Politics
Efforts to save Memorial Hall
A group of Whaplode St Catherine residents have launched a bid to take over the running of its Memorial Hall and save it from closure.
Former parish chairman quits
Andrew Woolf has decided to step down as a member of Moulton Parish Council shortly after handing over as chairman to Coun Geoff Cooper.
New council chairman for Whaplode
Mike Pullen is the new chairman of Whaplode Parish Council after its annual meeting at Whaplode St Catherines Memorial Hall.
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Former chairman quits parish council
Andrew Woolf has decided to leave Moulton Parish Council shortly after handing over as chairman to Coun Geoff Cooper.
Hardwick quizzed by MPs about decision to suspend top cop
Two of Lincolnshire highest profile elected policing figures have been probed by MPs at a Home Affairs Committee meeting in Westminster.
5 commentsPanel chairman to quit after criticism
The chairman of Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel is to quit after his handling of Chief Constable Neil Rhodes’ suspension was slammed by MPs.
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Campaign to compare the market and boost the town
Attempts to revitalise Spalding’s market town credentials are set to get under way this weekend with an event aimed at bringing new businesses onto the streets.
5 commentsPolice boss in spotlight for radio programme
Alan Hardwick’s first six months as Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner will come under the spotlight in a BBC Radio 4 broadcast tonight.
2 commentsBedroom tax puts cart before horse
A councillor in South Holland’s poorest ward is asking the Government to re-think its controversial bedroom tax because people on low incomes will suffer.
12 commentsCouncil offers £265k pot for town projects
Individuals and organisations are being invited to bid for a share of a £265,000 cash pot set aside to improve Spalding town centre.
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Video: Taskforce leader set to get to grips with Lincolnshire Police chief constable’s suspension video
A new taskforce has been created to allow the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel to ‘get to the bottom of’ the suspension of the force’s chief constable in February.
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New chairman for Moulton council
The chairmanship of Moulton Parish Council is changing hands for the coming year after Geoff Cooper was elected to take over from Andrew Woolf.
New notice boards for Moulton parish
People living in Moulton Chapel and Moulton Seas End can anticipate a brighter look to both villages after parish councillors gave the go-ahead for their notice boards to be replaced.
Help on the way to find youth centre
People who struggle to find Moulton Chapel Youth and Community Centre will soon be getting a helping hand from county highways officials.
Video: Uproar as public ‘excluded’ from Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel meeting video
Members of the public have labelled the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel a ‘shambles’ after they were inadvertently excluded from an extraordinary meeting this afternoon.
14 commentsTories form county coalition with Lib Dems and Independents
Lincolnshire County Council leader Martin Hill has agreed to form a coalition with the Liberal Democrats and several Independent members.
13 commentsChurch looks for stake in development
Members of a Spalding church have put forward their interest in plans for a community centre to be built on a town residential development.
COUNTY ELECTIONS: MP moves on with flower power
MP John Hayes was out in his constituency visiting flower festivals hours after seeing two of his closest colleagues lose their Conservative seats.
3 commentsCOUNTY ELECTIONS: Latest results
In a night of surprises, no party managed to secure a majority in the Lincolnshire County Council elections, with UKIP making huge gains across the region.
24 commentsCOUNTY ELECTIONS: Conservatives lick their wounds but vow to be back
Conservatives in south Lincolnshire were licking their wounds this morning but looking to the future in the aftermath of the Lincolnshire County Council elections.
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COUNTY ELECTIONS: UKIP wins first seats on Lincolnshire County Council
The UK Independence Party has taken its first ever seats on Lincolnshire County Council - and ousted its deputy leader.
Police boss quizzed at panel meeting
Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick faced questions about his plans to recruit volunteers for the force at a meeting in Weston.
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Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick’s bid to have 1,000 volunteers working alongside county police will be launched on Wednesday.
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It’s D-Day for county election candidates
Residents go to the polls today to vote for the candidate they want to represent them on Lincolnshire County Council.
8 commentsChurch leaders voice fears over welfare cuts for needy
Leaders from two of Spalding’s main churches have backed a new report warning that changes to welfare benefits by the Government will hit the most vulnerable hardest.
Police boss meets Home Secretary to ask for cash
A new tactic in the fight to win more cash for Lincolnshire Police is to be used after talks between the Home Office and the man in charge of policing the county.
1 commentWork to start on police poll results
Students from the University of Lincoln have started work on analysing the findings of a public survey on plans to recruit up to 1,000 volunteers for the county’s police force.
2 commentsCompass Point is Employer of Year
A shared “back-office” administration company run by South Holland and East Lindsey district councils has won a top accolade.
Jobs fair success as crowds visit
Hundreds of people looking for work were spoilt for choice at South Holland Centre where an employment fair was held on Tuesday.
3 commentsSurvey test for volunteer police scheme
A £1.5 million plan by Lincolnshire Police to recruit up to 1,000 volunteers for the force faces a crucial test of public support this week.
2 commentsSuspected illegal immigrants arrested in Cowbit
Three men suspected of entering the UK illegally have been arrested in Cowbit today after a tip-off from a member of the public.
FULL REPORT: Spalding’s peaceful protest against immigration
Banners calling for ‘No More Immigration’ and ‘Jobs and Homes for British’ turned a quiet Sunday afternoon in Spalding into a stage for anti-immigration protestors.
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Wednesday 22 May 2013
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