Police have seen a significant rise in the use of e-scooters being used on our roads, pavements and public areas.    They are illegal to use in Lincolnshire, unless they are being used on private land, with the permission of the land owner.   There are trials ongoing, with rental schemes, in some areas, but this […]

In June 2020 ULHT closed Grantham and District Hospital in response to the Covid 19 epidemic. At the time they argued the loss of services was temporary. No public consultation took place prior to the loss of services. The cuts in inpatient and outpatient services were to have a huge impact on thousands of people […]

Officers visited cold calling hotspots to speak to businesses and residents about their rights and responsibilities during Operation Rogue Trader. The operation, from 14 to 18 June, saw officers from Lincolnshire Trading Standards, support by Lincolnshire Police, visit five areas in the county where residents have raised concerns about rogue traders. Residents have reported being […]

South Kesteven District Council is calling on businesses to keep collecting the contact details of customers to continue the effective fight against the coronavirus pandemic. As businesses reopen and life begins to return to normal it is essential that they undertake effective contact tracing to continue minimising the spread of the COVID-19 virus and its […]

As we have recently celebrated World Blood day on 14 June NHS Lincolnshire CCG continues to encourage people to give blood. Around 6,000 units of blood are needed every day to help save the lives of sick and injured people across England and Wales, and, for some people who have experienced severe blood loss, a […]

Police are appealing for information on a burglary which saw £1,700 worth of jewellery, a watch, and a half sovereign stolen while the resident was weeding the front garden. The items, which included a 22ct gold wedding ring with the inscription inside “mon et toi” (me and you), were stolen from Grantham Road in Great […]

On Thursday afternoon, Grantham MP Gareth Davies MP spoke in the House of Commons Chamber to denounce the use of rape as a weapon of war. The Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI) initiative was launched in 2012 by William Hague, the then Foreign Secretary to tackle the serious crimes of rape and sexual violence […]

Registered between 21 and 25 June 2021 You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application. http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch S21/0975 Long Bennington Single storey rear extension. Applicant: Miss H Jones 10 Winters Lane Long Bennington NG23 5DW S21/1070 Skillington Reserved matters application for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale […]

Armed Forces Week 2021 was marked by South Kesteven District Council with recognition of the military veterans it has enlisted. The Council’s enforcement, CCTV monitoring, senior project management and markets teams all include service veterans who all put skills learned in the Armed Forces to good use. The housing team also includes lettings officer Drew […]

POLICE have seen an increase in reports of telephone cold callers purporting to be from utility companies in Lincolnshire. The call usually starts with a fraudster alleging to work for a utility company. They will then claim that the victim has an outstanding balance on their account that needs to be paid and that it […]

Lincolnshire & Rutland Holidaymakers Help to Fund Breaks for Children with Challenges when they Book with Your Co-op Travel Lincolnshire & Rutland customers of Your Co-op Travel, part of The Midcounties Co-operative, will help to create “remember forever” moments for children facing serious challenges, when they book a holiday with the travel company, thanks to a new partnership with […]