Voting in April and May 4th 2023 Both District and Parish Council Elections May 4th Voter ID: Despite widespread objections from the Electoral Commission and Councillors, the Government has decided to require photo identification at the polling stations. I have argued against this at all levels, and continue meetings with the ministers this week
Supporting our Neighbourhood Policing Lincolnshire Police and Community Support Officers (PCSO's) set to reduce from 91-50 We wanted PCSO’s because they are neighbourhood based, with the purpose of heading off incidents and avoiding criminal actions. PCSO’s build trust and relationships and give community reassurance. They deal with victims of anti-social behaviour, help guide and keep
News is emerging about the earthquakes of Turkey and Syria. You may want to help the British Red Cross, among the organisations here. Voting in April and May 4th 2023 Both District and Parish Council Elections May 4th Voter ID: Despite widespread objections from the Electoral Commission and Councillors, the Government has decided to require
Our Councillors at North Kesteven District Council joined in prayer for the victims of the Holocaust and all the atrocities made against those of Jewish Faith. The Council buildings were lit purple, to mark the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz on January 27, 1945 and the flag of the
2023 New Year Message from the Lincolnshire Independents Through challenging times, our local councils battled against a backdrop of chaotic national government, war in Europe and a cost-of-living crisis. With encouragement from Lincolnshire Independents, local councils worked together to make our case and some extra Government funding was received. Our communities have risen to the
Greetings! I hope you are doing well. This is my newsletter to let you know what I am doing on your behalf and to keep in touch with you. Let me know if I can help with anything. This month I am leading on Tackling Climate Change. Tackling Climate Change COP27 I was honoured to
Voice from COP27: Marianne Overton MBE 27th Convention on Climate Change Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt 6-20th November 2022 Introduction We need a “A giant leap on climate ambition” and to “drastically reduce emissions now”; said the United Nations Secretary-General on the conclusion of negotiations of the final agreement by the world’s leaders. He also welcomed
Greetings! I hope you are doing well. Let us know if we can help with anything. This month I am leading on Tackling the Cost of Living increases. Support Grants for Local Wellbeing Activities Grants of up to £5,000 are available for community groups to increase local wellbeing. Deadline 2nd December. 01529 305825 or
Paying for Energy-what others are doing I have just been in Brussels talking with Councils across Europe and to the commissioners, about their emergency measures that they aim to bring in fast. Our Independent group at NK called for a windfall tax on the windfall profits of the fossil fuel energy-producing companies to assist insulation
NEWS COMMENT 25.09.22 - updates 10.10.22 Independents Respond to the “Mini Budget” The new PM and cabinet started off their term by the biggest tax-cutting since 1972, abolishing the top rate on income tax and ending the cap on bankers’ bonuses. It is to be paid for by borrowing. Elected by less that 0.2% of
