Only 'massive sweep' could knock Tory lead in South Kesteven in upcoming elections

Local elections are due to take place across Lincolnshire in just under two months.

The vote will to take place on May 4 and will see all the district councils along with North and North East Lincolnshire holding a vote.

Lincolnshire County Council will not be taking part this year, with its next election due in 2025.

The City of Lincoln and North East Lincolnshire's elections will select just a third of their seats, while all the other councils will be putting their entire cohort up for grabs.

A number of councils, including East Lindsey, Boston, South Holland, North Kesteven and others have moved into their pre-election periods, which limits what potential candidates can say on behalf of their respective authorities.

Full lists of candidates are expected to be confirmed around April 4 or 5.

Stamford residents will be voting in the next South Kesteven District Council.

Currently Conservative led, South Kesteven District Council's election will see all 56 councillor seats up for grabs across its 30 wards.

The council is currently made up of three AllianceSK members, 36 Conservatives, four Democratic Independents, three Independents, four unaligned Independents, two Labour and Co-operative and three Liberal Democrats.

Given the current fractured nature of the opposition, it could take a massive sweep to knock the Conservatives from their perch.

Find out more about SKDC and the current Councillors on their website.