March 2025
A case of avian flu has been confirmed in poultry at premises near Mablethorpe in East Lindsey. Other cases have also been confirmed near Alford and Skegness. A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone has been put in place around each premises. Officers from Lincolnshire trading standards will be working with identified bird keepers in the affected area. If you suspect any type of avian flu in poultry or captive birds you must report it immediately by calling the Defra rural services helpline on: 03000 200301
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/article/894/avian-flu-in-east-lindsey
A special display celebrates the 800th anniversary of the 1225 Magna Carta:
visitors to Lincoln castle have the rare opportunity to see three of the most important documents in British legal history side by side. To celebrate the 800th anniversary of the 1225 Charter of the Forest, visitors can step into the past and experience an extra special display bringing together the 1225 Charter the 1215 Magna Carta and the 1217 Forest Charter. Whereas the legendary Magna Carta declared that kings had to act within the rule of law, its equally important companion document the Charter of the Forest reclaimed land for use by ordinary people.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/article/2246/special-display-celebrates-800th-anniversary-of-1225-magna-carta
Lincolnshire county council's crackdown on rogue traders:
New figures reveal that more than 670,000 illicit cigarettes were removed from Lincolnshire’s streets last year, as the council steps of its war on rogue traders who put residents’ health at risk. This represents a 150% increase compared to the year before. 68 shops selling the counterfeit products were served closure orders last year. This huge leap in shop closures and seizure of goods, is the result of effective joint working and intelligence sharing between Lincolnshire County Council trading standards officers Lincolnshire Police and other partners.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/article/2245/670-000-illegal-cigarettes-seized-as-county-council-s-crackdown-on-rogue-traders-intensifies
Share your views on local childcare:
Lincolnshire families are being asked to complete a survey to help gauge demand for and availability of childcare places in the county. The County Council is working to ensure there are sufficient childcare places for working parents; parents studying/training; for children with special educational needs and for children to access their funded entitlement. Although the authority does not provide childcare directly, it works closely with private, voluntary and independent providers and schools to shape and support the development of local provision. This is to ensure it is flexible, sustainable and responsible to the needs of the community.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/article/2244/share-your-views-on-local-childcare
Road Gritters:
Road Gritters go out when road surface temps drop to around 0.5°C and they cover nearly 2,000 miles of Lincolnshire’s highway! This includes all A and B roads; at least one road into all our main towns and villages; and routes around our bus and train stations, hospitals and schools. Please remember that not all routes are gritted, so please take care when driving. https://bit.ly/3DFUQpw
Horncastle Industrial Estate Expansion:
Work has officially started on the expansion of the Horncastle industrial estate. Lincolnshire County Council has invested £1.5 million and East Lindsey District Council has contributed a further £400,000. The site will offer four acres of serviced land which could be split into three serviced development plots. Its forecasted development will generate more than 65 new jobs
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/article/2247/expansion-of-horncastle-industrial-estate-to-bring-jobs-and-growth
Local Government Reorganisation:
The leaders of all 10 greater Lincolnshire councils met on the 24th February 2025. They agreed to work together on proposals for what the local government reorganisation could look like for our county.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/article/2259/lincolnshire-councils-commitment-to-working-together-on-local-government-reorganisation
Free Business Advice for Farmers:
LCC is funding advice sessions for county farmers in the light of a series of government policies that have affected the sector. Those interested in either impartial one to one advice or taking part in a group workshop can express an interest. The sessions are coordinated by the Business Lincolnshire Growth hub which provides business support information covering all sectors and growth stages. Targeted advice is delivered by Savills, the industry experts and local land agents.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/article/2288/free-business-advice-for-farmers-as-challenges-mount
£1m Flooding Help Scheme:
Those who have been flooded recently are being targeted for aid. £1m Of additional funds have been allocated by LCC to help residents who have been flooded recently. The Property Flood Resilience scheme will be spent on helping residents to install property flood resilience measures such as flood barriers to doors and passive resistant air bricks. Each eligible household can be awarded up to £5000.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/article/2287/-1-000-000-flooding-help-scheme-announced-by-lcc
Horncastle’s Pedestrian Zone:
Work to install a pedestrian area in the heart of the town has now been completed. The area includes Market Place and St Lawrence St. It will improve safety for pedestrians and provide a protected area for events and pavement cafes.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/article/2291/horncastle-s-pedestrian-roadworks-completed
Lincolnshire Good Home Alliance:
Good Home Lincs provides information to help you to stay safe, warm and well at home; from identifying work that needs to be done, financing repairs to improve energy efficiency, safety, and security, and even moving home. Good Home Lincs has information and advice on all aspects of home improvement, maintenance, repairs, and adaptations. See attached poster and postcards for further information.
There are now a number of resources available to Lincolnshire residents and professionals. Good Home Lincs webpage can be accessed here: Good Home Lincs. There is also a Healthy Home Assessment webpage which aims to help people identify hazards and issues in their home, and on completion signposts residents to information which will help them resolve any identified issues. The webpage can be accessed here: Healthy Home Assessment.