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LETTERS – Cyclists are not all the same

Richard Rush — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:50:05 +0000

In response to Cyclists don’t use the paths, (October 29)Firstly, don’t treat us cyclists all the same.We don’t all wear Lycra, but wear high visibility clothing and where safe to do so, use cycleways that are provided.They are not compulsory.Secondly, Cyclists cause virtually zero structural damage to road surfaces compared to heavy motor vehicles.A typical […]

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Recalling National Service

Richard Rush — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:49:30 +0000

Seventy years ago this month, at just 19 years of age, I began my two years of National Service in the Army, serving overseas during the period in history known as the Cyprus Emergency (1955-59).Also undertaking National Service in similar circumstances was Martin Bell, who years later became a respected war correspondent.In 2015 he wrote […]

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LETTERS – Pleased with sauna decision

Richard Rush — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:48:40 +0000

I welcome the decision to include a sauna in Spalding’s new leisure centre.I’d like to commend the work of South Holland district councillors, in particular Coun Gary Taylor and council leader Nick Worth for their efforts on this.I’ve been contacted by numerous constituents about the need for a sauna in the new facility, and am […]

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LETTERS – Why are homes a benefit?

Richard Rush — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:58:41 +0000

Are the long term residents of South Holland aware that SHDC planning department has a charter that states: “If we have got it wrong we will put it right”?So the far away planning officers, many of whom hold interim positions and don’t live in our district, again make swashbuckling decisions regarding our town and area […]

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LETTERS – Cyclists don’t use the paths

Richard Rush — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:57:49 +0000

I wholeheartedly agree with the comments about the gridlock around Spalding that has seemed to have been there forever.Obviously urgent and necessary repairs need doing, but I have concerns about the money being spent on another cycle path. Has anyone from Highways ever monitored the usage? We travel down some roads regularly that have cycle […]

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LETTERS – Veterans’ fundraiser needs truck

Richard Rush — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:57:06 +0000

For over 35 years, motorists travelling along the A17 at Fleet Hargate have put their brakes on in surprise at the sight of the Anglia Motel.Adorned with flags, a Hawker Hunter jet gate guardian, an FV432 armoured personnel carrier, and a massive 65-ton Chieftain tank, the site is much more than a popular roadside transport […]

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LETTERS – Plans all add up to problems

Richard Rush — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:56:08 +0000

South Holland District Council’s Planning Committee has approved National Grid’s application for Weston Marsh Substation A by just six votes to five, with two abstentions, following almost three hours of debate.The decision has prompted serious concerns from Lincolnshire Against Needless Destruction (LAND) about how major interconnected infrastructure developments are being considered through separate planning applications.During […]

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LETTERS – Speed must not be a substitute

Richard Rush — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:58:25 +0000

Lincolnshire Against Needless Destruction (LAND) has responded cautiously to plans for a new publicly owned Great British Grid, warning that accelerating electricity infrastructure without addressing weaknesses in strategic planning risks simply delivering a fragmented system faster. The government is expected to announce that Great British Grid will invest directly in electricity network infrastructure, help speed […]

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LETTERS – What if you miss your slot?

Richard Rush — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:55:59 +0000

I have been following the reporting on the opening of and booking of access to the county recycling centres and do think that opening the sites seven days a week instead of closing it for two days will be the only solution to reduce any fly-tipping.My main concern over a booking system is for residents […]

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LETTER: Have your say on solar plans

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:27:05 +0000

When writing this, I have just returned from the Meridian Solar Farm Planning Inspectorate meeting in Peterborough – a very interesting two days!This project is for the huge solar farm, which is being planned south of Spalding and spanning across the Fens and taking up 2,700 acres of valuable agricultural land and planned to connect […]

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