Marc Jones, Lincolnshire's Police & Crime Commissioner. | Photo: Ellis Karran
By Local Democracy Reporter

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire has confirmed that the force is still yet to receive any funding for policing the upcoming RAF Scampton asylum camp, and vowed to “hold to account” those responsible for recent violent acts at the base.

Marc Jones (Conservative) also revealed that he is “fully behind” the local community in their protests against plans to house up to 2,000 asylum seekers at the former RAF base, saying it is the “wrong thing to do in the wrong location.”

Read the full story on MyLocal, the new home of The Lincolnite.

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