Stamford's historic Town Bridge closes to traffic for seven weeks from today as essential waterproofing work takes place.
It was hoped by Stamford's county councillors that a one way system could be used, but highway chiefs at Lincolnshire County Council say health and safety doesn't allow it. Work times will be from 7:30am to 4:00pm, but the diversion is expected to remain in place continuously until the 1st of September. Lincolnshire County Council says essential waterproofing of the Grade 2 structure will protect it for years to come.
Meanwhile, Stamford’s retailers are joining forces to emphasise the town is still open for business and say there are many other routes in and out of the town. Many have produced detailed guides on how best to access the town centre. Chair of Shop Stamford and owner of Energy Clothing on Ironmonger Street, Sarah Sewell, says they're doing everything they can to help shoppers access the town.
‘Yeah, it has been a little bit of a worry for a lot of the retailers and businesses, especially that side of the river so to speak. We are just looking at trying to be proactive with this. A lot of the businesses have done on their social media the new parking areas, different routes into town and just keep promoting that all the time. So hopefully it's signposted well as well so that extra spaces in the Cattle Market will be used. And also it's a beautiful walk across from the Meadows and across the other bridge into town. So let's just see what happens really. But we're positive and we're going to keep sharing on socials how to find us and not to forget us, basically’.
South Kesteven District Council is holding two workshops next month, including one in Stamford, which will help shape the council's view on Artificial Intelligence.
Ten personnel from RAF Wittering are taking part in a test of endurance and stamina this morning to raise money for CALM, a leading suicide prevention charity.
Restrictions continue at Rutland's tips at Cottesmore and North Luffenham as they're unable to take household waste until further notice, and now any upholstered furniture.
Fire and Rescue services that cover the Rutland and Stamford area are continuing to urge locals to look after the countryside and not use any sources of ignition.
Well over 13,000 visitors are expected at the Rutland Showground over the next three days for the second annual Rutland Flower Show, which promises to build even further on last year's successful first event.
The leader of Rutland County Council's Conservative opposition got cross-party support last night for her motions to ask the council to quiz the government on why they decided to join Rutland with all the Leicestershire districts in local government reorganisation and to seek a written assurance of Rutland ceremonial county status.
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