Richard Cleaver

Lincolnshire County Council is hosting a number of in-person sessions as part of its consultation on devolution for Greater Lincolnshire.

The events in South Kesteven are:

*️⃣ 15/01/2024 – Wake House in Bourne 11.30am-2.30pm
*️⃣ 16/01/2024 – The William Cecil Hotel in Stamford 2pm – 5pm
*️⃣ 18/01/2024 – Jubilee Centre in Grantham – 3pm-7pm

The events are a great opportunity drop in and find out more about what devolution means for your area.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/oBcj50QnuG6

Lakeside Stamford’s patient participation group is holding a meeting at Stamford Town Hall on the evening of Monday 15th January at 6pm

Patients invited to health meeting People are invited to hear from the chief executive of Lakeside Healthcare.

Here is the first one off events for Young People we're hosting this year!

‘January Blues Buster’ Movie Night for ages 13-19! @ the URC Hall on Broad Street, Stamford PE9 1PJ with an unwanted gift swap.

There will be music and activities before the film begins with FREE refreshments and snacks including hot dogs and lots of Popcorn!

Received a gift this year that just isn't you? Got a few too many pairs of socks or boxes of chocolate from Santa? Well you're in luck... because we're also hosting an unwanted gift exchange. Bring your unwanted gifts to swap and share with others, and anything left over will be donated back into the community.

We're going to be taking votes on the film choice of the evening starting this week so keep your eyes open for details. Have a suggestion? LET US KNOW!

We're very happy to accept any unwanted gifts to donate too. Drop us a message!

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
South Kesteven South Kesteven District Council SKDC Stamford Welland Academy Stamford College

This week, SKDC will discuss a request from the Deepings Community Leisure Centre CIC (a community group) for a one-off grant of £850k to help it facilitate the reopening of the Deeping Leisure Centre.
What do you think?
https://moderngov.southkesteven.gov.uk/documents/g4569/Agenda%20frontsheet%2009th-Jan-2024%2014.00%20Joint%20Meeting%20of%20the%20Finance%20and%20Economic%20and%20Culture%20and%20Le.pdf?T=0

It has been announced that areas hit hard by flooding after Storm Henk will be able to apply for Government money to pay for recovery work and repairs.

Initial details of the national government Flood Recovery Framework are available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-payments-for-communities-affected-by-flooding

South Kesteven District Council SKDC officers will begin to compile a list of those properties and businesses potentially eligible for financial support in order to treach out to them to assist.

Government payments for communities affected by flooding Flood-hit communities can now apply for thousands of pounds from the government to help them recover.

We are hosting another event to help open up funding opportunities for organisations and charities across South Kesteven, including UKSPF, LotterySK and the SK Community Fund 💰

📍 Jubilee Church Life Centre
📆 18th January - 6pm until 8pm

Book your FREE place by visiting https://ow.ly/aEr650Qoe0A

What a warming menu we have for you today!
Come and join us between 12noon and 2pm for a "pay as you feel" lunch at Barn Hill Methodist church. All lovingly prepared by our wonderful volunteers.
Don’t forget to pop into the pantry open from 10.30am too!

Final BUGSY MALONE open auditions in Stamford this Saturday

🌧 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
Several properties in Lincolnshire have been flooded because of Storm Henk, and work is ongoing to monitor the situation. If you are affected, tap through for a quick guide on what to do:
http://tinyurl.com/floodinfoSK

All SKDC bin lorries are attempting to do their normal collection routes today, despite the flooding.

Just a quick one to say The Pantry (by Barnhill Methodist Church) will be open on New Year's Day from 9.30am - 11.00am!

See you soon 👋

Stamford is now on flood alert again…

Wondering how to keep the Twixmas excitement alive and entertain the little ones? Look no further! Join us tomorrow, on December 28th, for the ultimate adventure with the CBeebies Pantomime - only £3 per ticket!🌟🎭 Let the magic unfold and create cherished memories with your family. Don't miss out on the fun! 🚀👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
📞 01780 763 203
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I wish all my friends and everyone I represent as a Councillor a very safe, restful, comfortable, & happy Christmas.

Best wishes to all.

Seeing this on my Christmas Eve walk prompts me to write…

“A lonely church in a deserted field on a cloudy, windy Christmas Eve.
Fresh flowers on many graves of the dead express the love of those who grieve.
Bereavement that’s eased for those believe…
…in Christmas”

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

A special Christmas wish to the bereaved and the lonely this Christmas. xx

The voices of young people across South Kesteven are vital in helping us to shape and deliver services that work for everyone. Make your voice heard by joining the SK Youth Council 🗳️📣

Find out more and apply before 10th January 2024: https://ow.ly/9oYn50Qhxoa

With Christmas fast approaching find out about your local bus service https://bit.ly/32kYe6s

More information on timetables and operating hours.

🎄⚠️CHRISTMAS BIN COLLECTIONS ⚠️🎄

We'll be collecting your bins on different dates over the festive period. Make sure you don't miss a collection by following the new dates.

⭐ No collection on 25th December - bins will instead be collected on Saturday 23rd December

⭐ No collection on 26th December - all collections will be one day later than usual that week up to and including Saturday 30th December

⭐ No collection on Monday 1st January - all collections will be one day later than usual that week up to and including Saturday 6th January

Find out more about the changes here: https://ow.ly/rEjb50Qj7I4

Want to know what the Council’s plans, priorities and ambitions are for the next four years? Would like to have your say on what you think the Council should be concentrating on?

To find out more and take part in our survey, please visit the link below.

https://ow.ly/RsFW50Qg2IC

If you know someone around Culpeper Way, Lonsdale Road and Stockwell Avenue then please let them know that Santa will be visiting this evening (Thurs 7th Dec) from about 5:30
Full details of his tour are on our website including a live Santa tracker once he gets moving. https://sites.google.com/view/stamfordkiwanis/santas-tour-2023
All proceeds go to local charities.

These latest surveys highlight the ever-increasing levels of concern that members of the public and businesses have about issues associated with the A1.
With so many people talking about this it is shocking that the Government has not actually done anything about it yet. It is time to stop passing the buck and make something happen.

The A1 is a key element in the economic infrastructure of South Kesteven and, quite apart from the human cost in injuries and accidents, as a planning authority SKDC is very conscious that the safety and capacity issues also hamper the delivery of growth in the District.

A1 branded unsafe and not fit for purpose as group delivers damning verdict Poor road conditions, fatal accidents and regular congestion have led drivers and businesses to back calls for improvements on the ‘unsafe’ A1.

CCTV operators at SKDC play a vital role in creating safer communities 🎦🚨

Following an annual audit, we are delighted that our system continues to be fully compliant with all requirements for the management and operation of more than 70 CCTV cameras across the District ✅

Find out more: https://ow.ly/y3H650QfQG7

Cllr Rhea Rayside, Cabinet Member for People and Communities, said: “We are the only local authority in Lincolnshire that has this accreditation, and it is something to be proud of.

“We have more than 70 cameras across the district, all in public open spaces so that they can play a significant role in crime prevention, help our law enforcement partners and also to give reassurance to the public.”

We're pleased to share that the streets of South Kesteven are set to become safer thanks to a £172,000 injection of Government money to fund a series of initiatives. 👏🌃

These include increasing CCTV operative cover over the weekend, as well as out-of-hours town patrols. It will also extend the Pub Watch Scheme and provide additional training.

The funding will also help to appoint a Safer Streets Champion and establish the provision of Home Safe Tokens enabling vulnerable people, or those under threat, to get home safely.

Find out more by visiting https://ow.ly/1MZv50QfTSz

🎁🎅🎁 CAN YOU HELP?? 🎁🎅🎁

As we are gearing up for our Christmas Day Meal, we are reaching out to our lovely community for help!

Each year we hand out a Christmas Present to all who come (because who doesn't deserve a little pressie eh') and we always struggle for adult presents, both male and female.

Could you donate a little something, so everyone has something to open?

If this is something you feel that you can do, please drop it off (unwrapped) to the Pantry or at the Saturday Cafe at Barnhill Methodist Church.

We are open;

Tues - Sat: 10.30am - 2.00pm

We hope to make Christmas as special as possible for all ☺️

Thank you ever so much 🥰