Letters - The Voice

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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LETTER: Monitor work to stop abuse

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:26:34 +0000

Referring to the article in The Voice on September 23 ‘abuse of road workers’.If only the LCC Highways department were to monitor the contractors who are working on the Pinchbeck Road project in Spalding, just maybe they would then understand the verbal abuse – albeit unacceptable.1) The contractor is not monitoring where these workers are […]

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LETTER: Pleased with police help

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:26:08 +0000

Driving home from Spalding on Saturday afternoon, my wife and I came across an accident on Spalding Road, Pinchbeck, opposite Market Way. A gentleman had fallen with his mobility scooter off the pavement and onto the road.Luckily a car coming from Pinchbeck had stopped and thus prevented any vehicle from hitting the prone man.With the […]

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LETTERS – Ukulele Orchestra raises funds

Richard Rush — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:13:37 +0000

The Ukulele Orchestra of Spalding has resumed normal service after a short break and is entertaining audiences throughout the area again.Fundraising for local charities is a central ethos for us and we fulfilled that when partnering Pavanotti (Jeff Woods) in his Pav & Friends concert a couple of Saturdays ago where we raised over £500.It […]

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LETTERS – Well done to Spalding BID

Richard Rush — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:12:55 +0000

I am writing to commend the excellent work of Spalding BID in gathering evidence from residents regarding incidents of inappropriate cycling through the town centre.This was a fantastic piece of community engagement which has clearly highlighted the scale of an issue that residents face on a daily basis. Having spoken to many residents across South […]

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LETTERS – Now is time to make a change

Richard Rush — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:12:03 +0000

I have lived in Spalding for years and, like most people, I know the town has its good points. We have some good independent businesses, pubs and restaurants such as The Ivy Wall, Cheers and Amici, and some excellent community facilities. There are plenty of people who care about the town and are trying to […]

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LETTERS – I asked the same question

Richard Rush — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:54:11 +0000

In response to the letter from Mr Odell in last week’s edition of the Voice regarding missing the chance to improve the Pinchbeck Road and Park Road junction – I asked this same question and was told that piece of land belongs to the railway and they won’t alter it. Trisha Futtervia email

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LETTERS – I will fight against solar plans

Richard Rush — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:51:24 +0000

Speaking on behalf of my constituents at the Planning Inspectorate hearings on September 8 and 9 on the ‘Meridian’ proposals I explained my fierce opposition to giant solar developments built across four sites close to Crowland, Shepeau Stow, Cowbit and Whaplode Drove, taking 2,700 acres of grades 1 and 2 land out of food production. […]

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