Cllr Marianne Overton marianne.overton@biosearch.org.uk 01400 273323 or 01522 552066 Secretary

Lincolnshire County Council LCC North Kesteven District Council NKDC

“WHAT DOES MY COUNCILLOR DO FOR ME?”

NOVEMBER NEWS 2010 News from your local, Independent Councillor,

MARIANNE OVERTON

Giving Local support Branston Play Area Branston held an excellent event to celebrate the opening of the new play area. LCC contributed £15,000 to the £56,000 total. Congratulations to all involved. (I regret I had almighty toothache and had to spend the morning of the opening in the dentist’s chair!) NK Seniors' AGM 9th November at Metheringham Scout Hut at 7pm, for Over 50's. People can join on the night, thus able to vote in the Committee. We can promise an informative and entertaining evening, with refreshments. It's all free, although there will be a Raffle and a glass of wine for a voluntary contribution. NHS Lincolnshire As a director of NHS Lincolnshire, I was really pleased to see us win the prestigious award at the 2010 Health and Social Care awards. Thanks to you for your contributions. This piece of work saw the future of Louth Hospital secured, thanks to a strong partnership between NHS Lincolnshire, GPs from East Lindsey and Lincolnshire Community Health Services. Well done all. Local Government Award A number of Independent Councillors from Lincolnshire attended a really stimulating Annual Conference in Westminster last month to hear from national politicians at first hand. I was personally honoured with a national citation for “energy and drive” as an Independent Councillor. I also attended the workshop for leading councillors with some top economists looking at different ways to reduce the deficit. Siemens to move Siemens gas turbine service facilities are moving to Teal Park, off the bypass in North Hykeham. 540 staff will move from Firth Road, Olympic House and the Ruston Works site.

Rural Gain Grant Lincolnshire County Council is providing 50% capital grants of £250-£10,000 to improve rural services, either businesses or community led. Alison Marshall or Chantelle Grundy on 01522 782070. Help the Heroes & SSAFA Forces help Local author, Claire Kinton has written a new book, “Dead Game” to raise funds and is signing and selling it at RAF Cranwell on Thurs 4th Nov, or you can order this book, which was shortlisted in the Brit Writer Awards on www.clairekinton.com. Local PCSO’s are now on Facebook www.facebook.com

Your opinion wanted Core Strategy Issues Consultation This covers plans for how many houses we want and where? How much industry? Comment on the draft plan before 6th Dec www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/ldf For further information contact Luke Fleming 01529 308233 or email luke_fleming@n-kesteven.gov.uk and copy to me. Governors Navenby Primary School held a presentation for Mr Young, retiring from the governors after 17 years. He has led some big changes in the school and in the village, such as the successful campaign for the pedestrian crossing. This and other nearby schools are seeking new good, local LEA governors. Would anybody be able to spare some time to help? Please let me know if you would like to hear more. It is a great way to contribute to our communities. Sustainable Village Our meeting about “What makes Navenby tick?” went well, with a full house of representatives from across the village organisations. There was enormous support for our village community activities and businesses. We were also able to add

Cllr Marianne Overton marianne.overton@biosearch.org.uk 01400 273323 or 01522 552066 Secretary

evidence of need for the Community Centre to gain further support. Report available.

Information A607 Roadworks have continued this month but next Sunday should be the last closure for Navenby. They have tried hard to do the work with minimal disruption. I did get called out on Sunday morning and put a sign up at Boothby Graffoe to make it clear that Navenby business was open as usual. Lincoln Bypass Government funding delays will force back the start date of building work on Lincoln's £130 million eastern bypass, despite councillors unanimously approving the plans. It was hoped that construction work on the long-delayed 5 mile dual carriageway would begin in 2013. http://tinyurl.com/3yl3wg5 Spending cuts All local government is expecting a 28-30% cut in grant over the next four years, starting with 2% in year and 7% next. Independents have been calling for management reductions and the first round is out for consultation. As the public sector diminishes, it becomes more important than ever to support local businesses and any voluntary activities.

Future Events Richard Wilson of Navenby is inviting us all to the Eastgate Centre in Sleaford for their grand Christmas Open Day and fair at 105 East Road, Sleaford on Friday December 3rd 10.30am-2.30pm. Welcome! The Branston Christmas Fayre in the village hall is on Sat Dec 4th.

November diary dates 7th 8am Volunteers’ Birding Breakfast at Hilltop Farm,

Welbourn 9th The Chequers, Potterhanworth Quiz for Help the

Heroes 8.30pm. 10th U3A Air Ambulance Wellingore M’ Hall 10am 10th 6pm Relate Lincolnshire AGM, at Charlotte House,

Lincoln. Excellent speaker, all welcome. 13th 2-4pm Table Top and Book Sale Welbourn 13th Marie T band at the Branston Waggon 13th 7.30pm Lincoln Orpheus Male Voice Choir and

afterwards at the Thorold Arms Harmston £5

14th 10.20am Armistice remembrance services, at Sleaford, Lincoln Cathedral and locally.

16th Nocton Dairy Information Event at The Chequers in Potterhanworth To be confirmed.

17th Soup, soup, soup at St Peter’s Church Navenby noon-2pm £3.50, incl. sweet.

19th “Fiddles and Feet” musical fun 7.30pm £7.50 Harmston 01522 722462

20th Christmas Fayre Harmston 10am, Navenby 2pm 21st 10am Family Fungal Foray with expert Jane Ostler,

Twyford Wood nr. Colsterworth followed by pub lunch. WKWW, RSPB Explorers and the Society of Biology. Contact Marianne. All welcome.

26th 6-8pm Marianne’s Supper club, 27th 12-4pm Potterhanworth Christmas Street Market 2-4pm Navenby Methodist Christmas bazaar

Business News Have a great night out!

• Macy’s Brasserie in Navenby High Street do Jazz nights and meal £34.95. Next event is on Wed 3rd Nov. 01522 811830

• Jolly Posh are running special Christmas shopping nights out for groups of ten or more. Combine it with a special meal at Macy’s, or at the Kings’ Head £14.50. www.jollyposh.co.uk

• The George in Leadenham run live country music every Friday.01400 272091

The Branston Waggon are calling for people who want stalls at their Christmas Fayre 11th Dec. 01522 791356 Google for a great website! Branston Potatoes won the regional award and got shortlisted in the national award for their environmentally friendly buildings. New s/c short stay barn is available on the cliff edge, Welbourn for visitors or business. 01400 2733223 www.hilltopfarmholidays.org.uk Register to vote You can check about registering to vote on 01529 414155 Make sure your voice is heard!

Hope to see you soon, Best wishes to you all,

Marianne Overton http://councillors.lincolnshire.gov.uk/cllrmoverton www.independentvoice.org.uk

Cllr Marianne Overton marianne.overton@biosearch.org.uk 01400 273323 or 01522 552066 Secretary

Halloween Event for the Navenby Community Centre

“The things we do for the community!” My judging the pumpkins was the easy job! A big thank you to everyone involved.

Improving the road surface in Navenby High Street at last – almost finished: A huge thanks to everyone for their support and co-operation.

Bishop John Saxbee receiving our presentation in thanks for his work, chairing the “Lincolnshire Assembly” which brought different organisations to focus on improving Lincolnshire together.