Bollards and signage going in to make way for those on foot and to boost business in the town Work to instal bollards and new signage in Horncastle will happen this Sunday March 16 as part of the work to create the town’s new pedestrian-only area. The work is happening on St Lawrence Street and Market Place work will also be carried out to create a new taxi bay with changes to a limited waiting bay also going on. Traffic is to be restricted in these areas in order to improve safety for pedestrians and to provide a protected area for events and pavement cafes The scheme has been generated through support from Lincolnshire County Councillor William Gray the Town Council and East Lindsey District Council A Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to restrict access by vehicles into Market Place and St Lawrence Street will be introduced via the installation of bollards Provision for taxis will be relocated from outside the Post Office to outside No.4/6 St Lawrence St The time period for existing limited waiting bay will also be extended from 20 to 30 minutes with new signs and markings being installed for these bays For up-to-date information about this and other roadworks, please visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks. All content © 2025 Lincolnshire County Council A free mobile breast screening service for women aged 50 and over will be in Horncastle from mid-January 2025 The mobile unit will be based at Stanhope Hall The Lincolnshire Breast Screening Service will be inviting eligible patients for screening who are registered with the following practices and any branch surgeries: If this location is not convenient or patients are not able to access the mobile unit due to mobility problems screening can be booked in one of our hospital sites: Breast Services Operational Manager at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust said: “Early detection of breast cancer is crucial in improving a woman’s prognosis and so we strongly encourage women to attend a breast screening session “Little is known about how to prevent breast cancer but the earlier it is found the better the chance for successful treatment About one in seven women are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime There’s a good chance of recovery if it’s detected in its early stages Providing a screening service is part of the work being done to reduce this life threatening disease.” For further information about the breast screening service please contact the breast screening administration office on 01522 573999 or email [email protected] Breast screening is carried out every three years for all women in the UK who are aged 50 and over Women aged between 50 and 70 are routinely invited for screening Women will receive their first invitation for screening anywhere between their 50th and 53rd birthday Anyone who experiences any symptoms before being invited or between their routine three yearly invitations should always contact their GP rather than waiting for their screening appointment Women will be automatically notified they are due for screening and will be sent an appointment letter detailing their appointment date and time Women aged 71 and over who would like to have a mammogram are encouraged to contact their local screening office for an appointment If patients do not wish to attend please contact the screening office via telephone or email to cancel their invitation to allow invitations to be offered to other ladies Aldi’s proposal to open a store in Horncastle has received backing from the local community with nearly 900 expressions of support submitted in favour of the application Planning permission for a new Aldi store on the outskirts of Horncastle in Lincolnshire was withdrawn in July this year after a High Court judge ruled that East Lindsey District Council failed to consider separate plans for a Lidl store in its decision. Lidl launched a High Court challenge after the council approved Aldi’s store plans without evaluating Lidl’s competing proposal The delays have left Horncastle residents without access to a discount food store which is ready to go ahead pending planning approval is said to create up to 40 full-time jobs and offer EV charging points there are plans for a wider development that would include a 24-hour petrol station WC amenities and a Tourist Information Hub These elements are part of the overall development and will require a separate planning application expressing frustration with the delays but maintaining that their proposal also has significant local support The company hopes to receive approval for its plans which they say would bring a multimillion-pound investment and create around 40 new jobs in the area said: “Our Horncastle scheme represents a significant investment in the community and sets a new standard for retail development in the area We believe our proposal delivers greater benefits and a more comprehensive solution than Lidl’s plans “Our recent canvassing exercise speaks volumes with almost 900 formal expressions of support for our application This highlights the importance of a local democratic decision Our focus remains on delivering a development that will positively contribute to Horncastle and strengthen its local economy We invite the community to review our proposal and see firsthand the numerous advantages it offers.” A spokesperson for Lidl said: “It is disappointing to hear suggestions that we aimed to cause delays East Lindsey District Council must carry out proper due diligence to ensure applications are determined equally We’ve submitted our plans and look forward to hearing the planning committee’s decision Our proposal received overwhelming public support during consultation it would transform the area with a multi-million-pound investment and create around 40 new jobs upon opening.” The ongoing legal and planning process means the future of Horncastle’s retail landscape is still to be decided Work has officially started on the expansion of the business land at Spratt Close in the town Lincolnshire County Council has invested £1.5m into the creation of Hornbeam Business Park in Horncastle the site will offer around 4 acres of serviced land which could be split to create up to 3 serviced development plots The total cost is around £1.9m with East Lindsey District Council contributing £400,000 It’s forecast that the development will generate more than 65 new jobs .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } The site management is being carried out by Lindum Construction Lindum director Kevin Damarell said good infrastructure was essential for economic growth and that the new road would help unlock potential for investment and job creation in Horncastle The marketing of the site has now started with details available here. Family-friendly area in the town is now in place after day of works Work to install bollards and new signage in Horncastle have been completed in order to create a pedestrian-only area in the town an LCC highways team installed bollards and changed signs to restrict access by vehicles into Market Place and St Lawrence Street. work was also carried out to create a new taxi bay with changes to a limited waiting bay also going on. Provision for taxis will be relocated from outside the Post Office to outside No.4/6 St Lawrence St Cllr Gray said: “I am delighted that the pedestrianised area is now in place in the heart of our historic market town. “The area will give the opportunity to provide a permanent safe space for pavement cafes and outdoor events I would ask everyone to respect the fact that vehicles are now restricted from this area to create a safe family-friendly pedestrianised zone for all “A lot of work has gone into making this a reality I am grateful to those who have supported this including local businesses East Lindsey District Council the Horncastle Business and Community Network and many other organisations in the town. “I truly believe this will be a great asset for Horncastle town centre.” For up-to-date information about this and other roadworks, please visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks. 77 miles of pavement across 177 sites are getting an improvement in our county A summer surfacing scheme is getting underway across the county to make footways smoother The technical name for what’s happening is ‘micro asphalt surface treatment’ which is a technique used to seal the existing path surface improve the level and the texture of the path itself plus seal the existing surface against the ingress of water – something which can cause a serious amount of degradation and leave path surfaces uneven and crumbling It's such a useful method of improvement for bettering paths that one micro asphalt set of work can prolong the life of a footway by as much as a decade with the treatment coming in at around a tenth of what it cost to fully rebuild the path The work involves applying a thin veneer of material to the existing path surface The treatment acts as liquid when first applied but dries within two hours and is then ready for being used by pedestrians It’s worth knowing that the material can appear unsightly when it’s first laid – but within a few weeks it will bed in to provide a durable surface these works will continue at the listed locations with everything being completed by the end of October (this end date may be subject to delays such as unfavourable weather conditions etc) Each site (subject to length) should normally be completed by the end of the working day with working times being from 07.30 to 17.00 The pavement can’t be used while the material is being put down Pedestrians will be advised to cross to the opposite side of the road at a safe and convenient place and where there are no alternative paths available our on-site pedestrian marshals will advise and assist you to a point of safety During the works there will be a period where the newly laid surface will not be able to be used for a couple of hours after installation Our on site crew will work closely with residents and businesses to maintain access and egress Because the micro asphalt process requires a uniform surface to be successful we will be undertaking patching works ahead of the new material being put down This will include shifting back any grass and vegetation obstructing the current path as well adjusting the levels of the ironwork to conform with newly laid material Residents and businesses will get advanced notification of these works a full week (seven days) in advance of work starting Here’s where the path schemes are happening across the coming summer: Works to improve the A153 in Horncastle will start in early August we’ll be carrying out six weeks’ worth of major roadworks in Horncastle “Sections of the road are starting to fail so we’ll be completely rebuilding the one-mile stretch between the wildlife park and Conging Street “This won’t be a small feat – to fully rebuild the road we’ll need to first excavate all of the current carriageway before using roughly 6,000 tonnes of material to fully reconstruct it.” said: “These roadworks will be a very welcome improvement to the A153 through Horncastle as this section of road is very much in need of repair “Although there will be some disruption while the works are underway it will be worth it in the end for smoother A153 between the Wolds Wildlife Park carpark and Conging Street (including 400m of Hemingby Lane) Night-time closures from 6pm to 1am in the residential area (weekday evenings only) Night-time road closures from 7pm to 6am near Hemingby Lane and northern side of works (weekday evenings only) Please note that this scheme will coincide with the replacement of Fulletby Road culvert in Low Toynton Traffic management operatives will be stationed at each site to make sure access is maintained throughout Low Toynton Road junction will remain open to provide a diversion route around the works Louth Road closures: via A153 / A158 / A16 / A153 Hemingby Lane closures: via Hemingby Lane / Shearmans Wath / A158 / A153 Cllr Davies added: “We'll be doing everything we can during the works to keep the effects of our works to a minimum including carrying the works out as quickly and efficiently as possible to ensure as little disruption as we can We’ll also be stopping work in the residential area by 11pm to reduce the amount of noise for people living there.” For up-to-date information about this and other roadworks, please visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks. All content © 2025 Lincolnshire County Council. All Rights Reserved. The official opening of the new St Lawrence School in Horncastle is being celebrated at a special event. On Tuesday 29 October, pupils, staff and partners will come together for an opening celebration for the newly-built school. The new school has 17 classrooms, three of which are designed for pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities. In addition, there is a new hall and studio, allowing the school to offer rebound therapy and physical education. This is complemented by spaces for soft play, sensory play, physiotherapy, life skills, social recreation and calming. Reorganised and improved outdoor play spaces include a sensory garden, horticulture area, formal and informal sport pitches and outdoor exercise equipment. Finally, the site has been redesigned to provide improved drop off and pick up facilities and increased parking for staff and visitors. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Lea Mason, CEO of INSPIRE Connected Communities Trust, added: “As a community we are extremely pleased with the new building at St Lawrence. As a trust we are enormously grateful to Lincolnshire County Council, who have worked in partnership with us, providing significant investment as part of their ‘Building Communities of Specialist Provision’ strategy, which has enabled this provision. “Through our trust shared values of community, connection and communication, our aim is continually and consistently, to assist our pupils and students in reaching their full potential. This new build supports our skilled staff in delivery of our personalised and purposeful curriculum, in providing access to appropriate, purpose-built spaces, both inside and out. “The impact of this work is far reaching and will continue to be for many years to come. Our pupils and students both current and into the future, now have access to a purpose-built and considered environment, that will continue to provide many learning opportunities around complex needs, including access to world of work experiences, not only for our students, but also the local community.” Tonya Stokes, headteacher of St Lawrence School, said: “The new school has made a dramatic difference in terms of purposeful spaces for teaching and learning. Specialist spaces allow for groups of learners to really focus on specific areas of learning e.g. arts, food tech, library and having these spaces is having a positive impact on the delivery of the curriculum. "The space within school means that our most complex learners can access different areas of school freely. The addition of specific sensory spaces is meeting the needs of a wide range of students and enables them to have increased sensory input to support their readiness for learning. “Access to group rooms means that teaching can be focused in small groups, which supports high-quality delivery. The width of the corridors and space has really supported positive transitions and the whole school feels much calmer! Students are eagerly awaiting the further development of the outdoor spaces once the grass is fully grown, and this will also enhance our outdoor learning offer.” The new school was designed by Kier Group, with the construction work carried out by Willmott Dixon. which appears to have some missing branches was defended by people in the town.","thumbnailUrl":["https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p0k79nk6.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1232x1232/p0k79nk6.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/688xn/p0k79nk6.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/400xn/p0k79nk6.jpg"],"uploadDate":"2024-11-27T15:03:21.525Z","duration":"PT1M5S"}Town embraces 'wonky' Christmas treeThis video can not be played CloseResidents in one Lincolnshire market town are embracing their "wonky" Christmas tree and all its flaws Local people took to social media to bemoan the tree which had been donated by the Horncastle and District Lions but appeared to have several branches missing on one side shoppers in the town described it as a "seven" out of 10 with one saying: "It is a little bit wonky while another added: "It just needs a few more baubles said: "It's not the perfect tree and it provides a Christmassy atmosphere for the town." 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Construction has begun on the expansion of business land at Spratt Close in Horncastle backed by a £1.5 million investment from Lincolnshire County Council and £400,000 from East Lindsey District Council will create three serviced development plots across four acres and aim to generate over 65 jobs The initiative is part of a broader £20 million county-wide investment in business infrastructure over the next four years targeting key sectors such as manufacturing Additional industrial estate expansions are planned in West Lindsey Lindum Construction is managing the site development which was procured via the Scape regional construction framework The expansion includes new road infrastructure designed to improve access and attract further business investment We offer an exciting opportunity in the East Midlands for companies to plan innovative advertising campaigns alongside consistently excellent reporting Our newsletters are sent directly chief executives managing directors and senior managers across the East Midlands with numerous companies from all sectors – from manufacturing to technology – benefiting from our mix of news and features Contact us: sales@blmgroup.co.uk By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information Accept The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close By Tracy West2024-10-17T10:28:00+01:00 which has plans for four EV charging spaces in the car park Forecourt stalwart Guy White’s plans to build a new forecourt in conjunction with Aldi in Horncastle may be back on Aldi has confirmed it remains committed to a £7 million investment to build a store on Spilsby Road and will submit new plans to East Lindsey District Council Guy told Forecourt Trader that it has been quite a saga The local council granted planning permission for a previous application which had overwhelming support from locals planning permission was revoked following a Judicial Review instigated by Aldi’s discounter rival Lidl Alda has said it is committed to the project to deliver a ‘much-needed store’ for the local community Guy’s Laurels Service Station in Horncastle is as big as it can be in its present location but the new site on Spilsby Road will provide Guy with the opportunity to grow his business The proposed new 24-hour petrol station will include an EV charging hub featuring rapid EV chargers Aldi’s car park will have four EV charging spaces with Aldi’s proposed new 1,195sq m food store to be accompanied by 137 car parking spaces including seven accessible bays and six parent and child spaces Aldi will create approximately 40 new jobs at the new store while the Laurels rebuild would bring further new jobs Aldi’s proposals also include a tourist information counter which aims to support Horncastle’s economy by offering a platform for local businesses to promote themselves to visitors Aldi says it believes its plan is the right one for Horncastle well-paid jobs and new facilities for the local community Guy remains enthusiastic about the plans: “The proposed Aldi development is a crucial opportunity for growth not only for my business but also for the entire Horncastle community rapid EV charging points and tourist facilities would meet the evolving needs of our residents and visitors while preserving the valued services we provide.” Register now Site powered by Webvision Cloud