Corporate Housing in Lincoln

Learn about the top employers in Lincoln and their contributions to the local economy. This section highlights key businesses and organisations that play a significant role in the community and shape the city's vibrant economic landscape.

University of Lincoln
A public university based on the Brayford Pool campus in Lincoln that offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes across arts, business, science, engineering and health. It is a major local employer and an important driver of the city’s economy, working closely with local industry and community partners.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
The acute hospital trust that runs Lincoln County Hospital (and other acute sites across Lincolnshire), providing emergency, surgical, maternity and specialist inpatient and outpatient services. The trust employs large numbers of clinical and support staff in the city.

Lincolnshire Co-operative
A consumer co-operative headquartered in Lincoln that operates food stores, funeral services, travel agencies, pharmacies and other community businesses across the region. It is one of the area’s largest private-sector employers and has strong local community involvement.

Lincolnshire County Council
The county-level local authority responsible for services across Lincolnshire — including education, adult social care, highways, planning and public health. The council’s headquarters and service delivery in and around Lincoln make it a significant public-sector employer.

Ministry of Defence — RAF Waddington
A Royal Air Force station just south of Lincoln that hosts intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISTAR) units and associated support functions. RAF Waddington employs a substantial mix of military and civilian staff and contractors in the Lincoln area.

Explore the diverse transport options available in Lincoln, from efficient public transportation systems to convenient road networks. Whether you're commuting to work or exploring the city, this section will give you an overall look at the available transportation systems.

Public Transit System
- Rail (Lincoln railway station / Lincoln Central) - Regional rail services from Lincoln railway station link the city with surrounding cities and towns; services are run by national operators and provide connections (direct or via interchange) to major hubs such as Nottingham, Sheffield and onward links to London, the north and the east coast. The station is integrated with the city’s transport hub for easy interchange with buses and taxis.
- Local and Regional Buses (Stagecoach and other operators) - Frequent urban and interurban bus services cover the city and the wider county, operated mainly by Stagecoach and a mix of commercial and council-supported operators; routes serve suburbs, universities, hospitals and nearby towns (e.g., Lincoln–Grimsby/Skegness corridors and services towards Newark/Nottingham).
- Inter-Urban Coaches (National Express and others) - Long-distance coach services provide direct and indirect links to London and major UK cities, and complement rail for longer journeys. Coaches operate from the city’s coach stops/transport hub.
- Park & Ride services - Park & Ride sites and shuttle bus services help reduce city-centre traffic at peak times by allowing drivers to park on the city’s outskirts and take buses into the centre. These are run seasonally and on key routes to the city core and cathedral quarter.
- Community transport and demand-responsive services - Rural and community transport schemes, including county council-supported “InterConnect” style services and volunteer car schemes, provide links for villages and outer suburbs that are not served by frequent scheduled buses.
- Taxis and private hire / app-based ride-hailing - A mix of licensed taxis, private-hire firms and app-based services operate across Lincoln for on-demand journeys, airport transfers and late-night travel.

Major Highways
- A15 - Primary north–south route through/near Lincoln connecting the city to the Humber ports and to Peterborough and the A1 corridor.
- A46 - Key east–west/diagonal arterial route linking Lincoln with Newark, the Midlands and providing onward connections toward the M1 and other national routes.
- A158 - Main eastbound route from Lincoln to the east coast resort of Skegness and the Lincolnshire coast.
- A57 - Provides west–east links from the Lincoln area toward the motorway network and neighbouring towns.
- A46/A15 bypasses and link roads - A network of bypasses and distributor roads around Lincoln that divert through-traffic away from the city centre and improve access to trunk routes (these form the primary links between Lincoln and the national motorway network via A1/M1 and M180).

Cycling Infrastructure
- On-road cycle lanes, segregated sections and shared-use paths - Lincoln has a developing cycle network that includes painted on-road cycle lanes, segregated sections on busier corridors, traffic-calmed streets in central areas, and off-road shared-use paths that link suburbs, the university, the cathedral and key visitor attractions; the city is also served by parts of the National Cycle Network and county cycling initiatives, with cycle parking facilities at key destinations and the rail station.

Recent and Upcoming Improvements
- Lincoln Transport Hub (station forecourt and bus interchange improvements) - Recent redevelopment of the station forecourt and central bus interchange has improved bus–rail interchange, passenger facilities and pedestrian access into the city centre, simplifying transfers and reducing journey times for many commuters.
- Lincoln Eastern Bypass and highway capacity works - Major highway works in the Lincoln area (including the new eastern bypass and associated junction improvements) have reduced through-traffic in the city, shortened journey times for longer-distance traffic and improved air quality and resilience on key routes.
- Bus fleet and service upgrades / accessibility improvements - Ongoing fleet modernisation by operators and targeted service funding have brought low-emission, accessible buses on many routes, along with enhanced real-time passenger information at stops and online.
- Active travel and cycle network expansion - Local authority investment and Active Travel funding have supported new and upgraded cycle lanes, improved signage, secure cycle parking and schemes to encourage walking and cycling for short urban trips.
- Rural and community transport enhancements - Continued support and funding for demand-responsive and community transport services aim to maintain mobility in rural parts of the county, with occasional timetable and service-area adjustments to match local needs.
- Strategic planning and future bids for rail and sustainable transport - Local and county plans include ongoing bids and proposals to improve rail connectivity, station accessibility, EV charging, bus priority measures and further active-travel works to support sustainable commuting and better links between Lincoln and regional economic centres.

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