Local Democracy

By Local Democracy Reporter

In what was called “an important moment” in City of Lincoln Council’s history, councillors came together to pay tribute to over four decades of public service from the Labour Leader Ric Metcalfe, ahead of his retirement later this year.

At Full Council on Tuesday, February 27, the last item on the agenda was titled ‘Thanks to Outgoing Leader’, as Cllr Ric Metcalfe (Labour) calls time on his 42-year political career this year.


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By Local Democracy Reporter

A fiery debate around the possible reintroduction of the Lincoln Christmas Market has been rejected by city councillors as part of budget plans for this year.

Leader of the Conservative opposition group, Cllr Tom Dyer, presented three amendments to this year’s council budget for 2024/25 at Full Council on Tuesday, February 27.


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By Local Democracy Reporter

RAF Scampton residents campaigning against the Home Office’s proposed asylum centre say they are not backing down ahead of the one-year anniversary of the controversial project’s announcement.

Friday, March 8, will mark a year since Gainsborough MP Sir Edward Leigh stood in Parliament and disclosed the government’s plans to house up to 2,000 single male asylum seekers at the former home of the Dambusters near Lincoln.


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