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As from Wednesday 13th May 2020, the Government will allow people to still exercise in open spaces and also to sit or picnic in them with members from your household.

You will be able to meet with one other person from outside your household if you are outdoors and remain 2 metres apart.

Public gatherings of more than two people from different households is still prohibited.

Temporary Traffic Restriction Amendment: Sleaford

Please note it will be necessary to impose a temporary restriction as detailed below.

ORGANISATION RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTRICTION: LCC

REASON FOR RESTRICTION: Junction Improvement Works

LOCATION & NATURE OF RESTRICTION:

Road Closure Order in place on:

A17 Eastbound Slip Road (Between A17 & A153)

30mph Speed Limit Order in place on:

A17 Eastbound Slip Road... Read More »

Lincolnshire County Council are reopening their household waste recycling centres from Monday 18th May 2020. For the first two weeks, only garden waste and wood will be accepted. From 1st June onwards, only garden waste, wood, scrap, metal and cardboard will be accepted.

To use the recycling centres, you must book a time slot. This can be done through the following:

Website: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/clickandtip... Read More »

The Sleaford Town Crier has recorded a Cry for Peace and it will be broadcast on BBC Radio Lincolnshire on VE Day, Friday 8th May 2020, just after the 2.00pm news.

The Town Crier will also do the Cry for Peace outside his home that same evening at 6.55pm, along with other Town Criers all over the world.

This is all in addition to the Town Crier's Proclamations that he does at 8.00pm every Thursday night... Read More »

To find out which Pharmacies are open over the Bank Holiday and their opening hours, please visit www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-pharmacy

GP Surgeries will be open over the Bank Holiday on Friday 8th May 2020. If you need to speak to your GP practice about something other than Coronavirus, contact them online or by phone to be assessed. If a face to face appointment is necessary, you will be advised... Read More »

Sleaford Town Council would like to wish Captain Tom Moore, now an honorary Colonel, a very Happy 100th Birthday!

Captain Tom has raised £30 million by walking around his garden and has lifted the nation's spirits and captured the country's hearts!

He was treated to a flyover of a Hurricane and Spitfire from RAF Coningsby to celebrate this special day.

Sleaford Town Council will be observing a one minute's silence at 11.00am today, Tuesday 28th April 2020, to remember and pay tribute to the NHS staff, carers and key workers who have made sacrifices and passed away in the Coronavirus pandemic

It is recommended that children and young people should be active for 60 minutes a day. This can be challenging with the Covid-19 outbreak, but there are lots of indoor activities, games and recipes which can be found on the Change 4 Life website www.nhs.uk/change4life

Why not give some of the ideas a try!

The World Health Organisation has advised that smokers are likely to be more vunerable to Coronavirus as the act of smoking means that fingers (and possibly contaminated cigarettes) are in contact with lips, which increases the possibility of transmission of the virus from hand to mouth. Smokers may also already have lung disease or reduced lung capacity which would greatly increase risk of serious... Read More »