A Lincoln landlady is fighting back against plans to turn her pub into a care home.
As previously reported, an application has been submitted by Ideal Care Homes Ltd to City of Lincoln Council to build a 56 bed care home on the site of The Monson Arms pub on Skellingthorpe Road.
The proposal stated that the pub had become “economically unviable”, and that the owners, Admiral Taverns, were seeking to sell the site.
However, this claim has been fiercely opposed by locals and the landlady, Tracie Pickard, who have started a campaign to save the pub.
Regulars at the 52-year-old pub held a meeting on March 9 to discuss the proposal and a petition to save the pub has so far received 135 signatures.
Manson Arms on Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln. Photo: Richard Croft
Tracie said: “This is my business and my home, and I have grown up on the estate. The pub is the hub of the community and serves old and young.
“If the proposal for the care home is approved then I will receive just 30 days to leave my home and business. There will be nowhere for my pool, darts, poker, and football teams to go as other pubs nearby have been closed and the land built on.
“We also have charity organisations that run from the pub as we have a large function room which is also used for birthdays, christenings, weddings and wakes.
“I don’t oppose another care home, just where they want to put it – why close a thriving community pub when there is already land available in the area?”
Tracie added that the first she knew of the plans was when a neighbour showed her a letter outlining the applicants’ proposals.
She also said that she signed a one-year tenancy agreement with Admiral Taverns on January 7.
Admiral Taverns have been contacted by The Lincolnite, but have not yet provided a response.
Jo Sutcliffe, Planning Manager for LNT Construction, who have submitted the plans on behalf of Ideal Care Homes Ltd, said previously: “The home is designed to best enable the delivery of quality care and provide a positive lifestyle choice for local people who may be frail, elderly or living with dementia, many of whom will have spent their lives within the local community.”
The company added that up to 50 jobs would be created.
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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