A few photographs: Holdingham

I took these photogrpaphs today (10 January). Basically I was looking a potential hot spots relating to Litter and potential problems for Motorists and Cyclists. The first two are of the Beck between Stokes Drive and the Garage. I have reported the litter problem

The two below show where the Cycle Way from Leasingham meets with the entrance to Holdingham Grange.  Clearly this needs sorting out: who has right of way and what will the needed realignment entail  It needs addressing asap. Further down the banking of the A17 seems to be taking place.

Sleaford Holdingham: 2017 versus 2016

Am I addicted to Facebook or have I gone over to YouTube!

Neither I hope but it is a close shave!

2016 was a year that: even in my lifetime appears to have seen more changes than normal (unfortunately some family losses and also many celebrity losses). The latter: I always think the media overplays but that is life in a media celebrity dominated society (my interpretation).

So as far as YouTube is concerned I managed two videos  (one taken around November 11/13 Remembrance services at Brinsworth, Rotherham (where I was born)  and the other just after Christmas into 2017 of my Grandchildren horse riding in freezing weather at Branston, Lincoln. Another related to the Boxing Day Hunt which always attracts well wishers but also criticism from those opposed to hunting although this hunt is within the law and does not refer to foxes.

So here they are (set to what I thought was appropriate music): Remembrance Brinsworth)  and at Branston .

That is the easy bit over with. Now the hard bit: Brexit. Political shenanigans and seemingly endless maneuvers and resignations. But that is at national level.

For the local level read todays Sleaford Standard front page "Could the waiting be over for Tesco site?".  Tesco and Council Officials hinting that announcements could soon be made. 

Oh and by the way: Looking Forward to the Year Ahead is  a piece in the local press including developments in and around Sleaford including (by Spring) the confirmation of the Central Lincolnshire local plan. 

Sleaford Boxing Day Meet Event

Controversial or Not 

This event always seems to attract publicity and controversy. I attend most years and for one reason or another the weather, for the time of year, is generally Fair. This year was no exception. However these Hunts do comply with the  law to my knowledge. The Law in brief.

I have put it on Facebook but also done an edited video of scenes prior it it formally commencing at around 11.30 am. 

Either click on the image or go to this YouTube link. 

Council Budgets and Pressures on Resources: Sleaford and North Kesteven

I went to the Sleaford Budget Focus Group (one of three venues) to look at issues which will affect how our local taxes, and those from more central Government,  are spent. 

To help, I took along a camcorder to record what was said. Other members of the public were there as were Officers of NKDC and 2 Councillors.

One other item which may affect the size and use of our Council taxes is the debate about care for the elderly. This was also discussed in the House of Commons at Prime Ministers question time.  The BBC website have pages showing the cost of care in different areas. This (hopefully) is the Lincolnshire link. 

However there are many services that need to be delivered in a time of reducing overall input from Central Government. That is how I understood it. However the talks by the Chief Executive and Head of Finance and Resources are now on Youtube. 

The quality on the Youtube video is varied so I hope it is not too distracting. Still very useful however and many complex issues to be resolved especially in view of future population expansion. 

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Chief Executive Ian Fytche) 

Head of Finance and Resources (Russelll Stone) 

Jeremy Corbyn Visits Sleaford as By-Election Looms

Post Note The Richmond Park By-Election just shows how volatile by-elections can be: here is the Guardians take. Richmond is strong;y in favour of staying in Europe whereas Sleaford and North Hykeham are anti. However a similar principle applies. 

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 I went down to Boston Road Rec to see what the Leader of the Labour Party had to say! On the stump of a felled Tree he was surrounded mainly by well-wishers. He was in Sleaford to support the Labour Candidate in the forthcoming by-election. It was well attended with lots of Camcorders and other devices (including the local press, radio and TV) to record the event. 

At least, for once, Party Leaders are taking the area seriously although I suspect the London based Politicians need briefing as to where we (Sleaford & Norh Hykeham) actually are located. There are ten candidates and the link can be found on the NKDC web-site. I

How many other candidates will arrange similar events is open to question but this one seemed to work. At least the forecast rain seemed to abate so it was just the cold that didn't help. Facebook and YouTube links have already appeared showing the event. I put one up myself and a photo (see below) but there are much better recordings and I have used one of those for this Blog.. My own shots were at the back with other Camcorders and the like in the way. Here is the recording that I think is best. The photo is one of Jeremy Corbyn arriving somewhat late near 3.00 pm. Click on the Image JC below for the video Camcorder recording.

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Holdingham Representation at the Sleaford Town Council

I often place video recordings on Facebook and occasionally on this Blog.

Often decisions made reflect on Holdingham: whether or not the activity is elsewhere in Sleaford. This weeks Sleaford Town Council was no exception as topics included: Skate Park investment on Boston Road: Allotments at the end of the Drove (Westholme Ward) and the Strategic Plan.

I have annotated the video to help steer through it: so hopefully it will be of use. The Video was taken using a low cost Camcorder which has maximum recording time of 1 hour 20 minutes. With editing this video lasts for 1 hour.

Sleaford Town Council 16 November.

Interesting meetings at the Sleaford Town Council

The next week or so has two meetings: one is a public Town meeting tonight  2 November (not really a Council meeting but open to all citizens).

The other, behind closed doors, is next Tuesday. It relates to Boston Road according to the agenda.

Here are the links. Wednesday 2 November and Tuesday 8 November.

An edited YouTube recording of the Sleaford Town Meeting is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JpFynhB1o8