Council News

Five grant funds are offering almost £550,000 in help between them – across small business support, help for first-time and expanding events in the District, an already popular second round of shopfront improvements in Sleaford, and more.

Lots of young people came to chill out at The Zone, setting the stage for its return to Sleaford in September.

Residents are set to benefit from a new weekly food waste collection service beginning in 2026, as part of a government mandate to help households recycle more and reduce environmental impact.

North Kesteven’s bin lorries are now fuelled by a diesel-replacement vegetable oil which eliminates almost all of the fleet’s emissions in use, promotes cleaner air and significantly reduces the District Council’s carbon footprint.

Further events this and next month in Sleaford’s Market Place will invite everyone to discover active travel, create a space for young people to be themselves and provide a chance for local teens to try their hand at business – all before the award-winning RiverLight Festival returns.

A self-employed taxi driver has had his licence to operate as a hire driver revoked at the conclusion of an extended legal process.

Seven community celebrations and commemorations of VE Day in North Kesteven have benefitted from a grant fund made available to help deliver local activity.

Fifty trees planted in communities across North Kesteven are taking root, in commemoration of the District Council’s 50th anniversary

An invitation is being extended to any Lincolnshire veterans of World War Two to join in a lunch celebrating the contributions of our Armed Forces: past, present and future.

Premises Licence holders are being warned to watch out for scammers taking advantage of the annual fee which is due each year for these licences.