Read Rob's November update here ...
Remembrance Sunday
We know this solemn occasion was marked across our area. Each year as county councillor I am invited to a civic service at Lincoln Cathedral, however, to date I have always chosen to attend the Remembrance service locally in Metheringham my home village. Here there was a big turnout at the War Memorial, showing the significance that Remembrance Sunday has for residents.
Update: B1189/B1191 junction (opposite Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre.)
Following my request for information I have received an update on proposed road safety improvements at this junction where there have been a number of serious collisions. The improvements are at various stages of approval and planned installation.
These should include refreshed road markings around the junction, signs warning of the junction including yellow backed signs. Work is also progressing on introducing in a reduced speed limit on the approaches to the junction.
Supporting local communities
In recent weeks I have been seeking applications for funding from my Councillors’ Community Fund allocation. A good number have been received, and I have made applications for projects large and small. My aim has been to spread the funds around the area covering a number of villages and whilst I can make a recommendation, I do not have the final say on whether or not an application is approved. I will be reporting back on the successful applications in due course.
Have you booked?
I have previously reported on the introduction of booking for using the Household Waste Recycling Centres or “tips”. As councillors we have not been presented any solid evidence to back up the claimed savings. I would be interested to hear of residents experiences using the new system which comes into operation on 7th December.
Looking back over the year
There have been a number of concerns regarding council policy and practices over the last year. The controversial “tip” decision being one. Other concerns include cuts to services despite the council receiving millions of pounds of extra funding this year. These also include service closures which threaten for example dementia support and respite care. Also, actions have taken place despite the incoming Reform administration claiming they wouldn’t take them. These include putting council tax up and increasing borrowing.