The Home Secretary has finally announced that Scampton will not be used to house migrants and that the Government will dispose of the site ‘as soon as is practicable’.

I welcome this statement as of course I have persistently dogged the Home Office with questions, correspondence, and meetings.

It is important that the full regeneration package now goes ahead and we achieve the once-in-a-generation chance to bring investment into this vital part of Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.

I will be seeking further reassurance that this will be the case, but for now we are celebrating.

My special thanks go to the team at West Lindsey District Council who have been supportive throughout this process.