Local Conservatives Support Parish Council's Get-Together

Nettleham Ward District Councillor Giles McNeill and Nettleham & Saxilby Division County Councillor Jackie Brockway, have used funds from their respective authorities to support Greetwell Parish Council's initiative of holding get-togethers in the MaCh resturant on Wragby Road in North Greetwell, to help improve the areas sense of community.

Cllr. Giles McNeill said:

"It is really important to build a sence of community, particularly in a parish like Greetwell, which has fragmented constituenct parts to it. These get-togethers go some way in helping local people get to know one another.

"These events also help by providing an opportunity for groups that may feel isolated to socialise in their locality, such as the elderly.

"I am really proud that Jackie and I have been able to find funding to help secure the future of these events in the coming months."

Chris Myers, the Clerk of Greetwell Parish Council, commenting following the news that £500 had been forthcoming from the West Lindsey Councillors Initiative Fund, said:

"This is really good news, as along with Jackie’s contribution we can cover the costs for the next year of events."

West Lindsey District Councillors have a pot of £2,000 to spend on local projects within their communities for the next two year - known as the Councillor Initiative Fund. Lincolnshire County Councillors have their own scheme, known as the Big Society Fund, which previosously was a pot of £4,000 available between 2011 and March 2013. The scheme is understood to have been renewed.

Man Injured in Sudbrooke Crash

A man from Lincoln is seriously injured after his black Peugeot 308 crashed on the A158 Wragby Road in Sudbrooke on Sunday, 29th January 2012.

Police say there were no other vehicles involved in the crash, which took place at 4.20am. The man, whose age is not yet confirmed, was initially taken to Lincoln County Hospital suffering from a head injury. It is understood he was later transferred to a hospital in Sheffield. There were no other occupants in his vehicle.

The A158 Wragby Road was closed until 8.30am. Police are appealing for any witnesses who saw the collision or the Peugeot being driven prior to the incident. Anyone with information should contact the Collision Witness Hotline on 01522 558855.