Visitors will have the chance to step into the history of Wragby as the town’s new pop-up museum opens.
Follow the footsteps of the Romans at new Wragby museum
Caterpillar warning for Skegness beachgoers
Beach visitors in Skegness are being urged to avoid touching brown-tail moth caterpillars spotted along coastal paths and dunes.
The caterpillars, common at this time of year, have tiny barbed hairs containing toxins that can trigger rashes or blisters on contact.
Signs have been placed near popular walking areas including Princess Parade Car Park, Lagoon Walk, and the Dunes, reminding people that even brushing against these hairs can cause severe nettle-like irritation.
Council teams are monitoring the situation, while wildlife experts advise keeping away from the caterpillars and their webs to avoid discomfort during seaside trips.
Image credit: Stock.adobe.com/Brian JacksonBig bin hire scheme set to stay in West Lindsey
Residents in West Lindsey look set to keep their popular big bin hire service, with councillors expected to approve its continuation next week. The trial, known as the Big Bin Clear Out, saw hundreds of residents hiring extra-large bins over the past year to dispose of bulky household waste without needing to visit the tip.
The council offered bins up to six times bigger than standard wheelie bins, ideal for spring cleans or major clear-outs. In total, 437 of the 1,100-litre bins were hired at £60 per week, while 27 smaller 660-litre bins were rented for £50 per week. Gainsborough proved the most popular area for bookings.
The bins can take a mix of household waste such as wood, plastics, shelving, and artificial Christmas trees, though mattresses, electrical items, and commercial waste aren’t accepted. Council figures show 95 per cent of customers rated the service four or five stars.
A final decision will be made at the Prosperous Communities Committee meeting on 15 July. Residents can book the bins online.
Image: West Lindsey District Council. Credit: Google mapsGovernment backs North Hykeham Relief Road project
The Department for Transport has reaffirmed its support for the North Hykeham Relief Road, a key infrastructure project in Lincolnshire. The road is part of the Government’s wider Plan for Change and is expected to improve regional connectivity and support local economic growth significantly.
The project, currently undergoing a public inquiry, has faced uncertainty over the past year. However, the latest confirmation has given the project team a boost. Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2025, with an expected completion date of late 2028. The overall cost is estimated to fall between £180 million and £208 million.
Once completed, the road will serve as the final section of a ring road around Lincoln, improving traffic flow and journey time reliability. The new road will open up land for 4,500 homes and seven hectares of employment space, contributing an estimated £350 million to the local economy over the next 60 years. The road will also improve the A46 corridor, linking the Midlands with the Humber ports.
The development includes the construction of new roundabouts at South Hykeham Road, Brant Road, and Grantham Road, as well as bridges at Station Road and over the River Witham.
Image credit: Lincolnshire County CouncilGiant inflatable bowel to raise cancer awareness in Grimsby
- Tuesday 15 July, 10am–4pm: Riverhead Square, Riverhead, Grimsby Town Centre, DN31 1FB
- Wednesday 16 July, 10am–4pm: Asda Grimsby, Holles Street, Grimsby, DN32 9DL
- Thursday 17 July, 10am–4pm: Riverhead Square, Riverhead, Grimsby Town Centre, DN31 1FB
Great Coates joins scheme to keep streets free of dog mess
Great Coates has become the first village council to join the Poo Bag Partnership, a scheme aimed at reducing dog mess in North East Lincolnshire.
The partnership provides free poo bags to organisations, businesses, and charities so they can distribute them to dog owners who need them while out walking.
So far, 12 partners across the area have signed up. Between September 2023 and August 2024, the council issued 284 fines for dog fouling offences under local Public Space Protection Orders.
The initiative is part of wider efforts to keep streets clean and maintain pleasant public spaces for residents.
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