Ellis Karran

With Lincolnshire’s visitor economy still falling short of pre-COVID levels, a spate of cancelled events across the county is contributing to fewer people visiting the area.

Ahead of an Environment and Economy Scrutiny meeting at Lincolnshire County Council next week, a report on the county’s visitor economy shows worrying statistics for tourism in Greater Lincolnshire: a dip in trips to our visitor sites, fewer people staying in serviced accommodation and a quieter period for the council’s countryside car parks.

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Grantham is caught in a classic “chicken and egg” scenario, grappling with dwindling footfall and a shrinking number of shops, as highlighted by a local councillor. Amidst this retail conundrum, there’s growing concern among local businesses that proposed hikes in parking fees could exacerbate the town’s challenges.

Recently, South Kesteven District Council green-lit a rise in parking tariffs for Stamford and Grantham’s pay-and-display car parks, a decision that has sparked debate among the community. The new charges include a £2 fee for overnight parking, a £3 levy on Sundays and Bank Holidays, and a shift making Conduit Lane a short-stay zone.

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