Pam’s Page Making a difference in the Deepings

South Kesteven District Council elections are now over and the work continues. After a dramatic night at the count, we have a major change of administration at SKDC and six Independent councillors representing the Deepings. The three councillors for Market and West Deeping are: Pam Byrd, Ashley Baxter & Virginia Moran. The three councillors for Deeping St. James are: deepingsplan.org townclerk@marketdeepng-tc.gov.uk pam.byrd@southkesteven.gov.uk

Phil Dilks, James Denniston & Bridget Ley. We are all committed to working on your behalf to get the best possible outcomes and services for the Deepings. I will be providing various updates and information on a regular basis through this magazine and can be contacted if you need help with council-related matters.

The Deepings Neighbourhood Plan Group continues to make progress with fulfilling the collective Vision and applying our locally agreed policies to new developments. The Plan includes an initiative to bring a second supermarket to the town centre, and the Aldi proposal has now been formally approved with the intention of beginning work on the car park site later this year. Also, land agents for the proposed new housing site to the north-west of Market Deeping, held a successful public consultation on 16th May when outline proposals were made available for viewing and discussion. A full Planning Application will soon be submitted and it will probably be another two years before work begins. As this is a Gateway site, the homes are required to be attractive and in keeping with the location. If you are interested in joining the group please get in touch. We are seeking new members with relevant skills.

Market Deeping Town Council now has a new Mayor. Having supported the outgoing Mayor, Councillor Wayne Lester for the last year, Councillor Bob Broughton has now been elected as Mayor of Market Deeping for the coming year with David Shelton as his Deputy. Earlier in May, Market Deeping and Deeping St. James Councils joined forces to put on a varied programme of activities to celebrate King Charles III Coronation. We hope you all enjoyed the Classic Car and Bike Motorcade, the Party in Jubilee Park, the live music (thank you Shoddy Waddy), the decorated shop windows, the Heritage Display, the children’s gifts and activities, the Post Box topper (thank you Carole), the bunting and the lampposts. We are seeking new councillors with relevant skills.

Deepings Community Library continues to expand its range of activities and to increase its library membership. This is an exciting time for the library and we held a Consultation Event on 18th May to present the proposed new extension design. The revised plans will be submitted for Planning Permission very shortly.