Hundreds of people have recently convened at a local rally, drawing attention to their anxieties about the forthcoming shutdown of Lindsey Oil Refinery, a key employer within the Lincolnshire region. Production is due to conclude imminently, and layoffs for the workforce are expected at the close of October. In response, both families and workers are demanding a reconsideration of this choice. The refinery’s closure not only jeopardises jobs but also risks hitting the local economy hard, an economy which has been sustained by the refinery’s operations for a significant length of time. A notable sentiment expressed during the rally was ‘don’t close Daddy’s work,’ an indication of the personal consequences resulting in families whose income relies on this site. By joining together in these actions, the community hopes to underline the essential role that the refinery fulfils locally and to explore ways to maintain job availability.
This article was reworked from original reporting by The Lincoln Post, which can be found at www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk.
