Overview

• North Kesteven District Council ruled that Andrea Jenkyns meets residency requirements, allowing her to remain on the ballot for the May 1 election.
• The challenge, initiated by an independent candidate, claimed Jenkyns did not primarily reside in Lincolnshire, a requirement for candidacy.
• Jenkyns provided evidence, including rent statements and bank records, to demonstrate her Lincolnshire address as her primary residence.
• Postal votes for the election have already been returned, averting potential chaos had Jenkyns been disqualified at this stage.
• The Conservative Party has announced plans to pursue a legal challenge to disqualify Jenkyns and potentially call for a reelection.