Business
Green light for 3,200 houses in Swanpool despite environmental concerns
The Swanpool development has been labelled as a 'sustainable urban extension' as councillors voted 16 to 11 in favour of the proposals. The development will be Lincoln's biggest project in decades, injecting a huge investment into the city and providing hundreds of new jobs. But it comes with its pitfalls....
Enjoy free and discounted events as a part of the Discover Lincolnshire Weekend
Over the weekend of the March 26th Lincoln residents will have the chance to enjoy free and discounted events in their own city as part of the Discover Lincolnshire weekend. Residents and visitors will be able to experience free entry at popular sites across Lincoln. There will be free tours...
Lincoln Christmas Market is back
There are stalls all around the castle being set up in preparation for the Christmas market. “It is great to be back”. That was the overall feeling from councillors and market traders with the return of the Lincoln Christmas Market for the first time since 2019. The market, which opens...
£175k makeover grant given to Lincoln High Street
£175,632 has been awarded to the City of Lincoln Council in partnership with Lincoln BIG and Visit Lincoln. The grant was part of the Government’s Welcome Back Fund. This funding provides cities across England with £56 million, to support safe return to high streets after the COVID-19 pandemic. The money...
Cinemas ‘optimistic’ about blockbuster summer
The Everyman Cinema in Lincoln is one of many cinemas to reopen this month, screening a mix of family favourites and big awards winners. The cinema has been met with enthusiasm and support by many local film-goers. Sebastian Mann sat down with Carl Frith, the General Manager at Everyman Lincoln, to...
Visit Lincoln determined to boost tourism as it celebrates English Tourism Week
COVID-19 has impacted tourism in Lincoln, but Visit Lincoln are hopeful for the bounce back of the sector
Another empty shop on Lincoln’s post-pandemic High Street
The post-pandemic High Street is looking bleak after Thorntons announced the closure of all 61 of their shops. The convenience of online shopping has overtaken the need to go out, putting the future of the Great British High Street in jeopardy as more people chose to have their shopping brought...
Lincoln’s first Taco Bell Drive-thru approved by City Council
Since December, the people of Lincoln have known that American fast food chain Taco Bell would be arrive on their doorsteps. Finally, the plans have been approved. The restaurant and drive-thru will be situated on Nettleham Road on the site of the previous Pizza Hut. Concerns were raised by residents...
Some cafes and restaurants face extended closure due to COVID-19 roadmap
Hospitality businesses hope cash aid will stay in place for cafes and restaurants
How a Lincoln couple went from NHS pizza heroes to starting their own business
A Lincoln couple open their very own takeaway business – 8 months after making pizzas in their back garden to raise NHS funds. Matt Barnes and his wife Rachel began making pizzas to raise money for the NHS, totalling over £2,000 in donations and even offering slices for frontline workers....
First Business to beat Covid-19
Following Boris Johnsons' announcement of a nationwide lockdown on the 23rd March 2020, we watched many businesses struggle to remain afloat, with only essential business remaining open, high restrictions in place reduced bustling streets to empty shops, straining businesses and even causing some to liquidate. However, during these trying times...
The Lincoln Makers’ Market returns this week
The Lincoln Makers’ Market is back with its show starting on Thursday, December 3 and lasting until Sunday, December 6. It replaces the cancelled Lincoln Christmas Market which runs annually during this time of the year. Normally, the Makers’ Market hosts its stalls at Garmston Square at the bottom of...
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