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Cllr. Lucille Hagues
Newsletter – August 2026
DEFENCE EMPLOYER RECOGNITION SCHEME GOLD AWARD FOR NKDC
NKDC council is among 162 employers across the UK to be recognised with the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award for going above and beyond for the Armed Forces Community.
The ERS Gold Award is the Ministry of Defence’s highest recognition for organisations that demonstrate outstanding support for the armed forces community. In North Kesteven alone, there are 3,730 Military personnel (UK Regular Forces).
COUNCIL WINS AWARD AT HECKINGTON SHOW
The council’s presence at the Heckington Show won the prize for the Best Trade Stand. Judge Robin Hancock said he thought the stand had a thematic flow with it’s main focus on enjoying and caring for the outdoors; a breadth of interest for a variety of showgoers; was engaging and inviting; supporting people in better understanding Important aspects of change; and was colourful and attractive with its many trees and flowers.
The enthusiasm of on the ground engagement and positivity expressed by visitors to the stand was equally energising.
EXTRA CARE HOUSING SCHEME MOVES A STEP CLOSER
People in Sleaford will soon have more housing choices that can help them live independently, stay connected to their community and get the support they need when they need it.
Funding has now been agreed to The Hopland’s, a £16.6 million development that will create 52 specialist homes, bringing together people of different ages and backgrounds in one community.
The development, located near the police station on Boston Road, will be delivered through a partnership between North Kesteven District Council, Homes England and Lincolnshire County Council.
ADVANCE NOTIFICATION OF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS SCHEME: B1517 Grantham Road, SLEAFORD
Sections of the B1517 Grantham Road in Sleaford will be closed for road improvements, which start 13th July for 10 weeks.
As part of the improvements, phased daytime closures. 7.00am to 6.00pm, and phased nighttime road closures, 6.00pm to 4.00am, will be in place on the B1517 Sleaford Road roundabout and Southgate/Boston Road junction, weekdays only.
SLEAFORD ON SEA RETURNS THIS SUMMER FOR FOUR WEEKS OF SEASIDE FUN
This popular Sleaford-on Sea popup beach is back in the Market Place from 25th July until 23rd August, bringing family friendly fun to the town centre.
Enjoy buckets and spades, deckchairs and a brand-new beach built by local company Hatchers & Sons. Don’t miss the special family fun day on the 8th August (11.00am until 4.00pm) featuring free Helter Skelter rides. Punch and Judy shows, crafts, live entertainment and fish and chips, market stalls from local organisations and young traders. A perfect summer day for all ages.
ASSISTED BIN COLLECTIONS
This is a service offered to all residents where there is no-one at their property to move their bin to the point of collection by reason of illness, disability, or infirmity (permanent or temporary).
Residents can request the Council to collect , empty, and return their bins. Once a request is received a visit is made to the customer to agree the collection and details of the service provided.
If details of their application are still unclear, NKDC may ask them to provide supporting information.
An assisted collection can be requested by a form on the Council Website.
SHARE YOUR VIEWS ON POLICING AND COMMUNICATION
The Lincolnshire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is carrying out research to understand how people contact Lincolnshire police, access information about policing, and how these services could work better in the future.
The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, and participants can enter a prize draw to win a £100 shopping voucher or one of two £50 shopping vouchers.
If you would like to have your say , simply go to their website , it is available in different languages.
SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCY PROTOCOL (SWEPS)
SWEP was recently activated due to the high temperatures.
If you are, or are worried about some-one who is rough sleeping or homeless and require support, a range of help is available from the Housing Options Team at NKDC – Telephone number 01529 414155 (out of hours 01529 308308) or email housingoptions@n-kesteven.gov.uk
Very Best Wishes and have a great summer break
Lucille