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Five grant funds now open for applications

Five grant funds are offering almost £550,000 in help between them – across small business support, help for first-time and expanding events in the District, an already popular second round of shopfront improvements in Sleaford, and more.

12 June 2025
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Five grant funds are now open for applications in North Kesteven. The image is a collage which shows some (from top, left) some new play equipment purchased with the previous community grants through UKSPF, equipment purchased with a Small Business Grant, an event helped by the Events Fund and shopfront improvements in Sleaford.

The Zone to return in September

Lots of young people came to chill out at The Zone, setting the stage for its return to Sleaford in September.

9 June 2025
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The Zone landed in Sleaford's Market Place last week, as a custom space for young people aged 11-18 to chill out and be themselves. The photo shows The Zone set up in the Market Place, with teens enjoying activities including table tennis.

Waste fleet fuelled on recycled oil drastically cuts emissions

North Kesteven’s bin lorries are now fuelled by a diesel-replacement vegetable oil which eliminates almost all of the fleet’s emissions in use, promotes cleaner air and significantly reduces the District Council’s carbon footprint.

2 June 2025
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Cllr Wright at NKDC's Metheringham depot, with a waste collection lorry in the background

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