Spalding Guardian - Politics Feed

Hardwick quizzed by MPs about decision to suspend top cop

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:07:30 GMT

Two of Lincolnshire highest profile elected policing figures have been probed by MPs at a Home Affairs Committee meeting in Westminster.

Panel chairman to quit after criticism

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:52:48 GMT

The chairman of Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel is to quit after his handling of Chief Constable Neil Rhodes’ suspension was slammed by MPs.

Campaign to compare the market and boost the town

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:22:57 GMT

Attempts to revitalise Spalding’s market town credentials are set to get under way this weekend with an event aimed at bringing new businesses onto the streets.

Police boss in spotlight for radio programme

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:28:37 GMT

Alan Hardwick’s first six months as Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner will come under the spotlight in a BBC Radio 4 broadcast tonight.

New chairman for Moulton council

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:22:06 GMT

The chairmanship of Moulton Parish Council is changing hands for the coming year after Geoff Cooper was elected to take over from Andrew Woolf.

New notice boards for Moulton parish

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:21:17 GMT

People living in Moulton Chapel and Moulton Seas End can anticipate a brighter look to both villages after parish councillors gave the go-ahead for their notice boards to be replaced.

Help on the way to find youth centre

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:20:52 GMT

People who struggle to find Moulton Chapel Youth and Community Centre will soon be getting a helping hand from county highways officials.

Video: Taskforce leader set to get to grips with Lincolnshire Police chief constable’s suspension

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:43:38 GMT

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.

Bedroom tax puts cart before horse

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:34:18 GMT

A councillor in South Holland’s poorest ward is asking the Government to re-think its controversial bedroom tax because people on low incomes will suffer.

Council offers £265k pot for town projects

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:30:38 GMT

Individuals and organisations are being invited to bid for a share of a £265,000 cash pot set aside to improve Spalding town centre.

Video: Uproar as public ‘excluded’ from Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel meeting

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:42:12 GMT

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.

Tories form county coalition with Lib Dems and Independents

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:29:28 GMT

Lincolnshire County Council leader Martin Hill has agreed to form a coalition with the Liberal Democrats and several Independent members.

COUNTY ELECTIONS: MP moves on with flower power

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:13:57 GMT

MP John Hayes was out in his constituency visiting flower festivals hours after seeing two of his closest colleagues lose their Conservative seats.

Church looks for stake in development

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:48:48 GMT

Members of a Spalding church have put forward their interest in plans for a community centre to be built on a town residential development.

COUNTY ELECTIONS: Conservatives lick their wounds but vow to be back

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:44:04 GMT

Conservatives in south Lincolnshire were licking their wounds this morning but looking to the future in the aftermath of the Lincolnshire County Council elections.

Police boss quizzed at panel meeting

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:42:44 GMT

Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick faced questions about his plans to recruit volunteers for the force at a meeting in Weston.

COUNTY ELECTIONS: UKIP wins first seats on Lincolnshire County Council

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:17:18 GMT

The UK Independence Party has taken its first ever seats on Lincolnshire County Council - and ousted its deputy leader.

COUNTY ELECTIONS: Latest results

Fri, 03 May 2013 05:44:24 GMT

In a night of surprises, no party managed to secure a majority in the Lincolnshire County Council elections, with UKIP making huge gains across the region.

It’s D-Day for county election candidates

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:45:38 GMT

Residents go to the polls today to vote for the candidate they want to represent them on Lincolnshire County Council.

Chief wants 1,000 volunteers

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:24:24 GMT

Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick’s bid to have 1,000 volunteers working alongside county police will be launched on Wednesday.