Council News

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Grants available to bring historic shopfronts and buildings back to life

Two schemes will enhance local high streets and life in communities by supporting the repair and reinstatement of historic shopfronts and buildings

1 June 2023
Cllr Wright with Solar panels on the roof of the council offices

Solar panel installation at council offices set to cut tons of carbon

Installation of 195 solar panels at the North Kesteven District Council offices has now been completed, making a significant contribution to the Council’s aim of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030

22 May 2023
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Free social media support available now for businesses

Digital skills training and social media tools worth over £400 are being offered free to local businesses so they can best utilise social media to increase sales

18 May 2023
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Green boost for 300 North Kesteven businesses

Three-hundred small businesses in North Kesteven will be supported to discover why going green is so important to their business, while also saving them money

10 May 2023
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Count finished

With all results declared now in the North Kesteven District Council elections, the Conservatives has won control with 25 of the 43 seats - reversing a position of no overall control from the 2019 election

5 May 2023
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Polling Stations close

Polling stations have closed now for the 2023 local elections

4 May 2023
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Rural businesses encouraged to express interest

Expressions of interest are open for a capital grant scheme which will help rural businesses in North Kesteven invest in sustainable growth

2 May 2023
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Waste collection crews coming to your street earlier

Waste crews will arrive earlier in streets across North Kesteven from Tuesday 2 May while carrying out household bin collections

14 April 2023
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Adoption of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan

Today the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan has been adopted and will be used in making decisions on planning applications across the City of Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey areas.

13 April 2023
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Election candidates for 4 May named

Elections to select District Councillors to represent the communities of North Kesteven, to sit as a district council and work for the entirety of the whole District will be held on Thursday, 4 May

5 April 2023
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Lollycocks Field visitors to benefit from better access and footpath

Access to a nature reserve in central Sleaford will be improved with a new ramp and a revamped section of footpath

3 April 2023
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Actions agreed for better health and wellbeing in NK

A detailed path has been agreed towards improved health and wellbeing in North Kesteven, building on an overarching plan for the county

31 March 2023
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Armed Forces Day celebration in June

Former Service personnel who have not received their Veterans Badge invited to step forward

27 March 2023

Council News Archive

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Telephone: 01529 308116 / 01529 308167
Email: Communications@n-kesteven.gov.uk