The present parking works well, but if it’s unlimited street parking the workers take the places and the shoppers can’t park. If you charge shoppers, they will look for free parking elsewhere and leave Spalding town centre. Pay-on-exit car parks, yes that will help, and also mark the on-street parking into bays to stop the poor standard on abandoning the ...

I cannot do anything other than agree with the sentiments you make regarding the dangers of weaving through closed crossings. Unfortunately, for my wife and I, and of course our neighbours, we live on the wrong side of Mill Green and Park Road barriers. Could Network Rail please help us understand how, when the barriers are down for four plus ...

I have just read the article in this week’s Voice, regarding the go ahead on the brownfield site near Northons Lane. I am a resident in Northons Lane and would like to point out my big concern is not the drainage as such but the main sewerage pipe, which can not cope with the existing properties now, and has had ...

If it is true that police forces are to consider only attending reported burglaries of even numbered properties, will those people in odd numbered ones be entitled to rebates from the police precept? Will there be greater risk for those residents of odd numbered properties as I’m sure that burglars can also read the reports. I’m considering removing my house ...

My first reaction to the new look for Spalding was dismay at the proposal to lose parking spaces by making the Sheep Market vehicle free, also loss of parking in The Crescent and Broad Street. We have gained one particularly good retailer in Hughes Electrical in the Sheep Market and we do not want to lose them. We have bought ...

As there is at present a shortage of affordable housing to rent, why are there so many sites standing empty for such a long time? The old Johnson Hospital and nurses home, the old post office sorting office, Crowson’s garage site, The Bull and Monkie, to name just a few. Surely the council must have the authority to compulsory purchase? ...

Regarding the report by Quarterbridge Project management on the front page of your newspaper. To quote from the report “the town of Spalding has potential to become more successful and lively”. Many of the proposals in that report could well realise these aims but one I found made no sense was “remove unsightly public conveniences in Sheep Market and replace ...

Rebekah’s Wish has received a massive boost thanks to a psychic supper organised by Spiritual Wings. Rebekah’s Wish is trying to raise £20,000 to pay off the mortage on terminally-ill Rebekah Dolby’s home, allowing her four children to stay there with their grandmother after her death. Spiritual Wings’ event raised £660.25 from the supper, raffle and auction. Added to this ...

The sun shone and people turned out in droves to support the first ever Holbeach Music and Beer Festival. Organised by Sean Taylor and held at the Holbeach United Community Sports Academy at Pennyhill, the event saw more than 2,500 people go along to enjoy the live music. Over the three days, 17 acts took to the stage and visitors ...

TODAY South Holland Healthy Walks, 10.30am, start Holbeach Services Club. Meet your local Health Trainer, 9am-4pm, Sutton Bridge Community Centre, 07532 236616. Holbeach and Spalding Explorers: Spalding, 7pm-9pm; Holbeach 7.15pm-9.15pm, www.handsscouts.com Tots and carers, 9am-11.30am, Moulton Village Hall. Vitality classes, Broad Street Methodist Church Hall, Spalding, 11.30am-12.30pm and 1.45pm-2.45pm; Weston Village Hall, 2pm-3pm, £1.50, 01529 411941. Vibe Contemporary Youth Choir, ...

Holbeach Town Band has just finished its 14th annual Learn to Play Week. It was the most successful to date with 26 people of all ages going along to try out the wide range of instruments – cornet, tenor horn, baritone, euphonium, trombone and tuba. Around 20 people went along each day and they were all able to produce notes ...

University Academy Holbeach holds its annual enrolment day for new sixth form students next Thursday (August 20). Students who have already applied for the sixth form should enrol on their chosen course(s) between 10am and 2pm to confirm their place. It will be necessary for students to take their GCSE results with them to assist with the enrolling process. Staff ...

Youngsters can enjoy a variety of fun-filled arts and sports activities in Sutton Bridge on Wednesday thanks to Activate! The aim is to give young people aged between eight and 19 the chance to try a range of activities including arts and crafts, rowing machine sessions and wall climbing. All the activities are free and there is no need to ...

Holbeach Parish Council stalwart Terry Harrington has been honoured for 36 years’ service. Mr Harrington stepped down in May and his fellow councillors felt they couldn’t let the occasion pass without marking it. So to commemorate his outstanding service parish clerk Chris Seymour came up with the idea of awarding Mr Harrington the “freedom of the parish”. After some research, ...

Looking for a fun day out for all the family? Go along to a summer show with a difference in Algarkirk on Sunday. Jerry Green Dog Rescue is hosting a dog-themed summer show at its south Lincolnshire centre from 11.30am to 4.30pm. It’s only £1 entry per adult and under-16s go free. The event will feature a fun dog show ...

The Bourne branch of the Lincolnshire Family History Society has been donated a collection of some 200 historical documents salvaged from an old solicitor’s office. The documents consist of historical deeds, indentures and other manuscript documents covering various parts of Lincolnshire. There is a documents exploration day on Saturday between 10am and 3.30pm vat Bourne United Reformed Church to offer ...

Stamford Arts Centre Box office 01780 763203 Beatrix Potter Crafts and Stories – children’s workshop Today (Thursday), 10am and 1pm Belly Dancing with Ms Jae Tomorrow (Friday), 7pm Theatre In A Week! – children’s workshop Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am Paint A Pot With Tooty – children’s workshop Monday, 10.30am, 2pm The Key Theatre, Peterborough Box office: 01733 Into the ...

A step back in time to the era of big bands, World War Two and ration books can be enjoyed at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens this weekend. The historic Spalding venue is hosting a 1940s Weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Jointly organised by South Holland District Council and Spalding Remembrance Association, the nostalgic annual event has previously attracted over ...

I agree with Maxine Munton that Little London should also have twin bridges. This is something I have said for a long time, it is a very dangerous set up. David Coleman via email

It is good to see suggestions for improving Spalding town centre but before these ideas are fulfilled it would seem one vital factor still goes un-noted. Access to the current retail units for deliveries to be made is still an issue. Very few of the shops in the town centre have rear delivery access, so lorries and vans have to ...