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The Greyfriars >>
Almost hidden away between St Swithin's Church and the Central Library is England's oldest Franciscan Friary building
Date published: 2 September 2010
Newport Arch >>
The only Roman gate in Britain with traffic passing underneath.
Date published: 2 September 2010
Jews House & Jews Court >>
The Jews House, possibly the oldest occupied house in Europe. Adjoining it is a building long considered to have been a synagogue
Date published: 2 September 2010
Normal services to return to City Hall >>
Normal benefits and housing services will resume at the City of Lincoln Council next week.
Date published: 2 September 2010
Blowing hot and cold >>
Lincoln may be getting its fair share of sunshine this week – but city events planners are already dreaming of snowy days!
Date published: 2 September 2010
Your Lincoln - autumn 2010 >>
The autumn edition of Your Lincoln is now available to download and read online.
Date published: 1 September 2010
LGB&T local services survey >>
Kaleidoscope and JUST Lincolnshire have joined forces to circulate a confidential Lincolnshire-wide survey looking into the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGB&T)community.
Date published: 1 September 2010
Lost - young tabby and white cat >>
Date published: 1 September 2010
Requesting a Green Waste Wheelie Bin >>
Who can have a green waste wheelie bin and how to order one.
Date published: 31 August 2010
Census asks family historians to share their stories >>
A new family history page of the 2011 Census website has been launched recently along with a Facebook page, where amateur genealogists can share their helpful tips for searching census records and discuss their findings.
Date published: 31 August 2010
Limited benefits and housing service at City Hall >>
Residents wishing to access benefits and housing services at the City of Lincoln Council are advised that there is currently a limited service.
Date published: 27 August 2010
Energy Performance Certificate >>
Information on Energy Performance Certificate
Date published: 26 August 2010
The Council's Private Sector Housing Strategy >>
This Strategy explains the way the City Council intends to help achieve good quality housing in the private sector - for owner occupiers, tenants and private landlords.
Date published: 25 August 2010
COMPACT >>
The Compact is for everyone who receives the Council’s Housing Service; tenants, leaseholders, it is for you to decide what level and type of involvement suits you best. Find out more in this article...
Date published: 25 August 2010
Save Energy, Save Money >>
How much is your house costing you? You'd be surprised how quickly costs for running appliances & heating your home can add up. The good news is that there are lots of ways that you can reduce your bills every year.
Date published: 25 August 2010
Drill Hall given independence >>
A new Trust has been formed to run one of Lincoln’s most important cultural venues, in a deal between the City of Lincoln Council and the Drill Hall.
Date published: 24 August 2010
About the Hackney Carriage (Taxi) Licence >>
A Hackney Carriage (Taxi) licence is required for any chauffeur-driven hire vehicle that will ply for hire, be flagged down or hired at a taxi rank.
Date published: 24 August 2010
Small Business Rates Relief (Post April 2010) >>
If you run a Small Business, you may be eligible for Small Business Rates Relief.
Date published: 23 August 2010
Electoral registration 2010 >>
The annual canvass for electoral registration started on Friday 6th August 2010.
Date published: 23 August 2010
The 15th Annual City of Lincoln 10k Road Race >>
Find out more information about the 15th Annual City of Lincoln 10k Road Race
Date published: 23 August 2010
Weekly List of Planning Applications Registered >>
In this section you can view lists of planning applications registered with the previous five weeks being available.
Date published: 20 August 2010
Equality Monitoring >>
Why we do equality monitoring
Date published: 20 August 2010
Equality and Diversity Annual Report 2009-10 >>
Equality and Diversity Annual Report
Date published: 18 August 2010
Apply for a Temporary Event Notice >>
This article is for people wishing to apply for a Temporary Event Notice. It contains information on the relative application steps and links to the forms you will require.
Date published: 18 August 2010
How to contact the Equality and Diversity team >>
How you can contact us
Date published: 18 August 2010
Equality and Diversity Policy >>
The City of Lincoln Council's equality and diversity policy
Date published: 18 August 2010
Corporate Equality Scheme >>
The City of Lincoln Council's corporate equality scheme
Date published: 18 August 2010
Corporate Information >>
Corporate Information
Date published: 18 August 2010
Executive decides on racecourse policy >>
The City of Lincoln Council’s Executive met on Monday 16th August to discuss the possibility of horse racing returning to Lincoln's West Common following a proposal, which had been put forward by the Lincolnshire Racecourse Regeneration Company (LRRC).
Date published: 17 August 2010
Housing Assistance Policy Summary >>
The Housing Assistance Policy sets out ways in which the Council may be able to help the residents of Lincoln to improve their home.
Date published: 16 August 2010
Home Secure Grant >>
Home Secure Grants are available through the Council in support of the Crime and Disorder reduction strategy.
Date published: 13 August 2010
Disabled Facilities Grant >>
Disabled Facilities Grants are available for a range of works to enable disabled people to live independently in their own home.
Date published: 13 August 2010
Decent Homes Grants >>
The Council aims to reduce the number of non-decent homes in the area, one way of doing this is through a decent homes grant for those households who meet the criteria.
Date published: 13 August 2010
Statement of Accounts 2009/10 >>
This document is the City of Lincoln Council's Annual Statement of Accounts, which shows how the Council has managed the money available to it, for the period 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010.
Date published: 13 August 2010
Composting >>
Composting is Nature's way of recycling and is a cheap and easy way to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. This page contains links to all the information you need to get started and how to order your compost bin.
Date published: 12 August 2010
Your Guide to Recycling in Lincoln >>
Almost all you could want to know about recycling in Lincoln.
Date published: 12 August 2010
The Empty Homes Strategy >>
Information on the Empty Homes Strategy
Date published: 12 August 2010
Maps >>
Explore Lincoln - this collection of maps will help you find your way around the city and explore its many hidden treasures.
Date published: 12 August 2010
What are the PRIDE Awards? >>
The PRIDE Awards celebrate those City Council staff that have gone the extra mile in their job this year.
Date published: 11 August 2010
PRIDE Awards Nomination Form >>
Nomination form for the City of Lincoln Council PRIDE awards
Date published: 11 August 2010
Map of shopping areas >>
Explore the shopping areas in the city using this handy Google Map.
Date published: 11 August 2010
Map of places to visit >>
Explore places to visit in the city of Lincoln with this handy Google Map
Date published: 11 August 2010
Empty Properties in Lincoln >>
Information relating to empty privately owned dwellings and the Councils strategies that are in place.
Date published: 11 August 2010
Empty Homes Project >>
The Empty Homes Project is a partnership between Boston Borough Council, City of Lincoln Council, North Kesteven District Council, South Holland District Council and West Lindsey District Council. The Empty Homes Project Officers work with owners to find the best ways to bring empty properties back into use.
Date published: 11 August 2010
West Common Tennis Facilities >>
Find out more about the tennis facilities available at West Common
Date published: 10 August 2010
Allotments Associations >>
Lincoln has three active allotment associations whose members can purchase fertilisers and seeds at competitive prices. Find out more here.
Date published: 9 August 2010
Having difficulty paying your rent? >>
If you are having any difficulties paying your rent, this is the article you need to read.
Date published: 9 August 2010
How Your Council House Rent is Calculated >>
Council house rents are calculated by the use of a nationally agreed formula
Date published: 9 August 2010
Environment Directory for Residents >>
Find out all you need to know about recycling, minimising your waste and saving energy.
Date published: 9 August 2010
Order Compost Bins >>
City of Lincoln Council has joined up with a company called Straight, which provides compost bins.
Date published: 5 August 2010
Composting Videos >>
A selection of videos from the National Trust showing how to make and use compost at home.
Date published: 5 August 2010
Find out about other groups in Lincoln >>
Information on how you can get involved in environemntal activities in Lincoln.
Date published: 5 August 2010
CO2 Kick the Habit! >>
The World Environment Day slogan for 2008 is Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy.
Date published: 5 August 2010
Central Lincolnshire - Draft Sustainability Appraisal (SA) Scoping Report - for Core Strategy >>
A Draft Sustainability Appraisal (SA) Scoping Report study for the forthcoming Core Strategy DPD has been produced by the Central Lincolnshire Joint Planning Unit for consultation. This preliminary SA document sets out the potential Scope for the future Sustainability Appraisal (SA) to be carried out later on emerging draft Core Strategy policies.
Date published: 5 August 2010
Beach party beckons! >>
Excited youngsters are counting the days to the arrival of Lincoln’s hottest summer holiday attraction!
Date published: 5 August 2010
Festival time again! >>
Listen out for the bells! Up to 15 dance groups are practising their fancy footwork for one of Lincoln’s most colourful events.
Date published: 5 August 2010
Tennis takes over! >>
The popularity of the West Common as the perfect spot for tennis has meant a change of location for free tennis lessons run by the City of Lincoln Council.
Date published: 5 August 2010
Local Development Framework Monitoring >>
Monitoring is an essential part of the Local Development Framework process as it lets us know what the present trends are, what may happen in the future and analyse any changes.
Date published: 4 August 2010
Central Lincolnshire's Local Development Framework >>
The Local Development Framework (LDF) is a new system that aims to improve the planning system by getting communities and residents involved at the start of the decision making process.
Date published: 4 August 2010
The City of Lincoln Local Plan >>
The City of Lincoln Local Plan is the current plan for Lincoln. It is the most detailed part of what is known as the ‘Development Plan’ for the City. Find out more here.
Date published: 4 August 2010
Delivering Planning Policy for Lincoln >>
This page is about the 'Plan-Led' System for Planning in England and Wales. It gives you some information on what the system's priorities are.
Date published: 4 August 2010
The Health Trainer Team >>
Find out about the team and it's aims.
Date published: 4 August 2010
Register to Vote >>
Find out how to register and download and print an application form
Date published: 3 August 2010
