Steve Ennion passed after a short illness bravely fought on the 8th March 2024 aged 65 years. Dearly loved and greatly missed husband to Sue, Loved dad to Stephen & Step Dad to Daniel, greatly loved uncle to Lisa, Steph & Jason and a great uncle to many, Greatly missed dad to Teddy. “We shall […]
Have your say on taxi licensing
South Kesteven District Council is updating its taxi licensing policy to ensure it remains in line with recommendations issued by the Department for Transport. The Council’s Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing Policy sets out how it makes decisions about new licence applications and monitors those already issued. Regular reviews ensure it reflects the […]
Local breakfast clubs hoping for financial boost
To help address food poverty, around 200 local breakfast clubs supporting thousands of youngsters will benefit from Lincolnshire Co-op’s Community Champions scheme. Money raised during spring and summer this year will support the clubs in providing nutritious meals for school children, fuelling them for the day ahead. The impact of this provision is well documented […]
Single Person Discount claims for Council Tax under review
Households are being urged to contact South Kesteven District Council if they believe they are receiving a Single Person Council Tax discount they are not entitled to. The Council provides a 25% Council Tax discount to just over 22,400 households where there is only one adult resident at the property. In 2022/23 this totalled more […]
Major improvements for Corby Glen coming in April
Resurfacing works in Corby Glen will begin early next month. Karen Cassar, assistant director for highways, said: “These resurfacing works, right in the heart of Corby Glen, will be of huge benefit for the local community. “Once complete, the £400,000 works will give local residents and businesses a better and more durable road surface that we […]
Alana’s Aesthetics Academy unveils exciting expansion
Alana’s Aesthetics Academy, a Grantham-based pioneering establishment in the realm of aesthetics & skincare, is thrilled to announce its latest venture into advanced medical-grade facials and skin treatments. Boasting an array of cutting-edge services including the renowned Vampire Facial, HydraFacials, and IV Vitamin Infusion treatments, Alana’s Aesthetics Academy is set to revolutionise the beauty industry […]
How we used to live
Grantham railway station 40 years ago – pictures
Do you know these BMARCo boys?
Kite captured flying over Earlesfield – video
Alan (Derek) Farmer
Want to stand for election to Grantham Parish Council? Here is what to do and when
Candidates for the May 2nd election, to establish members of a new parish council for Grantham, are being invited to submit their nomination papers. There is a deadline of 4pm on Friday, April 5th, to submit completed papers – which can be informally checked by the SKDC elections team first. This is an opportunity for […]
£5 million boost for safer roads across the East Midlands
£5.025 million total investment for North Northamptonshire and Nottingham City councils, as part of a £38.3 million government investment to improve road safety on 17 of the country’s most high risk roads Improvements to the A6, A60,and A6200, are expected to prevent around 53 fatal and serious injuries over 20 years Part of the £185.8m […]
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 11 – 15 March 2024 S24/0273 Irnham Parish Outline permission (all matters reserved) for one new dwelling and double garage on site Adjacent To 21 & 22 Swinstead Road Irnham NG33 4JD; Applicant: Sir James Benton -JonesIrnham Hall Irnham NG33 4JD S24/0354 Grantham Proposed single storey rear extension, side car port extension and […]
Grantham gets big bus upgrade
More convenient bus services are en route Residents in Grantham are set to benefit from improved bus services that deliver more frequent and longer journeys in and around town. Bus operator Centrebus, in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council, has enhanced services in the area to encourage more people back on the buses. Route 1, which […]
River project shortlisted for national award
A river restoration and biodiversity project taking in the Witham through Grantham is shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious UK River Prize 2024. South Kesteven District Council was the lead partner for the £1.2m Witham/Slea Blue Green Corridor initiative which was funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), with financial contributions and partnership support […]
A1 northbound reopens following crash near Grantham – but southbound remains shut
Photo:RSM Photography The A1 northbound between the A607 (Harlaxton) and A606 (Stamford) reopened shortly after 6pm following a collision involving two lorries at about 7am this morning. The southbound carriageway remains closed and will be until 6am tomorrow (Tuesday 19th March) for resurfacing and barrier repairs following the incident. One lorry overturned and came to […]
Who do you know at this Grantham warehouse?
Kesteven win league title with massive 161-0 victory
Sue McDonald
Sue McDonald passed surrounded by her loving family on the 7th March 2024 aged 67 years. Dearly loved Mum to Michael, Rachael & Raymond, Proud Nan to Chloe, Freya, Louis, Adele, Lily-Rose, Jack, Jade & Brianna, Loved sister to Jenny, Jill & The late Barbara, mum in law to Tony, Fiona & Sabrina.Loved Auntie to […]