Richard Wright

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

Plans for a pyrolysis facility in Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park (From planning application) Credit: Clean Planet Energy

Pioneering plastics recycling plant approved for Sleaford site

NKDC offices, Sleaford.

Council welcomes second chance at local government reorganisation

Sleaford railway station. Photo: Google Maps

Rail station likened to Lincoln prison due to lack of facilities

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

Pumpkin fest fun fills market place

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

First phase of new enterprise park fully let

An H Bar marking. Photo LCC

Residents could have to pay £400 to apply for advisory markings to be installed

Langrick Bridge. Photo Google Maps

123 year-old bridge could be replaced following concerns residents are 'taking t...

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

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

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

Artist's impression of the proposed Sleaford Cinema development.

Long-awaited vision for Sleaford cinema a step closer

North Kesteven residents Charles and Daniella McKinney are delighted with plans for a new Sleaford cinema Credit: LDRS

People praise ‘brilliant’ cinema plans for Sleaford

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

Countryside between Leadenham and Brant Broughton, where the Leoda solar farm is proposed for. (Exact layout is currently unclear) Credit: LDRS

Major Lincolnshire solar farm plans put on hold

Dame Andrea Jenkyns Greater Lincolnshire mayor. Credit: Parliament

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

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

A Veterans Badge. Photo: NKDC

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

Staff preparing the newly refurbished museum shop and cafe.

Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum reopens this Easter

Families searching for egg-cellent Easter fun can hop into Sleaford’s Market Place for a free Easter Garden event on Saturday, April 4.

Eggs-citing Easter Garden coming to Sleaford Market Place

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

Previous entries for NKDC's Armed Forces poster competition.

Get creative with NKDC’s Armed Forces poster competition

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

Wallis Street in Sleaford.

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

North Kesteven District Council offices on East Gate, Sleaford. Credit: LDRS

North Kesteven council tax rise after ‘laughable’ government funding

Pupils from Manor Leas Junior Academy helping out with the tree planting, along with Councillor Lindsey Cawrey.

Putting down roots in North Hykeham: Tree planting complete at Belton Park Drive

Council waste collector Leia Timmins with two-year-old Dawson Slater in his high-vis waistcoat and his new food waste caddy bin. Photo: NKDC

Touching gesture makes two-year-old Dawson’s ‘bin day’

North Kesteven District Council offices on East Gate, Sleaford. Credit: LDRS

New council tenants left with ‘overgrown, uneven or poorly cleared gardens’

These groups or organisations have all benefitted from the Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant Community Power Fund. Clockwise from top left: Abbey Access Training, New Life Church Ministries (Sleaford), Eslaforde Park Bowls Club, Sleaford Little Theatre, Sleaford Rugby Club, Kirkby La Thorpe Church of England School, and Sleaford Town Bowls Club.

Reading, sport and the environment: Sleaford REP Grant continues to support comm...

North Kesteven District Council offices on Eastgate, Sleaford. Credit: LDRS

North Kesteven promises ‘one of lowest council taxes’ in Lincolnshire

The red heart-shaped installation will be in Sleaford Market Place between February 4 and 26

Heart seat returning to Sleaford Market Place

Map of the Fosse Green solar farm, from the project's website. Credit: Fosse Green Energy

The eight problems identified with solar farm 'the size of a London borough'

Performers for the light parade.

Wonderful WinterLight wows again

NK Community Lottery is celebrating its fourth birthday.

NK Community Lottery is four years old

North Kesteven Community Champions 2025 award winners at The Hub, Sleaford. Picture: Chris Vaughan Photography for North Kesteven District Council

Champions of the community awarded for their contribution

The NK Community Lottery celebrates its fourth birthday in December 2025.

Happy 4th Birthday to the NK Community Lottery

Clarks sales assistant Ruth Gilliatt supports the council's free parking offer on Saturdays in December.

Free festive Saturday parking in Sleaford throughout December

North Kesteven District Council offices on East Gate, Sleaford. Credit: LDRS

Row over 'serious failings' in council's social housing

Sleaford town centre.

Sleaford Conservation Area management plan out for consultation
North Kesteven District Council is offering residents and businesses the chance to inform a plan to shape how it manages the town’s heritage and give it better ...

Inside Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum.

Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum to temporarily close

Plans for a Pyrolysis facility in Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park (From planning application) Credit: Clean Planet Energy

Plans for £35m plastic recycling plant which could add 70 jobs

Representatives from Mrs Smith's Cottage, Lincoln Guildhall, Lincoln Castle, and Belvoir Castle with their certificates

VisitEngland Hidden Gem Accolade for local museum Mrs Smith’s Cottage

Apus Winter Wonderland Birds.

Experience the magic and festivities of WinterLight in Sleaford

Kyme Tower in South Kyme.

Council adopts North Kesteven Heritage Strategy and Shop Front Design Guide

The Ivy public house in Sleaford.

The Ivy among latest businesses supported through the Sleaford Shopfront Grant S...

Coun Rob Waltham. Photo Ldrs

New housing strategy must focus on providing homes 'for those most in need'

Lincolnshire County Council. Photo Ldrs

Plans for new flood prevention partnership unveiled for Lincolnshire

These groups or organisations have all benefitted from the Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant Community Power Fund. Clockwise from top left: Leasingham Junior Football Club, Rainbow Stars, Rauceby Village Hall, Heckington Allotment Association, and Sleaford and District Model Railway Club.

Community Power Fund helps almost 50 local projects and groups

The Council's Waste and Street Scene Depot in Metheringham.

Plans approved for over 200 new solar panels at Metheringham depot

Fishing permissions have been removed from the pond at Lollycocks Field in Sleaford. Photo: NKDC

Fishing rights removed from dried-up Lollycocks pond

North Kesteven District Council has signed the UK Steel Charter. Pictured are NKDC's Chief Executive Kath Marriott and Leader of the Council, Councillor Richard Wright.

North Kesteven District Council signs UK Steel Charter

A short new survey has been launched to gauge the views of local residents and businesses on aspects of Local Government Reorganisation.

Your views will shape the local council's jigsaw

Steve Batchelor, manager of The Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership

52 people were killed on Lincolnshire’s roads last year