DECEMBER NEWS 2010

“WHAT DOES MY COUNCILLOR DO FOR ME?

News from your local, Independent Councillor,

Information

LCC Snow Helpline 01522 782189

Ring if you know of any vulnerable adults who may need help. They will alert Age Concern or the British Red Cross for a volunteer to help with collecting medications, transport, heating, clearing snow and bringing food. The lifeline support has also been busy, checking people are OK. Tenant reps and Parish Councils also keep a list of people who might need help, but good neighbours are always welcome!

111 for urgent medical advice.

999 for Emergencies

BBC Radio Lincolnshire and web is informative

If your bins are not emptied; 01529 414155 or

NKDC Snow News at www.n-kesteven.gov.uk

Grit/Salting public paths

The Parish Councils have received an official letter explaining that people will not be prosecuted for adding grit, salt or clearing the snow off the public paths. The public grit boxes are needed for the public paths and cannot be used for private paths or it will not be there when it is needed. The number of grit boxes is restricted because of the difficulty getting round to fill them at busy times.

01522 782070 to report empty grit bins

Transport

A big thank you to Christine Kent who has agreed to help the Cliff Villages Voluntary Car Scheme. Journeys to medical facilities are subsidised. Leave a message for co-ordinator Edward Hennell on 01522 723365 or for Navenby ring Margaret Lyon. 01522 811132. Volunteer drivers are wanted in January.

Dial-a-ride 0845 456 4474 Drivers do help.

Call Connect callconnect@lincolnshire.gov.uk 0845 2343344 Concessionary fares apply and people with disabilities can get help.

Stagecoach ring 0845 605 0 605 or website.

Brylaine 01754 899088

Traveline information 0871 200 22 33

December Heroes The Lincoln Orpheus Male Voice Choir held a fantastic event for Help the Heroes at Harmston Church, following on at the Thorold Arms. Congratulations to a great team and thanks to David Steel for co-ordinating and to Alan Humphries for his Solos. New members are encouraged. Ring Tony on 01529 410072

Thanks to Val Rampton for standing in for Alan Megahay for 3 months whilst he was on Sabbatical in Zimbabwe. Welcome back to Alan and Elizabeth.

A huge thank you to Bill and Marion Goodhand who have served the village with tireless dedication for many years. They will continue but now retire from Welbourn Parish Council and from the Parish magazine.

Sheltered Housing: Congratulations!

This year inspectors awarded NKDC an A grade for all its sheltered housing services. Thanks to our team of wardens, tenant reps and the Lifeline Service and to residents for their support.