A boutique winter shopping event launches on 31 January at the Engine Yard at Belvoir to offer fantastic savings on leading brands stocked in The Duchess Gallery.

The opening weekend will see seasonal winter items offered at 50 per cent off in the special event taking place in Vale House. More than 100 lines have been dramatically reduced across clothing, footwear, homewares, seasonal decorations and outdoor gardening furniture. 

Emma, Duchess of Rutland, says: “Now is the perfect time to spruce up on your winter essentials with brands that won’t be found anywhere else in the region.

“Away from the hustle and bustle of the high street, the Engine Yard is a fantastic community hub in the heart of the Vale of Belvoir. Stay a while and include a visit to The Fuel Tank and Balloon Bar to refuel before enjoying the many artisan stores we have on offer.”

The shopping event will continue on weekends up to the end of February (Friday and Saturday 10.00-17.00; Sunday 10.00-16.30) as the popular gallery readies itself for the spring season launch in March.

Brands featured in the shopping event include Barbour, Emily Lovelock, Joules, Love Cashmere, Red & Royal, Scotch & Soda, The Milford Collection and many more.

The Duchess Gallery is one of the highlights of the Engine Yard at Belvoir. Inspired by the Duchess’ love of the outdoors and her impeccable interior design tastes, it is home to a unique collection of country and fashion clothing, stunning accessories and thoughtful gifts.

For more information visit www.engineyardbelvoir.com. 

Registered between 20-24 January 2020 

 You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application.  

http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch

S19/2046 Grantham: Installation of a metal access ramp and erection of a timber construction shed for storage at Grantham Men’s Shed The Former Bowls Pavillion Dysart Park Houghton Road Grantham Applicant: Mr Brian Bowes Grantham Men’s Shed 11 Broomwood Close Gonerby Hill Foot Grantham  NG31 6GU 

 S19/2119  Grantham Change of use from A1 (Shop) to A5 (Takeaway) at 159 New Beacon Road Grantham NG31 9LJ  Applicant: Ibrahim Atak 17 Angrave Close St Annes Nottingham  NG3 3NE   

S19/2174 Grantham Rear extension and raised decking Mr Matthew Lee 149 Denton Avenue Grantham NG31 7JG     

 S19/2203 Ancaster: Rebuilding of existing planter bed at Ancaster Hall 13 Ermine Street Ancaster NG32 3PW  Applicant: Mr R Burke C/o  Agent: Mr J Fowkes John Fowkes Architects Old Blacksmiths Main Street Buckminster Grantham NG33 5SA  Location: App Type: Listed Building Consent Case Officer: Ian Wright

 S19/2231 Folkingham Single storey extension and internal alterations to create bedroom and bathroom with velux windows Applicant: Mr And Mrs Berry The Granary Low Farm Drive Folkingham NG34 0SP 

 S20/0061 Grantham Conversion of residential area above shop into two flats (retrospective) at 37-39 Watergate Grantham = NG31 6NS   Applicant: Kerr & Chantry Blue Container Storage Company Ltd 17 Langdale Crescent Grantham NG31 8DF      =

S20/0002 & S20/0034 Irnham Discharge of conditions 3, 4 and 5 of planning application S19/1652 : Keeper’s Cottage Swinstead Road Irnham NG33 4JE Applicant: Sir Jamie Benton Jones Irnham Hall Swinstead Road Irnham  NG33 4JG

S20/0005  Grantham : Lawful Development Certificate for single storey extension. Applicant: Mr Peter Grimwood 65 North Parade Grantham NG31 8AT     

S20/0017 Edenham a) Revision of site plans including parking and landscaping. Moving 4 parking places outside inner courtyard. Providing bin area of each unit. Increase of allocated outdoor space per unit.  b) Moving the proposed new extended footpath shown on drawing 1048-17 rev d (new path). Pillar Wood Farm  2 Main Street Edenham PE10 0LL; Applicant: Mr Harry Coups The Grimsthorpe and Drummond Castle Trust Grimsthorp Estate Office Bourne PE10    

 S20/0032 Ropsley Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission S15/3225 at Graygarth  22 Chapel Hill Ropsley NG33 4BP   Applicant: Mr M Ellis C/o Richmond House Main Street Long Bennington  Newark NG23 5JR  

 S20/0036 Grantham Construction of a Class A1 foodstore (Class A1), together with car parking, landscaping and associated works Land At The Corner Of  Harlaxton Road And Trent Road Grantham NG31 7SL Applicant: Aldi Stores Ltd C/O the Agent   Mr Jamie Pert Planning Potential 14-15 Regent Parade Harrogate HG1 5AW   

S20/0041 Welby Garage conversion and glazed link block, new roof light to existing first floor bathroom Applicant: Mr & Mrs Paul Carter 5 Long Row Cottages Main Street Welby  NG32 3LZ   

 S20/0042 Ropsley Proposed erection of 3 detached houses and garages including vehicular accesses and associated site works at The Ropsley Fox  Grantham Road Ropsley NG33 4BX   Applicant: Mr Andrew Derry C/O Clive Wicks Associates 36 Boston Road Sleaford  NG34 7TN   

 S20/0043  Grantham Erection of a fascia sign for the front entrance of the Home Bargins unit at 1 Dysart Road Grantham NG31 7AA    Applicant: TJ Morris Axis Business Park Portal Way Gilmoss  East Lancashire Liverpool  Merseyside Agent: Mrs Joanne Morgan Chartwell PM Unit 15, Meridian Business Village Hansby Drive Hunts Cross Liverpool Merseyside L24 9LG

S20/0044 Skillington: Remove the annual growth from the Cherry Laurel to get the tree back to its dome shape Date Valid: 10 January 2020 Applicant: Mr & Mrs Johnson Shepherds Barn  The Square Skillington  NG33 5HB   

 S20/0057 Castle Bytham Conversion of agricultural building to dwellinghouse Applicant: Mr Bill Sacker Pepperidge Farm Morkery Lane Castle Bytham  NG33 4SW  

Young Carers Awareness Day (Thursday 30 January) is highlighting that as many as one in five secondary school children may be a young carer.

The average number of school days missed or cut short as a result of a young carer’s role is 48, but schools are responding with effective support.

Janice Spencer, interim director for children’s services, said: “We are proud of the work of our schools in identifying and supporting young carers who would otherwise struggle to cope with the workload in the classroom. Understanding that these children might need further time to catch up on their studies or coursework can make all the difference. These children need to know they are not alone and can have the same opportunities as others to learn and achieve their potential.

“We want to hear from young people about the support they are given in schools and if it could work even better. Similarly, we’d also like to hear from schools about improved support which would make a difference in work with young carers and their families.”

If you think you may be a young carer, support is available: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/support-carers/young-carer-support  #YoungCarersAwarenessDay #CountMeIn

There are 1852 young carers in Lincolnshire, but estimates suggest many more young people have a caring role which are not know about.

“If you are a young carer or know of someone who is a young carer, please speak up” added Janice Spencer. “Carers have the right to an assessment – which is a way to get their voice heard and maybe get extra support to make their life and caring role much easier.”

The Lincolnshire Young Carers Service helps and supports children and young people up to the age of 19 who are helping to care for someone at home. Please contact youngcarers@lincolnshire.gov.uk or phone 01522 553275 for information or if you have any queries

MKM Building Supplies, the UK’s largest independent builder’s merchant has a celebratory start to 2020, with the opening of its 70^th branch in Grantham this week.

MKM Grantham opens the doors to a brand new, state-of-the-art branch bringing all building needs under one roof and creating 17 jobs on Trent Road.

The 1.88acre site is designed to be a one-stop shop for both local building trade and retail customers, with an experienced team on-hand to support customer projects.

MKM Grantham will showcase a wide range of building essentials including; timber, joinery, roofing, facing bricks and blocks, plasterboard, insulation, electrical and specialist plumbing and heating products including under-floor heating.

The branch also offers a range of services including brick matching, take off service and an extensive outdoor landscaping display. The branch will also feature stunning kitchen and bathroom showrooms with free 3D design and consultation services.

Also available to enhance customer experience at Grantham is a large fleet of delivery vehicles with free local deliveries, including two 26 tonne cranes for heavy goods lifting.

The opening of the milestone 70^th branch is part of MKM’s ambitious expansion plans and kicks off the company’s 25^th anniversary year.

MKM Grantham is headed up by Branch Director, James Truman. James has a wealth of experience having started in the building industry aged 18 and managed his first branch aged 22.  To add to his raft of industry expertise, James completed a Post Graduate diploma in multi-site management and strategy and has managed several Midland’s builder’s merchants prior to launching MKM Grantham.

James commented: “The whole team is excited to bring the MKM offer to Grantham and can’t wait to get started. Our aim is to provide customer service that is second to none and put MKM firmly on the map as the merchant of choice in the area.

We are keen to talk to both local trade and retail customers to assist them with the best solutions for their construction projects, installations and home improvements.”

David Kilburn, Executive Chairman commented: “This really is an exciting milestone for MKM. Opening our 70^th branch in Grantham at the start of our 25^th anniversary year is really something to celebrate.

“Our new branch in Grantham offers a great opportunity for MKM; the region’s building industry is buoyant and offers a solid business proposition.  Our team of specialists is very experienced and has an in-depth understanding of what our customers need.

“Customers can always be guaranteed excellent stock availability and an extensive product range.”

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The Chairman of South Kesteven District Council, Cllr Jacky Smith, raised a flag at its civic offices to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Holocaust Memorial Day 2020 marked the 75th anniversary of the liberation of concentration and extermination camps at Auschwitz.

It is designated as a day of remembrance for the millions killed through persecution during the Holocaust and remembers those who died in atrocities during conflicts in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Darfur and others.

Cllr Smith said: “It is so important that we stand together to remember the horrors of the past.
“Raising this flag gives a poignant focus for our thoughts on this anniversary. If we take time to reflect on atrocities from the Second World War and conflicts since then, this will help us to ensure that they never happen again.”
Leader of the Council, Cllr Kelham Cooke added: “On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, may we never forget the appalling stain on humanity the Holocaust and anti-semitism was, and still is.”

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Vegetation clearance, archaeology and other preliminary works will begin on Monday 3 February ahead of breaking ground on phase three this spring.

The clearance works are expected to last for up to three weeks, subject to suitable weather.

Although most of the work will be carried out away from main roads, there may be some minor disruption on Whalebone Lane.

Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “As part of these early works, Galliford Try will be removing trees and other growth along the eastern section of the relief road route, which will link the A52 at Somerby Hill to the B1174 roundabout.

“Following this, a team of archaeologists will return to site and start investigating these areas ahead of us breaking ground on phase three this spring.

“Once we’re officially on-site later this year, the most challenging part of phase three will be building the new rail bridge, which will not only span over the East Coast Main Line, but also the River Witham.

“Elsewhere on site, the team has finished building a widened section of A1 carriageway, allowing them to make a start on constructing the new bridged junction connecting the A1 to the B1174.”

When built, the Grantham Southern Relief Road will stretch for 3.5km, linking the A52 at Somerby Hill to the A1.

The project is being led by Lincolnshire County Council and supported by South Kesteven District Council, Greater Lincolnshire LEP, Highways England, Homes and Communities Agency and local businesses.

Thew A1 northbound close to the Little Ponton turn off is closed for recovery.

Both lanes are closed due to an overturn refrigeration unit, a waste wheeler (bin lorry) and a single car.

No iunjuries are reported.

The High Dyke is closed and heavy traffic due to accident between Easton Lane and Pit Lane.

.Drivers are advised to avoid the area.