Daniel Jaines

North Kesteven District Council has submitted renewed plans for Sleaford Market Place in a bid to get their vision for the area approved.

However, opponents continue to criticise the plans, claiming they discriminate against disabled visitors, take away valuable events and market space, and will negatively impact businesses, market traders, and St Denys’ Church. The £1 million plans to transform Sleaford’s Market Place, aimed at reshaping the town’s heart, were deferred during last month’s planning committee meeting after councillors raised concerns over fair access, the materials used, engagement with heritage assets, the loss of traders’ toilets, deliveries, and protection of the war memorial.

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As Lincoln approaches a festive season without its iconic Christmas Market, calls intensify for its reinstatement in 2024, setting the stage for a contentious debate at the upcoming council meeting.

This year’s festive lineup, featuring the Lincoln Live music event, an inflatable monster tour, and an ice sculpture trail, is a stark departure from the beloved Christmas Market. Critics, including the City of Lincoln Conservatives, argue that these new events lack the charm and economic draw of the traditional market, which attracted over 350,000 across four days.

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