Letters

Good try Mr Mitchell (The Voice, Feb 28) in following the well tried Brexiteer path of ignoring any debate based upon facts and evidence and deciding ‘not to read’ any further part of my piece of Feb 21, you ‘appear’, (note the word), to resemble the ‘fingers in the ears/closed eyes whilst uttering, can’t hear/can’t see you’ brigade. That is ...

I cannot understand the need for Alan Meekings’s continued campaign to fight the referendum issues ad nauseum. His fellow Remain favouring majority MPs in the house are making a very good show of undermining the referendum result, whilst claiming the contrary. His rants influence nothing at all and it is time he was simply ignored and let the real power ...

For most people, crossing the A17 to go into Holbeach is quite difficult without a suitable crossing. We are at the mercy of a small number of thinking drivers. I am a fairly able bodied woman in my late 70s and I cross to Boston Road South regularly. Recently I spoke to a gentleman who was walking with a mobility ...

An open letter to Sir John Hayes: We wish to record how appalled we are about plans for the proposed Spalding Western Relief Road. How can it be deemed to be a relief road when the middle section may, or may not, be constructed sometime/never. Why do the councillors and planners regard the local residents as gullible idiots? We are ...

I had to read the article about crisp packet recycling twice in the February 28 issue of the Voice as I could not quite believe what I was reading. How long has it been since we needed special places to dispose of crisp packets, especially Walkers, it would appear? I have always put mine in the recycling back at home. ...

Boundary changes The review of boundaries just agreed by South Holland District Council have little to do with democracy or cost saving. Population spread in our district wards is well within the national recommendations. No government or council ever initiates such a review unless they believe it will benefit their party. The aim here looks more like an attempt to ...

It was recently my privilege to once again attend the annual Lincolnshire Care Awards, the third year of this ceremony, which acknowledges the immensely valuable work done across our county by all those who work in this environment. This Lincolnshire Care Association well-supported evening celebrated and recognised the sector’s hard work and commitment. All too often we hear of disturbing ...

I read with interest A Tong’s letter of February 28 regarding Carter’s Park. Maybe A Tong should put his access concerns directly to the parish council with regard to the dog walking area. They could also confirm that Carter’s Park was left in trust to the people of Holbeach for the provision of sport for the people of the town. ...

I was surprised to read the article in the issue dated February 21 about Atlas Care. My partner is in receipt of help provided by them. Your article does not reflect our experience of what happens in Holbeach area when a carer comes to assist a client in washing and dressing in the morning. There is little or no continuity ...

We would like to thank the residents of Spalding for their messages of support received over the past two weeks. We have lived in South Holland all our lives, as have generations before us and consider ourselves loyal citizens of the district. The past two weeks have been traumatic for all, and the residents along Bourne Road are all of ...

A letter in The Voice (January 24) relating to the Holbeach Parish Precept and Carter’s Park is somewhat misleading, though I am sorry that a resident is unhappy. After new homes are included in the 2019/20 figures, the rise this year will be about 3.7 per cent, in cash terms, less than 25p per house per month. The average precept ...

Mr Meekings continues to perpetuate his widely discredited campaign of disinformation and false news regarding Brexit, especially when he knows full well that it is the Brexiteers that work on the basis of ‘common sense, facts and evidence’. If evidence is required, look at the accuracy of Project Fear. Before the 2016 referendum, remain supporting economists preached that voting to ...

Climate change is the most urgent problem faced by humanity. It threatens our way of life, the security and well-being of our children, and the ecosystems on which all life on earth depends. It is a problem that transcends national boundaries, with solutions that require international cooperation with our European partners, global institutions and countries around the world. Action on ...

When I talk to voters locally, they typically agree on two things: first, the process of Brexit has been catastrophically badly managed by Theresa May; and, second, they’re fed-up with Brexit and just “want it to be over”, so they can get on with their lives. Some Leave voters mention, “We should have left on 24 June 16 and not ...

I enjoyed Tony Bown’s letter about good karma on February 21 and was filled with envy for you having a traffic warden in Spalding. We have not had this service in Wisbech for a few years now and our parking is uncontrolled and chaotic. Perhaps it is time to sell up and enjoy the many delights of Lincolnshire. Hazel Morris ...

Mr Ogden claims television adverts basically are lies (unsubstantiated). Sorry you’re wrong! All adverts on TV are rigorously checked as TV companies could finish up being sued for misrepresentation! This flaw early in your letter cancelled my reading any more. George Mitchell Holbeach

Whilst I agree with most of the letter from G Smith, I must add that any dog pen is better than none. I do feel the move was a total waste of our money. To put a picnic area in the place of a perfectly situated dog area was totally unnecessary. Firstly you cannot get to it without going round ...

Further to our letter in last week’s Voice, there are a number of points for the council to consider. The introduction of wheelie bins could actually save our council some money. Yes there is a cost implication of supplying two wheelie bins to every household but due to their capacity (about the equivalent of three bags) they would only need ...

I listened to Frances O’Grady, General Secretary of the TUC, explaining that, when Trade Unions are invited to negotiate on behalf of their members, they first seek to negotiate the best possible deal with employers and then always put this deal back to their members, either for consent or rejection. I also listened to doctors Philip Lee MP and Sarah ...

I personally can’t wait for the toilets in Holbeach to be revamped and I totally welcome for these facilities to be paid-to-use toilets. It will stop certain people abusing the facilities. I have also been keeping a record since February 14 and making a note of how bad these are. I have no choice but to use these toilets every ...