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Residents warned not to dump garden waste in rivers and drains

A warning has been issued by the district council about the dangers of tipping garden waste into rivers and drains.

Plans to move waste depot revealed

Plans to move waste depot revealed

South Kesteven District Council is planning to relocate its waste collection depot.

Allegation against councillor that he did not declare interests is dismissed

Allegation against councillor that he did not declare interests is dismissed

A complaint alleging that a district councillor had failed to properly declare his interests has been dismissed.

Covid-19 jab appointments available at The Meres leisure centre

Covid-19 jab appointments available at The Meres leisure centre

Appointments for Covid-19 vaccinations at The Meres vaccination centre are now available on the National Booking Service.

Local Labour Party calls for investigation into the conduct of councillor

11 May 2021

Local Labour Party calls for investigation into the conduct of councillor

11 May 2021

The local Labour Party has lodged a formal complaint against a district and county councillor.

Travelodge hotels reopen ready for leisure customers

10 May 2021

Travelodge hotels reopen ready for leisure customers

10 May 2021

Two Travelodge hotels in the area are reopening today in preparation to welcome back leisure customers from May 17.

Grounds and gardens of Harlaxton Manor will open to the public for special events in May

30 April 2021

Grounds and gardens of Harlaxton Manor will open to the public for special events in May

30 April 2021

Harlaxton Manor’s grounds and gardens are opening to the public with a series of special events for May, and more planned for the summer.

Between 45 and 50 coronavirus breaches reported to Lincolnshire Police every day

15 April 2021

Between 45 and 50 coronavirus breaches reported to Lincolnshire Police every day

15 April 2021

Lincolnshire’s chief constable says lockdown rule enforcement and relaxing covid restrictions are the main challenges his force is facing.

County council has the most executives earning more than £100,000 in the East Midlands

08 April 2021

County council has the most executives earning more than £100,000 in the East Midlands

08 April 2021

A Town Hall rich list drawn up by the Tax Alliance shows 16 executives at the county council earning a salary of more than £100,000.

Lincolnshire Police say dog thefts have halved

30 March 2021

Lincolnshire Police say dog thefts have halved

30 March 2021

Officers want to reassure residents that dog thefts have become less common, despite widespread concern.

District sees a rise in Covid infection rates

District sees a rise in Covid infection rates

Infection rates have increased almost across the board in Lincolnshire this week.

Homes evacuated after chemicals found and man arrested

Homes evacuated after chemicals found and man arrested

Police were called to an address in South Witham at 11.24am this morning following a fire.

Dog owners concerned about pet thefts according to survey

17 March 2021

Dog owners concerned about pet thefts according to survey

17 March 2021

More than three-quarters of dog owners say they are more scared of walking their pet because of the risk it will be stolen, according to a survey.

Thousands of pounds help good causes

16 March 2021

Thousands of pounds help good causes

16 March 2021

Community groups have benefited from a boost in funding this year.

Armed forces veterans will be recognised in this month's census

09 March 2021

Armed forces veterans will be recognised in this month's census

09 March 2021

Armed Forces veterans across South Kesteven have their first ever chance to have their service recognised in the national census.

Road to close near Bourne

07 March 2021

Road to close near Bourne

07 March 2021

Resurfacing work will lead to diversions on the A15, A151 and Kings Road near Bourne.

Support for businesses that 'made a loss' in the pandemic

03 March 2021

Support for businesses that 'made a loss' in the pandemic

03 March 2021

Lincolnshire County Council is reopening its business recovery fund to help small firms that suffered in the pandemic.

Hospice asks fundraisers to go hopping mad to support its services

Hospice asks fundraisers to go hopping mad to support its services

People are invited to hold their own 'big hop' events to support a hospice which cares for people in this area.

District council will no longer underwrite £100,000 cost of unveiling of Margaret Thatcher statue

District council will no longer underwrite £100,000 cost of unveiling of Margaret Thatcher statue