Letters

l am constantly bemused by the drivers parking their cars anywhere they think fit in High Street, Holbeach. The number of idiotic places they park is amazing. Between the traffic lights at QD up to Lloyds Bank, which is far too narrow for parking, does not bother these drivers. Buses, tractors and articulated vehicles have to wait because some inconsiderate ...

I wonder what 2017 has in store for us post-Brexit? An American style, deregulated economy, or an economy that is based on highly skilled jobs, high productivity, and high levels of investment? As the UK government prepares to negotiate Brexit, levels of uncertainty are bound to increase unless a clear vision is outlined. It is not enough to defend the ...

I read with interest the article (December 8) quoting a figure of £416,000 for the new travellers site off Drain Bank. My question is a simple one. How much did the travellers contribute to this cost? Martin Dickinson Long Sutton

In response to Mr Wayne Seaborn’s letter (December 8), I’d like to offer the following. I have already responded in detail to him directly, on all of the issues raised. In addition, our service manager has taken action on the specifics where appropriate. I am therefore disappointed that, once again, he has chosen to ‘go public’ with his criticisms, before ...

I have read and heard with interest the stories about the “demise” of the Labour Party on the strength of one by-election result; that of the recent Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election. It was a disappointing result for the Labour Party.However, there are many factors which may have contributed to this and which will be addressed. Only one-third of voters ...

I read with interest the letter (last week) regarding the overused leisure facilities in Spalding. I use the swimming pool regularly and, as mentioned, it is always very busy. This pool has to cover the needs of the schools and the general public not just in Spalding but from the surrounding towns and villages as well – a big area ...

Had a walk through Spalding today, what a sad appearance it is. What did one find on our walk from Saxon Close to the town centre? 1. Most, if not all, the litter bins were full. Well, it was Monday and we had had a weekend – is that something unique one asks! 2. The area around the bin in ...

Christmas – a Christian celebration cemented into our culture for some 2,000 years – is not a time for politics but I see the Conservatives have already started campaigning. So before the festivities start, it seems appropriate to encourage all those who voted for my party at the last elections and to again thank South Holland for returning the second ...

I would like to reply to your article ‘Why failed devolution bid makes me sad’ (Voice, last week). Lord Porter writes that he is sad that the devolution deal offered to Lincolnshire will not now go ahead, but as an elected official is he not aware that his job is to represent the people of South Holland, and not to ...

Thank you to D Loos, of Fleet, for their advice ‘Check your water bill’ (November 17). I have been promised a refund of £125 since I had been charged “foul and surface” despite my downpipes going to soakaway and not into a drain. J Newman Spalding I am writing to say thank you to D Loos for their letter. I ...

Due to the general inertia and torporific attitude in alerting the neighbourhood displayed by our local police, may I warn fellow residents of Whaplode St Catherine of a couple of prowlers, resulting in a theft from a garage on Sunday night/Monday morning. Their transport was believed to be a white Vauxhall Golf, or similar. With such a brazen attitude by ...

I read with interest the proposed changes in the distribution of green recycling sacks (Voice, November 24). I am a great believer in recycling, always using one green sack per week. Strangely, I ran out of sacks in September and had to collect a supply from Priory Road reception. I again ran out of sacks in November and had to ...

Further to the report “Better pool hygiene is already evident” (Voice, November 10), I no longer use the Castle Sports Centre as it’s not fit for purpose. I am someone who goes to other pools (ie. Peterborough, Boston, etc) due to the fact one is never able to get a decent swim as it’s very overused, as with the gym. ...

When my mother lived in Holbeach, she insisted on using Fleet Road Garage, even after being advised by our family not to. She bought cars off them which were far too expensive for what they were worth, and sold cars to them for half the value that the car was actually worth. My mother, was a lovely lady (widowed and ...

Bravo Jackie Ives for her letter (November 17) asking for motorists’ consideration of ducks and other wildfowl in Fishpond Lane, Holbeach. We, too, have seen near misses of the wildfowl, with people who think they are lord/lady of the manor in their big vehicles with little or no regard to the speed limit. However, there are people who are aware ...

Pinchbeck branch of the Royal British Legion wishes to express its very grateful thanks to the residents of not only Pinchbeck but of the surrounding areas also in making the recent Poppy Appeal our best to date. In particular we are grateful to customers of Morrisons who contributed £13,371.59 to our total collection there, as well as to the branch ...

In response to the article ‘Spitting in the street in Spalding could lead to a fine’ (November 10), I feel I need to give my input to the ongoing issues which affect this lovely little market town of ours. For well over two years now, there has been a growing call for zero tolerance to issues such as spitting in ...

The Long Sutton Parish Council are aware of the comments about them posted on social media. We strongly object to the obscene, offensive and defamatory language used against the parish council and the clerk. The clerk, as a proper officer in the employ of the council, never sends letters out other than with the instruction of the council members. The ...

I would like to thank, on behalf of South Holland Singers, the 13 councillors who very generously donated £2,450 to our 70th Anniversary Concerts Project. The choir began in Spalding as an evening class in 1947. To celebrate our anniversary in 2017 we are performing the same choral music that was performed in that first year – Mendelssohn’s Elijah and ...

Well said Mary Hamilton-Goya (November 3). John Hayes, along with many other politicians and councillors, is completely out of touch with how the ordinary person lives. They are supposed to represent South Holland and its residents. One has only to see all the rubbish about Spalding to know how much they really care. I have yet to see any of ...