Politics
Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner under fire again in damning report from MPs
Stronger scrutiny is required of elected police commissioners to prevent “maverick decision making”, a damning report by MPs has warned.
£3.5m fine for EMAS after failure to meet target for life-threatening calls
East Midlands Ambulance Service has been fined £3.5m after it failed to meet a national target for patients involved in life-threatening injuries.
1 comment
Anger over plan to remove tree council says is a ‘risk’
A council’s decision to chop down a tree over ‘health and safety’ fears has annoyed residents who say it has not caused an accident in more than 30 years.
Former Tory leader fears for future of council
Councillors have voted in a new Conservative leader at West Lindsey District Council leaving the former Tory boss “fearful for the future”.
VIDEO: Last remaining British Dambusters war hero returns home for 70th Anniversary and Lancaster Bomber flypast video
Horncastle born war hero George ‘Johnny’ Johnson has reflected on his heroic part in the famous Dambusters mission and admitted: “I’m the proudest man alive.”
Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel chairman to stand down after ‘farcical’ chief constable saga
The under-fire chairman of Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Panel is to stand down from his role next month in the wake of the suspended chief constable saga.
5 commentsCouncil to buy as much land as possible
All or at least some of De Aston Field will be bought by the town council according to a majority vote by town councillors last week.
Lincolnshire Police commissioner and crime panel chairman under fire from MPs in Westminster
Two of Lincolnshire highest profile elected policing figures have been probed by MPs this afternoon at a Home Affairs Committee meeting in Westminster.
2 comments
Council set to get new Tory leader
Waddingham and Spital councillor Jeff Summers looks set to replace Coun Burt Keimach as leader of West Lindsey District Council.
Campaign secures railings at busy Wragby crossroads
A campaign to save the railings in Wragby’s Market Place has been successful after Lincolnshire County Council listened to public feedback.
Video: Taskforce leader set to get to grips with Lincolnshire Police chief constable’s suspension video
A new taskforce has been created to allow the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel to ‘get to the bottom of’ the suspension of the force’s chief constable in February.
7 comments
Video: Uproar as public ‘excluded’ from Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel meeting video
Members of the public have labelled the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel a ‘shambles’ after they were inadvertently excluded from an extraordinary meeting this afternoon.
14 commentsRailings to be reinstated after public consultation
A campaign to save the railings in Wragby’s Market Place has been successful after Lincolnshire County Council listened to public feedback.
Farmers’ plans for new wind turbines
Another two farmers have applied for planning permission to erect wind turbines in the countryside around Market Rasen.
Special meeting on De Aston Field plans
An extraordinary meeting of Market Rasen Town Council will be held tonight, Wednesday May 8, to discuss the future of De Aston Field.
Mayor to hang up chains after four terms
Caistor mayor John Burns-Salmond has announced he is standing down from his role.
Work to start on park revamp
A popular park in Caistor is finally getting a £21,000 revamp - after plans have been in the pipeline for the past 10 years.
ELECTION RESULTS: Full results from Market Rasen, Caistor and Welton area
Our region remained true blue at last Thursday’s Lincolnshire County Council election as all sitting Conservatives held on to their seats.
ELECTION RESULTS: Market Rasen, North Wolds, Ancholme Cliff and Welton Rural stay true blue
Conservative councillors have held their seats in the Market Rasen Wolds, Welton Rural, Ancholme Cliff and North Wolds in the Lincolnshire County Council elections.
How the county is coping with potholes
A catalogue of every pothole in Market Rasen is being put together by the town council after health and safety fears were raised.
Question council at MR BIG market
Market Rasen Town Council is holding its monthly surgery at the Market Rasen Business Improvement Group market on May 4.
Make your vote count this Thursday
Voters go to the polls tomorrow, Thursday May 2, in the Lincolnshire County Council elections, but whose name will you be ticking on the ballot paper?
Council to hold annual meeting
Market Rasen Town Council’s annual meeting takes place tonight (Wednesday May 1) at 7pm in the Festival Hall Committee room.
What facilities do you want for Mill Road?
New play equipment, a multi-use games area and a BMX track are all in Market Rasen Town Council’s masterplan for Mill Road Playing Field.
More cash up for grabs with fund relaunch
Community groups across the West Lindsey area can look forward to even more funding opportunities with the launch of Community Chest.
No to turbines
A controversial application for wind turbines near to a village is now being opposed by the MoD - and council officers say it should be turned down.
Chance to raise issues at Caistor meeting
Caistor’s annual town meeting takes place at the town hall on Thursday, April 25 at 7pm.
Looking for...
Featured advertisers
Jobs
Search for a job
Motors
Search for a car
Property
Search for a house
Weather for Market Rasen
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 30 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 7 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North
