Weather

By Local Democracy Reporter

Lincolnshire County Council said that there are just a handful of flood damaged roads left to reopen after Storm Henk at the beginning of January.

Lincolnshire was among the worst affected areas by recent storms Babet and Henk, the former of which saw a record 450 incidents reported across the county.


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By Local Democracy Reporter

In the aftermath storms Babet and Henk, which impacted thousands of properties across several areas of Lincolnshire, councillors want to “build resilience” now to protect residents from ever-more-frequent flooding.

Storm Babet was an unprecedented occasion in October 2023, where two months of rainfall arrived in just one day, and despite some extensive storm defences in Lincolnshire, including an £8 million system in Horncastle, communities were still ransacked by the extreme weather.


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By Local Democracy Reporter

As winter’s chill grips Lincolnshire, the harsh reality for the county’s homeless community becomes ever more stark. Recent government data paints a concerning picture: at least 73 individuals in Lincolnshire are without a home, part of the estimated 2,893 rough sleepers across England as of June 2023. This figure marks a significant increase from earlier in the year, highlighting a growing crisis.

The issue of homelessness recently sparked national debate, following controversial remarks by the former Home Secretary Suella Braverman. Her assertion that homelessness could be “a lifestyle choice” drew widespread criticism, including from Caroline Killeavy, Chief Executive of Lincolnshire YMCA. In an open letter, Killeavy challenged the notion of criminalising homelessness, particularly the use of tents, which often serve as the only shelter for many.


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