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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). 

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.

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 now been submitted.
  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 has now been lodged.

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.

Flooding in Welby

Permits and gangs have been booked for a 12th August start date until 6th September. The main body of the works will include a full survey and clearing of the existing system, so a high powered jetting unit and a works gang will be attending and will clear roots and blockages, repair small breakages and camera everything they can get the camera unit into. If these investigations find some considerable damage, that the gangs are unable to repair there and then, then they will have to return at a later date to carry out these larger scale works, but the gangs will try their best to leave the whole system serviceable and flowing, even if there are other more extensive issues to address later on.

Be alert to future flooding: Flood Action Week

With many areas recently affected by flooding, it has never been more important for people to understand the risks it can pose to their home or their life.

Flood Action Week this week (14-20 October) aims to increase awareness of the risk of flooding and what to do to prepare.

SKDC shares flood warnings on its social media channels www.southkesteven.gov.uk/getsocial

Or people can sign up for their own alerts via www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings

In England, the Environment Agency provides three types of flood warning:

  • flood alert – flooding is possible so householders should “prepare”
  • flood warning – flooding is expected; householders should “act now”
  • severe flood warning – flooding could be a risk to life and significant disruption to communities

Cabinet Member for Property and Public Engagement, Cllr Richard Cleaver, said: “All flood alerts and flood warnings must be taken seriously, as there are different actions recommended to each stage.

“However, severe flood warnings can be issued before, during or after flooding, and should be acted upon immediately.

“There is lots of specific advice on how to be aware of potential flooding, how to prepare your home and what to do if the worst happens.

“Anyone who rents their home from the council and it becomes flooded should contact the Housing Team on 01476 40 60 80, out of hours this is 01476 40 60 40.”

Advice is available for anyone affected by flooding at:

https://www.lincolnshireresilienceforum.org/risks/river-surface-groundwater-flooding 

To report flooding inside a property, call Lincolnshire County Council's flood line on 01522 782082 at any time. External flooding should be notified to www.fixmystreet.com

During extreme weather conditions where flooding is likely, the first actions to be taken are:

  • Keep children and pets away from the flooded areas
  • If it's safe to do so, isolate all electrical circuits by turning off the supply at the circuit board or fuse box
  • Contact your insurance provider to report the damage and make a claim (keep receipts of emergency expenses). Any claims for loss or damage must be directed to your insurance provider
  • If it's safe to do so, take photos of the flooded area – these could support your insurance claim
  • If you live in a rented property, you should contact your landlord and let them know

People who rent from a housing association or a private landlord need to make them aware of the situation as they are responsible for the building.  

Full details: www.southkesteven.gov.uk/flooding
 
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).

Picture of Long Row, Main Street Welby

Welby History
Welby Church

St. Bartholomew’s Church

Crown & Anchor Pub

Crown & Anchor Pub
FNGO
CallConnect App

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.