Cllr Chris Noon says, I am very proud to announce the winners of the first Grantham Town Christmas lights competition.The nominations were excellent and decision making was difficult for the adjudicators. The quality of the nominations, the obvious time and effort that went into them is a credit to the people involved.I’ve seen many great […]
Fundraising for Andrew
Hi I’m Kerry,I am aiming to raise some money to ease the families worries of the costs of the funeral for Andrew Brackenbury. Sadly he took his own life suddenly and unexpectedly and the family and all of his friends and myself are in complete shock. My daughter has lost her father so suddenly and […]
‘I died at a football match but CPR saved me’
Mary Longman
Mary Longman passed away peacefully at Roxholm Hall Care Centre on 24/11/2024 aged 90 Years. Born and raised in Bradford, Mary was a loving Wife to her Late Husband Derek Mary was a much loved Sister and Aunt and will be very sadly missed by all of her Friends and Family. Funeral Service to take […]
Amazing aerial video shows car park project step by step
Work on a village hall car park has been revealed in a fascinating new drone video – highlighting each stage of the £34,000 resurfacing project. Claypole Village Hall is a popular venue for wedding receptions, parties, community groups and events, with car parking facilities important to its success. The South Kesteven UK Shared Prosperity Fund […]
South Kesteven’s bin crews claim major national performance award
South Kesteven District Council has been named the Most Improved Performer for waste collection services at the national APSE Performance Networks Awards. The prestigious awards are a high-profile event where both the best performing authorities and the most improved are recognised for their achievements. During the past year South Kesteven’s waste and recycling services have […]
Weekly Planning List: 02 – 06 December 2024
S24/1765 Isaac Newton Ward – Stoke Rochford ParishProposal: Replacement of existing bathrooms/en-suites with replacement of existing extract fans with new. Date Valid: 6 December 2024 Applicant: Mr Ravi Kathuria Stoke Rochford Hall Church Close Stoke Rochford Easton South Kesteven NG33 5EJ Agent: Michael Ramus Michael Ramus Architects 76 Priory Road Kenilworth CV8 1LQ Location: Stoke […]
Try something new with Nottingham Oddfellows
A Nottingham-based friendship group is encouraging older adults in the area to try something new in later life. Nottingham Oddfellows, a group of around 350 mostly retired local members, organises a wide variety of local events and activities in the Nottingham area. “Yes, we have our regular coffee mornings, which are always very popular, but we also […]
Revamped college inspiring young people to reach their full potential
InspireU is celebrating its new name, vision and mission with a series of open days across the county. Formerly known as the Young People’s Learning Provision, InspireU is dedicated to empowering young people throughout Lincolnshire, with its vision being for every learner to realise and achieve their potential. The college ignites passion through delivering study […]
Protect yourself from increasing flu rates
There’s still time to get the winter vaccinations you’re eligible for. With a 350% increase in flu cases on this time last year, anyone still eligible for the flu, COVID-19 or RSV vaccines should get booked in ahead of the busy winter holiday period. Public health teams at Lincolnshire County Council are reminding residents that the NHS […]
A free lick of paint in Grantham
A new scheme at Grantham Household Waste Recycling Centre is helping prevent unused paint from going to waste. The ‘Community RePaint’ scheme launched on the site today (Monday 9 December 2024) and sees partially-used paint tins kept to one side and offered free to anyone who wants them. When paint is dropped off at the […]
Lincolnshire Police officer wins the Wildlife Enforcer of the Year award
A Lincolnshire Police officer has been awarded the title Wildlife Enforcer of the Year DC Aaron Flint has been investigating wildlife crime for over 20-years . He has shown determination and tenacity in targeting offences within Lincolnshire covering a broad spectrum of wildlife offences. Aaron was announced the winner of the award on Thursday 5 December, […]
Police warning following break-ins
Police are warning residents about break-ins where burglars are using bricks or other heavy objects to smash the glass on windows and doors before stealing personal belongings. In the past month police have received multiple reports of properties being targeted by burglars in this way in Grantham, Potterhanworth, Leasingham, and the Doddington Park area of […]
Border Collie lost in river
#ForHolly: What is Clare’s Law?
Supporting food, health and safety in South Kesteven
An annual work plan setting out how food and health and safety legislation is enforced by South Kesteven District Council has been published. The Council’s Commercial Team within Environmental Health oversees food safety, health and safety, public health and private drinking water supplies across the District. The work plan covering 2023/24 details the Council’s role […]
Shared Ownership Week: Lincolnshire housing association highlights the scheme as a path to affordable home ownership
Platform Home Ownership is marking Shared Ownership Week (September 25 – October 1) by highlighting Shared Ownership as an affordable way of getting onto the property ladder and the various benefits of taking that route, when other options may not be available. Platform has seen an increase in popularity in the Shared Ownership scheme. In […]
Free monthly self-defence classes
Grantham’s Festival of Community
🏮🧡 It’s time to celebrate the heritage and community spirit of Grantham! The Festival of Community takes place on 19th October at the Market Place. 🎨🎤🥁 Take part in FREE family activities, watch impressive performances and be a part of a show stopping community parade. 🤹♂️🎭 Head over to https://ow.ly/TvnQ50TuoSR for more information. See you […]
