Metheringham, Sots Hole & Tanvats Parish Council

Metheringham, Sots Hole & Tanvats Parish Council Information and updates from Metheringham Parish Council

07/06/2026

!!! HELP !!!

Are there any local plumbers who could attend the Community Hub/Library on Monday please, to deal with a toilet cistern problem 🙏

The cistern is not shutting off and constantly filling with water so we have turned all water to the Hub off at the stopcock.

Until it's fixed we can't re-open to the public and have evening bookings we may to cancel.

If you are able to help, please call Tony on 07824 811835.

Thank you!

28/05/2026

URGENT MESSAGE for PARENTS & CARERS.

We are very concerned to report that today, evidence has been found that an attempt has been made to light 3 fires in Reynold's Wood at the top of the playpark. Obviously this is worrying at any time. However, the risks involved in this kind of activity during these high temperatures are magnified, and potentially risk the loss of woodlands, property and the safety of residents.

Please remind your children of the dangers of fire and advise them that we now have new CCTV in the area. Thank you.

27/05/2026

The North Kesteven Lottery grant scheme is open for applications until 12 noon on Monday 1 June.

Grants of up to £500 are available to support small, volunteer led, non profit organisations with financial resources below £20,000 deliver projects in North Kesteven. Funding can be used for activities that enhance community wellbeing, improve local facilities, support vulnerable residents, encourage participation, or strengthen community cohesion. Eligible costs include running and overhead costs, as well as project specific expenses.

This scheme is funded by the proceeds from the North Kesteven Lottery, through which 60p from every £1 bought goes towards good causes. This is either 50p to a nominated good cause and 10p into a general good cause fund, or 60p directly into the general fund if no specific cause is chosen.

Full details on eligibility, how to apply and applicant support can be found on the Council’s website Grants for communities and businesses | North Kesteven District Council. We have also attached the Guidance Notes and an Application Form, which can be completed in Word or printed and returned to us either by email to the Partnerships Team, by post, or by handing in to our Reception on Kesteven Street, Sleaford.

Please contact the Partnerships Team if you have any questions on [email protected].

26/05/2026

A message from the members and staff of Metheringham, Sots Hole & Tanvats Parish Council

On Saturday May 2nd, a video was posted on this page which may have caused significant offence. It was posted by someone no longer associated with the council and was removed very quickly by one of our administrators. The person concerned no longer has administrative access to this Facebook group.

We wanted to sincerely apologise if the actions of this person have caused distress and to reasure you that the opinions expressed in the video do not reflect the views of members or current council staff.

Thank you.

Thank you to the parishoner who reported the damage to the piece of equipment at the playpark. The handyperson has now r...
17/05/2026

Thank you to the parishoner who reported the damage to the piece of equipment at the playpark. The handyperson has now removed the broken part and made the equipment safe. However it will require some further repairs when the handyperson is back from leave.

It has also been noticed that the fencing which is preventing access to the unsafe play equipment has been damaged in order to gain entry. This has also now been repaired.

Can we please ask that you encourage any children or teens who use the area to treat it with care and respect. The council are working hard to replace the unsafe structure with a spectacular new piece of play equipment (see image below), and we would hate to think this will be vandalised by the tiny minority too. Thank you.

To report further damage please email:

[email protected]

07/05/2026

NOTICE OF VACANCY
IN OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR

PARISH OF METHERINGHAM

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 Sarah Hunter-Leith , a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If by 29 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 31 July 2026.

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

Tony Shaw
Parish Clerk
Dated 8 May 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

07/05/2026

A public message from Lincolnshire County Council 👇

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

Reference: TTR015062
Organisation responsible for restriction: The Chevron Group
Reason for restriction: Annual Level Crossing test
Road closure Order - Station Road/Moor Lane Level Crossing (AKA Blankney LC, O/S Map Ref TF 077 614)
Period of restriction: 18/06/2026 - 19/06/2026, 23:00 - 05:00

07/05/2026

A public message from NKDC 👇

Good morning

We are pleased to advise that the North Kesteven Lottery grant scheme is now open. Groups have until 12 noon on Monday 1 June to apply.

Grants of up to £500 are available to support small, volunteer led, non profit organisations with financial resources below £20,000 deliver projects in North Kesteven. Funding can be used for activities that enhance community wellbeing, improve local facilities, support vulnerable residents, encourage participation, or strengthen community cohesion. Eligible costs include running and overhead costs, as well as project specific expenses.

This scheme is funded by the proceeds from the North Kesteven Lottery, through which 60p from every £1 bought goes towards good causes. This is either 50p to a nominated good cause and 10p into a general good cause fund, or 60p directly into the general fund if no specific cause is chosen.

Full details on eligibility, how to apply and applicant support can be found on the Council’s website Grants for communities and businesses | North Kesteven District Council.

Please contact the Partnerships Team if you have any questions on [email protected].

Kind regards
Partnerships Team

01/05/2026

A reminder that the Annual Parish meeting takes place in the village hall tonight at 7pm. Refreshments will be provided. All very welcome.

27/04/2026

Please be advised that the Parish Office will be open tomorrow from 12pm to 4pm. Thank you.

Address

21a High Street
Metheringham
LN43DZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 12:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 12:30pm

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