Council News

Help shape identity of your community with ‘design code’ consultation

Residents across Lincolnshire are to be asked what is special about where they live and work as part of a consultation exercise into the development of a new design code

13 September 2024
Pictured all together in a group, facing the camera and holding trophies aloft, are the winners from the previous Community Champion awards in 2022.

Extended deadline to nominate champion community volunteers

Good news – there’s a little bit longer to bring forward nominations of anyone who you think deserves an award for the positive difference they make to yours and your community’s life through their voluntary actions in North Kesteven.

13 September 2024
Representatives of Videcom Security, Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and North Kesteven District Council in the updated CCTV centre, standing in front of a bank of screens showing CCTV images of Sleaford

Install complete of enhanced CCTV in Sleaford

Town centre now protected by expanded and improved CCTV coverage, following the completion of a project to upgrade it.

6 September 2024
Image shows an asset promoting the Heckington Shop Small Market, funded by the UK Government. The asset shows an image of a market and a blue text box with further information regarding the event.

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
The swirl of the North Kesteven District Council logo

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
Image shows an individual cycling in a green woodland space.

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
Image shows North Kesteven District Council's Leader for the Day creative writing competition, with an image of a busy street full of houses and cars. And text boxes containing Leader for the Day ideas and thoughts.

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
The image shows a white ghost and black bats on an orange background, with cobwebs. The bottom of the split screen image shows fireworks on a navy background.

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
A laptop is pictured, on top of a desk. It is displaying the Council webpage to view the plan.

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
Image shows an inflatable globe hanging from the ceiling at the Council's marquee at Heckington Show. The marquee demonstrated many aspects of the Council's work to act on climate and engage with residents on this.

Climate action reaffirmed in North Kesteven

The policies and plans set out by North Kesteven District Council in active response to climate change have been re-affirmed by councillors as they signal their clear intent to support residents to both greater environmental and financial sustainability.

12 October 2023
Image shows two individuals looking at a phone at a Digital Hub session.

Improve your digital confidence by attending Digital Hub sessions

The commencement of Get Online week on Monday 16 October 2023 presents the ideal chance for residents across North Kesteven to enhance their digital skills and online confidence through attending one of the free Digital Hub sessions.

11 October 2023
The image is a shot of Cllr Gill Ogden, who has sadly passed away. In the image she is facing the camera, and wearing a navy jacket.

Tributes paid to Cllr Gill Ogden

Tributes have been paid to long-standing North Kesteven District Councillor Gill Ogden whose death was announced over the weekend. (w/c Oct 9, 2023)

9 October 2023

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