Robert Oates

Land on Little Hale Fen proposed for a Battery Energy Storage System. Image from planning documents submitted by Root Power South Ltd

Government overturns decision to refuse North Kesteven solar farm

A presentation of a hamper to Simon Caunt, by Councillor Robert Oates.

Sleaford Neighbourhood Plan

The Sleaford Neighbourhood Plan group

Opinion: Future Plan for Sleaford – last chance to comment!

Image from the Sleaford Neighbourhood Plan Open Day.

Neighbourhood Plan for Sleaford 2040

Land on Little Hale Fen proposed for a Battery Energy Storage System. From planning documents submitted by Root Power South Ltd

Battery plans for land next to rejected Sleaford area solar farm

Plans for a solar farm at Little Hale have been turned down. Photo: Getty

Solar farm which could have powered whole of Sleaford refused

The car park underwater at Pilgrim's UK food processing factory in Ruskington. Photo: submitted

Flood waters from Storm Babet subside in Lincolnshire

Flooding on Holdingham Lane, Sleaford. Photo: Robert Oates

Storm Bebet causing flooding to homes near Sleaford and rail services cancelled

Sleaford's Deputy Mayor Coun David Suiter (left) and former mayor Coun Robert Oates join the crowd supporting the charity memorial match at Lincoln City.

Remembering Bradford City stadium fire of 1985

placeholder image

Dental surgery may be forced to leave Sleaford after planning refusal

The location of the proposed new dental surgery, off East Road on Valley Gate, Sleaford. Photo: Google

Plans for larger dentist surgery likely to be turned down despite support.

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

The vision and objectives 'green wheel'.

New vision for development of Sleaford is taking shape

Visitors to the consultation event last October on the draft version of the 'Vision and objectives' for Sleaford's local development plan.

Final draft of development plan for Sleaford on display this weekend

The Mayor's visit to Holdingham Grange, Sleaford. From left - Hazel Whittaker - home manager, Penny Howard - operations manager, Don Serrett - CEO of specialist services, Mayor of Sleaford Coun Robert Oates, Kent Phippen - CEO and managing director of owners Glenholme, Mayoress Ann Oates, George McAllister - director of care, Lord Patrick Carter - chairman of Glenholme, and Esther Bannister - strategic development director. EMN-220414-163909001

Mayor visits for tour of Holdingham Grange care home

Mayor Coun Robert Oates, with Netra and Kandal Prasad of Gurkha 19, Nadim Aziz, Ruth Rayner and Nathan from Rainbow Stars. EMN-220701-122120001

Mayor’s Indian restaurant nights help Rainbow Stars

Mayor of Sleaford, Coun Robert Oates. EMN-211220-095542001

Christmas message from Coun Robert Oates, Mayor of Sleaford - Heartwarming acts ...

Opening the new MRI Software offices, from left - Mayor of Sleaford Coun Robert Oates, NKDC Leader Coun Richard Wright and MRI Vice President and Executive Managing Director for Europe Dermot Briody. EMN-211012-160147001

Software firm moves into Hub

Town Crier John Griffiths and Mayor Coun Robert Oates officially switch on Sleaford Christmas lights for 2021 in the Market Place.

Shop local this Small Business Saturday and enjoy festive treats

Town Crier John Griffiths and Mayor Coun Robert Oates officially switch on Sleaford Christmas lights for 2021 in the Market Place. EMN-211126-170827001

Video: Christmas market on Saturday in Sleaford cancelled due to Storm Arwen as ...

Mayor of Sleaford, Coun Robert Oates.

Two meals to support Mayor of Sleaford’s chosen charity

Join in the Twelves Market Days of Christmas in Sleaford. EMN-211116-180102001

Christmas kicks off today in Sleaford with light switch on

The Mayor of Sleaford is holding a charity meal in aid of Rainbow Stars at Gurkha 19. EMN-211119-115124001

Mayor’s dinner for local charity

Mayor of Sleaford Coun Robert Oates officially opens The Ivy in Sleaford watched by staff and bosses. EMN-211025-162710001

Mayor cuts ribbon to kick-start live music at pub venue

The Sleaford Town Award winners. EMN-211015-095237001

Tributes paid at Sleaford Town Awards night

Sleaford cemetery grave policy is 'disrespectful' say Pat Cross and daughter Anne-Marie Honey. EMN-210830-173758001

Grave concern over cemetery burials

Rev Philip Johnson blessing the pennant that was awarded to the Sleaford and District branch of RBL, marking the 100 year anniversary. EMN-210908-091717001

British Legion branch marks its centenary with service in town

Receiving the ?15,000 towards the new library for Cranwell School. From left - PTA chairman Eleanor Ward, RBL chairman Major Clive Candlin, Standard bearer Brian Harvey, KS2 english leader Fiona Birchenall and pupils Finlay case, aged five, and Tilly Case, seven. EMN-210719-122613001

British Legion donates £15,000 for Sleaford area school library project

Opening of new multi-sensory room at Rainbow Stars. Mayor of Sleaford, Robert Oates officially opening the new sensory room EMN-210621-095019001

Rainbow Stars disability group celebrate as Sleaford Mayor officially opens new ...

Mayor of Sleaford Coun Robert Oates and Mayoress Ann Oates officially open Poachers Patch community allotment at Sleaford railway station. Photo: Ian Dinmore EMN-210621-145114001

Mayor of Sleaford opens railway station’s community allotment

Rail Officer Jo Andrews and Rainbow Stars volunteers at Poachers Patch. EMN-210524-183854001

New railway station garden is looking good to grow

New Mayor of Sleaford, Coun Robert Oates and Deputy Mayor, Coun Linda Edwards-Shea. EMN-210517-150355001

New mayor and deputy elected by town council

Coun Robert Oates and his Rainbow Post bag. EMN-210702-130842001

Children can help brighten care home residents’ days

Coun Robert Oates. EMN-210102-170646001

Town’s biggest ever survey launched

A motion to clampdown on excessively noisy firework displays has been deferred by North Kesteven District Council.

North Kesteven District Council: Fireworks motion deferred

Come along to the Town Council stall on Sleaford market to have your say on the next 15 years of development in the area. EMN-200922-145834001

Roll up to market stall inviting public’s views on neighbourhood plan on future ...

The new layout of footpaths and crossing points at the rugby club junction. EMN-200607-124652001

New junction layout is safer for cyclists and pedestrians

Coun Robert Oates presents a bouquet to Brunhilda Brock on being the 100th shopping delivery of the pandemic service. EMN-200626-145905001

Holdingham Helpers hits 100 shopping trips for residents

Ruskington Covid-19 Volunteers will carry on for as long as needed. EMN-200706-162131001

‘We will be here as long as we are needed - until the last person’

Coun Robert Oates, member for Sleaford Holdingham Ward of North Kesteven District Council and Sleaford Town Council. EMN-200904-092045001

‘Holdingham Helpers’ appeal for volunteers

Sleaford Councillors Robert Oates and David Suiter collected hundreds of signatures in support of speeding up the replacement of the town centre post office service. EMN-201003-100844001

Campaign to deliver new town Post Office

A suggested view of the cinema complex as seen from the direction of Money's Yard in Sleaford.

View artist impressions of how things could look after councillors agree on £4mi...
Plans for a £4million three-screen cinema with a restaurant and food court in Sleaford are being pushed forward by North Kesteven District Councillors.