It was telling when, on the second day of evidence, the public gallery was noticeably emptier, that interest had waned.
Despite the concerted efforts of a local parish councillor, a land-owner with tourism business intentions and a representative overseeing the Lincolnshires Wolds’ management, it was clear National Grid had come prepared, with a team of no fewer than 13 people sat around the tables passing notes and feeding in.
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Really, it comes down to the planning inspector balancing the local concerns with the national need for energy.
East Lindsey District Council’s representation was almost superfluous, mainly confirming the authority’s change of heart back in September, discussing a Statement of Common Ground with National Grid and approving conditions.
It had a 46-page conclusion presented by Michael Humphries QC – saying that works would be temporary, that restoration would put it back as was, or replace anything damaged.
There were even some concessions, with one planned compound down-graded to a temporary working area, while comprehensive documentation demonstrated why alternative routes were not deemed suitable.
Both sides will be waiting with fingers crossed to see if the switch is turned on.
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Children and families in Hemswell Cliff now have a newly-refurbished play park to enjoy.
West Lindsey District Council and the Hemswell Resident Company have been working to re-invest part of their service charges to improve the area for all.
Head Teacher at Hemswell Cliff Primary School Mrs Angie Waplington, confirmed that local children have already been making the most out of the fun, new facilities on offer.
She said: “The children love the new equipment, and the park is well used.”
Families and children are enjoying the new space.
West Lindsey Community Policing Inspector, Gary Brockie, said: “Our local policing team works closely with the council to reduce incidents of ASB and the negative impact this can have on our communities, and we wholeheartedly support the actions being taken to improve facilities for local residents.
“Play areas like this provide young people with positive opportunity to exercise and socialise in safe environments and also provide support for parents.”
We are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted on Albion Street Spalding on Saturday 27 November between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.
Our force control room received a report that a woman in her 20s was assaulted by a man who grabbed her around the neck and forced her to the ground.
We believe the male suspect may have followed the victim over the footbridge from the High Street and onto Albion Street where the incident happened.
Reports suggest that three men came to the rescue of the woman and confronted the man before he left the scene. There are also reports that a passing motorist may have stopped briefly and spoken with these three men.
We are currently pursuing a number of enquiries into this incident but we are particularly keen to identify and speak with these men who appear to have intervened and helped the victim.
It is likely that they have had close contact with the suspect and may have information that will help to identify him.
We would also like to hear from anybody who was in the area of Albion Street or High Street between the hours of 5.30 and 6.30pm on Saturday evening that may be able to assist with this enquiry.
Anybody with any information including dashcam footage, please contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting Inc 351 – 27/11/21.
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