Developers launch consultation for 600-home scheme in Spilsby
Developers of a scheme that plans to build 600 new homes and a doctors’ surgery in Spilsby are looking for the views of the local community.
Business
Seventy years on and Tong still going strong in Spilsby
One of the oldest businesses in Spilsby has been run by the same owner for 70 years. Geoffrey Tong, of EJ Tong and Sons, has celebrated 70 years in business with a celebration event for staff past and present. The hardware business in High Street was started by Geoffrey’s entrepreneurial father, Edmund Jackson Tong. Geoffrey said: “When he came out of the First World War he struggled to find a job. “He eventually went to […]
Power cables brought down by high winds
A road between Halton Holegate and Great Steeping is closed after winds brought down live power cables. Police have warned that the electrical lines pose a “serious hazard” and have advised that the road will be completely blocked “for some time”. They issued the warning shortly after 2.30pm today (Sunday). A police spokesperson said: “Quite a serious hazard for everyone to be aware of on the B1195 on the Halton Holegate side of Great Steeping. […]
Bumper list of new businesses in Spilsby
A bumper crop of new businesses are opening in Spilsby over the next few weeks. The Mayor of Spilsby Coun Michael Lenton has been invited to officiate the opening of at least four new businesses in the town in the coming fortnight. Opticians, petrol stations and two pubs will all be opening afresh or under new management, which Coun Lenton says is a great indicator of the town’s vibrant economy. “The great thing about Spilsby […]