East Lindsey Councillors get £2,000 each to invest in their communities

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East Lindsey District Council has made £2,000 available to every Councillor to help them support organisations and community projects in their wards.

The Councillors’ Community Grants scheme provides grant funding to community projects run by not-for-profit organisations in East Lindsey. Councillors have supported their communities by awarding the following grants:
  • Croft Councillor Sid Dennis has awarded £500 to Thorpe St Peter Parish Council to assist with purchasing new batteries for their Community Defibrillators.
  • Sibsey and Stickney Councillor Neil Jones has awarded £300 to Stickney and District Gardening Club to assist with their ‘Tidying Village Spaces’ project.
  • Louth Councillor George Horton has awarded £200 to Louth Triathlon Club to help with purchasing a Mobile Defibrillator.
  • Alford Councillors Graham Marsh and Sarah Devereux have awarded £400 to Alford Corn Exchange Community Group to assist with costs associated with their Christmas Community Lunch to help tackle loneliness within the local community.
  • Alford Councillors Graham Marsh and Sarah Devereux have awarded £1,000 to The Alford Windmill Trust to assist with purchasing kitchen equipment.
For more information about the grants awarded, please contact the relevant Councillors. Contact details can be found at Your local councillor For more information on the Councillors’ Community Grant scheme and eligibility, please visit: Councillor Grant Scheme

Grimsby retail park acquired

Commercial property and investment company LCP, part of M Core, has taken ownership of the largest retail warehouse scheme in Grimsby. It has acquired Alexandra Retail Park, Alexandra Road, for an undisclosed sum from an institutional vendor, as part of its proactive acquisition drive in shopping parades, centres and retail parks across the country. The 125,695 sq ft retail park comprises eight units, with tenants Matalan, SCS, The Food Warehouse, My Energi Ltd, Argos, Pets at Home and Poundstretcher. There are also about 560 parking spaces for shoppers. It is prominently situated, adjacent to a Sainsburys superstore and petrol station, with access directly off Corporation Road, which is one of the key routes through the centre of the town. It is also close to the A180, the main arterial route and dual carriageway through the town. James Buchanan, LCP group Managing Director, said: “Our asset management team is working hard to identify sites that have potential for us to add value to, provide good value for money for tenants, a great shopping experience for local people and a good return on our investment. “M Core has already invested more than £100 million in the first half of 2023 across the UK. We continue to believe this is a strong and positive market to be in and because we have healthy cash reserves, we can move swiftly when we want to complete a transaction. “This approach has stood us in good stead for years, which is why we are renowned in the commercial property sector for our acquisition and intense asset management strategy.” Barry Flint, LCP director and asset manager at Alexandra Retail Park, added: “Alexandra Retail Park is well positioned in the town and has a strong tenant line-up. We’ll be exploring options over the next few weeks to see how we can add to it further.” The solicitor acting on behalf of LCP was Catherine Gunz of Osborne Clarke and ESH acted as the agent for LCP. Savills acted as an agent for the vendor, and its solicitor was Gowling WLG (UK) LLP. Appointed agents are Henry Phipps of Edgerley Simpson Howe and Duncan Wiley of PPH Commercial.

Happy birthday, Cleethorpes Pier! 150 years young today

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Cleethorpes Pier is 150 years old today, having opened on August 4th 1873, six years after planning had begun. Costing £10,000, it was funded through donations from the town’s businessmen, designed in London by J.E. and A. Dowson and built by Head Wrightson of Thornaby on Tees – and it’s only a third of its original length. The pier was officially opened by Mr A.W.T. Grant-Thorold, Chairman of the Cleethorpes Promenade Pier Company, and on the first day almost 3,000 people paid to walk on it. To mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of the pier, a free commemorative brochure and postcards have been produced, with copies available from The Resort Hub on Central Prom, Cleethorpes Library, or Papa’s Fish & Chips on the pier itself. A concert hall was built in 1888 on the new pier head, and was home to a myriad of concerts and variety until a fire destroyed the hall in 1903. However, the benefits of the pier were well known, and a new pavilion building was built closer to the shoreline, along with a café at the head of the pier to attract visitors. The pier was sold to Cleethorpes Borough Council, and in the early part of WW2, a large section of its walkway was dismantled to stop enemy invaders from using it as a landing stage if they made it between the Humber forts. The salvaged timber wasn’t wasted – it was used to build a new stand at Leicester City’s former home Filbert Street. North East Lincolnshire Council celebrates the pier’s birthday on its web site, saying: “The current pavilion had around £50,000 spent on it in the 1960s, to make it one of the most modern pier buildings on the East Coast. Since then, the pier has been owned by many different people and organisations. It remained as a club and concert venue for many years, and in the 1970s featured family favourites such as The Nolan Sisters, Cannon and Ball, Tony Christie and Mike and Bernie Winters and was a key venue for Northern Soul. “In the 90s and 2000s, it’s the musical heydays of the previous century revived as the likes of Blur, Five, A1 and Billie Piper pack out the pier building. “After a major renovation in 2015, the pier reopened as a high-quality restaurant and tea room and was named national “Pier of the Year” in 2016 by The Piers Society “Later in 2016, Papa’s Fish & Chips, bought the pier, retaining the food theme, and created the world’s biggest fish and chip restaurant, which now attracts around 2 million visitors a year and employs more than 100 staff. Fish served at Papa’s is processed through Grimsby Dock and the potatoes which make the chips are grown in here in Lincolnshire. In September, there are two exhibitions to mark the special occasion:
  • A two-day exhibition taking place titled ‘A Prince, a Pier and a Castle’ at Cleethorpes Town Hall on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 September, part of Heritage Open Days and supported by the Townscape Heritage Project
  • The following weekend, a new exhibition opens at the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre entitled ‘Tracks, Smacks and Sunhats’, which looks at the impact of the early years of the railway on Grimsby and Cleethorpes. It opens to the public from Friday 15 September.
Cllr Hayden Dawkins, Cabinet member for heritage, said: “The pier stands as a marker of great Victorian architecture and is one of the focal points of our resort. It’s rich history mirrors that of the whole resort, and we should be very proud to have it still standing!”

Interest rates rise again

The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the 14th time in a row, to 5.25%, as it looks to fight inflation. It marks a quarter percentage point increase and comes despite inflation coming down quicker than expected in June. However at just under 8% inflation remains quadruple the Bank’s target. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 6–3 to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points. Two members preferred to increase Bank Rate by 0.5 percentage points, to 5.5%, and one member preferred to maintain Bank Rate at 5%. The Bank noted that inflation is expected to fall to around 5% by the end of the year, accounted for by lower energy, and to a lesser degree, food and core goods price inflation. Services price inflation, however, is projected to remain elevated at close to its current rate in the near term. Inflation is anticipated to return to the 2% target by 2025 Q2. A statement from the Bank of England said: “Inflation in the UK has begun to fall, the economy is growing and unemployment is low. But inflation is still too high. In June, prices were 7.9% higher than a year ago, well above our target of 2%. “As the UK’s central bank, an independent body, our job is to keep price rises in the UK low and steady. The best way we can make sure inflation comes down and stays down is to raise interest rates. So that’s what we’re doing. “We’ve raised our interest rate to 5.25% this month. “Higher interest rates mean higher costs for some people. We know that is not easy when there is already a lot of pressure on their finances. “But if we don’t raise interest rates now, high inflation could stay with us for longer. That hits everyone, particularly those who can least afford it. “We expect inflation to fall further to around 5% this year and meet our 2% target by early 2025. That means prices would still be rising, but they would be only rising gradually.” Anna Leach, deputy chief economist, CBI, said: “With inflation having come down quicker than expected in June, the pressure was eased on the MPC to deliver another bumper rate rise. But, with inflation close to 8% – quadruple the Bank’s target – and wage growth around 7%, interest rates are likely to head higher in coming months. “Economic conditions remain challenging for households and businesses alike. For firms, the cost of inputs is a third higher than pre-pandemic, the labour market remains very tight driving up wage and recruitment costs, and demand is sluggish. “Meanwhile real incomes are still falling for households and higher interest rates are squeezing spending power further. To drive up growth and living standards in the UK without generating inflation, we need investment to increase the productive capacity of the economy. “Improvements in the tax and regulatory system – as recommended in our recently published tax roadmap and green growth reports – can provide a platform for transforming the UK economy.”

More than £1.2m awarded to community projects in third round of grant scheme

The South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership has revealed that 14 organisations, community groups, initiatives and events across the area have been awarded more than £1.2m from the third round of funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural Prosperity Fund.

Projects in Boston, East Lindsey and South Holland will all benefit from the grant awards, which are part of a Government programme designed to build pride in place, provide high quality skills training and increase life chances across the sub-region. A total of £1.25m will be distributed among:
  • Boston Woods Trust Project – Supporting the development of a new nature reserve at Dion’s Wood through an investment in new car parking surfaces, new footpaths, information boards and biodiversity.
  • Boston Christmas Lights – Funding for the purchase and installation of a refreshed and revitalised set of Christmas lights for Boston Town Centre, to be match funded by a significant contribution from Boston Borough Council’s own funds. The lights will be more efficient and will have significantly lower energy consumption. The display will draw residents and shoppers alike to Boston Town Centre – and it is hoped that the increased footfall will benefit local businesses.
  • High Street Regeneration in Kirton – A major scheme investing in Kirton, Boston’s historic buildings and architecture. This aims to revitalise the local area’s appearance and improve pride in place.
  • Let’s Move East Lindsey – A pilot programme focussing on signposting and communicating more than 150 opportunities for sport and physical activity via a digital platform to residents across East Lindsey, enabling them to live healthier and more active lives.
  • Matthew Flinders: Bring Him Home – To promote and progress returning the remains of Matthew Flinders to Donington – the place of his birth – for appropriate celebration and reburial. This will be supported by a programme of events promoting links between South and East Lincolnshire and Australia, with a focus on trade and the visitor economy.
  • High Toynton Renewed – Supporting the restoration of the church tower at High Toynton, alongside a substantial revenue-funded programme to encourage the community use of the heritage asset and diversify audiences for this unique, rural heritage asset.
  • Boston 400 – A series of events in the lead-up to the 400th anniversary of the founding of Boston Massachusetts in 2030. This involves the creation of business networks and infrastructure (to support increased private sector investment), as well as tourism events and initiatives prior to 2025.
  • NBV Start Up, Scale Up – A project which will provide business support interventions for people exploring self-employment, new start businesses and established small businesses with growth potential. There will also be a grants programme to support new start businesses with essential start up items such as IT equipment and tools.
  • Community Catalyst Care Worker Pipeline – A project to support individuals in rural communities to ‘become their own boss’ and start small businesses as self-employed care workers serving the local community.
  • Freiston We’ll Meet Again Museum Spitfire – A project to purchase a life-sized spitfire replica for the museum, supported by a substantial programme of events that celebrate our area’s unique contribution to the defence of the country in the Second World War, targeted at increasing visitor numbers across Boston Borough.
  • Horncastle River Enhancement – A programme of environmental remediation for Horncastle’s River, with investments in biodiversity, as well as physical improvements to the riverscape, supported by a programme of engagement with local schools and the local community, focussing on environmental learning.
  • South Holland: The Land We Forgot – A creative, arts and digital research project with local school-age pupils in South Holland, encouraging them to explore their area’s local culture and history, resulting in the production of a series of creative pieces.
  • Spalding Brass Plaque Trail – An expansion of the Spalding brass plaque trail, already mostly delivered with significant match funding from the Arts Council.
  • Cultural Community Bridge – A series of extensive arts and education programmes for adults and young children in the Eastern European community in Boston, to include English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and traditional theatre and events.
  • Wolds Community Transport – Investment in a new bus for the project which is supported by a long-term business plan and a series of affiliate organisations who will use the bus long-term.
These decisions are subject to call-in. Additionally, parishes will receive nearly £1.3m, the first share of which is being distributed in this round of funding to parish councils, village halls and small community groups which have already shown a high demand for grants. The Lincolnshire Community Foundation (LCF)’s Levelling UP Community Grants Programme will distribute £1,291,500 across Boston, East Lindsey and South Holland to go towards supporting rural communities and parish councils. This announcement follows two previous rounds of funding which were distributed to projects including the Long Sutton Youth Shed, Holbeach Medieval Festival and The Old Bolingbroke Gas House. Leader of Boston Borough Council, Councillor Anne Dorrian, said: “This funding grant is a great opportunity for local organisations and communities to take another vital step in developing our aspirations for the Boston area. “The grant will be well received by not only the projects but the businesses, residents and visitors it benefits. I am excited to see the successful projects develop and grow as we continue with our ambitions to regenerate the town.” From East Lindsey District Council, Councillor Steve Kirk, portfolio holder for The Coastal Economy, and Councillor Adam Grist, portfolio holder for Market Towns and the Rural Economy, added: “It’s wonderful to see some fantastic projects and organisations in East Lindsey receiving support from the UKSPF. “This funding will continue to play a huge role in making a real difference to the district and this is an exciting time for East Lindsey. We hope that these grants, alongside our other major funding including our Skegness and Mablethorpe Town Deals and £8million Levelling Up funding, will benefit generations to come.” Councillor Paul Redgate, portfolio holder for Finance, Commercialisation, Levelling Up and UK Shared Prosperity Funding at South Holland District Council, said: “It’s great that we are able to continue supporting important projects across South Holland with this vital funding. “We have already seen several successes with this funding throughout the district, including the very well attended Holbeach Medieval Festival and the busy Long Sutton Youth Shed which is thriving. “This funding will continue play a huge part in boosting our economy and pride in all parts of our district, while supporting our communities, culture and heritage.”

Care workers in danger of becoming ‘unrewarded Cinderellas’ of health and care

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Lincolnshire’s key workers in adult social care in Lincolnshire risk being forgotten as the world returns to normal following the Covid pandemic, says Melanie Weatherley, Chair of the Lincolnshire Care Association. She expressed the opinion at the association’s annual conference in Lincoln, where the theme was ‘Coming out of the shadows of Covid: What could social care look like in the next decade?’ At the event Ms Weatherley called for care workers to be paid more to recognise the importance of the work they do. She said: “At the height of the Covid pandemic, care workers were recognised as key players in the health and care system – they were included in the applause on the doorstep and really seemed to be valued for the skilled work that they d. “As life has returned to normal, we are at risk of becoming once again the unrecognised and unrewarded Cinderellas of health and care. “The dedicated workers who support the most vulnerable members of our society with amazing skill and patience are often seen as being just there to support discharges from hospital. But they do much, much more than that. “The loving way in which they encourage and support individuals to maintain their independence and enable them to continue with their interests and try out new ones is about living life to the full, not just staying alive. “It is a wonderfully fulfilling job to do, but that does not mean that it should not be well paid.” Delegates at the conference reflected on the past year and looked towards the future, in particular looking for ways to improve recognition for the contribution that the care sector makes to the local economy, as well as the critical role that it plays as a support to the NHS. Discussions also took place on the increased use of digital technologies in care and record keeping, research-based practice, and integration with local NHS colleagues to support them with discharge and other challenges.

Greater Lincolnshire gains Defence Cluster status

Greater Lincolnshire is now recognised by the Government as a Regional Defence and Security Cluster. The cluster was officially launched at an event in Lincoln on Friday (28 July), following approval by the Government’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA). DASA was created by the Government to accelerate innovation in defence and security in order to keep the UK safe and prosperous. Sir John Peace, chairman of the Midlands Engine, was joined at the event at the Usher Gallery by senior figures from the Ministry of Defence (MOD), foreign defence attachés, business leaders from the defence sector and representatives from the University of Lincoln and the Lincoln Science and Innovation Park. The launch of the Greater Lincolnshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster was combined with the International Bomber Command Centre’s National Bomber Command Day and supported by Lincolnshire County Council. Established by the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership, the cluster will support innovation in the field of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance. The ambition is to establish Greater Lincolnshire as a national defence and security innovation, production and service hub and to promote the area’s ability to develop and support vital defence and security programmes. Speakers at the launch included Sir John Peace, who spoke about the history of the armed forces in Lincolnshire and why the defence and security sector is so important to the region. John Ridge CBE, director of defence innovation at the MOD, said: “I am especially delighted to see the launch of the Greater Lincolnshire RDSC today as the third of the regional clusters. “Lincolnshire has a long history of manufacturing, research, development, and innovation expertise to generate military capability for the UK and a solid link to innovation and collaboration between MOD and industry. “The Greater Lincolnshire RDSC lands in the middle of that rich Lincolnshire innovation environment with a key focus on technologies supporting the ISTAR force at RAF Waddington and data science and has positioned itself well to extend that regional contribution. “It is the MOD’s aspiration that as well as supporting the development of defence and security capabilities for the UK, RDSCs will to promote our ability to develop and support programmes to increase regional wealth through greater public and private inward investment and the creation of high-value, better paid jobs.” Anita Friend, head of the Defence and Security Accelerator, said: “I’m very pleased to support today’s launch of the Greater Lincolnshire Regional Defence and Security Cluster and I congratulate the Defence and Security Board of the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership on their achievement. “In supporting the creation of Regional Defence and Security Clusters in the Defence and Security Industrial Strategy, the MOD and especially my team within DASA recognised that collaboration between the established industry suppliers, SMEs and academia, supported by regional partnerships, was key to increasing the diversity in the regions to develop, exploit and commercialise advanced innovation for defence and security. “The Greater Lincolnshire Defence & Security Cluster will have a vital central role in fostering that collaboration for Lincolnshire and as part of the growing network of regional clusters.” Major General Julian Free CBE, deputy vice chancellor at the University of Lincoln and chair of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP Defence and Security Board, said: “Today marks an important milestone for the region as the culmination of a lot of work to connect the regional defence and security sector SME, prime contractor and supply chain community, to raise the profile of the tremendous innovation they are driving to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, and to promote the opportunities for other companies to locate or expand here as part of the cluster. “It also provides a springboard for individuals to pursue exciting and rewarding high-tech, high-value careers in Greater Lincolnshire.” The other two existing clusters are the South West RDSC and the Three Counties RDSC in the West Midlands. The clusters, which may be physical or virtual, allow industry and Government to share ideas, promoting collaboration and commercialisation. They are intended to develop innovative regional industrial capabilities to contribute to UK military capability by creating collaborative pathways for SMEs as a route into the defence supply chain. The MOD says it would welcome RDSCs in all regions and in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland by 2023.   Image: VIPs at the launch of the Greater Lincolnshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster (left to right): Jim Pennycook from the Defence and Security Accelerator; Professor Deeph Chana, Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA); Alison Ballard, head of Audit at BAE Systems and deputy chair of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP Defence and Security Board; Major General Julian Free CBE, deputy vice chancellor at the University of Lincoln and chair of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP Defence and Security Board; and Sir John Peace, chairman of the Midlands Engine. Photo: Alan Fletcher / A Shot in the Dark.

Funding to help make properties warmer available in Boston and South Holland

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Homeowners and landlords in Boston and South Holland have the opportunity to make their properties warmer, more energy efficient and save money on their bills.

The South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership has funding available to assist with the retrofitting of off-gas properties (those with no mains gas connection) in Boston and South Holland, through the Home Upgrade Grant funding (HUG 2) from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Grants from the first round of funding, HUG 1, have assisted homes with energy efficiency measures such as solar panels and insulation as well as low carbon heating methods such as air source heat pumps. The first round saw £3.16m awarded in grants since April 2022, improving 173 properties across the South and East Lincolnshire sub-region. Sheryl Deakin, from Spalding, applied for a grant in September last year and the improvements to her home were completed in June. Her home was cold, damp and had an unreliable boiler. Improvements included air source heat pump, solar panels and external wall insulation. Her home Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) improved from an E to a B rating as well as the Carbon from this property reducing from 7.2 to 1.7 tonnes per year, saving 5.5 tonnes. She said: “I love my home again. My daughters are happy and content, my youngest especially feels safer knowing we have a reliable heating source for next winter. “My oil boiler was so much noisier than the new Air Source Heating Pump that’s been installed.” Cllr Nick Worth, Leader of South Holland District Council, said: “The lives of our residents are being changed for the better thanks to the Partnership successfully securing government funding to improve the energy efficiency of homes and reduce carbon emissions. “Homes which are difficult and expensive to heat can be made warmer, more comfortable and cost you less in your utility bills. There is still money available to improve homes in South Holland and I urge homeowners and landlords across the district to get in touch with the Partnership’s Sustainable Warmth team and find out what measures you could be eligible for. “The money is there in South Holland – now’s your chance to access it.” Cllr Callum Butler, Environmental Portfolio Holder at Boston Borough Council, said: “Improving your properties EPC rating by heating your home in a low carbon way will help to reduce your energy and utility bills resulting in a warmer home for less in the winter. “This money is available now across Boston and the surrounding villages to all properties that are not on mains gas. All homeowners and landlords need to do to start the journey to being more energy efficient is to call the Partnership’s Sustainable Warmth team. The knowledgeable and understanding team will link successful applicants with their own case officer who will see you through the entire process right up to the works being completed. “There was a fantastic response to the first phase and I would love to see more homeowners access grants they could be entitled to.” Grants range between £8,000 and £38,000 per home, depending on the property’s wall type, EPC rating and current fuel type. To be eligible, your property must have an EPC Rating of D, E, F or G and a total household income of less than £31k of which Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance (AA) will be deducted if you are in receipt of these. There are still spaces available in Boston and South Holland for anyone wanting to apply for funding in 2023/24. HUG 2 is for off gas properties only, however there may be other funding available for those who do not meet the criteria. For more information, contact the Partnership’s Sustainable Warmth Team at greenhomesgrants@e-lindsey.gov.uk or by calling 01507 613573.

The Wragby Show returns

Featuring Dangerous Steve, Fire & Chainsaw Juggling, Giant Unicycle, Ladder Balancing, Blindfold Motorcycle Riding and Tom Longton Sheepdogs, the Wragby Show returns on Sunday 3 September 2023 for its 39th edition. A fantastic family day out with a friendly atmosphere for people to socialise and enjoy the open air, there is a full programme of main ring entertainment! The Wragby Show, open at 9:00am, brings together animals, food and drink, top class entertainment, exquisite rural crafts and competition to provide an unmissable day. From Trade Stands to Children’s Entertainment, Food Stalls & Bar, Classic Cars, Tractors & Stationary Engines, Grand Draw, Carriage Driving, Horse Show inc. Show Jumping & Heavy Horses, Sheep & Cattle Show, Fun Dog Show, Horticulture Classes, Egg Show & Live Music, there is something for everyone. Beneficiaries for 2023 are Lincoln NHS Rehab Team, Lincoln & Lindsey Blind Society, Wragby Primary School, Wragby Community Hub and Wragby Reload Centre. For more information visit https://www.wragbyshow.co.uk/

Lincolnshire market towns to be given the dino-roar treatment

Some of East Lindsey’s market towns are going to get the dino-roar treatment this summer holidays, as a series of free prehistoric activities are planned alongside the usual roar-some offer from the District’s local traders.

Arranged as part of East Lindsey District Council’s Vital and Viable programme, dinosaur visits will be taking place at the following dates and markets: •           Tuesday 15 August – Alford •           Thursday 17 August – Horncastle •           Friday 18 August – Louth •           Saturday 19 August – Spilsby (as part of the Teenage Market) •           Friday 25 August – Wainfleet As part of the events, residents and visitors will be able to interact with the dinosaurs for free, as well as have a walkabout with ‘Pete the T-Rex’ and meet his dinosaur babies along the way. The scheduled walkabouts will take place at 11am, 12pm and 1pm across all five events, but please note that all times and dates are subject to change based on weather forecast and market footfall. The Council’s Vital and Viable programme aims to work with local communities to protect, promote and preserve our market towns by keeping them thriving and clean centre which are attractive places to live, work and visit. Councillor Adam Grist, portfolio holder for Market Towns and the Rural Economy, said: “I am delighted to have such a fantastic and free family event coming out of our Vital and Viable project this summer, that I’m sure will provide great fun for residents in the local area and our summer visitors to the District, as well as hopefully a boost in footfall for our brilliant local traders and businesses. “I hope that lots of people get involved in this unique experience to take a literal walk on the wild side with dinosaurs and can help to showcase our vibrant market towns and some of the wonderful things they have to offer.”