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3 days ago
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Plans for 270 homes at Exeter Fields in Stamford approved
Plans to build more than 250 homes and an 80-bedroom care home in Stamford will go ahead, despite concerns about the "long-term sustainability" of the town. The Exeter Fields development, for agricultural land off Empingham Road, was approved by South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) at a meeting on councillor Barry Devereux was among opponents who argued the site should be retained for employment use, because more housing without job opportunities would threaten the viability of the Andrew McPheat, from applicant Commercial Estates Group said there was no "appetite or demand" to justify "a strategic employment site". The plans cover a 22-acre site between a Taylor Wimpey housing estate and the A1, the Local Democracy Reporting Service the 268 homes, 80 would be "affordable" and there would be a local centre with shops and community in 2012, Exeter Fields was set aside for industrial and commercial use. During the meeting, residents and councillors argued it should remain reserved for employment, noting Stamford's growing population. Councillor Richard Cleaver, the cabinet member for property at SKDC, said the site was "completely irreplaceable" and allowing the application would deprive the town "of any employment opportunities within its boundaries forever".The idea that a site so close to the A1 was unsuitable for employment was "frankly laughable", he McPheat said the landowners had spent 10 years marketing the site to potential occupiers, but had found no demand for it as an employment argued a local centre in the estate could create up to 155 direct and 78 indirect planning officers acknowledged the concerns but warned that if developers were "not willing to develop" then the land could not be retained "indefinitely". Councillor Helen Crawford backed the application, noting that "employment has changed", particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic, with more people now working from total, nine committee members voted to approve the development while two voted proposal was put forward by Commercial Estates Group and the Cecil Estate Family Trust. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
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28-01-2025
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Public toilets reopen after £190k refurbishment
A set of public toilets in Grantham have reopened after a £190,000 refurbishment. The toilets at Conduit Lane have been fully redecorated and have new windows, doors, fixtures and fittings. A separate accessible toilet has also been installed. The project was funded through the £4.1m Grantham Future High Streets Fund which was awarded to South Kesteven District Council by the government. Improvements, including raising the road levels, have been made to the market place in the town centre as a result of the funding programme. Station Approach has also been resurfaced with upgraded pedestrian access and improved traffic signals. Last summer, residents complained of major disruption as a result of much of the work taking place simultaneously. The projects build on previous initiatives to enhance shopfronts and improve the town's appeal, the council said. The toilets will be open every day from 09:00 to 16:00 and will cost 20p to use. Councillor Richard Cleaver said: "I am delighted to see the refurbished toilets at Conduit Lane reopen for public use after a number of years. "The much improved facilities are a fantastic addition to the town centre and demonstrate the council's commitment to enhancing Grantham's offer to visitors and residents." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. South Kesteven District Council
BBC News
28-01-2025
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Grantham public toilets reopen after £190k refurbishment
A set of public toilets in Grantham have reopened after a £190,000 refurbishment. The toilets at Conduit Lane have been fully redecorated and have new windows, doors, fixtures and fittings. A separate accessible toilet has also been installed. The project was funded through the £4.1m Grantham Future High Streets Fund which was awarded to South Kesteven District Council by the including raising the road levels, have been made to the market place in the town centre as a result of the funding programme. Station Approach has also been resurfaced with upgraded pedestrian access and improved traffic summer, residents complained of major disruption as a result of much of the work taking place simultaneously. The projects build on previous initiatives to enhance shopfronts and improve the town's appeal, the council toilets will be open every day from 09:00 to 16:00 and will cost 20p to Richard Cleaver said: "I am delighted to see the refurbished toilets at Conduit Lane reopen for public use after a number of years."The much improved facilities are a fantastic addition to the town centre and demonstrate the council's commitment to enhancing Grantham's offer to visitors and residents." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
