Dry September weather in Sleaford

Luckily I try and save whatever rainfall we get, in water buts. Just as well this month - especially after the nice Spring & Summer (August not so warm).

It is heading for one the driest Septembers on record although I have to admit I have known quite a  few!  I will wait until the final figures are published.

Paul Hudon has also commented on his Blog. Beware a stormy week next week. The sea temperatures are high - more energy!!!

Parish/Town Council and the Principal Authority: Sleaford Style

The Spalding Guardian has a story about Spalding being prepared to ask residents if they should have their own Town Council. Spalding is also home to South Holland District Council.

Now it all sounds great! Local democracy it says with less Politics and more focused on local needs.

 But will it? I am not aware for instance that Sleaford TC and its Principal Authority get on that well. Some Councillors are on both and costs are high (much of it on staff costs). Conflicts of interest can occur.

So if they are going to have their own Town Council maybe first they should devise a model for its operation that avoids pitfalls elsewhere - not just Sleaford.  Otherwise it could be costly without achieving much!

Amended Plans For Anaerobic Plant

Post Note: I have sent in my comments on the amended plans!

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So do the plans make it any safer  for those using the Sustrans Cycle way:  Sleaford to Leasingham? What about the effects on the New Wood nearby? 

Has that been addressed?  Councils have a duty to debate Biodiversity!!

The address at N.K.D.C Planning is at: Planning Online.

Update: My letter arrived by post today - in addition to the one I received by e-mail. As far as I am concerned there is still a long way to go: the issues relating to cycle/walker safety and biodiversity of the New Wood are still not addressed. That and the traffic flows that will accrue.

Over to you County and District Councillors.