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Welcome to Welby

Welcome to Welby

Welby Parish

Welby is a small, quaint village within the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire. It lies 4.5 miles north-east of Grantham with a population of approximately 169 in 82 households (taken from the 2011 census). 

Volunteers needed to rebuild the church yard stone wall

It would be very much appreciated if you can spare a few hours to help rebuild sections of the church yard stone wall which have fallen down. Please contact Alan Gilbert (email: alanco11een@icloud.com - phone: 07783585753).

Dog Fouling on Red Lane

Sadly we have to report that there is a noticeable increase of dog fouling and the resultant waste not being picked up, particularly on Red Lane. This is despite the presence of the Parish Council provided bin in that area.

We ask and remind all residents and responsible dog owners to please pick up and dispose of dog waste created by their pets.

Red Lane is a byway which is covers under the same laws as a pavement and thus people who do not pick up after their pets are liable to be fined under existing legislation.

Like you, we want to keep our village and its surroundings in a pleasant condition so we ask that this is part of doing exactly that.

Have your say on the draft public rights of way improvement plan

Please tell us what you and your residents think about the draft public rights of way improvement plan before 5pm on Monday 9 June 2025.

The draft, a two-page summary and a short survey are here: www.letstalk.lincolnshire.gov.uk/draftrowip

You might recall being invited in the autumn to comment on needs from public rights of way. We’ve used that feedback, existing policies, and local data to write a draft PRoWIP.

The draft document shows how LCC will meet our statutory duty under the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act 2000.

Public rights of way (PRoW) are highways that the public are entitled to use at any time.

An improvement plan must:

  • assess how PRoW meet the present and likely future needs of the public
  • check that PRoW provide for exercise and other forms of outdoor recreation and enable people to enjoy the area
  • consider local PRoW accessibility to blind or partially sighted persons and those with mobility problems

We look forward to receiving your views.

Solar Farms - Current Status

The current status of the various solar farms around Welby is as follows:

  1. Ash Tree Solar Farm: planning application has been submitted but still awaiting decision by SKDC. Welby Parish Council has previously submitted comments. Further changes had been made to the application. Application was refused by SKDC. For details follow the links below.
  2. Welby Solar Farm: a full planning application has been submitted and was approved by SKDC.
  3. Church Lane Solar Farm: an EIA (environmental Impact Assessment) Screening Opinion was requested which does not require a planning permission. A full planning application had been submitted. This closed for public comment on 29 April 2024. Welby Parish Council have submitted comments. SKDC refused planning permission on 11 July 2024 but an appeal had been lodged. Planning permission was granted on 15 January 2025 by an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State.

The Church Lane Solar Farm proposal is probably of the most concern as it is by far the closest to the village. The full planning application for Church Lane Solar Farm has been submitted and Welby Parish Council have commented. An open forum was held so villagers could express their views which were taken into account. SKDC refused planning permission on 11 July 2024.

WPC have recently become aware of another solar farm proposal which is still in the very early stages of planning. Although the proposed site is (just) outside the parish council boundaries, the proposed cable route will involve digging up main street to connect the solar farm to the Londonthorpe substation. We will publish more information as and when details become available.

Glebe Farm

 

 

Flooding in Welby

Following a full survey and clearing of the existing system some damage (collapsed drain, root ingress etc) was uncovered requiring remedial work. This is currenlt being scheduled and expected to take place towards the end of 2025 (end of autumn / start of winter).

Emergency numbers
emergency details

Areas of responsibility:

* Homeowners are generally responsible for all pipes and connections within their property boundaries.

* Anglian Water is responsible for both the mains water supply and the sewage drains in the village (outside peoples’ properties).

* Lincolnshire County Council is responsible for the stormwater drains in the village (outside peoples’ properties).

* Lincolnshire County Council (Highways Department) is also responsible for the roads in the village.

* South Kesteven District Council is responsible for the sweeping of the roads in the village.

* South Kesteven District Council is also responsible for the street lights within the village.

* National Grid (Western Power Distribution) is responsible for the electricity cables in the village (outside peoples' properties).

Are you power cut prepared?

Find out what to do and how to stay informed

 

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Get
switched 
on

 

 

Hello,

With named storms passing through more regularly, it’s good to be prepared for potential power cuts. Whatever the conditions, National Grid is here to keep the lights on and support you 24/7.

Switched on advice 

Visit the Switched On Hub and you’ll find lots of useful help and information about what to do if the power goes down. Plus safety advice should you come across fallen power lines, or if your home is flooded.

 

Our Switched On Hub also provides information on:

• Fuel poverty support
• Our guarantees to you
• How to contact us

Visit the Winter Hub

 

Sometimes we may need to visit customers. Our Arrangements for Access to Premises statement explains what you can expect from us when that happens.

Switch on to the Priority Services Register

If you are elderly, have a disability, are chronically ill or rely on electricity to power medical equipment, you’re eligible to receive extra support during a power cut by joining our Priority Services Register.

It’s free to join, simply call us on 0800 096 3080. You can learn more about the PSR in this Special Services Statement.

 

Join our PSR today

 

If you need to get in touch with us about anything, our Safety & Security of Supplies Enquiry Service Statement provides all the relevant contact numbers.

 

Best wishes,
The National Grid team

Get switched on 

 

 

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Picture of Long Row, Main Street Welby

Welby History

Welby Church

St. Bartholomew’s Church

Crown & Anchor Pub

Crown & Anchor Pub

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Police and Crime Commissioner Fraud Packs

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner has launched a campaign to tackle fraud and scams by empowering communities to identify and report fraud through the distribution of FREE fraud and scam prevention packs. The packs include materials such as ‘No Cold Callers’ door stickers and information leaflets, and are designed to equip communities with the essential tools and knowledge to identify fraud and prevent themselves becoming victims. To order a free pack visit https://survey.lincolnshirealert.co.uk/Survey/GUID/a21b38a6-9e0c-4fa1-a6d8-800303265b1a

Litter Picking Kits

Lincolnshire County Council have made available a number of litter picking kits consisting of a litter picking stick, clear refuse sacks and a hi-visibility vest. Anybody wishing to borrow one or more of these kits, please contact the parish clerk. These are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be borrowed for any desired period of time. The kits officially remain the property of Lincolnshire County Council.

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice

SID

SID in operation in Welby

Welby Community Speedwatch

Welby Community Speedwatch

Zero Tolerance Policy

We will not tolerate abusive language or threatening behaviour against any member of Welby Parish Council. Such behaviour may result in the offender being reported to the appropriate authorities and/or any further measures as appropriate.

Contacting the Parish Council

Please note that the Parish Council can be contacted in any of the following 3 ways:

  • Contact a councillor directly and this can be done by approaching the councillor in person, via email or via phone.
  • Email or write to the Clerk and the item will then be raised as a Residents Issue at the next Parish Council meeting. The matter will then be discussed as part of the agenda and minuted accordingly.
  • Attend a parish council meeting and raise the issue in Public Questions.

The Parish Council will not consider issues raised indirectly to avoid any possibility of confusion or misunderstanding.