Cllr Matt Lofts

14/10/2026

BMX AREA UPDATE – NORTH HYKEHAM

We are aware of the hard work and enthusiasm that local BMX cyclists have put into developing an area of land in North Hykeham, and we recognise how important this space is to those who use it.

We want to reassure everyone that we are NOT flattening or removing the area.

We are simply carrying out some works and seeking guidance from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to help ensure the space is as safe as possible for everyone.

Our intention is to make the area safer whilst recognising the efforts of the local BMX community.

Works are expected to be completed by the end of this week.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while these improvements take place.

28/09/2026

🚨 Message to Young People and Parents: Stay Away from Derelict Building Sites 🚨

➡️ We have recently received reports of young people entering a building site, causing damage, and behaving aggressively towards local residents who have challenged their behaviour in Bracebridge Heath

⚠️ Derelict buildings are not playgrounds. They can contain numerous dangers including unstable structures, exposed materials, open excavations, and other hazards that could result in serious injury or worse

📣 We would also like to remind everyone that:

🔹 Trespassing on a site with the intention of committing criminal damage or other offences may lead to criminal investigations and arrests.

🔹 Criminal damage is an offence, and those responsible will be identified and dealt with through the criminal justice system.

🔹 Verbal abuse, threats, or intimidating behaviour towards local residents is unacceptable and may constitute offences under Public Order legislation.

🔹 Where anti-social behaviour is identified, Neighbourhood Policing Teams can utilise a range of powers and interventions, including ASB Warning Letters. These can have wider consequences, including being considered as part of tenancy enforcement processes for those living in council-owned properties.

❗ Yesterday Sergeant Taylor, PCSO Lingard, & two colleagues from Lincoln Response attended Medland Drive & located a number of young people. A requirement was made of them to provide their name & address under the Police Reform Act 2002: Section 50 as we reasonably believed that they had been or were engaging in ASB - two young people were arrested for failing to do so (PACE 1984: CODE G arrest necessity). They were then de-arrested once this information was obtained. One young person was also searched under PACE 1984: Section 1 for article/s going equipped to cause criminal damage. This was negative.

We would encourage parents and guardians to have conversations with their children about the risks and consequences of entering abandoned sites and engaging in anti-social behaviour.

✅ Respect local residents.

✅ Respect private property.

✅ Make safe and responsible choices.

🚓 Anyone with information regarding anti-social behaviour and/or crime in the area is encouraged to report it to us via 101, online, or to the NKDC ASB Team. In an emergency always call 999

22/09/2026

If you have a child due to start school in September 2027, come and join our pre school session on 12th October to find out more about the work of the school.

22/09/2026

20/09/2026

Another great afternoon in the at North Hykeham Town Council Summer Sundays, chatting to residents about the event and our skatepark survey.

Brilliant cheese as well, can’t beat a Red Arrow.

Great turn out for a September event, with loads to do for all the family.

18/09/2026

🛹🚲 there’s still time to have your say about a replacement skate park for Fen Lane. 🚲🛹

Have your say below 👇🏻

https://northhykehamtowncouncil.gov.uk

16/09/2026

I’ve seen a number of posts from residents regarding the letter recently sent out by Lincolnshire County Council about flooding, which includes a magnet with a QR code to a number of properties in Waddington.

I wasn’t aware these were due to be sent out in Waddington, so I’ve asked the council for some background and clarification.

The magnets form part of Project Groundwater, a Defra-funded project looking at community resilience and flood preparedness. They have been sent to around 19,000 properties across Lincolnshire in areas that have previously experienced flooding.

The QR code provides residents with quick access to information on:
• How to report flooding
• Who to contact for help and advice
• How to sign up to the flood alarm system

I appreciate that flooding is a serious issue for residents who have experienced it first-hand, so I wanted to provide some context around why these have been sent out and what the QR code is intended to provide.

If you have received one and have any questions about the flooding information provided, please let me know.

More information can also be found here: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/flood-risk-management/project-groundwater