News from County Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Wishing you all the very best!
This is my personal newsletter to let you know what I am doing on your behalf and to keep in touch with you. Let me know if I can help with anything.
Public Meeting in Navenby
Thank you to the 200 people who attended our public meeting in Navenby where we considered the impact of 7,000 acres of solar industry in two nearby applications and the 30-50 acre “substation” which consists of 324 shipping containers of lithium battery 1km from a village.
A summary of the overwhelming objections was collated and sent to the Minister and Prime Minister, with a copy on its way to you from the Action Group.
Pivotal in the decision is a proposed application for the batteries and structures to transmit electricity to and from the grid. This is similar to the one at Bicker Fen near Boston, about the size of 12 football pitches. That connects power from the expanding offshore island turbine industry in Denmark into our grid.
The National Grid have confirmed their consultation: 3-7pm 27th September at the Venue, Navenby.
The paper to NKDC asking what has to be in their application is at “planning on line, North Kesteven 23/0390/EIASCO”. You can contact the action group via Barry Earnshaw barry.e@zen.co.uk and copy me in with comments, so I know your views.
New Business in Navenby- Welcome
The new Thermomix that does everything – it chops, mixes and cooks – even makes ice cream! Weekly cookery classes free on Tuesday eves and in Brant Broughton on Sat Sept 14th– just get in touch! Elizabeth Hangar.
Navenby Butchers
Two friends since Ancaster Primary School learned their trade with Ancaster and Simmonds Butchers, and have now set up business together in Navenby, taking on where Odlings left off. They have the car park next door, shared with the new tea shop and taking orders. 07867 093 826 They close Saturday afternoon to play rugby, football and cricket and open Tuesday to Saturday.
Robin Rose Bakes and Books – 54 High Street, Navenby
Mother and daughter team from Thorpe on the Hill, Diane and China Tebb have a totally gluten and dairy free tea shop with delicious cakes everyone can enjoy. The relaxed seating in the book section mean you can also buy and enjoy new and second-hand books by local authors. They also make fantastic celebration cakes for every occasion.
Please Nominate someone you know
The deadline for the NKDC Awards is September 15th.
Are you on the Electoral Register?
Don’t lose your hard-fought right to vote! By law, people must register on the electoral register and it can also increase your credit score. The Annual Canvass is a yearly process which ensures that the District Council can keep the electoral register up to date and ready for any future elections. You may get an e-mail or a form in the post. It's easy to register online here with your National insurance number, which can be found here.
Royal British Legion – is for everyone
Wellingore, Navenby and District Branch currently has over 40 members, but is trying to recruit more active members so that the work of supporting our Armed Forces, veterans and their families can continue. It’s not just about the Poppy Appeal in November, although this is an important part of the RBL’s fundraising activities.
The Branch is still recruiting to enable it to become more active - so why not come and join us?
You can contact the branch on 01522 811819 for more details. Mike Turner A4topsy@talktalk.net
LEGO – Connecting pieces
Relax and be creative in a group of adults building with lego on Willow Farm, Fulbeck NG32 3JA. Meets weekly and provides wellbeing and support. Book: Sally Heron 07771 882 822.
Wellbeing with horses
You can have equine assisted therapy with horses and Saturday Socials at Fulbeck. More here. People often take six sessions over 6 months - great for wellbeing in small groups in an outdoor, quiet, calm environment.
Shine
Join us in Celebrating Our Communities 2024!
We have three inspiring events across Lincolnshire, dedicated to mental health and wellbeing. Connect with local organisations, explore valuable resources, and build meaningful connections within your community.
Event Dates:
18th September, The Showroom, Lincoln
26th September, The Storehouse, Skegness
8th October, Stamford Arts Centre
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Admission: FREE for everyone!
Let’s come together to build a healthier, stronger community. See you there! For more info, contact: community@shinelincolnshire.com Please share.
Lost Village Festival
The Lost Village Festival welcomes 18,500 mainly 25-35 year olds over the August bank holiday. As local District and County Councillors, Peter and I had an opportunity to checkout the preparations, including music, comedy, talks, hot tubs by the lake and food. They have their own security, wellbeing and medical teams on site, and it seemed very well organised. Working with NKDC to reduce the local impact, buses were laid on for transport to and from the station. The stage had been moved round and tight monitoring of sound implemented to keep within renewed licence levels. A community liaison person and NKDC officers were on site and the sound levels were recorded. Any comments, please contact me.
The event was started by four young men from William Farr School and caters mainly for 25-35yr olds. I am meeting with organisers next week about their £0.25m grant fund over 4 years for the most local communities. Our communities have already benefitted with good grants. I met local residents proud to be employed in building the imaginative stage sets and gaining skills. Half price local resident tickets were issued and there were nice opportunities for volunteers. 01522 719101 residents@lostvillagefestival.com
Prosperity, potential, planet
Discover how sustainability can boost your business at ‘Prosperity, Potential, Planet: Solutions for your business’, on September 12 at the International Bomber Command Centre, Lincoln. There'll be a free networking breakfast from 8am, followed by 25+ exhibitors and expert speaker sessions. You can book a place HERE. You can also join the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce for a networking lunch at 1pm. Book this HERE.
The event is funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Please do help us keep the event sustainable by using the IBCC website to plan your journey..
New Attraction on the River Slea
Some of the EU funds no longer going via the EU are being spent in our District, called the Shared Prosperity Fund or UKSPF. A brilliant use has been to support the Sleaford Navigation Trust in a new narrowboat for tourism and heritage, taking twelve people at a time under the lifting bridge to Cogglesford Watermill and back. Navigation House nearby, is a rare original canal company office. The canal was opened in 1794, enabling prosperity in Grantham. The Benjamin Handley was built nearby at Foston, near Grantham, and now moored at the Hub for fitting out by members of the Navigation Trust for 2025.
“Have a go” days 2024 at Waddington
Brant Broughton Fire Station is manned by paid On Call firefighters and they need some more! Open ‘Have a go’ days at Waddington give an insight into the strength, fitness and aptitude needed. The next event is on Sunday Sept 22nd from 9.30am and here is also an afternoon session for women. Why not have a go? Ring 0800 3580 204 or book on Eventbrite.
Steam Punk in Lincoln
Great inventiveness and colour brightened the heart of uphill Lincoln during the weekend events and parade, supporting our local economy too!
Village Events
Congratulations to all our organisers of great village events this summer. I enjoyed hooting to start the duck race to launch Beckingham’s excellent village event.
Beckingham
I was pleased to join in the fun, starting the Beckingham Fete and duck race with a hooter! Traditional and ever imaginative games and competitions kept people entertained while the BBQ and Caribbean Food followed. What a geat day, thanks all!
Run the Roads
Saturdays 9am from Robin Rose Bakes, Navenby 5km in roughly 40mins at your own pace, with a focus on community! All abilities and paces welcome! Or join the wellbeing walk from the Venue on Fridays 10am
Capturing the Blue Moon!
Did I share this vierw with you too?
Being so close, our moon was 15% bigger and a third brighter on August 23rd! (This is taken with my phone teetering over the telescope eyepiece!)
Europe and National Work
What is the impact of the new Government of our climate and energy policies and how will that affect us locally? I greatly enjoyed giving this talk this week at the expert group on climate and energy for CEMR, local government representing the whole of Europe. I also heard how Europe sees the future impacted by changes in the European elections this year. This week I spoke on civility in public life to new councilors at the national Local Government Association. I chair the steering group on improving civility who have produced support for councils.
Free Childcare
Free Childcare from nine months starts this week with 15 hours/week for eligible working parents. This is in addition to the 15 hours for 2 year olds and 30 hours for 3 and 4 year olds. It has to be renewed every 3 months. More here. Pre-schools will be working hard to expand and make more spaces available.
Our Councils have a duty to ensure every child has an appropriate education and many of you are also governors, helpers or give committee support, thank you.
New Government
There is a huge desire to do a lot while the going is good early on in their term. The King’s Speech set out a great many bills. The desire to build houses and renewable energy seems to be more about building industry than fitting into our carbon footprint, to avoid further damage. I write a weekly bulletin which you can find here. You can also keep in touch with social media. @overtonmarianne or facebook.
Best wishes,
Marianne
Marianne Overton MBE
Working together for people and planet