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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). 

Plant swap is back !!!

It’s that time of year when the days lengthen, the sun begins to shine and everything in the garden begins to grow again. So, if you have plants that you don’t want, or would like something different for your garden then please consider the Welby Plant Swap. Situated on a table at the back of the village green you are welcome to come and swap one plant for another. If there is nothing that takes your fancy consider yourself in credit for another time. If not swapping a donation of £2 a plant to be given equally to Welby church and Grantham Food Bank would be greatly appreciated. 

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.

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Solar Farms - Current Status

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

  1. Ash Tree Solar Farm: application was initially refused by SKDC but an appeal had been granted and planning permission was subsequently approved. 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.
  4. Glebe Farm solar farm: 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. For details follow the links below. SKDC refused planning permission on 14 October 2025.

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.

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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).

Picture of Long Row, Main Street Welby

Welby History

Welby Church

St. Bartholomew’s Church

Monthly Prayer Evenings

Starting on 17th September 7pm at 2 The Bungalows. Please join us for a quiet hour of music, readings and reflection with Revd June.

Crown & Anchor Pub

Crown & Anchor Pub

Meliora Aldercron Relief in Sickness Charity

Meliora's Charity

Meliora's is a small charity working in the parishes of Heydour, Culverthorpe with Kelby, and Welby. We help residents in need who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm by funding items, services, and facilities that are not available from other sources. If you think we can help please contact the Clerk, Mark Hill at rmhill@mossops.co.uk. All contacts are dealt with in strictest confidence.

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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.