Andrew Bowell, Chairman of Deeping St James Parish Council reflects
Words from David Shelton, Mayor, Market Deeping
This is a double welcome, as I start as a regular contributor as Mayor of Market Deeping, which I became in May, and also I April and May mark the end of the year for the Parish am beside Andrew’s contribution as Chairman of DSJ Parish Council, when the Annual Parish Meeting has to be held. Council. In partnership this reflects the interrelationship of the two parishes and how we are perceived and respected as Council members are proud that the meeting in DSJ is regarded as the best in the Deepings by South Kesteven District Council (SKDC). Lincolnshire by both SKDC and the County Council. This year over 130 people attended to see the presentation of the ‘Making a Difference Awards’, and to hear an I do not plan to use these articles as a general newsletter but I would like to feature informative talk by The Woodlands Trust further to the Council signing up to their specific items that are imminent or evolving, especially relevant now as major Charter for Trees last year. It is also an event where local charities can showcase their changes are taking place in the government of SKDC from which we should ensure causes, and the public can network with Councillors from parish, district and county. we obtain maximum benefit. This year the real stars of the show were the Deeping St James Primary School Band To feature one, the SKDC Leader has proposed, with finance, provision for a new who entertained the audience with their music. Leisure Centre for the Deepings in a brisk timescale. Our two councils have formed The May Parish Council Meeting is also the AGM, and I was honoured and proud a joint working party to specify our requirements for what could become a Leisure to be elected Chairman for a second term, while Cllr. Mike Ward, in his role as Vice and Cultural Centre. Chairman, is continuing with the excellent work he has been doing, especially with Finally, I believe it is worth noting that the SKDC’s 2018 Local Plan which specifies the Neighbourhood Plan. The Deepings Residential Housing Allocation for the next twenty years, is moving towards adoption, and because of effective lobbying by several local groups it is After a couple of false starts summer has finally arrived, and like me I am sure you are the least onerous by far of all the four market towns and thirteen larger village all looking forward to the long warm summer days ahead. We hope to see you on one allocations. of the footpath walks that we organise during these months, on 5th July and 24th July. Let’s hope the next few months are warm and dry. Until next month.
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Obituaries
Barry Thorpe (18/5/1935 - 8/6/2018) Founder member of the Thorne Club, marvellous fundraiser. Lover of horses, gardening and his family and friends.
County Councillors, Rosemary Trollope-Bellew and Barry Dobson serving the Deepings and surrounding area are present at the Deepings Library on the first Saturday of each month from 10.00am - noon if you have any issues that you would like to raise relating to County Council business. Councillor Rosemary Trollope-Bellew T.01778 560634 E.cllrr.trollopebellew@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Councillor Barry Dobson T. 07855 309615 E. cllrb.dobson@lincolnshire.gov.uk
He will be much missed.
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