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Richard Wright

Representatives from the Council and its project board visited Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park to see progress onsite, including the first steels now up. Pictured from left: North Kesteven District Council Economy and Place Director Andy McDonough, Chief Executive Ian Fytche, Director of Resources Russell Stone, Deputy Council Leader Councillor Ian Carrington and Council Leader Councillor Richard Wright.

Interest grows as new town business park takes shape

Biodiversity set to bloom in Heckington. Coun Richard Wright with representatives of Heckington in Bloom and Trees for Heckington.
Biodiversity set to bloom in Heckington. Coun Richard Wright with representatives of Heckington in Bloom and Trees for Heckington.

Biodiversity boost planned for Heckington

Welcome to North Kesteven.
Welcome to North Kesteven.

North Kesteven is in top ten places to build a home

Karen Elliott at William Alvey School, Sleaford accepting the 30-or-so pairs of shoes on behalf of the school, which will be polished and boxed up for donation to families in need. Photo: NKDC
Karen Elliott at William Alvey School, Sleaford accepting the 30-or-so pairs of shoes on behalf of the school, which will be polished and boxed up for donation to families in need. Photo: NKDC

Over 90 pairs of shoes donated through Holocaust Memorial Day event

Sustainable Project of the Year, winner Lindum Group Ltd for Windmill Gardens at the Greater Lincolnshire Construction and Property Awards 2023. NKDC officers, councillors and Lindum representatives with headline sponsor, Willmott Dixon, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Lincoln. Picture: Chris Vaughan Photography for Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce
Sustainable Project of the Year, winner Lindum Group Ltd for Windmill Gardens at the Greater Lincolnshire Construction and Property Awards 2023. NKDC officers, councillors and Lindum representatives with headline sponsor, Willmott Dixon, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Lincoln. Picture: Chris Vaughan Photography for Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce

Council eco homes recognised with sustainability award

Sleaford Leisure Centre, one of three venues to be 'decarbonised'.
Sleaford Leisure Centre, one of three venues to be 'decarbonised'.

North Kesteven budget aimed at accelerating green upgrades for leisure venues

Council Leader Coun Richard Wright passes on his old trusty trainers at the memorial event.
Council Leader Coun Richard Wright passes on his old trusty trainers at the memorial event.

92 pairs of shoes donated for holocaust memorial event in Sleaford

Steel framework is already going up on the first building at the new Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park. Photo: Kurnia Aerial Photography
Steel framework is already going up on the first building at the new Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park. Photo: Kurnia Aerial Photography

Business park is taking shape

Ruth Burrows at her Art Shop and Studio in Navigation Yard, sporting one of the #LoveSleaford promotional posters.
Ruth Burrows at her Art Shop and Studio in Navigation Yard, sporting one of the #LoveSleaford promotional posters.

Share the love this February for Sleaford

North Kesteven District Council.
North Kesteven District Council.

Below-inflation rent rise proposed for North Kesteven council tenants

OCTO by Dream Engine, aerial performance during the RiverLight festival 2022.
OCTO by Dream Engine, aerial performance during the RiverLight festival 2022.

Get involved as RiverLight festival prepares to return to Sleaford

Council homes retrofitted with solar panels, heat pumps and new boilers
Council homes retrofitted with solar panels, heat pumps and new boilers

Retrofit plan for North Kesteven council housing saves energy

The Barclays branch in Sleaford. Photo: Google
The Barclays branch in Sleaford. Photo: Google

Sleaford could get first banking hub as branches close

The overgrown garden behind the wall of Money's Yard car park, set to become a new riverside park in the town centre.
The overgrown garden behind the wall of Money's Yard car park, set to become a new riverside park in the town centre.

'Unknown gem' on Sleaford river to become public park

Waste and recycling advice in North Kesteven
Waste and recycling advice in North Kesteven

District council sharing helpful waste and recycling advice ahead of Christmas

The Sleaford Barclays branch.
The Sleaford Barclays branch.

Councillor calls for end to ‘anti-social’ bank closures

A computer generated impression of how the main new block could look at the Hoplands site.
A computer generated impression of how the main new block could look at the Hoplands site.

Get a first look at initial drawings of homes planned for former council depot

The district's bin lorries are helping celebrate the NK Lottery's first birthday.
The district's bin lorries are helping celebrate the NK Lottery's first birthday.

North Kesteven Lottery celebrates its first birthday

The NK Community Champion Awards 2022 winners and finalists. Picture: Chris Vaughan Photography Ltd for NKDC
The NK Community Champion Awards 2022 winners and finalists. Picture: Chris Vaughan Photography Ltd for NKDC

This year's NK Community Champions awarded

£600,000 to The Hub in Sleaford.
£600,000 to The Hub in Sleaford.

Hub gets £600,000 in Arts Council funding for projects

Coun Richard Wright tries on the Coat of Hopes with Sandie Stratford.
Coun Richard Wright tries on the Coat of Hopes with Sandie Stratford.

Coat of Hopes for climate emergency

The area around Handley Monument could be enhanced as part of the projects if NKDC secures the prosperity funding.
The area around Handley Monument could be enhanced as part of the projects if NKDC secures the prosperity funding.

Potential projects in North Kesteven need feedback to secure funding

How the old, fire damaged waiting room toilets looked and now the room renovated (Inset).
How the old, fire damaged waiting room toilets looked and now the room renovated (Inset).

New community room unveiled for Sleaford rail station

The deadline for nominations for the NK Community Champions Awards is fast approaching.
The deadline for nominations for the NK Community Champions Awards is fast approaching.

Time running out to nominate your North Kesteven community champions

Can you help shape the look of new signage to help people find their way around Sleaford?
Can you help shape the look of new signage to help people find their way around Sleaford?

Your views needed to direct new signage

From left - North Kesteven District Council Economic Development Project Officer Laura Bath, Smith Construction Site Manager Mark Collishaw, and North Kesteven District Council Leader Councillor Richard Wright on site at the Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park.
From left - North Kesteven District Council Economic Development Project Officer Laura Bath, Smith Construction Site Manager Mark Collishaw, and North Kesteven District Council Leader Councillor Richard Wright on site at the Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park.

Work starts on new enterprise park for Sleaford

From left - North Kesteven District Council Economic Development Project Officer Laura Bath, Smith Construction Site Manager Mark Collishaw, and North Kesteven District Council Leader Councillor Richard Wright on site at the Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park.
From left - North Kesteven District Council Economic Development Project Officer Laura Bath, Smith Construction Site Manager Mark Collishaw, and North Kesteven District Council Leader Councillor Richard Wright on site at the Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park.

Work underway on new enterprise park for Sleaford

The car park as seen from Southgate.
The car park as seen from Southgate.

Businesses’ fears as car park and footbridge may have to close

The UK and Lincolnshire have reached a milestone in their efforts to offer shelter to Ukrainian refugees.
The UK and Lincolnshire have reached a milestone in their efforts to offer shelter to Ukrainian refugees.

More than 800 refugees welcomed to Lincolnshire from war torn Ukraine

The site of Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park.
The site of Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park.

Council moves to plug £14million Sleaford enterprise park budget gap

NKDC has launched the search for its Community Champions of 2022.
NKDC has launched the search for its Community Champions of 2022.

NK Community Champion Awards area back for 2022

Electric car chargers fitted outside the new homes in Potterhanworth as part of the green effort.
Electric car chargers fitted outside the new homes in Potterhanworth as part of the green effort.

District's new eco-friendly homes being held up as model for other authorities

A Big Get Together for Ukrainian refugee families in Lincolnshire was held last month at Rauceby hall, near Sleaford. They had in the region of 85 people - both hosts and refugees. There is now a Ukrainian WhatsApp group, a crafting group has formed and many are taking advantage of the ESOL that Lincoln College are offering.
A Big Get Together for Ukrainian refugee families in Lincolnshire was held last month at Rauceby hall, near Sleaford. They had in the region of 85 people - both hosts and refugees. There is now a Ukrainian WhatsApp group, a crafting group has formed and many are taking advantage of the ESOL that Lincoln College are offering.

Lincolnshire continues its caring response during Refugee Week

The area of the Market Place in Sleaford set to see more outdoor dining seating.
The area of the Market Place in Sleaford set to see more outdoor dining seating.

Outdoor dining plans passed to revitalise market square

Solar panels already fitted to NKDC offices in Sleaford. Photo: NKDC/Chris Vaughan
Solar panels already fitted to NKDC offices in Sleaford. Photo: NKDC/Chris Vaughan

North Kesteven District Council sees energy costs double

North Kesteven District Council.
North Kesteven District Council.

North Kesteven District Council to allocate more funding for mental health suppo...

Much improved quality of recycled waste - without contamination - at the Sleaford transfer station. EMN-220415-121558001
Much improved quality of recycled waste - without contamination - at the Sleaford transfer station. EMN-220415-121558001

Households praised for effort to put right items in recycle bins

The existing solar panels on the roof of NKDC offices. Photo: Chris Vaughan. EMN-220804-181248001
The existing solar panels on the roof of NKDC offices. Photo: Chris Vaughan. EMN-220804-181248001

NKDC opts to spend £150k on extra solar panels on its offices to cut energy bill...

North Kesteven's district council offices lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag in solidarity against the invasion by Russia.
North Kesteven's district council offices lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag in solidarity against the invasion by Russia.

Lincolnshire set to welcome Ukrainian refugees this week

Dr Caroline Johnson MP meets with rail officials to push for better accessibility at Sleaford railway station. EMN-220328-104057001
Dr Caroline Johnson MP meets with rail officials to push for better accessibility at Sleaford railway station. EMN-220328-104057001

MP backing bid for accessibility funding for Sleaford rail station

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No Caption ABCDE EMN-220321-122709001

Sleaford RiverLight Festival in pictures - lighting up the town

Support for Ukrainian refugees EMN-220303-154130001
Support for Ukrainian refugees EMN-220303-154130001

Invitation to first Lincolnshire people to open their doors to Ukrainian refugee...

The NKDC offices were lit in blue and yellow in support of Ukraine on Thursday evening.
The NKDC offices were lit in blue and yellow in support of Ukraine on Thursday evening.

Lincolnshire residents encouraged to offer up Homes for Ukraine

Clearer visitor signage is planned for Sleaford in the coming weeks. EMN-220314-191705001
Clearer visitor signage is planned for Sleaford in the coming weeks. EMN-220314-191705001

Look out for your chance to direct wayfinding signage

Sleaford council offices lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag.
Sleaford council offices lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag.

Standing together with the people of Ukraine - Column by Richard Wright, county ...

Climate policies approved in revised central Lincolnshire plan

The NKDC offices were lit in blue and yellow in support of Ukraine on Thursday evening.
The NKDC offices were lit in blue and yellow in support of Ukraine on Thursday evening.

Ukraine crisis: NKDC leader calls for offices to be lit in blue and yellow

North Kesteven District Council's offices in Sleaford.
North Kesteven District Council's offices in Sleaford.

Council pours in extra £1m to climate agenda

Views are needed for a refresh of the Sleaford Town Centre Masterplan. EMN-220214-184741001
Views are needed for a refresh of the Sleaford Town Centre Masterplan. EMN-220214-184741001

Pandemic prompts rethink on Sleaford town centre future

Rishi Sunak announces measures to offset the hike in household energy bills.
Rishi Sunak announces measures to offset the hike in household energy bills.

Council moves to support North Kesteven households facing rising energy bills

The RiverLight festival will be centred around the River Slea and The Hub. Photo: Scott Murray EMN-220131-154845001
The RiverLight festival will be centred around the River Slea and The Hub. Photo: Scott Murray EMN-220131-154845001

River is at heart of new Sleaford festival

NKDC offices, Sleaford. EMN-190810-174414001
NKDC offices, Sleaford. EMN-190810-174414001

North Kesteven District Council rated as ‘strong, stable, well-run and responsiv...

It's important to keep regularly testing for Covid.
It's important to keep regularly testing for Covid.

Myriad of support available for those who are suffering as we continue to be Cov...

North Kesteven District Council: Remote meeting motion refused due to change.org...

Victoria Medical Centre (VMC) Vaccination Clinic inside The Beacon shopping centre in Eastbourne. Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Covid Vaccine SUS-210901-143721001
Victoria Medical Centre (VMC) Vaccination Clinic inside The Beacon shopping centre in Eastbourne. Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Covid Vaccine SUS-210901-143721001

NK residents top the covid vaccine tables

Leader of North Kesteven District Council, Coun Richard Wright. EMN-211221-170625001
Leader of North Kesteven District Council, Coun Richard Wright. EMN-211221-170625001

A year for action on our climate