Enforcement Action will be taken against developers who break the rules

ENFORCEMENT Action will be taken against all developers who breach planning rules says East Lindsey District Council, as the Council gets tough on those who flout the regulations.

Although the District Council is supportive of investment in the district, it is important that developers following the proper planning process.

The Council’s Portfolio Holder for Built Environment, Councillor Brian Burnett, said: “Where development is carried out without planning permission we will take enforcement action. We have a level playing fields - whether it’s a company spending millions of pounds or a family looking to construct a conservatory, it is important everyone follows the correct planning process,” he explained.

Picture: Councillor Brian Burnett sends a strong message to those who think it’s acceptable to flout planning rules.

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Recycling Tetrapacks in East Lindsey

Recycle Your Tetrapacks!

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TETRAPACKS, the waxy cardboard fruit juice containers with a plastic opening on the top, can now be recycled at a number of sites across East Lindsey.

These sites include Horncastle Town Hall car park, The Boulevard car park, Mablethorpe; Louth Household Waste Recycling Centre, Skegness Household Waste Recycling Centre and Boston Road car park, Spilsby.

Currently around 60% of the waste produced at homes in East Lindsey is recycled, making the district’s residents some of the best recyclers in the country.

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Calling all Landlords in Lincolnshire!

From April 7, 2008, all District Councils will change the way they process housing benefit claims and it is important that landlords are aware of how the changes affect them and the way they do business.

To ensure everyone is aware of the changes a series of events are being organised by District Council’s across Lincolnshire:

·         Council Chamber, St Peters Hill, Grantham, on February 18, 2008, at 6.30pm

·         Council Chamber, Priory Road, Spalding, February 19, 2008, at 6.30pm

·         Louth Town Hall, Cannon Street, Louth on February 20, 2008, at 6.30pm.

·         City Hall, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln, on February 25, 2008 at 4.30pm

·         Embassy Theatre, Grand Parade, Skegness on February 26, 2008 at 6.30pm

If you are a Landlord interested in attending but haven’t received an invitation, please contact Kim Holmes on 01472 325329 or e-mail kim.holmes@nelincs.gov.uk

Due to a limited number of places it is important that those wishing to attend contact Kim to confirm.

Car Crash Chaos Roman Bank Skegness

A car crash at the Ship traffic lights at the junction of Roman Bank and Burgh Road is causing disruptions in Skegness this afternoon.

Police are controlling the flow of traffic but progress through the lights is slow.

Many cars travelling out of Skegness along Roman Bank are turning around to avoid the scene.

At the time of going to press, the cars are being loaded onto breakdown truck ready for towing away.

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‘Who’ll give me an Auctioneer?’

AN AUCTIONEER is being sought for markets in Spilsby and Louth.

For many years the cry of the Auctioneer has been a real focal point at both markets, Spilsby on a Monday and Louth on a Wednesday.

Since the Auctioneer vacancy arose last week (January 21, 2008), East Lindsey District Council has been searching for a replacement to carry on the tradition.  Each week the auction is crammed with surplus local produce and bric-a-brac.

Trading Team Leader at East Lindsey District Council, David Honman, said a number of incentives are available to encourage people to come forward: “We are fully aware and recognise the importance of the markets and auctions across East Lindsey.  The auction is where visitors and residents gather to barter for produce and goods, which provides the perfect traditional market scene.  It is important that we encourage people to come forward,” he explained.

If you are interested in taking on the Auctioneer’s role, please contact David on 08446 601111 or Brian Saunders on 07958 805457.

Council flood plan activated

EAST Lindsey District Council is giving away free sandbags from its Customer Service Centre and the Authority has a visible presence on the ground to assist residents.

The Council has set up sandbag filling stations in the Co-op Car park in Louth and Horncastle Town Hall car park as precautionary measures.  In addition, the Council has teams delivering sandbags to the most vulnerable residents and will continue to work closely with residents in the coming hours.

The Council is working closely with the Environment Agency and other organisations and will continue to react to the situation to provide the maximum support required.

Residents are urged to check on any elderly and vulnerable neighbours who may require assistance.
Anyone in immediate danger of flooding should contact East Lindsey District Council on 08446 601111.
For more details on the flood alerts call the Environment Agency on 0845 9881188 and listen to your local radio station Radio Lincolnshire (94.9fm) of Lincs FM (102.2fm)

New swimming club aims to develop our swimming stars of the future

KEEN swimmers will benefit from a new swimming club that is being set up at the Embassy Swimming Pool in Skegness.
The club will provide first class swimming tuition to help people who are eager to develop their swimming abilities.
A team of dedicated coaches will help swimmers to progress through a variety of practices and drills.
The club will provide a natural pathway of progressions from the Water Wise Swimming Lesson programme into specialist coaching and competitive swimming.

Pool Manger, Suzy Kilner said the new Swimming Club is a good platform for serious swimmers to kick off their careers: “There is demand for this type of club in the Skegness area and if we can help people develop their swimming abilities, who knows, in 2012 an East Lindsey resident could be fly the flag for our district at the London 2012 Olympics,”

The Swimming Club starts in April 2008 and members will be encourage to form a committee so it is a real community club.

For more information or to sign up to the Swimming Club contact the East Lindsey District Council’s Embassy Swimming Pool in Skegness on 01754 610675 or e-mail embassypool@e-lindsey.gov.uk

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Planning Hearing at Spilsby’s Franklin Hall

A PLANNING Hearing will take place at the Franklin Hall in Spilsby on February 13, 2008 at 10am.
The Hearing follows the Council’s decision to turn down a planning application for land at the Villa, Main Road, Keal Cotes near Spilsby.  The application related to the erection of two holiday cottages and provision of parking.  An independent Planning Inspector appointed by the Government will oversee the Hearing.  The public are invited to attend the hearing and at the discretion of the Inspector, may express their views on the application.

To view the documents relating to the planning application, visit www.e-lindsey.gov.uk or view them by prior arrangement at Council offices.

For further information, contact the Council on 08446 601111 or e-mail customer.services@e-lindsey.gov.uk