Environment

Those who litter streets or allow their dogs to foul walkways in East Lindsey will be targeted by two new enforcement officers.

YOUNGSTERS PRAY, DRAW POSTERS AND EVEN PEN SONG TO HIGHLIGHT PROBLEMS

Pupils at Friskney All Saints (C of E) Primary are writing to supermarket giant Tesco asking them to lead the way in cutting the use of plastics after they discovered a load ‘dumped’ in their school, and explored the devastating impact its disposal is having on the ocean and creatures who live in it. A week-long project was led by English Co-ordinator Sarah Shears involving the whole school. Here is their story in the pupils’ own words.....

Groups benefitting from a community fund set up as part of an offshore wind farm project have spoken about what the extra cash means to them.

From holiday-goers looking for beautiful beaches to migratory birds seeking out the ideal nature habitat - the Skegness area has long been a draw for a variety of visitors.

Volunteers who strive to keep beaches along the Skegness coast clean will be meeting tonight (Tuesday) to plan their summer campaign.

An onshore cable contractor for the Triton Knoll Wind Farm is helping Anderby Creek prepare for any return of the Beast from the East - by donating a road gritter.

The government has given the green light for an electricity link between the UK and Denmark to run through East Lindsey.

If you are looking to be more active in 2019, volunteering out in the wild in Skegness is an opportunity where you could get fit, have fun and make new friends.

If you are wondering what to do with your Christmas trees after 12th night, then Skegness Eco Centre has the answer.

Ingoldmells pedestrian crossing is to be refurbished.

An event to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Gibraltar Point having become a national nature reserve has been held.

With its ‘impressive views’ and ideal habitat for migratory birds, it’s easy to see why Gibraltar Point has just been named one of the UK’s ‘best nature reserves’.

Residents in East Lindsey are being reminded to check their bin collection schedule for the Christmas and New Year period.

A major new power facility in Boston which would use household waste to generate electricity would create 400 jobs during its construction.

A new art exhibition begins in Chapel St Leonards tomorrow, offering 80 of beautiful and intriguing paintings and artwork inspired by the local coastline.

A £1.8 million sea defence project to protect Lincolnshire homes, businesses and farmland from future flooding has been completed.

Organisers and objectors will be left admiring the view of the Lincolnshire Wolds for the next few weeks now that an inquiry into the Viking Link has concluded.

Refusing an electricity connection between Denmark and the UK, which lands in East Lindsey, would “compromise” the UK’s ability to source energy, a planning inquiry has been told.

Volunteers have turned out to clean the beach in Ingoldmells, supported by local businesses.