Water company efforts to protect the environment were described as ‘simply unacceptable’ in an Environment Agency (EA) report published today (10 July) with only 1 of the major water and sewage companies in England performing at the level expected. Overall water company performance has deteriorated which reverses the trend of gradual improvement in the sector […]
Fun on the library bus!
All aboard for community grants Baston village school pupils have a new library bus with the help of a grant from South Kesteven District’s Council’s Community Fund. Cllr Robert Reid, SKDC Cabinet Member for Communities said he was absolutely delighted to see how the council’s Community Fund grants are making such a difference right across […]
Spillage closes lane on A1 – causing delays
Local festival celebrating tastes of Portugal draws the crowds
‘Make A Change’ website goes live
Those concerned about their behaviour towards a loved one can now get the support they need to change following the launch of a new website. The website, developed by the ‘Make A Change’ project, means that anybody concerned about the way they are treating a partner – as well as family, friends and professionals who […]
Grantham ROCK benefit from housebuilder’s donation
Staff working for a local housebuilder have joined together to help support animal charities and organisations across the East Midlands – including one in Grantham. The team at Bellway East Midlands set up a collection point for animal food to be donated at its head office in Meridian Business Park in Leicester. In all, the […]
Grantham area planning applications
RECORD OF VALID PLANNING APPLICATIONS REGISTERED BETWEEN 1-7 JULY 2019 You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application. S19/0815 Grantham Proposal: Erection of single storey front extension to existing bungalow Applicant: Mr B Wood 11 Hawksdale Close Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 8EG Location: 11 Hawksdale Close Grantham […]
News release Innovation in children and young people’s mental health showcased in national awards
Innovative practice in supporting Lincolnshire children and young people’s mental health has been recognised at national awards. A project to develop the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Crisis and Home Treatment Service with both Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) and Lincolnshire County Council, was announced as winners at the Healthcare Transformation Awards […]
Professional Development/ Training opportunity – Suicide Intervention Skills
Following our successful open course in June, we are now offering individual places on ASIST training in September. This is a rare opportunity since we mostly provide full course packages to clients such as NHS organisations, Local Authorities, Schools and Colleges, Not for profit organisations, Prisons etc. Where you are a self-employed practitioner, part of a […]
Have a Dinosaur Encounter this summer!
Come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs in a thrilling exhibition direct from London’s Natural History Museum! From Saturday 13 July to Sunday 8 September, The Collection Museum in Lincoln will host its most roar-some summer exhibition yet – Dinosaur Encounter. Packed with spectacular dinosaur models and animatronics, fossil replicas and even a roaring, snorting T-Rex, […]
A1 southbound delays due to lane closure
Severe delays of 18 minutes and delays increasing on Great North Road Southbound between A1 Great North Road (Woolsthorpe / Easton Turn Off) and A1. Average speed ten mph. Rigger Mortiss says, Rtc a1 south bound one lane closed awaiting recovery car in hedge just before south witham , traffic past Colsterworth
Cinema tickets on sale for Blockbuster Opening Week!
Savoy Cinemas has announced that Walt Disney’s The Lion King will top the bill for its opening line-up for its new town centre multiplex. Tickets will be on sale from Monday, for the grand opening on 19th July. Other titles will include Pixar’s Toy Story 4, the largest opener for the franchise that began on […]
Prevent keyless car thefts
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 10 – 14 June 2019 You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application. S19/0823 Carlton Scroop Certificate of Lawful Development for dwelling not built in accordance with approved plans at Heath Barns Carlton Scroop NG32 3AS; Applicant: Mrs M Harrold C/o agent: Steve Dunn Hadleigh […]
Cutting delayed transfers of care
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) is working collaboratively with Social Care colleagues to reduce delays when patients are ready to leave a hospital but are still occupying beds. This joint working approach has made a real difference and allowed ULHT to perform more efficiently in other areas. The Acute Trust is performing consistently below […]
Car fire in Barrowby
Grantham fire crews attended a vehicle fire in Barrowby last night. They were called to the scene on Sheepwash Lane shortly before 11pm. The blaze was extinguished using one hose reel and one breathing apparatus. Benjamin Hobster reports hearing a bang and saw glowing orange across the field and so called the fire service.
Series of thefts from vehicles in Grantham
After six incidents overnight of theft from vehicles in Grantham police are asking local people to check if they have been a victim and if so, please report on 101. Areas affected include Ormonde Close, Huntingtower Road and Hudson Way. All incidents occurred at some point overnight on the 16 / 17 June. Items stolen […]
Greater Lincolnshire leaders back British steel
Lincolnshire County Council and North East Lincolnshire Council have joined North Lincolnshire Council in signing up to the UK Steel Charter. The charter is a UK Steel initiative that seeks to promote the use of quality British steel in construction projects. Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Scunthorpe has hundreds of […]
Watch out for these FAKE TalkTalk emails about a refund
Action Fraud has received over 100 reports this week about fake emails purporting to be from TalkTalk. The emails state that the recipient’s TalkTalk account is in credit and that they’re owed a refund. The links in the emails lead to malicious websites. Don’t click on the links or attachments in suspicious emails, and never […]
2 people die in Leadenham bypass collision
Police sadly have to report that two people died in the collision which involved a silver Vauxhall Zafira and a blue Mercedes low loader crane lorry. Anyone who was in the area (Leadenham bypass on the A17) and saw either the silver Zafira or the blue Mercedes crane lorry before the collision or saw the […]
