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Praise for SKDC's grounds Meet the new South Kesteven South Kesteven District 3 maintenance company 4 District Council Cabinet 7 Council Councillors 2019 JULY 2019 JULY ParishUpdate Excitement builds as CiCLE festival approaches Bourne’s CiCLE Festival is just available online through the ‘Listen weeks away, and preparations Now’ button at bourneciclefestival. are going up a gear. com. Cllr Kelham Cooke and Cllr Helen Goral Key viewing points have been The start and finish lines are in identified in villages over the festival Bourne’s West Street, which will be PAGE 11 weekend, 31 August - 1 September. closed from 7am on Saturday until Parish councils urged to The best vantage spots are in Kirkby 8pm Sunday. Elsewhere, roads promote LotterySK Underwood and at Grimsthorpe will be closed on a rolling basis Castle on Saturday and Sunday; for no more than ten minutes at a PAGES 14-15 Corby Glen on Saturday for the time while the main group of riders Deepings Literary Festival a huge success ladies’ race; and Folkingham on passes with its police escort. Sunday for the men’s race. Women's race competitors leave PAGES 18-21 Highly competitive sprints will take Bourne at 2.45pm on Saturday, all Stamford Georgian Festival - four place at Corby Glen, Grimsthorpe cycling to the official race start at days of performance, events and and Folkingham. Thurlby to get under way at 3pm. spectacular Yellow bikes are being placed Their 115-kilometre route takes in www.southkesteven.gov.uk along the routes, and many three different village circuits, as far volunteers have generously put their afield as Ingoldsby, Bitchfield and hands up to help, including Bourne Castle Bytham, and passes through Rotary Club members, Army cadets, Bourne twice before the final dash to scouts and local residents. the finish at around 6pm. Live race commentaries will be 2 www.southkesteven.gov.uk Events Centre... Bourne town centre will be a hive of activity all weekend, with the main event start and finish line in West Street and a full programme of entertainment in The Wellhead. Cycling demonstrations will include an “Ultimate Extreme Battle” show including mountain bikes, BMX stunt riders and free runners, with eight shows across the weekend. Have-a-go workshops will offer families a chance to enjoy cycling obstacles and activities, with a Yellow bikes line the CiCLE routes ‘spinning’ bike challenge, health and fitness testing, and a ‘create your The men’s race leaves Bourne twice before an expected finish time own smoothie’ bicycle challenge. at 1pm on Sunday, going under in town of 5.30pm. Local bands and groups will starter's orders at Thurlby just before Twelve teams are expected to perform on stage. 2pm. compete in Saturday’s women’s time There will be an exhibition of Their longer 175-kilometre race trial, starting at 9am, with the whole old bicycles, a food court, market follows similar routes to the women’s circuit accessible for spectators. stalls with cycle themed goods and race, but extends further north, See the event website for all services and other family-friendly taking in Billingborough, Folkingham, details including race routes, viewing activities such as face painting and Old Somerby and Bassingthorpe points, activities and times - arts and crafts. and, again, passes through Bourne www.bourneciclefestival.com For a larger copy of the maps visit www.bournecicle festival.com www.southkesteven.gov.uk www.southkesteven.gov.uk 3 Clients delighted with grounds maintenance The growing reputation of councils and sports clubs to people want to live, work and invest.” EnvironmentSK for providing a private companies and individual Grounds maintenance services high standard of workmanship householders. vary widely and include grass is spreading beyond the South A business client in Grantham said: cutting, weed control, planting Kesteven boundary. “We are delighted with the job ESK schemes, tree and shrub care, In its first four months of operation does for us. We have worked with and playground and sports pitch SKDC’s grounds maintenance them since they started and would maintenance. company has quickly built a large be happy to recommend them.” “Keeping any sort of green space portfolio of clients, both in the district SKDC Cabinet Member for looking good can be hard work,” and further afield. Commercial and Operations, Cllr Dr said Cllr Dr Moseley. “But by calling Among them is Bottesford Football Peter Moseley, said: “We have had on our knowledge and expertise Club where ESK will be marking out tremendous feedback from clients clients can be sure they will receive pitches throughout the forthcoming who are seeing what a great job ESK the very best service that suits their season. is doing. exact needs.” Nick Dobney, from the club, said: “We have set the bar high and Anyone interested in obtaining a “We have 12 pitches on the same have had a fantastic start but will not quote or finding out more should site and it is an endless battle to rest on our laurels. EnvironmentSK email [email protected] keep them tip-top condition. has a leading role to play in South or call 01476 406055. “Not only does the team from ESK Kesteven being a place where do a great job, they are also great lads and a joy to work with. I am a volunteer and the less time I have to spend sorting pitches out the more I can devote to football.” EnvironmentSK, based in Turnpike Close, Grantham, has been providing SKDC’s grounds maintenance services since 1 March. Teams work on everything from sports pitches to village greens and clients range from parish ESK - Dale Marriott and Nick Dobney Street lights to be replaced with LED units long-term plan has been lights, cut energy costs and provide a they are ours. SKDC policy has Aapproved to replace South maintenance saving. always been to keep the lights on.” Kesteven District Council’s street Cabinet Member for Commercial By replacing 35 and 36 watt bulbs lights with an energy-efficient and Operations, Cllr Dr Peter Moseley, with LED units the saving per light LED alternative that will save said: “There is an opportunity to on energy is estimated to be around money and help the environment. extend our green credentials and 65%, while maintenance costs are SKDC’s Cabinet agreed to set reduce environmental impact while expected to reduce because of their aside £100,000 to kick-start a 12- maintaining a bright street scene. longer lifespan of 15 to 20 years. year installation programme of LED “This will kick-start a replacement Cabinet Member for Growth, lanterns in its 3,500 street lights. It programme by injecting up-front Cllr Helen Goral, said SKDC was came with a pledge that SKDC’s cash to get the ball rolling before the responsible for a relatively small lights, most of which are in rural areas savings made are re-invested until we number of street lights across the and villages, would stay on through have replaced our entire stock. district. “It is important to recognise the night. “Residents value the street lighting we look after rural street lights rather The switch to LED will significantly that we provide. Wherever you see than those in the towns,” she said. reduce the carbon footprint of the lights that are on through the night, 4 www.southkesteven.gov.uk Meet the South Kesteven Cabinet Councillor Matthew Lee Councillor Kelham Cooke The Leader of the Council The Deputy Leader of the * matthew.lee@ Council southkesteven.gov.uk * ( 01476 406400 kelham.cooke@ southkesteven.gov.uk ( 01476 406401 Chairman of Cabinet. Responsible for vision/objectives Vice-Chairman of Cabinet. Cabinet Member for and strategic direction. Senior representation at national, Business Transformation and Property, including regional and local level on strategic public sector commercial ventures/projects, property and partnerships. Cabinet Member for Cultural Services, the elections. arts, culture and heritage. Councillor Helen Goral Councillor Nick Robins Cabinet Member Cabinet Member for Planning for Growth * nick.robins@ * southkesteven.gov.uk helen.goral@ ( 07785 987112 southkesteven.gov.uk Maximise and develop( opportunities for inward 01476 406403 investment and development of infrastructure delivery working with the private sector. Tourism, Strategic planning policy including Local Plan and leisure and sports. identifying key housing and employment sites. TURNING PLANS DRIVING COMMERCIAL FOCUS ON GROWING A NEW CULTURAL INTO ACTIVITY THROUGH THE ECONOMY - NEW STRATEGY TO ACTION: OUR COUNCIL-OWNED CINEMA OPENS IN REFLECT VIEWS AND COMPANIES PRIORITY GRANTHAM THIS NEEDS OF LOCAL SUMMER PEOPLE AREAS www.southkesteven.gov.uk 5 Councillor Hannah Westropp Councillor Robert Reid Cabinet Member for Cabinet Member for Communications and Communities, Health and Engagement Well-being * hannah.westropp@ * robert.reid@ southkesteven.gov.uk southkesteven.gov.uk ( 07771 367021 ( 01778 395562 Strategic health agenda and its impact on local Corporate communications and resident/ communities. Community cohesion, supporting stakeholder engagement and consultation. communities and parish and town council liaison. Brand management and place marketing. Councillor Barry Dobson Cabinet Member for Housing * barry.dobson@ southkesteven.gov.uk ( 07855 309615 Housing management and delivery. Homelessness and developing market and affordable housing in the district. Councillor Dr Peter Moseley Councillor Adam Stokes Cabinet Member for Commercial and Operations Cabinet Member for Finance * peter.moseley@ * adam.stokes@ southkesteven.gov.uk ( 01476 406407 southkesteven.gov.uk ( 07974 342648 Environment including waste and recycling, streets, green spaces and car parking. Managing finances to support delivery and Licensing, corporate IT and business financial governance. continuity/emergency planning. ENSURING THE INCREASED FOCUS NEW LEISURE DISTRICT REMAINS ON FESTIVALS AND FACILITIES ACROSS CLEAN AND OTHER ARTS AND THE DISTRICT ATTRACTIVE HERITAGE ACTIVITIES For a full list of portfolio responsibilities please visit https://bit.ly/2McAPvr 6 www.southkesteven.gov.uk New Chairman takes the reins Retiring returning to England to help small businesses to start-up and grow.