Sections of road surfacing will be re-laid starting on Monday 12 September for three days
temporary traffic signals will be in place at various locations on the A46 near the new Dunholme/Welton roundabout from 9:30am to 3:15pm
Sections of the A46 will also be closed overnight for three evenings
said: “We always carry out tests to ensure newly-laid road surfacing meets the high standards we expect.
some sections of the new A46 surfacing laid last summer haven’t met the quality requirements we specified in our designs
our contractor will be removing and re-laying these sections of tarmac as part of our contract with them
“By repairing this defective surfacing now at the contractor’s expense
we will not only be saving money and time in the future
but it will prevent further disruption down the line while ensuring this section of A46 is durable enough to deal with the high levels of traffic it regularly sees
“These works will inevitably cause some inconvenience
so I want to thank everyone in advance for bearing with us.”
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Police are investigating the death of a 32-year-old man at a house in Dundee
Officers were called to the property on Dunholm Road in Charleston shortly after 10pm on Friday
Locals told of seeing police and paramedics on the street
The death is being treated as “unexplained” but is not thought to be suspicious
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 10.05pm on Friday
officers were called to Dunholm Road following the sudden death of a 32-year-old man
“The death is being treated as unexplained but there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances
“A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”
It happened just hours before a 44-year-old man was found dead in a Dundee multi
Councillors have unanimously agreed planning permission to alter and extend part of a historic Victorian building in the heart of Dunholme
permission was given for work to begin – subject to conditions being met – on the Old School Community Centre; a community building currently owned and managed by Dunholme Trust
has been a community centre since the 1980s and will now be extended and altered internally to include a main hall and a multipurpose auditorium space
The work is set to include the removal of the portable timber frame building/hut
and local Welton and Dunholme Councillor Steve England
said: “I fully support this recommendation
the Dunholme Trust have brilliantly carried out many renovations and improvements to this building
with support from all of us at West Lindsey District Council
this building would be vibrant with activity
and would be much-used within the community
the part of the building in need of work has passed its sell-by date and I very much welcome the work that could soon begin to give this site a much-needed refresh and boost
I want to thank my fellow members for their support in this application.”
said: "The Trustees of The Dunholme Trust are delighted that our planning application for a new rear extension to the Old School Community Centre have been passed by the Planning Committee
Our application had to take into account that the Old School is in the historical centre of the village so had to meet the Heritage impact assessment which we were able to do
“Over the past five years the trustees have spent over £60,000 of internal refurbishment
with the help of grants from the West Lindsey Community Grant scheme
The approval for an extension will now allow us to further develop our facilities in the interest of social welfare
recreation and leisure activities for the growing population of Dunholme."
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Works to build a new roundabout at the A46/Lincoln Road Welton junction have officially passed their midway point
said: "Our major improvements to the A46 at Welton and Dunholme have officially passed their halfway point
meaning we're less than four months away from the new roundabout officially opening
since starting work on the scheme this summer
we've already excavated 4,400 tonnes of old road
diverted three quarters of mile of utility cables and laid 70,000 tonnes of tarmac and other materials
"The team has also installed over a quarter mile of new drainage and a new Anglian Water main."
Cllr Davies continued: "Our focus over the next few months will be on completing the new roundabout and tying it into the A46 towards Lincoln and Market Rasen
as well as removing old utility pipes and cables; laying new road surfacing and white lines; and installing new drainage connections
"We'll also be carrying out some ecological works like planting 300 new trees
putting in nearly half a mile of new hedges
"We're also going to be laying new road surfacing to another section of the A46 near Welton/Dunholme early next year
which will involve some overnight road closures
the changes we're making to this junction will not only improve safety at this accident hotspot
but also reduce congestion for those travelling around the area."
The A46 Dunholme and Welton Roundabout project is being part-funded using the £2m allocated to the authority by the Department of Transport (DfT) from tranche 2 of its National Productivity Investment Fund
The remaining funding is coming from a combination of third party contributions and the county council
Major works to improve safety on the A46 near Dunholme and Welton are nearly complete
the new A46 roundabout is set to fully open by the end of May
Horncastle Lane and northbound Lincoln Road will re-open during w/c 19th April
five nights of road closures will be needed so Eurovia can lay the final layer of road surfacing on the A46 heading between Deepdale Lane Nettleham to Lincoln Road Dunholme
The night-time road closures will be in place from 7pm to 6am from Tuesday 4 May for a week on the roads listed below:
the site team will be carrying out final works
installing new signage and building a retaining wall outside the commercial site
Please note that the Heath Lane right-turn ban and temporary 24/7 traffic signals on the A46 will remain in place until the end of the project
The A46 Dunholme / Welton Roundabout project is being part-funded using the £2m allocated to the authority by the Department of Transport (DfT) from tranche 2 of its National Productivity Investment Fund
District Councillors for the ward areas of Welton and Dunholme have come together to praise their local communities for showing incredibly high levels of selflessness and togetherness during the COVID-19 crisis
who each represent the Welton and Dunholme ward
have all seen and felt first-hand how the crisis has brought the village communities together
The hardships of the global pandemic have been felt right across the villages
community groups and events coming to a halt
and many people needing to shield or isolate; with the potential of more difficult weeks ahead
Cllr Rodgers was keen to praise the way everyone is helping each other through it
Cllr Rodgers said: “Most if not all of our usual activities in the villages have been absent from our lives now for nearly a year
we don’t quite know exactly when they will return
despite the excellent news of the vaccine roll-out – and I know some of our residents will have already been vaccinated at the nearby Lincolnshire Showground – but I want to help shine a light on all the efforts we have made as a community to help each other
and how much we have been supported as a community
have been open all the time and our community support initiatives – including those organised by the Parish Councils to deliver shopping to those shielding – have been incredibly valuable to our more vulnerable community members
My complete thanks go to all of the volunteers for making this happen.”
Maintaining and strengthening physical and mental health during the global pandemic has been a constant priority for all communities over the past few months
and local teams in Welton and Dunholme have continued to work to provide support for their communities
Cllr Grimble added: “We have a huge network of volunteers in Welton and Dunholme
who have all worked hard to keep people healthy and upbeat
Both Welton and Dunholme have their own two separate monthly magazines for example
This has allowed for residents to connect with each other over the past few months
keeping up-to-date with the latest community information
I am delighted that this has allowed for vital Covid-19 information
including contact information for vital services
to be sent to those who may not have access to digital news in the same way others do
This strong community spirit has always been a part of Welton and Dunholme
and it is hoped this will continue into a post-pandemic world
“It is wonderful being a part of this community
local pharmacy and social care teams have been wonderful and have worked non-stop to reassure anyone who has felt unwell
“Our bin collectors have continued to provide an excellent service and our postal workers have arrived with their usual cheery banter – though not always on time
“2020 brought out a strong community spirit
which I feel sure will continue until and hopefully after
Ward Councillor for Welton and Dunholme and Chairman of the Council
is usually out-and-about the entire District as part of his role as Chairman
but due to the current lockdown he has been able to witness first-hand how the communities he represents have come together
Cllr England said: “I have said it many times
but the word I always use to describe how I have seen communities come together during this pandemic is humbling
communities have come together; you don’t have to look far here for instance
to find a resident who is volunteering with the vaccination campaign
or volunteering to check on their neighbours
or to deliver food or medicines to those who need to shield or isolate
“We have a community here that is made up of many Parishes
all coming together to help each other out; I know that many residents use the facilities in Welton and Dunholme
as well as facilities within their own area
It is vitally important that we all continue to come together and play our part
who have become a central point of contact for those in need of help
and I know I echo the thoughts of my fellow District ward members when I say thank you to all those who have volunteered in some capacity
such as the Welton Paper Shop – who have spent the last few months delivering food basics to those who need them – who will get us all through to the light at the end of the tunnel.”
prescriptions and even a special snowman delivery are just some of the ways residents of Welton have come together to bring a smile to the people in the local community
Community Leaders and members of the public in the Welton and Dunholme villages met at a Sports Complex to discuss just how they were going to help each other through the global pandemic
Upcoming works include the commissioning of the new water mains
Current/Ongoing traffic restrictions and closures
Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures
Major works to improve safety on the A46 near Dunholme and Welton are officially complete
said: "I'm delighted to say that the new A46 Dunholme/Welton roundabout is now fully open
over 11,000 vehicles use this stretch of road every day
so I'm sure the safer junction with Lincoln Road and increased visibility on the A46 will be welcomed by locals and commuters alike
and this new roundabout is a testament to their hard work over the past ten months
over 22,000 workforce hours have been spent
nearly a mile of new drainage installed and over 9,000 tonnes of tarmac used to build our county's newest roundabout
"Not only does the new roundabout mean increased safety on the A46
but drivers can also expect less congestion
in addition to the scheme helping to support future development in the area."
Below are some facts and figures about the A46 Dunholme/Welton roundabout project:
spokesperson for Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership
"There have been 16 injury collisions on the A46 Welton junction
which now has become the site of a new roundabout
the CCTV from the garage has recorded many more and we are lucky that most of those collisions have not resulted in a reported injury
"Four people have been seriously injured in those collisions and whilst most people recover
"We see the completion of the roundabout not only as an improvement to the traffic flow
but as a safer environment for all road users and a good example of engineering the problems out of our roads."
said: "We recognise the importance of establishing and understanding our clients’ needs and expectations
"We have developed and very close relationship with LCC and help each other where we can to minimise disruption to the public and get the scheme to across the line
"We have faced some challenges along the way which have been quite unique but together we have overcome these and pushed the job to the finish line."
The A46 Dunholme/Welton roundabout project started at the end of July 2020 and were carried out by Eurovia Contracting
The project was part-funded using the £2m allocated to the authority by the Department of Transport (DfT) from tranche 2 of its National Productivity Investment Fund
The remaining funding has come from a combination of third party contributions and the county council
Work has started on the wider shared cycleway/footway around the new roundabout
excavation of ditches and more planned for A46 Dunholme and Welton Roundabout this month
Great news for bus users starting in September
The start of a new month means some terrific uplifts to four bus services in the county:
For more information about all things bus related go to: lincsbus.info
A Year-3 student from Welton St Mary's Academy has won a 'road safety' art competition run by Eurovia
the company responsible for building the new A46 roundabout near Dunholme and Welton
said: "Congratulations to Eleanor from Miss Bank’s class for creating the winning road sign
and thank you to all the other students who drew fantastic pictures
"Eleanor's 'no need to speed' sign really encapsulates one of the most important things for drivers to remember
although we can't actually install the sign on the road
we hope people using new roundabout near Dunholme and Welton remember this very important message when it's fully open later this month."
Headteacher from Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
"Staying safe is a key part of our school curriculum
we teach the children how to stay safe whilst walking to school
"We also work closely with the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership and encourage all our children to participate in Bikeability
"Our active Junior Road Safety Team are ambassadors for staying safe on the road and regularly organise competitions and provide reminders to the children and parents about staying safe on our roads whilst at the same time encouraging them to walk
"Our school is at the end of a cul-de-sac so the sign will be an excellent reminder to staff
parents and the local community to drive slowly, considerately and responsibly and keeping everyone safe."
from Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy's 'Kangaroo Class'
said: “I hope that my sign will make people think about driving slowly and staying safe
"I am really happy and excited because I didn’t expect to win the competition.”
Eurovia has also worked with Heath Farm Day Nursery to build a mini-beast mansion for local wildlife and the local Education Business Partner to offer young people insight into all of the jobs associated with a road construction project
said: "Giving something back to the local community and leaving a lasting legacy that goes beyond the life of the construction project is really important to our local team
"Designing road signs and donating materials seemed like an ideal community engagement project for our staff to be involved in and can be used as an educational tool long after completion of the construction project."
Vehicles started using the northern part of the roundabout earlier today
said: "Works to build our new roundabout on the A46 near Dunholme and Welton are continuing to progress really well
the northern section of the roundabout is now being used by vehicles
"The focus for the team is now on completing the southern section of the roundabout
as well as finishing up construction of the newly-aligned Lincoln Road."
Some of the key works left to complete ahead of opening the new roundabout fully are:
Below is a list of ongoing and upcoming traffic restrictions for the project:
Cllr Davies continued: "Although some of the road closures and traffic restrictions in place have had to be extended due to utility issues and the snowy
we're still on track to have the new roundabout complete and fully open this spring
I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their patience and continuing to bear with us while we carry out these safety improvements to the A46 near Dunholme and Welton."
Jane Lewis enjoys a family break at this welcoming country haven
A short but scenic drive outside Lincoln city centre lies Ashlin Farm Barns
a collection of modern self-catering homes
because they’ve been carefully and lovingly designed to feel like your own place
It’s a family run business set up by Natalie and her husband
who started developing barns during lockdown
with the business having bloomed since then
in my opinion this collection of barns is best suited to hosting
Many of the properties sleep over 10 people and have large open plan living areas
making it an ideal place for get-togethers
Natalie will advise on the barns closest together to ensure guests are close by
We stayed in Rowan Barn for my Dad’s 70th birthday and had the most special of breaks; a lot of that was down to the accommodation
bright open living room and kitchen area were straight out a showroom
boasting contemporary touches like underfloor heating and a well-equipped kitchen
We enjoyed many dinners and brunches around the wooden table as the beautiful morning light trickled through the bifold doors.
you’ll know the county’s long skies often host the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets
and we were lucky that our private garden overlooked an open stretch of countryside
Each barn is equipped with a private hot tub ensuring you can soak in the skies without getting chilly and
the barn didn’t ever feel cramped and each of the five individually decorated bedrooms comes with an ensuite and smart TV
so there’s little need to leave if the socialising gets too much
We stayed at Ashlin Farm during winter but
the barns would make a wonderful place for family holidays
each property has a barbecue and an outdoor room
which makes for an ideal place for young ones to play
guests staying at Ashlin Farm Barns have the option of exploring both the countryside and city
The site is just a few minutes’ walk away from a beautiful nature reserve which is well worth a stroll
We were there in winter so kept moving to stay walm
but come summer there are benches scattered throughout the reserve making it a gorgeous spot for a picnic.
Lincoln itself is worthy of both a day and night trip – the historic
charming city is home to many independent shops and pretty canals
there’s a different vibe in the city when the pubs come to life
as our taxi driver informed us: “it’s a brilliant place to pub crawl”
We didn’t manage a crawl but can highly recommend The Adam and Eve – reputedly the oldest tavern in Lincoln dating back as far as 1701 – it’s a classic cosy British pub
packed with interesting and friendly locals
We stayed at Ashlin Farm for three nights and felt sad to leave at the end
There’s so much to love about these homely barns; cooking in the beautiful kitchen
mornings in the hot tub and stunning sunrises and sunsets.
So often trips away can feel impersonal but Natalie and her family went above and beyond to make us welcome
and when the heating system temporarily glitched
they decorate every property and gift all guests a welcome hamper of local goodies; ours contained delicious biscuits
I cannot recommend Ashlin Farm Barns enough.
Address: Ashlin Farm Barns, Ashing Lane, Dunholme, Lincoln, LN2 3BY Phone: 01673 274 061Website: ashlinfarmbarns.co.uk
2 OCT 2024BookmarkThe new services should help people get around after dark (Image: Stagecoach East Midlands)Travelling by bus after dark in Lincolnshire has just got a little easier
following the announcement by Stagecoach East Midlands of several improvements to its Lincoln late night services
The company says that this is part of its plan for the whole of the East Midlands
and travel options for everyone in the region
Funding for these changes has come from Lincolnshire County Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)
which is designed to improve connectivity and provide more convenient travel options across the region
Among those expected to benefit most are those travelling to and from Lincoln for shift work or socialising in the evenings
These new services will connect Lincoln with Bracebridge Heath
New Service 1E/2E will provide an hourly evening service
between Lincoln and the surrounding villages of Bracebridge Heath
the last bus from Lincoln Bus Station will depart at 12:15 am
offering greater flexibility for late-evening travellers
New Service 12A will run hourly Monday to Saturday evenings between Lincoln
The last bus from Lincoln Bus Station will leave at 10:30 pm
providing extended service hours for these communities
This is in addition to late night services announced earlier in the year
The new scheme prioritises affordability and accessibility with single fares capped at £2
with DayRider and MegaRider tickets available too for more frequent bus users
safer than walking or cycling with the darker nights creeping in
and more opportunity to save money on parking
Stagecoach East Midlands is restating its commitment to answer the needs and desires of public transport customers
as well as encouraging new users to choose the bus over other methods of travel
The big picture here is the move towards a safer and greener future
With the company aiming to make its fleet completely electric in the coming years
the hope is that it will play its part in making a real difference to the planet
Managing Director of Stagecoach East Midlands
along with other improvements we have recently made
further cement our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our passengers in Lincolnshire
“The extended service hours and increased frequencies will provide greater flexibility for those travelling in and around Lincoln
and we are grateful to Lincolnshire County Council for their support in making these enhancements possible
“We look forward to seeing the positive impact that they will have on local communities
and encourage all our customers to check the new timetables and take advantage of the improved services.”
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A man who burgled a house in Newark and pretended he was looking for his son's bike has been jailed
Jack Alexander Carlisle broke into the house on Dunholme Avenue on Tuesday
heard a noise and saw 29-year-old Carlisle in the garden
he claimed he was searching for his son's bike
The victim then rang the police and officers managed to locate Carlisle carrying four bags with stolen items inside
Carlisle was located later that night and charged with burglary
appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday
and was sentenced to 12 months behind bars
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge
said: "Carlisle invaded these people's home without a second thought and stole from them
probably knowing that they were inside at the time
"We are glad that he was caught and held to account for his crimes and we hope that this sends a strong message out that criminals will not get away with burglary on any level and if you offend
we will do everything we can to track you down and bring you before the courts."
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was built on a 10-acre rural site in the 1870s for businessman Samuel Morrin
Although the sprawling mansion was burnt to the ground in 1949
it’s pleasing to note that the original red brick steps leading to the garden still remain
These days however, a smart apartment complex of seven units, constructed in the 1980s, sits atop that luscious green space at 186 Remuera Road, and number six is especially desirable
according to Terry King of Remuera Register
The original red brick steps leading to the garden still remain from the fire that razed Dunholme in 1949 when it was a boarding house
are marketing the home in collaboration with Ray White Remuera
“The current owner loved the size and the location of this special home and appointed architect Malcolm Walker to completely transform the interior
turning it in some extra-special,” says Terry King
“The brief was to turn the dated home into the equivalent of a modern new-build apartment
The entire interior was gutted and carefully rebuilt with the best quality materials available.”
The kitchen at apartment 6 is edgy and sophisticated with smart black joinery
The edgy and sophisticated kitchen with its smart black joinery and central island includes high-end appliances and has a sunny
The views from the lounge and main bedroom sweep around the neighbourhood
drawing the eye across the leafy suburb’s rooftops towards the harbour and Rangitoto
contemporary ensuite while a second bedroom at the rear of the home also has a bathroom
While the property’s interior is extremely attractive
King believes the property’s biggest asset is its connection to the garden
The agent says that while the exterior is attractive
it is the connection to the garden that's the biggest asset
“Because of the way the neighbouring homes have been positioned
you get the sense that you’re living in a beautiful park with rolling lawn and beautiful old trees.”
King says that concrete block construction and concrete floors mean no road noise
“It’s just a little haven where you always feel comfortable and safe – it’s really peaceful,” he says
The 156sqm home comes with a double garage but there’s a bus stop nearby and Newmarket Train Station is an easy walk so it’s easy to commute sustainably and Remuera Village is also easily accessible on foot
“You’d easily pay $10m-$15m for one of the large
surrounding properties who share your amazing view
King suggests that it’s an ideal lock-up-and-leave property for Aucklanders who have a more permanent home up north or as an ideal entry-level to the suburb for buyers who’ve always aspired to live there
the home is pet-friendly – subject to body corporation approval
6/186 Remuera Road in Remuera, Auckland has a set date of sale
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The impact of Storm Henk continues to affect travellers in Lincolnshire
This week’s storm has left a trail of destruction across the county as rivers burst banks and businesses were left flooded
Parts of some towns remain under water
But it has also left a number of roads inaccessible
“A lot of these roads are sited at the bottom of the water table in any specific area and are suffering from a huge amount of water run-off from nearby
that land would act as a soak-away and any issues with flooding on the road could be dealt with by pumping standing water directly into the watercourse
the watercourse and surrounding land is so sodden with water that there’s simply nowhere for the water on the roads to be drained to.”
Richard Fenwick said: “We have been working through the night to help where we can and we’re solving issues as quickly as is possible
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“Our teams have been working tirelessly since the storm hit and will continue to do so
The issues that we recently faced from Storm Babet
which left a lot of the county soaked for many weeks
are now impacting on what we’re dealing with in the wake of Storm Henk
“Our officers are on site to be able to assess and direct resources where best needed and we will continue our efforts to help out anywhere we can in order to keep the county moving.”
Chairman of the Lincolnshire Resilience Forum and chief fire officer Mark Baxter is urging people to respect the road closures which remain in place
Lincolnshire County Council have released a list of the roads currently closed:
Short Ferry (between Fiskerton and Stainfield)
Tallington (including Bainton Road and West Road at the Main Road junctions)