City of Lincoln Council

08/09/2026

We have secured £270,000 from the Government’s Playground Fund, which aims to improve access to high-quality, accessible and inclusive playgrounds in areas of greatest need.

Based on a detailed review of play provision across the city, we have decided that the funding will support improvements at:
📍 The Backies, Moorland
📍 King George V Playing Field, Glebe
📍 Sudbrooke Drive Recreation Area, Minster

The investment will focus on improving the quality and accessibility of the play areas for children and families, with local communities, schools and residents helping shape the improvements.

We are also looking to build on this funding, subject to approval by the council's Executive on 15 September. If approved, the additional council and Section 106 funding would take the total capital investment in Lincoln’s play areas to more than £518,000, supporting improvements at The Lawn and Nene Road alongside the three sites above.

The plans are expected to be developed with local communities before improvements are delivered through a phased programme between May and December 2027.

You can read more here: https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/news/article/497/-270-000-government-funding-secured-to-improve-three-lincoln-play-areas.

An article to announce government funding to improve three parks in Lincoln.

08/09/2026

There's still time to run this year's Lincoln Half Marathon on 4 October 🏃

Starting and finishing at the Lincolnshire Showground, the event covers a scenic 13.1-mile route that takes racers through iconic landmarks such as the historic Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral.

Sign up and find out more about the Jane Tomlinson's Run For All race here: https://www.runforall.com/events/half-marathon/lincoln-half-marathon/

07/09/2026

Following a consultation on the priority areas that the final funding allocation from the Lincoln Lottery Community Fund will support, local good causes are now being invited to apply for a share of the fund to deliver projects or activities that benefit residents of Lincoln.
A total of £17,811 is available from the fund.

Applications must support one or both of the following priorities: ‘Reducing the impacts of poverty’ and/or ‘Reducing social isolation and loneliness’.

For further information and to apply, visit https://cvslincolnshire.org.uk/lincolnlotterycommunityfund/.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 25 September 2026.

You can read the full story at https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/news/article/488/applications-invited-for-a-share-of-the-final-lincoln-lottery-community-fund.

07/09/2026

If you attended this year's Lincoln Live, let us know your thoughts to be in with a chance of winning a £50 shopping voucher!

Following the completion of the survey, you will receive a confirmation message with a link which will take you to enter the prize draw.

Feedback survey:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=eu-8-ixNMkqsQqAAydsWt2ieb3gwbJtIv0Dt6-mEAv9UMkRDNkdNSFE3UkNXSkdaN085UU9PV0VGSiQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

05/09/2026

Looking for peace of mind when planning for your funeral, or that of a loved one?

We’re inviting the public to learn more about the work of Lincoln Crematorium at a free open day, taking place today, Saturday 5 September, from 10am until 2pm.

The day is an opportunity to take a guided tour of the West Chapel, the Crematory and the Garden of Remembrance, helping you learn more about the care taken at every stage of the process.

You will also have the chance to ask us any questions you may have in an informal setting, view memorial options, and learn about the support available to families before, during and after a bereavement.

04/09/2026

One more sleep to go until Lincoln Live, bringing a weekend of free live music and entertainment to the city on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 👏

The free music festival, organised by our Events in Lincoln team, will bring together up-and-coming artists from Lincolnshire and beyond, with the Mainstage programme curated by BBC Introducing. With headliner performances from The Rills on Saturday, and The Publics the following day.

For those looking for something a little more relaxed, the Unplugged Zone at St Paul in the Bail will offer a chilled-out weekend of acoustic performances curated by Southside.

For full line-ups and set times, go to Events in Lincoln 🎸

04/09/2026

Make An Entrance is one of over 100 signatories to the Lincoln Social Responsibility Charter. The Lincoln Social Responsibility Charter aims to encourage organisations in Lincoln to undertake a range of socially responsible activities that benefit both their employees and the local community.

Find out more about the Charter here: https://ow.ly/7x1K50ZIEFO