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“Knuckle down” before Christmas to make festive period safe Careful with elderly relatives Lincoln High Street in the festive spirit. | Photo: Visit Lincoln People hoping to spend time with their extended family over the Christmas period are being told to “knuckle down” in the festive run-up. Lincolnshire County Council’s assistant director of public health Tony McGinty said the effort should be around getting infection rates down as low as possible over the five day break from tier restrictions. Currently Lincolnshire’s infection rate is 243.2 per 100,000 people, against a national average of 181. The county is under the toughest tier 3 restrictions after its numbers spiked during the second lockdown. ....
New drive-through COVID-19 testing centre in Stamford Opening on Wednesday A new drive-through coronavirus testing centre will open in Stamford on Wednesday. The testing centre at the former Cummins site at St Martin’s Park will be open for pre-booked appointments only. Anyone with coronavirus symptoms must booked their test either online here or by calling 119. Kelham Cooke, Leader of South Kesteven District Council, said: “Great news for Stamford and surrounding area that we will be using the South Kesteven District Council’s St Martin’s Park as a drive-through testing centre for COVID-19 by appointment only. “Good to see our site being used whilst planning for the site is progressing.” ....
North East Lincolnshire deputy leader steps down over dealings with convicted fraudster Embroiled in development and football dealings Councillor John Fenty, former deputy leader and cabinet member for regeneration, skills and housing at North East Lincolnshire Council. | Photo: North East Lincolnshire Council The deputy leader of North East Lincolnshire Council has stepped down from his role after reports revealed he had business links with a convicted fraudster. Conservatve Councillor John Fenty, who was also cabinet member for Regeneration, Skills and Housing, had set up a business with Alex May, who was previously convicted and jailed for six years for his part in a multi-million pound scam. ....