This past week has been a whirlwind for Lincolnshire, with noteworthy business announcements causing a stir. The spectrum of news ranged from the possibility of new job vacancies to the optimistic rescue of our cherished steel plant, providing a week filled with peaks and troughs that kept us engaged.
Kicking off with positive news, Starbucks plans to brew more than just coffee in Wragby, vowing to create up to 20 full and part-time jobs with a new drive-through. The growth of solar farms is also causing a stir, with Lincolnshire’s bright initiative demonstrating that our flat landscape indeed attracts developers.
The future for Humber’s £1.5bn Carbon Capture Scheme couldn’t be more crucial. Amid an urgent call for substantial action, everyone’s fingers are crossed that this project gets the green light, potentially paving the way for a remarkable 20,000 jobs.
Also at the centre of attention is Scunthorpe’s Steel Plant which, after a frantic effort to keep operations running, has seen the government step in with emergency legislature to seize control of the site. With crucial supplies from the United States on route and a fortified leadership team, it feels like a lifeline has been extended to our beloved plant.
With an aim to manage the implications of tariffs, a reorganisation of the ban on petrol and diesel car sales has been announced, inviting the public to voice their opinions. So, let’s raise a toast to Lincolnshire’s spirit where we are creating jobs, leveraging solar power, preserving our steel production, and steering towards a more sustainable future. As we gaze towards the week forthcoming, let us not forget that it is our community that forms our strength. Here’s to us, Lincolnshire.
