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North Kesteven District Council

NKDC.

Council acts to promote customer confidence by stripping taxi driver of licence

The layout of where the solar farm is proposed to be installed between Metheringham and Ashby de la Launde.
The layout of where the solar farm is proposed to be installed between Metheringham and Ashby de la Launde.

Plans for huge solar farm between Lincoln and Sleaford submitted to council

People will be going to the polls in North Kesteven for the local elections on May 4. Photo: NKDC
People will be going to the polls in North Kesteven for the local elections on May 4. Photo: NKDC

Are you considering standing or voting in the May 4 local elections?

Time to sign up for your garden waste bin collection service in North Kesteven.
Time to sign up for your garden waste bin collection service in North Kesteven.

Council reminds gardeners to sign up for their waste bin this spring

Representatives of some of the North Kesteven good causes benefitting from the NK Lottery.
Representatives of some of the North Kesteven good causes benefitting from the NK Lottery.

NK lottery’s grant growth

Biodiversity set to bloom in Heckington. Coun Richard Wright with representatives of Heckington in Bloom and Trees for Heckington.
Biodiversity set to bloom in Heckington. Coun Richard Wright with representatives of Heckington in Bloom and Trees for Heckington.

Biodiversity boost planned for Heckington

Join in the snowdrop event at Whisby Nature Park.
Join in the snowdrop event at Whisby Nature Park.

Plant a snowdrop in remembrance

Karen Elliott at William Alvey School, Sleaford accepting the 30-or-so pairs of shoes on behalf of the school, which will be polished and boxed up for donation to families in need. Photo: NKDC
Karen Elliott at William Alvey School, Sleaford accepting the 30-or-so pairs of shoes on behalf of the school, which will be polished and boxed up for donation to families in need. Photo: NKDC

Over 90 pairs of shoes donated through Holocaust Memorial Day event

Sustainable Project of the Year, winner Lindum Group Ltd for Windmill Gardens at the Greater Lincolnshire Construction and Property Awards 2023. NKDC officers, councillors and Lindum representatives with headline sponsor, Willmott Dixon, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Lincoln. Picture: Chris Vaughan Photography for Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce
Sustainable Project of the Year, winner Lindum Group Ltd for Windmill Gardens at the Greater Lincolnshire Construction and Property Awards 2023. NKDC officers, councillors and Lindum representatives with headline sponsor, Willmott Dixon, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Lincoln. Picture: Chris Vaughan Photography for Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce

Council eco homes recognised with sustainability award

Get a free Valentine's photo at the heart seat in Sleaford.
Get a free Valentine's photo at the heart seat in Sleaford.

Get Valentine's Day portrait photos free at love heart seat in Sleaford tomorrow

Council Leader Coun Richard Wright passes on his old trusty trainers at the memorial event.
Council Leader Coun Richard Wright passes on his old trusty trainers at the memorial event.

92 pairs of shoes donated for holocaust memorial event in Sleaford

Steel framework is already going up on the first building at the new Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park. Photo: Kurnia Aerial Photography
Steel framework is already going up on the first building at the new Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park. Photo: Kurnia Aerial Photography

Business park is taking shape

Sleaford Leisure Centre pool.
Sleaford Leisure Centre pool.

District Council set to approve plan to ‘decarbonise’ leisure centres

Ruth Burrows at her Art Shop and Studio in Navigation Yard, sporting one of the #LoveSleaford promotional posters.
Ruth Burrows at her Art Shop and Studio in Navigation Yard, sporting one of the #LoveSleaford promotional posters.

Share the love this February for Sleaford

Dental surgery may be forced to leave Sleaford after planning refusal

OCTO by Dream Engine, aerial performance during the RiverLight festival 2022.
OCTO by Dream Engine, aerial performance during the RiverLight festival 2022.

Get involved as RiverLight festival prepares to return to Sleaford

The location of the proposed new dental surgery, off East Road on Valley Gate, Sleaford. Photo: Google
The location of the proposed new dental surgery, off East Road on Valley Gate, Sleaford. Photo: Google

Plans for larger dentist surgery likely to be turned down despite support.

A group of the volunteers at Welbourn Forge - third from left is blacksmith, Carl Rear, second from right is Marion Goodhand. Photo: Mick Fox
A group of the volunteers at Welbourn Forge - third from left is blacksmith, Carl Rear, second from right is Marion Goodhand. Photo: Mick Fox

Forge honours Bill with plaque for saving it for the community

Scopwick
Scopwick

Referendum date for Neighbourhood Plan for Scopwick and Kirkby Green

Layout of the propsed plant.
Layout of the propsed plant.

Plans for green energy plant on former wartime airfield​​​​​​​

Council homes retrofitted with solar panels, heat pumps and new boilers
Council homes retrofitted with solar panels, heat pumps and new boilers

Retrofit plan for North Kesteven council housing saves energy

The disused Marquis of Granby pub on Westgate, Sleaford. Photo: Google
The disused Marquis of Granby pub on Westgate, Sleaford. Photo: Google

Sleaford pub to remain closed after B&B plans refused.

Waste and recycling advice in North Kesteven
Waste and recycling advice in North Kesteven

District council sharing helpful waste and recycling advice ahead of Christmas

The brewery is currently based at Heckington Windmill. Image: Google Streetview
The brewery is currently based at Heckington Windmill. Image: Google Streetview

Heckington brewery expansion plans approved

Latest news
Latest news

Get ready for a ‘severe weather emergency’ in North Kesteven

The proposed enhancements to the garden area are set to be considered next week. Image: NKDC
The proposed enhancements to the garden area are set to be considered next week. Image: NKDC

This hidden garden is set to become a Sleaford riverside park

A computer generated impression of how the main new block could look at the Hoplands site.
A computer generated impression of how the main new block could look at the Hoplands site.

Get a first look at initial drawings of homes planned for former council depot

North Kesteven District Council Executive Board Member Councillor Mervyn Head who chairs the Community Power Fund Panel at the unveiling of the refurbished Gregson Green.
North Kesteven District Council Executive Board Member Councillor Mervyn Head who chairs the Community Power Fund Panel at the unveiling of the refurbished Gregson Green.

Sleaford REP grant awarded to help restoration works

The district's bin lorries are helping celebrate the NK Lottery's first birthday.
The district's bin lorries are helping celebrate the NK Lottery's first birthday.

North Kesteven Lottery celebrates its first birthday

Lincolnshire Community Foundation.
Lincolnshire Community Foundation.

Funding for wellbeing projects

NKDC is offering ipads to over 60s.
NKDC is offering ipads to over 60s.

ipads loaned to over 60s to get to grips with technology

Heckington yoga teacher Ann Riddell.
Heckington yoga teacher Ann Riddell.

Heckington yoga teacher shortlisted for county sport award

Coun Richard Wright tries on the Coat of Hopes with Sandie Stratford.
Coun Richard Wright tries on the Coat of Hopes with Sandie Stratford.

Coat of Hopes for climate emergency

The area around Handley Monument could be enhanced as part of the projects if NKDC secures the prosperity funding.
The area around Handley Monument could be enhanced as part of the projects if NKDC secures the prosperity funding.

Potential projects in North Kesteven need feedback to secure funding

NKDC
NKDC

Fears taxi fare increase in North Kesteven could impact on residents

A map showing the reservoir on the landscape and how it might benefit leisure and conservation.
A map showing the reservoir on the landscape and how it might benefit leisure and conservation.

Council and NFU seek to ensure residents’ and landowners’ views are considered i...

Vice-chairman Coun Ross Little makes the historic proclamation on the steps of NKDC offices. Photo: David Dawson
Vice-chairman Coun Ross Little makes the historic proclamation on the steps of NKDC offices. Photo: David Dawson

Historic moment as Sleaford and district mourns

Bin collection changes due to State Funeral bank holiday.
Bin collection changes due to State Funeral bank holiday.

Bin collections changed due to bank holiday

The Union Flag at half mast on Friday outside NKDC offices.
The Union Flag at half mast on Friday outside NKDC offices.

King’s Accession to the throne to be declared in Sleaford on Sunday afternoon

The disused chapel in Dorrington.
The disused chapel in Dorrington.

District council permits former chapel conversion

Get nominating before it's too late.
Get nominating before it's too late.

Deadline extension for NK Community Champion Awards

Can you help shape the look of new signage to help people find their way around Sleaford?
Can you help shape the look of new signage to help people find their way around Sleaford?

Your views needed to direct new signage

From left - North Kesteven District Council Economic Development Project Officer Laura Bath, Smith Construction Site Manager Mark Collishaw, and North Kesteven District Council Leader Councillor Richard Wright on site at the Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park.
From left - North Kesteven District Council Economic Development Project Officer Laura Bath, Smith Construction Site Manager Mark Collishaw, and North Kesteven District Council Leader Councillor Richard Wright on site at the Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park.

Work starts on new enterprise park for Sleaford

From left - North Kesteven District Council Economic Development Project Officer Laura Bath, Smith Construction Site Manager Mark Collishaw, and North Kesteven District Council Leader Councillor Richard Wright on site at the Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park.
From left - North Kesteven District Council Economic Development Project Officer Laura Bath, Smith Construction Site Manager Mark Collishaw, and North Kesteven District Council Leader Councillor Richard Wright on site at the Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park.

Work underway on new enterprise park for Sleaford

Don't forget to put your bins out early on the August Bank Holiday.
Don't forget to put your bins out early on the August Bank Holiday.

North Kesteven residents asked to remember your August Bank Holiday bin dates

The car park as seen from Southgate.
The car park as seen from Southgate.

Businesses’ fears as car park and footbridge may have to close

The UK and Lincolnshire have reached a milestone in their efforts to offer shelter to Ukrainian refugees.
The UK and Lincolnshire have reached a milestone in their efforts to offer shelter to Ukrainian refugees.

More than 800 refugees welcomed to Lincolnshire from war torn Ukraine

The disused chapel at Dorrington. Photo: Google
The disused chapel at Dorrington. Photo: Google

Convenience store plan for former Sleaford area village chapel

The site of Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park.
The site of Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park.

Council moves to plug £14million Sleaford enterprise park budget gap

NKDC has launched the search for its Community Champions of 2022.
NKDC has launched the search for its Community Champions of 2022.

NK Community Champion Awards area back for 2022

Unit 1 on Maltings Way, recently occupied by RH Displays.
Unit 1 on Maltings Way, recently occupied by RH Displays.

Housing scheme for Sleaford Maltings site

An impression of how the retirement village would look.
An impression of how the retirement village would look.

Retirement village plans for Navenby set for refusal

NKDC's new strategy would see more of the A17 dualled beyond the stretch around Sleaford.
NKDC's new strategy would see more of the A17 dualled beyond the stretch around Sleaford.

UPDATED: Council says bypass, a link road and dual-carriage on A17 would make Sl...

The area of the Market Place in Sleaford set to see more outdoor dining seating.
The area of the Market Place in Sleaford set to see more outdoor dining seating.

Outdoor dining plans passed to revitalise market square

The lack of available charging points for electric vehicles was a deterrent for Lincolnshire taxi operators currently.
The lack of available charging points for electric vehicles was a deterrent for Lincolnshire taxi operators currently.

Taxi operators in North Kesteven unready to switch to alternative fuel

A view of the Market Place in Sleaford where the outdoor dining areas are proposed. Photo: Google.
A view of the Market Place in Sleaford where the outdoor dining areas are proposed. Photo: Google.

New outdoor dining spaces for Sleaford market place will ‘rejuvenate town centre...