Letters

In regard to the proposed building of 900 homes on land in Fen Road and Hallgate. Although there is a definite need for housing in and around Holbeach, I do feel that nowhere near enough importance is given to the infrastructure needed to support such a large scale development. Ashley King Developments already has plans for a new development in ...

It’s easy to accuse people of being NIMBYs (not in my backyard) when questioning the wisdom of very large developments in relatively small towns but I would like to raise some genuine concerns, as the building of 900 houses suggests to me an extra 2,000-4,000 people coming to Holbeach. I have been on a waiting list for a local NHS ...

I read with interest (The Voice, June 25) the news of a proposed development of 900 homes on land between Fen Road and Hallgate on the outskirts of Holbeach. I am very aware that more homes are needed in the area, but without adequate provision of schools and medical services, the strain on these facilities would take them to almost ...

Regarding the travellers on Victoria Street car park, Spalding (Voice, June 4). Considering the fact that South Holland District Council has spent in excess of £1m on a travellers’ site near Holbeach, could a representative of the council please explain why these travellers were not directed to this site? Name and address supplied

In response to the headline (The Voice, June 11) regarding the A16 and John Siddle, of Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership. The design of the road is not to blame for the recent accidents. I do know we cannot compensate for drivers. Everyone is different, some have patience, some do not think about only themselves. This should have been taken into ...

In response to the question posed recently in the letters column “What has happened to our libraries?”, I offer the following response. Yes, of course libraries have changed. In the past libraries were rather tomb-like spaces where one tiptoed about and even the odd squeaking boot would raise eyebrows. Now they are lively, well-staffed centres of knowledge and learning whatever ...

The summer brings us all outdoors and Holbeach is blessed with some attractive public spaces. They are expensive to maintain and unfortunately with the sunshine comes the usual crop of problems in our parks. Please feel free to picnic in them but can I please ask people not take in alcohol or use barbecues – they damage the grass and ...

On Saturday, June 6, I attended my first civic duty as vice-chairman of South Holland District Council at the Johnson Community Hospital fair. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Johnson Hospital League of Friends for their kindness shown to my wife Christine and I during our visit. The event was very well attended and everyone seemed ...

Why is it that when the Government tries to implement a different procedure or introduce a new one, utter chaos ensues? Take the green paper part of our driving licence. Years ago I applied for the small credit card size plastic one, which included a photo of the holder as we were told this was going to make our lives ...

LETTER: John Siddle is very selective in the wording he uses when responding to comments and criticism of the A16 traffic accidents (The Voice, June 11). It is obvious that the road does not cause crashes; it just sits there quietly all day while people run over it. My sympathy goes to those persons and families affected by the crashes and I have ...

With the induction process for councillors in full swing and a number of those of us who were privileged to be re-elected, now adjusting to their new appointments, it is a good time to say many a thank you. Firstly, to all of you, who placed their trust at the polling booths – you can be assured you will be ...

I recently had an eye problem and would like to thank (through your letters page if I may), Louise and staff at Boots opticians Spalding, for their marvellous attention and kindness. Sally at Lloyds Pharmacy, Spalding, for her prompt blood pressure taking. Done with her as always friendly manner. Beechfield Medical Centre, and last but not least Peterborough City Hospital ...

Over the years I have driven many thousands of miles, most of these have been commuting from Spalding to Peterborough for the last 38 years using our local roads. But my main passion is riding and covering many miles on a classic Lambretta. This is where concern is the greatest for me and many like-minded road users. Our local and ...

I would like to thank the voters of Spalding St John’s Ward who again re-elected me to represent them as an Independent on the district council. I greatly appreciate this continued support and all constituents of the ward can rest assured I will do my very best on their behalf. I would particularly like to thank friends and Ward residents ...

I am quite sure most visitors and shoppers making a recent visit in to Spalding town centre last Saturday will be well aware of the recent refurbishment of a major high street baker and confectioner and the subsequent re-opening of this business. Any such venture, particularly in the current economic climate has to be thoroughly applauded, even more so when ...

We were very pleased to read in The Voice (May 21) that Iris Landen has been nominated for the Bakkavor Community Hero Award. My wife and I both had to use the voluntary car service during May for hospital and doctors’ surgery visits and found Iris to be so kind and very considerate in arranging our bookings for cars. We ...

Please find below a copy of the letter sent to Holbeach Parish Council by myself regarding the barbecue and music event in Holbeach Cemetery. To date I have received only an acknowledgement from the clerk’s office and still await a full reply. I am 89 years of age and find it all very bad taste and irresponsible behaviour from people ...

On Thursday, April 30, The Voice printed a letter from Couns Avery, Sneath and Slade stating that I had given false information about the funding of magazine Pinchbeck Chimes. Following my most recent FOI request on behalf of my fellow taxpayers, I am, once again, obliged to refute the charges made against me by the councillors and reveal the facts ...

Through your paper please would you let your readers know that St Gilbert & Hugh’s Gosberton Clough & Risegate Church group service will be held in the church at 10am on June 7. We hope that many people from the district and around would like to attend. The guest speaker will be the Rt Rev Christopher Lowson Bishop of Lincoln. ...

An enormous thank you to the 2,074 residents of Pinchbeck, West Pinchbeck and Surfleet who entrusted me with their vote at the recent district council elections. To be re-elected with such overwhelming support was amazing and I also feel very humbled by their continued confidence in me. I will continue to work for everyone fairly, honestly and equally over the ...