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BBC News
21-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Flood awareness event to be held in Billingborough
People in South Kesteven will soon get the chance to learn how to reduce the risks of the "devastating impact" of from the Environment Agency, Anglian Water, and South Kesteven District Council's emergency planning team will be at the meeting next week to answer questions and offer will have access to personalised advice and information, along with the opportunity to speak directly with experts about flood protection. Councillor Richard Cleaver said there will be "specific advice on how to be aware of potential flooding, how to prepare your home and what to do if the worst happens". 'Floodpod' A flood victim, who calls herself Flood Mary, will also be at the event to raise awareness of flood risks and discuss about her own experience. There will also be a "FloodPod" which will offer the chance to see, touch and understand how flood defence systems protect homes and businesses. A spokesperson for South Kesteven District Council said the aim of the meeting is to "reduce the devastating impact of floods on individuals, families and businesses".The drop-in event will be held at Billingborough Cricket Club on 28 July from 11:00 BST until 18:00 BST. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Final stage of clock tower repairs to begin
The final stage of work to renovate a Victorian clock tower on top of an arts centre is due to get under way. Repairs to the roof and timber structure of Grantham Guildhall began in October, after rainwater leaked through the ceiling of the centre's ballroom during adverse weather. The final stage of the work renovating the bell tower on the building in St Peter's Hill will commence on Sunday, South Kesteven District Council said. Councillor Richard Cleaver said the work on the Grade II listed building had taken longer than expected due to extra "extensive repairs" being needed. He said: "Sadly, during this work, significant issues were found with the condition of the bell turret, which has been carefully assessed by our consultant who has been working with the conservation officer, because this is a Grade II listed building. "It requires extensive repairs that can only be safely done by removing the complete structure from the site by crane, repairing it in a workshop and then lifting it back into place to be fixed in position. "Our experts have spent time and effort in meticulously ensuring we do a thorough renovation job on this important building to return it to tip-top condition - and in doing so to ensure it will not need further structural maintenance for many years to come." The bell turret will be removed for repairs. The four columns which are supporting it will also be removed and any gaps left in the lead base at the bottom will be covered over, the council said. The scaffolding will then be taken down in August after the windows have been redecorated. Cleaver said the bell tower was expected to be "back in place next springtime". Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Click here to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Click here to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices. Events revealed for festival of Margaret Thatcher South Kesteven District Council
BBC News
16-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Final stage of Grantham Guildhall clock tower repairs to begin
The final stage of work to renovate a Victorian clock tower on top of an arts centre is due to get under way. Repairs to the roof and timber structure of Grantham Guildhall began in October, after rainwater leaked through the ceiling of the centre's ballroom during adverse final stage of the work renovating the bell tower on the building in St Peter's Hill will commence on Sunday, South Kesteven District Council said. Councillor Richard Cleaver said the work on the Grade II listed building had taken longer than expected due to extra "extensive repairs" being needed. He said: "Sadly, during this work, significant issues were found with the condition of the bell turret, which has been carefully assessed by our consultant who has been working with the conservation officer, because this is a Grade II listed building."It requires extensive repairs that can only be safely done by removing the complete structure from the site by crane, repairing it in a workshop and then lifting it back into place to be fixed in position."Our experts have spent time and effort in meticulously ensuring we do a thorough renovation job on this important building to return it to tip-top condition - and in doing so to ensure it will not need further structural maintenance for many years to come." The bell turret will be removed for repairs. The four columns which are supporting it will also be removed and any gaps left in the lead base at the bottom will be covered over, the council scaffolding will then be taken down in August after the windows have been said the bell tower was expected to be "back in place next springtime".Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Click here to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and here to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices.
BBC News
13-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Plans for 270 homes at Exeter Fields in Stamford approved
Plans to build more than 250 homes and an 80-bedroom care home in Stamford will go ahead, despite concerns about the "long-term sustainability" of the town. The Exeter Fields development, for agricultural land off Empingham Road, was approved by South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) at a meeting on councillor Barry Devereux was among opponents who argued the site should be retained for employment use, because more housing without job opportunities would threaten the viability of the Andrew McPheat, from applicant Commercial Estates Group said there was no "appetite or demand" to justify "a strategic employment site". The plans cover a 22-acre site between a Taylor Wimpey housing estate and the A1, the Local Democracy Reporting Service the 268 homes, 80 would be "affordable" and there would be a local centre with shops and community in 2012, Exeter Fields was set aside for industrial and commercial use. During the meeting, residents and councillors argued it should remain reserved for employment, noting Stamford's growing population. Councillor Richard Cleaver, the cabinet member for property at SKDC, said the site was "completely irreplaceable" and allowing the application would deprive the town "of any employment opportunities within its boundaries forever".The idea that a site so close to the A1 was unsuitable for employment was "frankly laughable", he McPheat said the landowners had spent 10 years marketing the site to potential occupiers, but had found no demand for it as an employment argued a local centre in the estate could create up to 155 direct and 78 indirect planning officers acknowledged the concerns but warned that if developers were "not willing to develop" then the land could not be retained "indefinitely". Councillor Helen Crawford backed the application, noting that "employment has changed", particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic, with more people now working from total, nine committee members voted to approve the development while two voted proposal was put forward by Commercial Estates Group and the Cecil Estate Family Trust. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Public toilets reopen after £190k refurbishment
A set of public toilets in Grantham have reopened after a £190,000 refurbishment. The toilets at Conduit Lane have been fully redecorated and have new windows, doors, fixtures and fittings. A separate accessible toilet has also been installed. The project was funded through the £4.1m Grantham Future High Streets Fund which was awarded to South Kesteven District Council by the government. Improvements, including raising the road levels, have been made to the market place in the town centre as a result of the funding programme. Station Approach has also been resurfaced with upgraded pedestrian access and improved traffic signals. Last summer, residents complained of major disruption as a result of much of the work taking place simultaneously. The projects build on previous initiatives to enhance shopfronts and improve the town's appeal, the council said. The toilets will be open every day from 09:00 to 16:00 and will cost 20p to use. Councillor Richard Cleaver said: "I am delighted to see the refurbished toilets at Conduit Lane reopen for public use after a number of years. "The much improved facilities are a fantastic addition to the town centre and demonstrate the council's commitment to enhancing Grantham's offer to visitors and residents." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. South Kesteven District Council
