North Kesteven District Council

A prototype for how some Lincolnshire properties could have battery and vape collections at home Photo: LDRS

Lincolnshire areas could get new bins for batteries and vapes

Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum is run by North Kesteven District Council.

Aviation museum celebrates memorable season ahead of temporary closure

NKDC offices, Sleaford.

Council welcomes second chance at local government reorganisation

Mayo Michalski in the pumpkin patch. Photo: NKDC/John Aron Photography

Pumpkin fest fun fills market place

The entrance to the site off Church Lane, Navenby. Photo: Google Maps

Plans submitted for 30 holiday caravan pods in countryside

First phase fully let - Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park. Photo: NKDC

First phase of new enterprise park fully let

A project has been proposed by Silk Willoughby Parish Council to extend the the graveyard at St Denis' Church by taking over a piece of a neighbouring garden. Photo: Google Maps

Plans to use neighbour’s garden for parish churchyard extension

Plans for the overall Handley Chase development in Sleaford. New plans for 46 homes are in red in the south-east corner. From planning documents. Credit: Bellway Homes

Plans submitted for next phase of huge housing development for town

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Plans for footpath diversion in Sleaford area village confirmed

Plans for the Beacon Fen solar farm, from the project website. Credit: Low Carbon Ltd

MP calls on county council to seek judicial review of major energy park approval

Plans for 47 homes off Sleaford Road in Heckington Picture: Lindum Homes

New details for dozens of new homes in Lincolnshire village

3D visualisation of the proposed substation at Heath Lane, Navenby Credit: National Grid

Days left to have say on defining application for Lincolnshire

The former Rauceby Hospital buildings have stood empty since closure in 1997. (File photo)

Entrepreneur plans to convert disused hospital into youth experience attraction

Vocalist Chelsey Bamford provides the soundtrack to the summer fun at Sleaford on Sea. Photo: David Dawson

Seaside themed event boosts visitors to Sleaford Market Place

Sleaford Playhouse theatre also houses a 92-seat cinema screen.

New cinema will bring even wider choice for movie goers in Sleaford area

The land off Moor Lane, Leasingham (file photo).

More time given for housing plan in Lincolnshire village

Set for demolition - the former Sleaford ambulance station on Kesteven Street. Photo: NKDC

Demolition works start this summer for new Sleaford town centre car park

Residents are being kept informed about disruption during resurfacing works on Grantham Road, Sleaford. Photo: NKDC

Part of car park being used as compound for road resurfacing works in Sleaford

Children joining in a tug of war game at the Community Games Day.

Community Games Day 2026 brings World Cup spirit to Sleaford

Proposed Navenby substation design on Heath Lane, North east of Navenby. Credit: National Grid

Council spends £70k on experts as crucial Navenby substation application nears

Jerry Tailor (left) and Gavin Scott, volunteers aboard the Benjamin Handley river trip boat, currently being fitted out on the River Slea. Photo: AH

Work progressing on public river trip boat project for Sleaford

The flag raising ceremony in Sleaford Market Place.

Armed Forces Week marked in Sleaford

Eden Cox with L-R Abigail Cox 6, Isabelle Cox 9, Frankie Cox 8 and Georgia Cox 5 of Sleaford

Sun shines on Midsummer Festival

NKDC licensing staff are to get body cameras like this one.

New body cameras introduced to protect council officers during licensing visits

Artist's impression of the proposed Sleaford Cinema development.

Long-awaited vision for Sleaford cinema a step closer

It is time to nominate and celebrate people who make a positive difference to lives and communities across North Kesteven through kind consideration and voluntary endeavour.

NK Community Champion Awards 2026 – call for nominations

Coun Richard Wright, leader of North Kesteven District Council and vice chairman of the Central Lincolnshire joint strategic planning committee

Have your say on proposed planning application requirements

henna Karim-Sayer celebrates her planning appeal win.

Play cafe celebrates planning appeal win over signage

Councillor Christine Collard is the new Chairman of North Kesteven District Council.

Former nurse elected as North Kesteven District Council chairman

North Kesteven District Council has received confirmation that the Leoda Solar Farm proposal for land between Leadenham and Brant Broughton, has been paused and the current proposal withdrawn as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP).

Council leader responds to solar farm plan’s pause

Dame Andrea Jenkyns Greater Lincolnshire mayor. Credit: Parliament

Doubts over mayor's plans for thousands of homes in 'new town’

Recent improvements at businesses on Market Place with new signage and awnings with the help of UKSPF funding.

Council expands Conservation Area for historic buildings in Sleaford

The Old Post House in Sleaford Market Place, which could become a children's play centre. (Image from planning application). Credit: L Archer

New plans unveiled for children’s role play centre in historic building

Lincolnshire campaigners have welcomed the announcement that both Lincolnshire County Council and North Kesteven District Council intend to pursue a judicial review into the decision to approve the Springwell Solar Farm.

Call for strategic energy planning as groups back solar farm legal challenge

Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre volunteers.

Step out and explore as NK Walking Festival returns with over 70 routes

Speaking out against Springwell Solar Farm, Couns Sean Matthews and Richard Wright.

Councils join forces to challenge vast solar farm approval through the courts

The Terry O’Toole Theatre in North Hykeham has been awarded £107,777 from Arts Council England’s Creative Foundations Fund following a successful bid by North Kesteven District Council.

‘Brighter and greener future’ as theatre secures £107k upgrade funding boost

Leader of North Kesteven District Council Coun Richard Wright and Sleaford CAN members with the mountain of handed in items during E-Waste Week 2025. Photo: NKDC

North Kesteven residents urged to offload 'E-Waste' during action week

NKDC is looking to secure community benefits from the new solar development

Council reacts to approval of mega solar farm to be sited in county

A Veterans Badge. Photo: NKDC

Apply for veterans badges now ahead of district’s Armed Forces Week

Council officers undergo drone training.

New drone training will make investigations more time-efficient

Staff preparing the newly refurbished museum shop and cafe.

Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum reopens this Easter
Visitors will be able to enjoy an enhanced experience, including a new virtual reality offer, when Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum reopens to the public on Go...

Church Lane car park, Sleaford. Photo: Google Maps

Free ‘pop-and-shop’ bays among changes planned for Sleaford car parks

Anwick protesters outside a North Kesteven District Council meeting on the proposed biogas plant. Credit: LDRS

Opposition mounts to chicken waste biogas plant

A field on Moor Lane, Leasingham, which could have 110 homes built on it. Credit: LDRS

Residents objecting to 110 new homes plan for village

25b Southgate, tucked away from the main street in the town centre, visible from Money's Yard car park. Photo: NKDc

Plans for new facilities for Sleaford move forward

The hard work and focus of North Kesteven District Council in returning empty houses into use as homes has broken its own record again this year.

Council has returned 34 empty homes to use so far this year

Previous entries for NKDC's Armed Forces poster competition.

Get creative with NKDC’s Armed Forces poster competition

Last year's RiverLight parade through Sleaford. Photo: AH

No plans for a Sleaford RiverLight Festival this year

Caddies being delivered in Greylees

Food waste caddy deliveries complete in North Kesteven

The beach-themed Sleaford-on-Sea event and The Zone were both big hits in the town.

Sleaford Regeneration project shortlisted for Local Government Chronicle Awards

North Kesteven District Council's HQ in Sleaford.

NKDC shortlisted for awards in nine local government leadership categories

Work on resurfacing Eastgate car park is scheduled to start on Monday March 9 for 11 weeks.

Popular Sleaford car park set to be resurfaced over next 11 weeks

Wallis Street in Sleaford.

Closure Order granted on Sleaford property taken over by county lines gang

Measures which help people on low incomes to pay their Council Tax are being continued by the Council at the same level as before.

Householders on low incomes continue to see the same level of Council Tax suppor...

Showing the love - L-R - sisters Lilly-Rose, 12, Holly, 10, and Poppy Lilac Early, 11, of Great Hale, take a moment on the heart seat. Photo: AH

Sleaford shows the love at heart health event