Mark Dannatt

Skegness Town Council is to debte the cost of switching overnight lighting back on.

Overnight street lights in Skegness move a step closer after heated debate

The new Skegness Town Mayor, Coun Dan Kirk (centre), with Deputy Mayor Coun Mark Dannatt, and Mayor's Consort, Hannah Kirk. Photos by Barry Robinson

Meet the new Skegness Mayor - a musician, former school teacher and IT expert

Riders set off on the annual Easter egg run from the Seaview Pub in Skegness to Boston.

Riders set off on annual Easter Egg run from Skegness to Boston

Street lights that are switched off overnight like these in Drummond Road could be turned back on if the motion is successful.

Councillors to explore cost of restoring all-night lights in Skegness

Scores of riders from across the region headed to the Seaview Pub in Skegness for the annual Easter egg run to Pilgrim Hospital in Boston.

Riders gather for Easter egg run from Skegness to Boston hospital

The Travelodge development site on South Parade, Skegness.

‘No waiting’ restrictions proposed for road next to Travelodge in Skegness

Riders with Mayor of Skegness Coun Pete Barry at the Seaview Pub in Skegness before heading off woth the eggs.

Cracking turnout for annual bikers' Easter egg run to children's hospital ward

The riders (right) deliver chocolate to staff at the children's ward at Pilgrim Hospital in Boston.

Riders brave cold to deliver festive chocolate to hospital children's ward

Steve Wright and Richard Arnold of R Arnold Funeral Services with a small plastic model of one of the blocks.

Memorial reef plan could see Lincolnshire's first underwater burial ground

Customers browing the continental market stalls in Lumley Road, Skegness.

Skegness Summer Continental Market – opinion remains divided

An event is being planned in Skegness to celebrate the Coronation.

Celebration for King's Coronation in Skegness will be 'day to remember'

A beach clean is to be held in memory of Paul Marshall, who led volunteers in collecting rubbish at many events over the years.

'Take it home' plea as campaign begins for cleaner beaches in Skegness

A switch-on event will again be hosted in Skegness by the Hive.

'Let there be lights in Skegness for Christmas 2023'

Plans have been approved for a new convenience store in Skegness next to the Welcome Inn.

New Skegness store 'could be Tesco'

Children have been having fun courtesy of the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre in Skegness throughout the decades.

PICTURES: Big welcome for first bus load of youngsters heading to Skegness child...

A new statue has been unveiled outside the Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre in Skegness after the original one was stolen. Pictured are Coun Richard Cunnington, Ali Byerley, centre manager, and Coun Mark Dannatt.

VIDEO: 'We are so grateful' - new statue is unveiled at Derbyshire Children's Ho...

Outgoing Mayor Coun Mark Dannatt with a picture of the Gnome Mayor - a gift from the Goblin King.

Is it a job for Sherlock Gnomes? Mystery gift for outgoing Skegness Mayor

Skegness Town Council.

Annual town meeting in Skegness postoned - but council will meet for Mayor-Makin...

Coun Jim Carpenter heading off on one of his trips to Germany to promote Skegness.

Tributes to much-respected Deputy Mayor who died of Covid-19

Works. near the Roman Bank and Lumley Road junction. Photo: Barry Robinson

Action welcomed to make Skegness safer for disabled

Mayor of Skegness Coun Mark Dannatt

'Look forward with hope': New Year message from the Mayor of Skegness

Santa distributing sweets in Skegness on Christmas Day.

Santas have sweet surprise for children in Skegness

Hundreds of people crowded together around the Clock Tower to welcome in 2020 - what a difference a year makes.

On what a year! - January to June 2020

Seaview Pub - closed

Disappointment as East Lindsey emerges from lockdown in Tier 3

Issues with paving were identified in a report on roads in Skegness.

Major works to make roads in Skegness safer for disabled

Drone picture of the poppy in Tower Gardens in Skegness.

And still they came: How residents in Skegness area remembered the brave

Non-essential businesses in the high street in Skegness are preparing for a second lockdown.

Businesses express 'disappointment' over second lockdown

Plans are being discussed for this year's Rememberance Day in Skegness.

'We will remember them': Remembrance Day in Skegness cancelled but community enc...

The cast of the Wonder Circus.

Lights, music, fun - Wonder Circus is back in town

Visitors flocked to the beach in Skegness at the weekend in spite of the Which? survey rating it the worst resort of 100 around the country.

Fury over Which? survey rating Skegness worst resort in UK

Local shops are looking for the same support shown for the re-opening of McDonald's drive-thru in Skegness last week, which saw queues stretching along the foreshore.

Your town needs you!

Tracey Sherwood preparing some activity packs for distribution.

Families have wild time thanks to lockdown activity packs

Skegness Sewers for the NHS gathered for a presentation of 1,000 to make scrubs. Photo: Barry Robinson.

£1,000 boost for scrubs sewers in Skegness

Skegness Water Leisure Park.

Council explores extending season after calls from coast's businesses

A highlight of the first year of Mayor, Coun Mark Dannatt, pictured at the Village Church Farm. Photo: Barry Robinson.

Mayor of Skegness makes history starting second term in office

A small group met by the statue of Thre Fallen Three at the Hildreds Centre in Skegness this morning for the Town Crier's proclamation.

Mayor leads commemorations for the 75th anniversary of VE Day in Skegness

Pupils of the Richmond School in Skegness designed a poster with the message 'Stay Home' ahead of the VE75 Bank Holiday celebration.

'Stay home': Pupils' video helps Mayor deliver message for VE75 day

Skegness Town Council on Zoom

LIVE BLOG: Skegness Town Council Extra Ordinary meeting

Coun Mark Dannatt, pictured at the Village Church Farm museum during his year as Mayor, will make history if, as expected, he runs for a second term as Mayor following the live-streamed extraordinary meeting of Skegness Town Council on Wednesday (May 6). One of his first appearances in his second term will be to address the town on Friday, which is VE75 Day.

Skegness Town Council to make history ... and you can watch

Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment (The Poachers) who have been testing at Tesco car park in Skegness, pictured with Coun Steve Walmsley.

Jolly Fisherman badges for soldiers testing for Covid-19 in Skegness

The scene in Skegness from two weeks ago when people ignored government warnings to stay home.

Police back 'stay home' warning to visitors planning Easter trip to coast

Skegness Christmas Lights Switch-on is to be moved to a Saturday.

Christmas lights switch-on in Skegness to move to a Saturday
More families will get the opportunity to attend the Christmas lights switch-on in Skegness after a decision was made to move it.

Mayor of Skegness Coun Mark Dannatt on Skegness beach with the Jolly Fisherman after Skegness Town Council agreed to save the town;s favourite character. Photo: John Byford.

VIDEO: Jolly Fisherman offered lifeline by Skegness Town Council

A call has been made to 'Save Jolly'. Photo: John Byford.

Uproar over uncertain future of Skegness' Jolly Fisherman

Dominic Forman,with the Mayor of Skegness Coun Mark Dannatt

Magnificent seven shine at ceremony after completing Princes Trust course in Ske...

Expo Trade Show at Richmond Holiday Centre, Skegness. Skegness Town Crier Steve O'Dare ANL-200602-103841001

VIDEO AND PICTURES: Customers flock to sell-out trade show

Revellers around the Clock Tower to welcome in 2020. ANL-200201-113243001

New hope for Skegness as 2020 dawns

Club members with the mayor

Cobra Ju-Jitsu students wow the mayor

Mayor Coun Mark Dannatt, Town Crier Steve O'Dare and the Jolly Fisherman join management and staff at Tesco in Skegness for the 15th anniversary of the store.

Tesco store in Skegness celebrates 15th anniversary

New street lighting is being installed in Tower Esplanade.

First iconic curved street lights in place in Skegness

Mayor of Skegness Coun Mark Dannatt congratulating Skegness Fire Cadets and Phoenix Gym on commecting more that £1,000 of food for the food bank. ANL-191119-095010001

£1,000 boost for Skegness food bank

An artwork containing the names of the fallen in the First World War from Skegness and its twin town of Bad Gandersheim has been presented to Mayor Coun Mark Dannatt by local artist John Byford. Photo: Barry Robinson.

Artwork is tribute to 'brave souls' from Skegness and German twin town

A time capsule was buried by pupils from the Viking School in Tower Gardens, Skegness.

Message in a time capsule buried at community centre site in Skegness

Mayor of Skegness Coun Mark Dannatt with Mayoress Louise Saxon and one of the characters at Fear Island

Mayor's nailbiting stunt helps launch scarefest at Fear Island in Ingoldmells

Mayor of Skegness Coun Mark Dannatt with Mayoress Louise Saxon and one of the characters at Fear Island

Mayor's nailbiting stunt helps launch scarefest at Fear Island in Ingoldmells

Skegness Mayor Coun Mark Dannatt was lucky enough to ride in the Skegness Light Parade. Photo: Barry Robinson.

Goldwings roar into town to light up Skegness