The Humber, and East Midlands Airport, two of eight UK freeports
A big boost for the region
The Humber sea port and East Midlands Airport have been named as two of eight locations successful in their bids for Freeport status.
Goods that arrive into a Freeport from abroad aren’t subject to the tax charges, called tariffs, that are normally paid to the government. These taxes are only paid if the goods leave the Freeport and are moved elsewhere in the UK.
The other Freeports will be based in Felixstowe & Harwich, Liverpool City Region, Plymouth, Solent, Thames and Teesside. The announcement was made in Rishi Sunak’s 2021 Budget on Wednesday, March 3.
£12m Mablethorpe leisure centre redevelopment plans unveiled
Plans for a £12million redevelopment of Mablethorpe Station Sports Centre have been unveiled.
The proposals from East Lindsey District Council will see the new facility, to be renamed the “Station Leisure and Learning Hub”, include a fitness suite and 25m swimming pool, as well as community and digital learning spaces.
Residents are being asked to take part in a full consultation on the proposals ahead of the planning application being submitted later this summer.
Councillor Steve Kirk, Portfolio Holder for Coastal Economy, said: “This a very exciting project and something we know the people of Mablethorpe have been wanting us to bring forward for some time.