Census Security

I received this from Amy Michie of the Sleaford CPSO's relating to the forthcoming census.

Doorstep crime prevention tips from the Sleaford Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Lincolnshire Police are aware that the 2011 census may give potential distraction doorstep burglars or rogue traders an opportunity to target vulnerable persons in the community.
It is important to remember the following.

If you have completed your census form and returned it- no person should call at your property.
If you forget to complete your form and someone knocks asking for information check their identity and photo to ensure they are valid.
If you are in any doubt of the persons identity- close the door and do not let them in. Always use your door chain when answering the door.

If you suspect the person is not genuine, try to record some of the details such as name, person description, telephone numbers, vehicle registration or vehicle numberplate.

Ring Lincolnshire Police immediatly on 0300 111 0300 to report any suspicion. Bank or building society details should never be disclosed.

Bus Route and Shelter Lincoln Road

Postnote: I have contacted the Sleafordian over the new bus routes and the position of bus stops. There is a growing reaisation that a bus stop is also needed on the Stokes Drive side of the Lincoln Road. However all the possibilities face problems with traffic flows against single or double white line. One option may be to have a bus stop near the litter bin on the Lincoln Road. I will try and keep this going. The mini Roundabout is likely to be the turning point near Holdingham Lane.

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I see that the Sleaford Target are reporting a change in the bus routes. This will be linked to the new bus shelter (see previous) near the Jolly Scotchman and the cessation of buses along Stokes Drive.

It says (the article that is) that it will offer a service to the residents of Holdingham. It will pass the end of Stokes Drive without going onto that Estate (not enough people use it I suppose).

It is all part of massive cuts in funding. The times of the buses look like being affected.

Crime Statistics around Holdingham Sleaford

I notice that the police web site has changed the way in which the recorded crimes in the area are reported.

See what you think of this site! Crime Sleaford/Holdingham: it can be configured to produce whatever is required (I think). Put in your postcode and go to Crime Maps.

The old site is at Crime Statistics (I presume it will not be updated in the future)!

Bus Shelter Lincon Road

This is fairly hot news: I have received a message that a new Bus Stop (maybe a Shelter) is to be provided (if agreed) along the Lincoln Road near the Jolly Scotchman.

The previous one was taken up by the new mini Roundabout.

What will have to be ascertained is where it will actually be: as the Lincoln Road is busy with double/single white lines in places and a footpath and cycle track for pedestrians and cyclists.

Anyway I hope the new residents and the people of Holdingham Lane will be pleased at the outcome.

Masterplans, Holdingham and Sleaford

The masterplan for Sleaford is out and hasn't changed much since I saw it a few months ago. It is all about the future and whether or not it comes off is up in the air. The Town Centre plan is here! The wide view plan is here!

In my opinion anyway: it looks like a smokescreen for other things.

The bikeable distances shown are very nice but we need bikeable weather. New housing development is expected within the confines of the A15 and A17 mixed in with potential economic hotspots. The economic areas will somehow feed onto the A15 and A17 bypasses (something I thought you cannot do) which in the past has been rejected.

For Holdingham the development goes all the way down to East Road at the top side of Sleaford Wood. If any one is interested in more detail or comment let me know.

By the way I have just come back from one of the boom areas of the world (Hong Kong). This link gives some insights as to why they are booming. Maybe there are lessons, and business opportunities if taken, that could affect Sleaford and Lincolnshire! See Map!

Survey of Parents, of young Children's: needs.

I note that there is a survey within Sleaford (possibly elsewhere) about the needs of those with Children under 5. I sent an e-mail to the PCSO's and checked with ST George's childrens centre and it is genuine. I presume it is related to the relocation into Money's Yard.




Those knocking on doors had badges re Lincolnshire County Council as part of the SURVEY to ascertain young childrens needs.

I realise info is hard to come by re Children but it seemed odd to be knocking on doors for this.

A better Childrens Centre for Holdingham and Sleaford?

With new residents at Holdingham, and some with young children/toddlers, the news that a new Childrens Centre is being built in Moneys Yard may be of interest. Originally the idea was that it would be built at the Army Cadets place down the Drove but, at the last minute, due in part to funding the present Youth Centre in Moneys Yard is being renovated to include a Childrens Centre as well!

The building work is expected to be completed by the of March 2011 but the date of it formally opening may be later.

I have covered this at the following site. Sleafordchat!

Cheers.