I was sad to read Mrs Harold’s letter (The Voice, August 17) saying how depressing she found Spalding.
Having moved here five years ago (perhaps for the good value properties in the Fens) she says that there are great shops in
the town.
How right she is – two department stores, quite a few banks, national chains and small independent traders which, together with an attractive riverside and lovely coffee shops, make Spalding a great place to visit.
I have lived here since 1975, and although Spalding and surrounding towns have undoubtedly changed (where has not?) it is still a pleasant, safe and welcoming environment.
We also have two busy market days – something of a rarity nowadays. So do come into Spalding, take a ride on the water-taxi, enjoy a drink overlooking the river, admire the Spalding in Bloom flowers and buy from our great shops.
Christine Lawton
Spalding
District Councillor for Spalding Wygate Ward
In the name of progress it has been made difficult to buy purple garden refuse sacks.
No longer can you buy single ones. It has to be
in bundles of 10, you pay £5 delivery making that £20, payment is by card only and receipt is sent
by e-mail, added to which it takes 10 days for them to arrive.
If your postcode is in the trial area for brown bins you are not allowed to buy the bags.
Is it any wonder that people try to avoid this charade and use black bags or even just dump waste?
There are so many elements to the purchase of said bags that many people may not be able to buy them because, surprisingly, not everyone may have a bank card with them, nor do they have a computer.
If we wish for our town to become more clean and tidy then surely the council should be making the
disposal of any waste
easier, not putting up pointless barriers.
Ruth Hunter
Spalding
