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General Election 2019: Conservatives sweep the board locally and nationally

The candidates in the five constituencies covered by the Mercury have been officially announced tonight - find out who they are.

Gareth Davies MP explains why he voted for new tier system

Stamford and Bourne's MP has received written assurance the Government would take into account South Lincolnshire's low case numbers.

MP Gareth Davies 'disappointed' about Government's tier 3 decision

The MP for Stamford, Bourne and Grantham had told Prime Minister Boris Johnson he did not want area in tier 3.

Council to unveil Thatcher statue at a cost of £100k

South Kesteven District Council leaders will approve a £100,000 spend on an event to unveil the new Margaret Thatcher statue in Grantham.

Businesses in South Kesteven that have been forced to close by the second national lockdown are being urged to apply for grants

Two funding programmes offer eligible businesses between £1,334 and £3,000 in grants.

Supporting communities and businesses remains district council’s top priority

South Kesteven District Council leader Kelham Cooke shares his thoughts in his regular column.

Have you had a say on the local plan?

A six-week public consultation to help keep a planning policy document fresh ends on Monday.

Grants available for community projects

A pot of cash has been set aside by the district council to help community initiatives.

As our fight against Covid-19 continues, so too does the support

Stamford MP Gareth Davies writes his regular column.

Reports on council housing are 'scandalous' and 'damaging', say councillors

Reports reveal numerous protection failures for South Kesteven District Council's 6,000 tenants.

Work to start on petrol station after appeal

Work will start on a new petrol station in Market Deeping next year after Government planning inspectors approved the plans.

Council to publish its report on its carbon footprint

A year after a council declared a climate emergency, it will report on the mixed blessings of working from home.

Council houses fail fire safety standards

A report by a safety regulator says necessary standards for fire safety and electrical and asbestos checks have not been met.

Second national lockdown is "disappointing"

Council leaders have spoken of “disappointment” and “unease” around the second national lockdown.

Plans for 110 affordable homes and a care home refused

Plans for 110 affordable homes and an 80-bed care home in Bourne were unanimously refused today because they did not have "community support".

MPs vote against footballer's plan for free meals for children during school holidays

Three of the MPs who represent people locally have voted against free school meals for children over the holidays up to Easter 2021.

'Physical activity is essential for all but especially for school children'

Physical activity is essential throughout our lives for our physical and mental health, writes Stamford and Bourne MP Gareth Davies (Con).

POLITICS

General Election 2019: Conservatives sweep the board locally and nationally

Gareth Davies MP explains why he voted for new tier system

Gareth Davies MP explains why he voted for new tier system

MP Gareth Davies 'disappointed' about Government's tier 3 decision

MP Gareth Davies 'disappointed' about Government's tier 3 decision

Council to unveil Thatcher statue at a cost of £100k

Council to unveil Thatcher statue at a cost of £100k

Businesses in South Kesteven that have been forced to close by the second national lockdown are being urged to apply for grants

Businesses in South Kesteven that have been forced to close by the second national lockdown are being urged to apply for grants

Supporting communities and businesses remains district council’s top priority

Supporting communities and businesses remains district council’s top priority

Have you had a say on the local plan?

Have you had a say on the local plan?

Grants available for community projects

Grants available for community projects

As our fight against Covid-19 continues, so too does the support

As our fight against Covid-19 continues, so too does the support

Reports on council housing are 'scandalous' and 'damaging', say councillors

Reports on council housing are 'scandalous' and 'damaging', say councillors

Work to start on petrol station after appeal

Work to start on petrol station after appeal

Council to publish its report on its carbon footprint

Council to publish its report on its carbon footprint

Council houses fail fire safety standards

Council houses fail fire safety standards

Second national lockdown is "disappointing"

Second national lockdown is "disappointing"

Plans for 110 affordable homes and a care home refused

Plans for 110 affordable homes and a care home refused

MPs vote against footballer's plan for free meals for children during school holidays

MPs vote against footballer's plan for free meals for children during school holidays

'Physical activity is essential for all but especially for school children'

'Physical activity is essential for all but especially for school children'

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