Christmas message from the Mayor of Sleaford

As Christmas approaches, I would like to extend my warmest greetings for this festive season to everyone in our town.

At the heart of this season is the message of the Nativity: the birth of Jesus Christ, bringing light, hope, and peace to the world. This message of peace and goodwill is for everyone and includes our fellow townspeople of other faiths and of no faith.

Together we make our town the lovely place it is by working together and contributing to our town. You are all valued members of our community.

It is a special time of the year when we spend precious time with our loved ones and take stock of the events of the past year. It is also a time to be thankful for everything we have.

Christmas can be a joyful time, but I am mindful that it can also be difficult for some - the lonely, the bereaved and those facing hardship or challenges. To anyone in these circumstances please know that you are not forgotten. Our community is at its strongest when we care for one another, especially at this time of year.

Over the past year, we have seen countless acts of kindness, resilience, and neighbourliness — from volunteers giving their time, to local businesses supporting one another, and residents looking out for those in need. These quiet gestures are the true heart of our community. So many of you have donated gifts of food and toys to the food bank and taken part in fundraising activities for a wide range of charities.

I would like to thank our council staff, emergency services, healthcare workers, church communities and volunteers, and all those who will be working over the festive period to keep our town safe and supported. Your dedication does not go unnoticed.

On behalf of the Town Council, I wish you all a peaceful Christmas and a New Year filled with good health, hope, and happiness. May 2026 bring renewed optimism and continued

progress for our town.