Council News

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Park for free in Sleaford on Christmas shopping Saturdays

People can enjoy free parking in Sleaford every Saturday in December, in any North Kesteven District Council-owned car park within the town this festive period.

1 December 2023
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Detail of works to highlight monument confirmed

Improvements to the area around Handley Monument which will better highlight its importance as a historic Sleaford landmark will start in January 2024.

27 November 2023
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Devolution Deal proposed for Greater Lincolnshire

Within the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Statement today (Wednesday, November 22) there was the announcement of a proposed agreement for a devolution deal between the Government and the local authorities of Lincolnshire County Council, North Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire Council – the area known as Greater Lincolnshire.

22 November 2023
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Billinghay Rural By-election – Thursday, December 14

A by-election will be held in the Billinghay area on Thursday, December 14 to fill a vacancy on North Kesteven District Council.

20 November 2023
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New programme to help businesses create great tourism experiences

A new business support programme will offer tourism businesses in North Kesteven free support in creating new experiences, trails, and tourism products.

17 November 2023
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Remember the SCRAP code to help prevent fly-tipping

Residents are advised that, they can help by taking an active role in tackling fly-tipping.

16 November 2023
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Small businesses invited to join Shop Small Market

Makers, crafters, bakers and other small local businesses are invited to take up a stall for free at an outdoor Shop Small Market soon in Heckington.

10 November 2023
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By-election for Billinghay Rural ward seat

Nominations are due to open this week (from Thursday, November 9) for a vacant District Council seat serving the Billinghay Rural Ward, with a by-election to follow in December if it’s contested.

8 November 2023
Image shows a large group of people, some in high vis jackets and others in normal dress, stood in front of units which are part of the first phase of Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park. The units are clad in black and look smart. The sky is grey, but the people are smiling at the camera.

First units complete at Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park

Work to build 15 units at Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park is now complete, moving the development even closer to welcoming in the first businesses to call it home.

8 November 2023
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Your views on the District needed in two new surveys

Your thoughts on the visitor economy in North Kesteven are needed to help support and inform a new tourism strategy to be shaped for the District.

25 October 2023
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North Kesteven District Council launches Leader for the Day competition

Key stage two pupils across North Kesteven are being asked in a new competition to decide what they would do as Council Leader for the day.

24 October 2023
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Help avoid any spooky surprises in bins this Halloween

Residents can keep the recycling in North Kesteven looking frightfully good by being extra ‘scareful’ this Halloween and ensuring only the right things go in bins.

20 October 2023
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Leasingham and Roxholm Neighbourhood Plan referendum coming up

Residents in Leasingham and Roxholm have the chance soon to vote on a neighbourhood plan for their parish.

17 October 2023

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