Woman guilty for second time after failing to clear dog mess
A woman has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 after failing to clear up dog faeces from her back garden.
Lincoln passes go!
Lincoln is ‘Passing GO’ and getting its very own official MONOPOLY board.
Patrick Vaughan takes over the Mayoral chains
Patrick Vaughan is now the 807th Mayor of Lincoln. He was sworn into office at a ceremony held yesterday at the Guildhall, taking over from 2012-13 Mayor Karen Lee.
Green waste scheme
Plans to bring in charges for green waste collections have taken a step closer to being introduced after they were approved by councillors last night.
New cemetery
Work is in the final stages on a new £1.2m cemetery that could meet Lincoln’s burial needs for the next 50-years.
Newport Arch
Vital works are set to be carried out on Newport Arch this summer to help secure the future of the iconic landmark.
Your chance to question council Leader
Following on from the success of the recent Lucy Tower Hour, the leader of the City of Lincoln Council is preparing to answer your online questions for a second time.
Green waste
Plans to charge for green waste collections will go before councillors on Monday, May 13.
New council houses
Five new council houses have taken a step closer to being built after being granted conditional planning permission.
City celebration of engineering
A celebration of engineering’s key role in Lincoln’s past, present and future will be the focus of a major event in the city planned for the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.
Black bin bags
Recycling has become a keen part of daily life for the residents of Lincoln with many taking their brown bin duties very seriously.
Play your part with council role
If you have ever wanted to play your part in how the City Council is run, then now could be your chance.
Message in a bottle
A simple, yet potentially life-saving, new scheme is being rolled out to help Lincoln’s most vulnerable residents.
Rare adder sighting in city nature area
A rare sighting of an adder has been confirmed in the Swanholme Lakes area on the outskirts of the city.
New levy to support growth
Major changes are being drawn up for how landowners and developers contribute to infrastructure improvements such as Lincoln’s Eastern Bypass.
Go-ahead for flats and treatment centre
Final funding has been approved for new temporary accommodation and treatment centre for the city’s rough sleepers.
Thornbridge car park
Thornbridge car park will reopen for use on Wednesday 24 April.
Bringing communities together in one city
A bid to bring communities together and make Lincoln a better place for everyone to live in has been given the backing of city councillors.
50-year career
A 50-year career dedicated to supporting tenants in Lincoln will come to an end for the City Council’s longest serving employee on Friday.
Funding boost for legacy programme
Thousands more young people in Lincolnshire are to benefit from the sporting legacy after Sport England announced an extra £24 million to expand and extend its successful Sportivate programme.
Car park initiatives
Three new parking tariffs have been launched to help encourage people into the city.
Lincoln 10k
A helping hand is needed for a special 10k runner.
Current fees and charges
View our current fees and charges here.
Help is at hand
Help is at hand to cover rent ahead of welfare changes
Thornbridge Car Park
The unexpected cold weather last week has caused a delay to the essential works on Thornbridge Car Park.
City Council budget
Savings totalling nearly £1 million have been agreed by City of Lincoln Councillors.
Recycling campaign
A new information campaign is being launched in a bid to clean up Lincoln’s waste recycling.
Lucy Tower update
Contractors will be at Lucy Tower Car Park this week ahead of its closure on Monday.
Raising Lincoln's cultural aspirations
Lincoln’s cultural scene is poised to sparkle and create more unique opportunities for aspiring performers thanks to Lincoln BIG’s success in winning a superboost of £77,900.
Skate Park
The proposed Lincoln Skate Park is set for a new home.
Discover feathered friends at Hartsholme Country Park
Three Heron Watch weekends have been planned at Hartsholme Country Park to help people discover more about this distinctive bird.
Lucy Tower car park
Question session with Council’s Leader Ric Metcalfe on the Lucy Tower car park closure.
City signs
Eye catching new signs will help promote a calendar of events for visitors entering the city by one of its main access routes.
Have a cracking time at Hartsholme's Easter egg hunt
Don’t let the family go hopping mad this Easter - take them to get some egg-sercise at Hartsholme Country Park.
Lucy Tower car park
Lucy Tower car park will close later this month for the second phase of a £1.4 million maintenance programme, protecting its future for years to come.
Stepping through time
Take a step through time at a history walk through Hartsholme Country Park.
Council Tax
A council tax increase of 1.9 per cent was approved by the City Council at its meeting on Tuesday 5 March.
Camper Vans
Fans of the iconic VW Camper Van are promised a nostalgia-packed day out in Lincoln next month.
Lincoln continues to buck national trend
Lincoln’s footfall and empty shop rates have been affected by national shopping patterns, but the city is still managing to buck national trends.
Raising Lincoln's game
Lincoln BIG has announced that £5,000 is still available to fund a project aimed at making Lincoln city centre safer and more welcoming for visitors and residents.
10k sports complex
Applications are open for people wanting to have a FREE stall at this year’s Active Nation Lincoln 10k Road Race.
Half-term event
Don’t wing it when it comes to keeping the kids entertained this half term - take part in a free build a bird feeder event.
Soar to new heights with half term activities
Keep your little ones occupied this half term with a crafty kite-making session at Hartsholme Country Park.
Funding bid
Finishing touches are being put to a £2.7m funding bid to carry out major restoration of an historic city park.
Skills fair is perfect date to start career search
Students and jobseekers are being urged to make a date on Valentine’s Day that could set them on the way to a future career.
Bin collections
Residents are being reminded to get their bins out by 7am after earlier collections were scheduled to help deal with the city’s roadworks.
Junior badminton a success at Priory City of Lincoln Academy
Boys and girls in and around Lincoln are invited to join a junior badminton session.
Car park closure
A popular Lincoln city centre car park will close for up to five weeks as essential maintenance works are carried out.
Calling all men!
Would you like to share in a community allotment? Are you over 50?
Problems with the phones at City Hall
We are currently experiencing problems with our phone system (Friday, February 1).
Budget proposals
Read more about the council’s budget proposals for 2013-2018.
Planning for the future: Lincoln, Gainsborough and Sleaford
A six week consultation on the second part of the Draft Central Lincolnshire Core Strategy will run from January 30 until March 13, 2013.
Budget cuts
The City of Lincoln Council has revealed plans to make £1 million of savings from its budget over the next 12 months.
Australian Breakfast
Organisers are cooking up the final details ahead of this weekend’s Great Australian Breakfast.
FAQ's about the budget cuts
Please read the FAQ’s to answer all of your questions about the budgets cuts.
Bin collections
The City of Lincoln Council refuse and recycling collections are currently taking place however the Landfill Site on Whisby Road is closed and the next open site is Gainsborough.
Volunteers needed
If you were inspired to volunteer by the Olympic Games Makers, then why not give some time to help a huge weekend of sport?
Don't wing it when it comes to twitching
Do you want to learn more about our feathered friends whilst taking part in one of the world’s largest wildlife surveys?
Tenant Inspectors
You have heard of the Hotel Inspectors, now meet the Tenant Inspectors.
Masterplan
There is still time to have your say on the future of Lincoln.
Australian Breakfast
A feast of sausages, bacon and eggs is set to be whipped up for the 22nd annual Great Australian Breakfast.
New bridge
Designs have been revealed for the planned bridge replacement at Hartsholme Country Park.
Ladies Basketball club wants more members
Ladies in Lincoln are being encouraged to start the new year by joining a basketball coaching session.
Getting back to nature for the new year
If you have pledged to spend more time outdoors in the new year, why not kick off your resolution at Hartsholme Country Park?
No Misstery as to city's most talented dancers
Young dancers have battled it out to be crowned 2012’s Dance Factor champions - with Misstery eventually taking the trophy.
Go for gold at the 17th Lincoln 10k race
Put your best foot forward in 2013 by signing up to the 17th annual Active Nation 10k Road Race.
Christmas Tree recycling scheme
Get 2013 off to a green start by recycling your Christmas tree.
Christmas opening times
Find out when City Hall is open over the Christmas period.
Helping hand
First time buyers are being given a helping hand to get on to the property ladder after signing up to a £1 million council-run scheme.
Christmas Market parking tickets
Car owners who received parking tickets during the Christmas Market are being invited to appeal them.
Christmas Market trader prosecuted for hygiene offences
A food vendor at the 2011 Lincoln Christmas Market has been ordered to pay £2,215 after admitting breaching hygiene regulations.
New homes
Five families from Lincoln have been given an early Christmas gift this year - keys to their new council homes.
£25m boost
Lincoln’s economy is set for a £25 million boost after the local council invested cash to create jobs, offer apprenticeships, improve tenant living conditions and build community projects.
Santa brings some ho-ho-ho to hospice
Generous Christmas shoppers donated almost £1,500 to St Barnabas Hospice over the Christmas Market weekend.
Tackling burglars
Additional security measures are being installed at a number of vacant council-owned homes following a spate of burglaries.
Dance Factor
Forget Diversity and Flawless - Dance Factor 6 is strictly where the talent is at.
Bin collections
Find out when your bins will be collected over the festive period.
Foot stomping start to market
A unique dance act will put a foot stomping spring in the step of the official opening of this year’s Lincoln Christmas Market.
Skate Park
Skaters are being invited to have their say on the latest design of the proposed Lincoln Skate Plaza.
Christmas Market
Help is at hand at this year’s Christmas Market, with a new scheme to ensure families stick together.
Water restrictions
The City of Lincoln Council has begun to lift water restrictions at a sheltered accommodation block in Lincoln.
Hartsholme Park
Branch out your Christmas celebrations this year by taking part in a festive tree decorating day.
Lincoln to host summer school games
Yarborough Leisure Centre and Lincoln Castle Academy have been announced as the host venues for Lincolnshire’s Summer Sainsbury’s School Games next year.
Housing Benefits
Letters have been issued over the past week or so to City of Lincoln Council’s working age council tenants currently getting Housing Benefit to let them know about the forthcoming ‘bedroom tax’.
Olympic cyclist visits local cycling club
Issued on behalf of Lincolnshire Sports Partnership
New yoga class supports mobility problems
People with mobility problems are being encouraged to try a new yoga class in Lincoln.
Lincoln Grand Prix
The University of Lincoln has been confirmed as the main sponsor of Lincoln’s 58th annual grand prix cycle race.
The modern appeal of tradition in "Britain's Christmas capital"
Finding the perfect mix for festive celebrations is an annual challenge for organisers in homes, offices, towns and cities the world over.
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