EAST Lindsey District Council has expressed an interest in developing an eco-town in the District, at one of area’s former airfields at Stubby or Manby Park near Louth.

The Government approached all local authorities asking whether there would be an interest in taking forward a project and the Council identified these two sites as possible locations within the District.

The Council’s Chief Executive, Nigel Howells, explained the reason why the Council has expressed an interest: "It’s important to say that we have no definitive proposals at the moment, we’ve simply said we may be interested in developing an eco-town, which could incorporate around 5,000 homes. This would be one option to help the Council address the significant need for more affordable homes and employment, whilst at the same time responding to the climate change challenges."