NEWS | Dame Andrea Jenkyns

My Great Exhibition

I would like to say a heartfelt thank you, to all who made the Great Exhibition such a success today. It has been truly wonderful, with breathtaking displays, industries, exhibits, great food, amazing speakers and the tremendous Typhoon flypast. And over 1000 delegates attended. A big shout out to our sponsors and our combined authority team who worked their socks off and put this together in a matter of months. To our truly fantastic speakers, Zia Yusuf Andy Burnham Baroness

Oct 231 min read

Visiting Magna Vale in Easton

Today, I had the privilege of visiting Magna Vale, home to the largest single cold storage facility in the UK, a truly impressive achievement right here in Lincolnshire. This £150 million investment has created 170 skilled jobs. Their motto is this is not just about today – it’s about 'creating opportunities for generations to come'. What makes this story even more inspiring is the leadership behind it. The CEO started on the shop floor, proving that hard work and ambition c

Nov 211 min read

Innovation In Lincolnshire

Innovation that saves lives and transforms waste – right here in Greater Lincolnshire! I was honoured to visit Fairman Knight and Sons , the UK’s largest and most innovative commercial-scale insect farming business, now operating from their impressive new premises near Holbeach. Here’s what makes them extraordinary: Upcycling 60,000 tonnes of surplus food waste every year. Producing high-grade insect protein and fertiliser for the UK market Creating bio-oil with antimicro

Nov 201 min read

Meeting in Spalding

I had the pleasure of meeting up with South Holland District Council Leader, Cllr Nick Worth, to discuss key priorities for the area. Transport & Infrastructure – including the challenges around the unfinished western relief road. Growth & Skills – exploring how we can work together to turbocharge opportunities for local people. South Holland plays a vital role as a food valley hub that helps feed Britain and is home to the National Centre for Food Manufacturing. I’ve alrea

Nov 191 min read

Meeting with the Taiwanese Embassy

It was a real pleasure to meet up again today with Vincent Chin-Hsiang Yao the High Representative of Taipei. We are taking forward our discussions following my Great Exhibition, looking at opportunities of how we can both work together on trade and growth. Watch this space, exciting opportunities ahead.

Nov 131 min read

Armistice Day in Chapel St Leonards

It was an honour this morning to join residents in Chapel St Leonards, alongside my Deputy Mayor, for their Armistice ceremony. The community has spent the past year knitting and crafting thousands of poppies, a very touching tribute to those we remember.

Nov 111 min read

Remembrance Sunday

It was an honour to attend Lincoln Cathedral's Remembrance Sunday Service today. What a poignant and memorable service. My eight year old son Clifford laid a wreath. God bless all who fought for our nation. May we never forget their sacrifice.

Nov 91 min read

Meeting with the Department for Business and Trade

Great to meet with Director Chris Barton and his team from the Government Department for Business and Trade. We discussed our plans for growth, investment and jobs. Lincolnshire is open for business.

Nov 51 min read

#ReformActionDay in Gainsborough

The messages is clear after talking to people in Gainsborough. People want Reform. If you’re not already a member you can join here: https://www.reformparty.uk/join

Oct 251 min read

Visiting the Grimsby Ice Factory

The iconic Ice Factory in Grimsby once stood at the cutting edge of technology, keeping the nation supplied with fresh fish. Now, this landmark is set for a new lease of life, transforming into a vibrant hub for the future with a new conference centre, hot el, and other exciting developments that will help shape Grimsby’s next chapter. It was great to pay a visit to this historic site and hear from the team involved in bringing it back to life

Oct 91 min read