Letters - The Voice

LETTERS – Why has MP waited until now?

Richard Rush — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:43:57 +0000

With all the problems happening in the Middle East over the last few weeks, the price of domestic oil, more than doubling in price, diesel and petrol prices through the roof. MP for South Holland Sir John Hayes has decided to call on the Government for help reference the voters, businesses in his area who […]

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LETTERS – Supporting disabled people

Richard Rush — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:43:16 +0000

So often the changes that shape modern life take little or no account of their effect on the most disadvantaged amongst us. For disabled people, something as straightforward as access to the right mobility equipment – wheelchairs, hoists, etc – can mean the difference between independence and isolation. Which is why it is so disturbing […]

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LETTERS – We oppose huge solar farm plans

Richard Rush — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:07:50 +0000

A planned huge solar farm for the area has taken a significant step forwards with submission of a formal application to build it. The Meridian Action Group (MAG) opposes the proposed mega-solar development covering 1100-plus hectares of prime land stretching from Crowland to Gedney Hill impacting the communities of Cowbit, Shepeau Stow, Whaplode Drove, Holbeach […]

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LETTERS – Students lack safety knowledge

Richard Rush — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:07:06 +0000

We have on dash cam, a youth, shooting out of Love Lane onto Cowbit Road, not looking, not slowing, swerving around a parked van and only looking back after swerving back in, as he stood up peddling as wobbling along the road. He was followed by what looked like an angry swarm of bees – […]

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LETTERS – No surprise that road isn’t open

Richard Rush — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:06:31 +0000

Surprise, surprise, due to damage done to a sewer, and blaming bad weather, the road between Surfleet and Pinchbeck will not be reopened for yet another week.May I respectfully request that Lincolnshire Highways Department inform Burmor Construction of two facts: Ken BushSurfleet

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LETTERS – A couple of questions

Richard Rush — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:05:45 +0000

I read with interest in The Voice that Downing Renewable Developments are proposing to build a new 2,700-acre solar farm at Crowland which will supply power to 215,000 homes. A couple of questions that spring to my mind:- How many homes will the development be supplying electricity with during the night? And secondly would Downing […]

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LETTERS – No need to use farm land

Richard Rush — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:05:12 +0000

I was shocked to read in this week’s edition of The Voice about plans for a massive solar farm that would occupy about 2,700 acres of land north of Crowland, capable of powering 215,000 homes.There is no need for farm land to be built on, the answer is to put solar panels on every new […]

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LETTERS – Silent auction raised £400

Richard Rush — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:04:36 +0000

Our silent auction for a signed copy of David Peatling’s scarce and collectable book “Goin’ to the Dance” finished last Friday, and I’m delighted to report that one very generous member of the public sent in the winning bid of £333.35! The gentleman in question has modestly asked to remain anonymous, but he gave me […]

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LETTER: Thanks for supporting walks

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0000

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to support the snowdrop walk at Whaplode St Mary’s Church in February.The weather was variable but did not stop over 600 people attending. Everyone enjoyed the peaceful woodland walk through the carpet of snowdrops that continued to looked wonderful throughout with amazing feedback.The visit ended in […]

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LETTER: Gaslighting over town of culture?

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:14:28 +0000

For most of my life I emerged from my nightly slumber at about 6am or earlier.Having now been (semi) retired for well over a decade, that has morphed into a couple of hours later.Imagine my confusion when this past Wednesday (March 18) I awoke to see reports of Spalding having entered the Town of Culture […]

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