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Town regeneration boost Council approval of landmark schemes sows significant seeds for future growth Massive strides have been taken in recent weeks on a number of key projects to secure private investment of around £100m and create 1,000 much-needed jobs in Sleaford. In close succession, the applications were approved for redevelopment of the Maltings, for a new Tesco store and for the South East Regeneration link road to help ease traffic flow through the town. Collectively these three initiatives dovetail into what has been described as ‘the most economically significant commercial investments Sleaford has seen since the opening of the navigation’ and they mark the beginnings of a broader vision for long-term regeneration. Each scheme contributes towards the success of another and is the result of lengthy and detailed negotiations between applicants, interested parties and statutory consultees to ensure delivery of maximum community benefit for the town and further opportunities for regeneration. As part of its approval, Tesco is obliged to pay for the £12m link road among other benefits totalling around £15m. And as part of the approval for the Maltings, applicants Gladedale must offer up crushed rubble towards the Link Road foundations valued at around £300,000 - which leaves Tesco more to spend on its commitments. Further community benefits secured through Section 106 agreements on Tesco and the Maltings amount to around £530,000 to improve and promote local transport options, infrastructure and awareness, £10,000 for public art, money for public open space and a number of

Built in 1907 by Bass and operational through to 1959, the Maltings are Grade II* listed as among the top 10% of listed buildings in the country. They are uniquely significant in terms of scale, technological innovation, exceptional build quality and their impact on the landscape. In their heyday they represented the life and vigour of the town and that is how they are foreseen for the future as a bustling hive of commercial, residential and business industry. local environmental improvements. Each scheme represents around £50m of investment and would generate around 500 jobs - as well as inspiring other retailers and developers to bring their business to Sleaford. The link road is a significant factor in the success of the Maltings project as it is to easing current congestion and traffic flow issues. As a landmark building, the Maltings is the flagship to the wider regeneration package proposed for Sleaford through the ‘Sleaford Forward’ initiative. The permission for redevelopment secures most of the 110-year-old building intact and restores, extends and enhances it to provide 204 appartments, restaurant, retail, office and healthcare space, parking and 24 new houses. NKDC has invested seven years in working out the perfect solution for the

Maltings complex which preserves its past and protects its future. Council Leader Cllr Marion Brighton OBE said the Maltings’ redevelopment was of ‘great strategic and economic significance’ for Sleaford, and that part of the town especially, and would ‘act as a catalyst for wider investment in the town as a whole’. “As well as creating around 500 jobs through the significant employment space being provided, it creates additional housing opportunities and improves the historic environment by restoring the buildings and bringing them back into economic use. “So much of our vision for Sleaford to once again fulfil its potential and function efficiently as a thriving market town rests on The Maltings. It is integral to the wider South East Regeneration which, when taken

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together, represents the biggest and most economically significant commercial investments Sleaford has seen since the opening of the Navigation more than 200 years ago.” Extensive measures have been taken to preserve as much of the iconic building as possible, with Block One conserved completely intact, parts of the industrial architecture retained as heritage displays, original iron windows preserved with financial support from English Heritage, repair and retention where possible and only partial demolition of fire damaged blocks to house parking.

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scrutinising, appropriate. are panels as areas these meetings groups and Up to date guide to when > Other committees, as a useful added and cancelled. on the is intended can be are available meetings as meetings and reports This list of es is not definitive agendas, minutes held, but and meetings 12 details of at www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/committe Year 2011/ & Resources Overview Council website 13, in the Civic Panel - June 11 Meetings 21, September 29, Performance 7, January and Scrutiny - July 1, November13 and June 11 Full Council December 15, February August 1, February (budget), November and May 10 26 for 3pm in 23, April and Information at 5pm, except in the Council Development Scrutiny Panel These start 14, and are held and Overview December, Sleaford. 15, December at meetings - July 27, October Chamber first two of these 29 the February Either of only if required. 25 Panels and April will be called and Scrutiny 9, July 7, The Overviewat 5pm at the Council Board - June October 6, usually meet 13, Executive Sleaford September 6, January Offices in July 28, 3, December 12, Joint Strategic November 9, March 8, April 6, Central Lincolnshire - June 26, February 5, June 14 Committee Planning May 3 and 2pm in the Council 3, December at October 2 July 25, These start the Sleaford Offices. 6, and April at February Chamber dealing with and committee - meets as This is a matters across Committee members, but it planning West strategic Planning with all at of North Kesteven, the areas Lincoln City. It meets the when required two smaller committees into either across Lindsey and is broken sitting on locations member 10am in various with every or Lafford Planning three areas. the Eastgate 27, Committee. Panel - June July 14, Tenant Liaison - June 14, 12, November April 23 Planning 18, September February 6 and Eastgate 6, October 23, January up of tenant 26, September January 10, February 29, body made across the This is a 15 November from 3 and May representativesare a Council tenant 21, April you your August District. If - July 5, in representing with the 8, and interested direct discussion Lafford Planning27, November in officer. MARTIN neighbours 16, September January 31, March your housing BILLINGHAY, KYME 13, AND NORTH Council, contact December and June 12 to 24 6, basis as 13, April geographic Panel - July what Licensing February 1 There is no deals with are 26, committee October which RUSKINGTON or how members up for 18 LA THORPE KIRKBY KYME and April applications residents can sign AND SOUTH but agenda. allocated - June 14, of a committee’s Chamber SLEAFORD 21, Council Audit Committee notification 19, November 5pm in the RURAL HECKINGTON September and April 16 All start at offices. 30 January at the Sleaford - July 20, & Community - June Committee OSBOURNBY Standards January 18 Environment Scrutiny Panel and 12, 30, October Overview 7, November 11 and April 8, September May 30 and March 21

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Brian WatsonCrescent, 6 Sandhurst Sleaford, 7PE Lincs, NG34 01529 307583

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Regeneration East Midlands “This redevelopment has the potential to make a considerable contribution to the regeneration in this area. This is a positive scheme, rescuing and reinvigorating these significant buildings without adversely affecting the character of this striking listed building.” Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology “This is an ambitious scheme to save the complex from stagnation and secure its future. The Society is anxious to see this development take place as it is the optimum solution for the buildings and a good one for Sleaford.” Sleaford & District Civic Trust “We are pleased to see this well considered and detailed application and, without dissent, welcome each aspect of the development.” Lincolnshire Historic Building Committee “The Sleaford Maltings is a magnificent complex; probably the finest range of large floor maltings left in the country. The glory of the Maltings is in their magnificent scale and open setting which should not be diminished.” Ancient Monuments Society “Given the scale and number of Maltings on this site, successful re-use was never going to be easy. The Maltings were industrial and stark in their appearance but have certain grace which is retained through this extensive and detailed application.”

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la Launde Ashby de your Councilllor 27 and Cranwell Conservative May 5 election the went at the 4 service to councillors came and after long and loyal keenly fought Independent Sleaford Councillors retire came seats through chose to change also lost their as some 4 and others box. In two cases, with Conservative Council join chose to Independent at the ballot contests Councillors of all 43 continuing 3 Chamber. associations about as in the Council names and party four years. As your MBE NK Independent the colleagues concerns for the next bring you Ian Cartwright Here we serve you take up your 3 to elected to all are available to (Chairman) 67 Sleaford Road, been chosen Councillors they have shown here, Orwell House,Lincs, NG34 9BL Liberal Democrat a elected representatives the communities at the addresses one also has behalf of 2 Ruskington, and act on can all be contacted and each Independent 01526 834292 Sleaford Skellingthorpe serve. They Council Officers in at: through the Council’s website Branston illors the own page. section on to find their Branston www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/counc Heath and to Your Councillor Follow links Bracebridge East Waddington Heath and Bracebridge East Waddington

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inside Making the switch Advice on what to do to change your TV over to digital 5

More of the same Council Leader Marion Brighton OBE pledges to continue with an efficient and effective Council 12

Giraffe and chips Young and old sit down to share lunch and laughter 6 Keep Safe in Sleaford Network of businesses teams up to ensure vulnerable shoppers have a helping hand in the town 8

Day in the Life Melanie Kidd sows seeds for The Hub’s summer show 15 Champion the champions Nominations open for NK Community Awards 17

Soldiers and Hospice supported as new Chairman’s charities With 38 years of Army service and two sons currently in senior regimental roles, the new Chairman of North Kesteven District Council will be seeking to support soldiers through his charity endeavour During the coming year, new Council Chairman Ian Cartwright MBE will be seeking to raise the funds and profile of his two adopted charities at every opportunity. He has also pledged to do his best to represent and raise the profile of the Council at all times and in all places. Cllr Cartwright (pictured) has chosen to support ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, formerly known as the Army Benevolent Fund which provides financial and practical support to soldiers, former soldiers and their families in times of need, and also the St Barnabas Sleaford Hospice in Grantham Road. He said they were both very worthwhile causes. Cllr Cartwright is from a long line of family which has served in the military for several generations. As the father of two serving sons who both saw action in Iraq - and his second in Afghanistan last year - he is well aware of the hardships and sacrifices made by today’s

Councillors demand re-think on bus cuts North Kesteven District Council is urging the county council and rural bus service providers to rethink timetable changes. Service operators say they have been forced to cut routes as a consequence of reduced funding for local government. In a motion unanimously supported by the last administration, NKDC members stated that they deplore the cut in local bus services. They argued that in a rural district, many depend on public transport for work, shopping, hospital visits and socialising. Young people need buses from villages to study, work and socialise, and the elderly are badly affected. The new Council has redoubled its resolve to tackle the issue, calling for a meeting with bus operator Stagecoach and the county council to discuss discrepancies. Imbalances in local service provision include South Kyme now having no service whilst some communities closer to Lincoln have frequent, but virtually empty buses . Operators say they’ve had to stop or reduce less profitable early evening and weekend services because cash support for bus services has been cut by £1m to £4m. Community transport options available across the District include the on-demand CallConnect service on 0845 234 3344.

serving military personnel and their families, and the support they enjoy from charities such as the ABF. Cllr Cartwright was re-elected in May for a third term representing Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell. He lives in Ruskington and was also a county councillor for the area for eight

years, which ended with a year as chairman in 2008/09. “I am delighted and honoured to be chosen to represent North Kesteven District Council and shall aim to carry out my duties to the highest standards, with integrity, impartiality and enthusiasm,” he said. “I especially look forward to presenting all that’s good about the Council to the people of the District and beyond, and learning more about the area, its residents, businesses and communities.” With his interest in the arts and membership of the Arts Council for the East Midlands, Cllr Cartwright also looks forward to celebrating the cultural life of North Kesteven. He will be supported in his year by his wife of 51 years, Elizabeth who is a parish councillor and is also heavily involved in the Ruskington community where she was born, and by the new Vice-Chairman of the Council, Cllr Ray Cucksey.

Heartfelt support for two care charities

Cheques were presented by Cllr Howe to Dyllys Firth from Candles, left, and Joy Tootell from Diabetes UK Charities adopted by last year’s Council Chairman were thanked by her for the difference they made to her personally. In addition to being able to present each one with a cheque for £1,852.34, Cllr Sue Howe marked the end of her civic year by individually thanking Diabetes UK and Candles for the care and support they offer those in need. Diabetes UK researches causes and cures for diabetes, and Candles is a charity set up by two inspiring Skellingthorpe cancer survivors to support the pioneering work of Professor Oleg and Dr Jenny Eremin into immunotherapy at Lincoln Hospital. Earlier this year Cllr Howe was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer. “I never expected to become so aware of it in my year as Chairman but through my own experiences I can appreciate the caring support of everyone

involved in both the medical and aftercare sides. “It’s all down to the swift response of everyone involved, from the first scan through to being an outpatient that I am able to speak so positively about my experience.” She also told how by supporting her mother through her diabetes over the past 46 years she had an in-depth understanding of the value in a new research project which demonstrated the potential of an artificial pancreas in preventing night-time hypoglycaemia in adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Cllr Howe also expressed her gratitude to everyone involved for their generosity in building up a charity fund of £3,700, either by attending an event or through a donation and for the help and hard work of many people behind the scenes in putting the various arrangements into place.