According to DEFRA's own figures, by 2028 the average hill farm income will only be 55% of the national minimum wage. Our poorest farmers in our country's prettiest places are being hammered. This is a disaster for our food security and our environment.

Four separate bids for Lincolnshire LGR. This replaces ten authorities with two or three; Three smaller authorities means your local voice can be better heard, benefits of "efficiency", can be gained by joint working. LGA Independent Group Lincolnshire County Council lgcplus.com/politics/gover…

How can this be allowed in today's world? Inciting murder and violence is surely a crime, spoken or sung?

Minister hits back at ‘scaremongering’ over planning reforms that seem to take decision-making away from elected councillors lgcplus.com/services/regen…

Powerful national discussion today on lessons learned from the councils that have already gone unitary, commissioning a review of recent costs and savings. 135 District Councils being dissolved next. Cipfa reviews reveal unitarisation ‘hangovers’ lgcplus.com/finance/cipfa-…

Independent Group member Andrew Cooper questions democracy and McMahon responds by ruling out elected deputy mayors lgcplus.com/politics/devol…

Shocking risk of 2,700 steel jobs in Scunthorpe, as Chinese owners consult on when to close, piling further pressure on the Government to cough up more than the half billion promised so far. New markets are needed and then we might need to own it. x.com/GrimsbyLive/st…

Great to see the realtime bus information shared throughout Lincolnshire. Get the app to see where your bus is right from your phone!

Happy Voting Day Folks! There's still time to see you at our local polling stations – welcome! It only takes a minute, so please come along! Voting is on until 10pm with your ID in hand - and faithful friends in support! Lincs Independents Grimsby Live BBC Lincolnshire Navenby CE School

Huge thanks everyone for your brilliant election support! With close on 20,000 votes, we overtook Greens, Liberal Democrats and Labour in four Districts, with Labour recovering in N and NE Lincolnshire. Congratulations to Reform UK, (42%) Mayor the County Combined Authority.

Great to see so much talent in local Government topped this year by Eve Hind. Congratulations all! Lincs Independents independentnetwork.org.uk

Sir John Major called for stronger control of principles to uphold our democratic reputation. Also for more scrutiny and prescrutiny in the Lords to improve legislation in Parliament. Local Government Association (LGA) LGANews

🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/brin… via 38 Degrees

Support local businesses. Buy local.

Huge thanks to everyone who managed to support the Cliff Villages today with banners during the site visits. It follows three very intensive days at the Inquiry with excellent contributions from our team. Thank you. #solaronroofsnotfields #navenby @uksolaralliance

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I wrote to my MP, asking them to attend the debate on 2nd September and speak out in support of scrapping First Past The Post. Use this tool by Make Votes Matter Unlock Democracy Compass Open Britain to do the same. actionnetwork.org/letters/devolu…

"First past the post" abandoned for the new Mayors, in favour of an alternative vote. Now the door opens to do the same for councillors and MP's! Make Votes Matter Independentnetwork BBC News (UK) @BBCLincolnshire

Welcome Steve Reed on your appointment as new communities secretary, in place of Angela Raynor. This is a hugely important role and I wish you every success in improving lives for local people. Good luck! lgcplus.com/politics/gover…