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Scheduled for Sunday 28 April, this year's Boston Marathon promises an exciting race day in the heart of Boston. Organisers are optimistic about a cool, calm, and sunny spring morning, creating optimal conditions for the runners. As early as 7am, crowds will gather in the Market Place, anticipating participants from all corners of the UK.

The South and East Lincolnshire Council's Partnership's (SELCP) Crowdfunding platform, named 'South & East Lincolnshire Crowd' will open its next round of funding to support fantastic local causes across the sub-region.

Did you know that lighting fires in our homes is the largest source of harmful small particle air pollution in the UK? This type of air pollution can cause life-threatening illnesses, including heart and lung disease, making it crucial that we raise awareness about this growing issue.

Today's the day that, with a simple click of your mouse, you can make this growing season's gardening duties that much easier by signing up for brown bin garden waste collections.

This Monday, Boston Borough Council migrated their Local Land Charges (LLC) service to a new national digitised register held by HM Land Registry, making it quicker and easier for local residents to buy properties in the Borough.

In a momentous step towards providing refuge and support, the first families have be housed in Boston Borough thanks to government funding secured by the council. Back in June, the council proudly announced its success in securing funding through the government's Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) scheme, earmarked for the purchase of five family-sized homes.

Thank you for a fantastic year for the town! As 2023 draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to say a very Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. I wish you all peace, health and happiness.

At times of flooding - as seen most recently in Lincolnshire with Storm Babet - there are stations housing machinery which pump flood water away to help reduce flood risk to homes, businesses and farmland.

Christmas is a joyful time for many, but there's a lingering environmental impact that isn't often considered. It's estimated that we produce 30% more waste each Christmas, and our wrapping paper use alone costs the planet 50,000 trees! But, there's loads of ways to have a greener, thriftier Christmas, keeping all the wonder, fun and traditions. Which will you try?

In a ground-breaking move, the council's first open informal question time session proved successful, as residents Rodney Bowles and Peter Warmsley engaged in in-depth discussions with the full Cabinet, raising their concerns and proposing items for further investigation.

Get ready, budding photographers, artists and residents! The calendar competition is back by popular demand. Embrace the chance to showcase your talent and capture the essence of our vibrant, brilliant borough.

The South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership is leading the way in delivering the most Home Upgrade Grants in the Midlands, just two years after starting to build its unique in-house team.