Witham St Hughs Parish Council

15/06/2026

Please see temporary closure notice below for areas in the village

Thank you

Reference: TTRO/TTR016839
Date: 15/06/2026
Dear Sir or Madam,

Temporary traffic restriction: Lincolnshire Various (North Area)

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

Organisation responsible for restriction: Lincolnshire County Council
Reason for restriction: Carriageway preservation highways maintenance

Nature and location of restriction:
Road closure Order -
Gainsborough
Juniper Way
Lime Tree Avenue (Between Hawthorne Avenue & Juniper Way)
Riverside Approach

Laughterton
Home Farm Close

Lincoln
Bendigo Close
Berilldon Drive
Elton Close
Flaxley Close
Flaxley Road
Fordham Drive
Kirkstal Close
Manrico Drive (Between Fordham Drive & end)
Mercer Drive
Midia Close
Mitchel Drive
Oakleigh Drive
Vigo Close
Vindex Close

Marton
Trent Approach

Saxilby
Daubeney Avenue
Dennis Brown Court
Forrington Place
Hotchkin Avenue
Hughes Fordway
Ingamells Drive
Macphail Crescent
Maiden Court
Spencer Close
Vasey Close

Witham St Hughes
Blackbird Way
Greenfinch Crescent
New Swan Close
Oak Tree Drive
Partridge green
Raven’s View
Robins Crescent
Sorrel Road
Tall Pines Road
Whitebeam Drive
No waiting & no loading at any time Order -
Gainsborough
Juniper Way
Lime Tree Avenue (Between Hawthorne Avenue & Juniper Way)
Riverside Approach

Laughterton
Home Farm Close

Lincoln
Bendigo Close
Berilldon Drive
Elton Close
Flaxley Close
Flaxley Road
Fordham Drive
Kirkstal Close
Manrico Drive (Between Fordham Drive & end)
Mercer Drive
Midia Close
Mitchel Drive
Oakleigh Drive
Vigo Close
Vindex Close

Marton
Trent Approach

Saxilby
Daubeney Avenue
Dennis Brown Court
Forrington Place
Hotchkin Avenue
Hughes Fordway
Ingamells Drive
Macphail Crescent
Maiden Court
Spencer Close
Vasey Close

Witham St Hughes
Blackbird Way
Greenfinch Crescent
New Swan Close
Oak Tree Drive
Partridge green
Raven’s View
Robins Crescent
Sorrel Road
Tall Pines Road
Whitebeam Drive
Period of restriction:
27/07/2026 - 30/09/2026
07:00 to 17:00
(Restrictions to be implemented for 3 days as and when required during this period, signage detailing accurate dates and times will be displayed on site in advance)

Alternative route or access arrangements:
Diversion routes and vehicular or pedestrian access arrangements will be signposted.

This information is also available in map form at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks

If you have any queries, or require further information, please contact the LCC Customer Service Centre on 01522 782070.

Email: [email protected]

Information on current roadworks across Lincolnshire

15/06/2026

Please see road closure information below

Reference: TTRO/TTR016898
Date: 11/06/2026

Temporary traffic restriction: Witham St Hughs

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

Organisation responsible for restriction: Lincolnshire County Council
Reason for restriction: Multiple carriageway defect repairs

Nature and location of restriction:
Road closure Order - Wood Lane (Between A46 & Swinderby Road)
Period of restriction:
23/07/2026 - 24/07/2026
20:00 - 06:00
(Restrictions to be implemented for 1 days as and when required during this period, signage detailing accurate dates and times will be displayed on site in advance)

Alternative route or access arrangements:
Diversion routes and vehicular or pedestrian access arrangements will be signposted.

This information is also available in map form at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks

If you have any queries, or require further information, please contact the LCC Customer Service Centre on 01522 782070.

Email: [email protected]

Information on current roadworks across Lincolnshire

02/06/2026

We have recently received reports of damage being caused in the area, including branches being pulled from trees, the field being dug up, and birds’ nests being disturbed.
We would kindly ask all residents to refrain from this type of activity. Please be aware that such actions may be classed as criminal damage and could be reported to the appropriate authorities.
We ask everyone to respect our shared green spaces and the wildlife that depends on them. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep the area safe and cared for.

28/05/2026

Your Parish Council needs you.

Your community needs people who care, listen, and want to make things better. If that sounds like you, consider joining the parish council. No experience needed — just commitment to your local area.

27/04/2026

Please see Vacancy Notice below.

Please see vacancy notice below, Thank you

NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR

PARISH OF WITHAM ST HUGHS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 and Rules 5(1) to 5(6) the Local Elections (Parish and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006

that due to the resignation of Andrew O`Brien, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If by 18 May 2026 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice, in accordance with Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006), a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Proper Officer, at the address below, by TEN electors for the said Parish, then an election will be held to fill the said vacancy within sixty days (excluding Dies Non) from the date of publication of that notice.

If an election is called, it will take place not later than 21 July 2026.

If no such request is made, the vacancy will be filled through co-option by the Parish Council.

Rachel Popplewell
Parish Clerk
Dated 27 April 2026

Any requests for the vacancy to be filled by election should be sent to:
North Kesteven District Council
Council Offices
Kesteven Street
Sleaford
NG34 7EF

21/04/2026

Please be advised -
Access to the field behind the Village Hall from the patio/MUGA is temporarily closed while the d**e is being piped in.
The field can still be accessed from the Co-op/Vets carpark. The work should take approximately three weeks.
Thanks for bearing with us — we’ll reopen the area as soon as it’s safe to do so.

27/02/2026

25/02/2026

Please see notice below regarding road closures

upcoming maintenance work on the A46, between Brough and Swinderby. Our work will include resurfacing of the road and reinstatement of road markings.

Once complete, road users will benefit from a safer road whilst reducing the need for future maintenance.

When will this work take place?

We’ll be carrying out work overnight from Monday 9 March 2026, and we expect to complete by the end of May 2026.

To keep our programme for these works as short as possible, and to minimise disruption to the local community, we’ll work between 8pm and 6am, Monday to Friday.

What does this mean for you?

To carry out this work safely, we’ll work under full carriageway closures, including slip roads and laybys, where applicable.

Access to frontages that fall directly within our closures will be maintained by an es**rt service which will be provided via our on-site traffic management operatives. There may be short delays whilst we ensure that the site is safe for access.

Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout.

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Further information

If you'd like to receive updates about this and future work along the A46, please subscribe to our distribution list by emailing [email protected].

For further information about this or any other work, please contact National Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 open 24/7, email [email protected], or write to us at National Highways, National Traffic Operations Centre, 3 Ridgeway, Quinton Business Park, Birmingham, B32 1AF.

Information about our work can also be found on our website: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/east-midlands/

Yours faithfully,

Kyle Morley

Project Manager

National Highways

Operations, Midlands

Web: https://nationalhighways.co.
general enquiries: 0300 123 5000

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09/02/2026

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06/02/2026

Residents have recently commented on a facebok poll reference the newly constructed pond, at the end of Warren Lane and whether it could be designated as a wildlife pond.

This pond is adjacent to land where the new football pitches and childrens park is due to be constructed.

We wanted to share an update and clarify the current situation.

📝 Planning Status
The pond is part of a retrospective planning application currently being reviewed by North Kesteven District Council (NKDC). It does not yet have planning permission and must go through the full planning process.

💧 Why the Pond Was Built
The developers created the pond as a drainage feature for the new park, MUGA, and football pitches. However, permission to connect the system to Anglian Water (AWA) or the Internal Drainage Board (IDB) has not yet been granted.

⚠️ Current Issues
Because the pond has an inlet but no outlet, water has nowhere to go. This has already caused the pond to overflow and flood surrounding land, the land it is in place to drain —potentially impacting the long‑term use of the new pitches and park.

🛑 Safety Concerns
The pond is deeper and steeper than other village ponds and is located directly behind the planned children’s football pitch. It will hold water permanently, creating a year‑round safety risk. We’ve already seen children walking on thin ice during the last cold spell, which is extremely dangerous.

🌿 Wildlife Designation
While we value biodiversity, any wildlife designation must meet planning, drainage, and safety requirements, and align with National Planning Policy Framework principles:
• Sustainable drainage
• Protection of community facilities
• Safety and well‑being
• Balanced environmental stewardship

🔍 What Happens Next
We are actively engaging with the developers and relevant authorities to ensure a safe, effective, and compliant solution for our community.

📍 The image below (from the planning documents) shows how close the pond is to the planned children’s football pitch.