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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 6, 2024 8.00 pm This story is over 13 months old

The North Hykeham Relief Road will link the A46 Pennells Roundabout with the Eastern Bypass. | Image: Daniel Jaines
By Local Democracy Reporter

The government’s decision to cancel the northern leg of the HS2 project could funnel an extra £44 million into Lincolnshire County Council’s coffers for the North Hykeham Relief Road.

This windfall is part of the £36 billion Network North transport regeneration initiative, set up in the wake of HS2’s cancellation.

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

February 6, 2024 7.00 pm This story is over 13 months old

| Photo: Ellis Karran
By Local Democracy Reporter

County councillors are pressing ahead with a 4.99% council tax increase for Lincolnshire, though it still presents a £500,000 budget deficit despite being the maximum tax hike.

Lincolnshire County Council’s updated budget proposals for 2024/25 were unanimously agreed and approved by the executive on Tuesday, February 6.

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

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