A protection order around Gainsborough’s cemeteries could be coming to an end due no “significant” issues at the sites.
West Lindsey District Council’s Regulatory Committee on Thursday will be asked to approve a consultation around the Gainsborough Cemeteries Public Spaces Protection Order after “very little intervention” was needed and no fixed penalty notices were made.
The order was brought into force in 2019 in order to tackle anti-social behaviour from dog owners and restrict the use of motor vehicles for “recreational purposes”. It is due to expire on October 13, 2022.
It was requested by Gainsborough Town Council following complaints from residents who reported dog faeces being found on graves and pets being allowed to walk over graves off their leads instead of being on the path.
A report due before councillors next week says: “At the cemetery sites, there has been very little intervention needed from council officers and there have not been any fixed penalty notices issued relating to either of the restrictions.”
In total there have been 61 visits to monitor with six reports from the public since the order was brought in.
Over the three years, one warning letter has been issued and seven people given words of advice after their dogs were off the lead.
In two instances the offenders left the cemetery before action could be taken.
“Given that the level of issues relating to the site are not significant, it is proposed that a discharge of the PSPO is consulted upon,” said the report.
However, bosses said: “Whilst it is proposed that the PSPO be discharged, this does not mean that any future concerns cannot be addressed.
“There are measures that the council and the town council could carry out to address any future concerns.”
They said this included Community Protection Notices, additional signage and continued patrols by enforcement officers.
If approved, a consultation will take place from Monday, July 4, to Monday, August 1, 2022.
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A brand-new exhibition coming to The Collection Museum Microworld: Lincoln, invites you to explore eight digital worlds by moving, dancing, singing, and playing.
Opening on Saturday 9 July 2022, the immersive exhibition Microworld: Lincoln, is suitable for all ages. Made up of eight digital worlds – or ‘ecosystems’ – this artwork is filled with amazing colours, patterns, shapes, and artificial creatures that you can design and interact with.
This exhibition offers something for everyone; kids can explore the digital worlds with energetic interactions such as dancing, jumping, and singing. Families are invited to work together to engage with Microworld and create their own micro-stories. Programmers and creative coding experts can investigate the interacting algorithms and set the audience additional challenges.
In Microworld: Lincoln everyone becomes a digital artist, with the ability to add their own ideas and creatures using smartphones or tablets provided in the gallery.
Jenny Gleadell, exhibitions officer at The Collection Museum, said:
“This isn’t really like anything we’ve had in the gallery before. It will be fun and colourful, totally interactive and immersive, and completely unique for each person.
“We were able to preview some of the themes and ideas around the exhibition at the Lincolnshire Show last week, and there was a real buzz of excitement amongst visitors about seeing it for themselves when it opens. I’m looking forward to people’s reactions!”
An exciting programme of events and talks will invite visitors to enjoy this world-famous artwork in a variety of ways. Three, monthly, late-night openings will bring the perfect summer social to the museum, promising something for everyone to enjoy. A very special hybrid event will take place in the gallery, where the visitors will be able to virtually meet Microworld: Lincoln artists Genetic Moo.
Those who are looking for a more relaxed experience of this popular exhibition will be able visit our ‘Chilled Out’ sessions on Wednesday mornings from 9am to 10am.
Find out more about the upcoming exhibition and events by visiting www.thecollectionmuseum.com, or by following The Collection Museum on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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