South Witham Parish Council

24/10/2026

𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲!🍂 ⏰

👉 Don't for get the clocks go back this evening!

21/10/2026

🚨 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 🚨

📢 Whether you're new to the area or a longtime resident, this is your go-to guide for some really important information 🏡

🗺️ Here are key locations, essential services, and contact details all in one place

19/10/2026

📚 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗺!

Did you know the library comes to us? 🚐💨
Whether you’re looking for a new thriller, a picture book for the kids, or a non-fiction favorite, the Mobile Library South service stops right here in the village.

📍 Where: High Street, South Witham
⏰ When: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
🗓️ Next Date: Friday, November 6th
Up coming dates:
🗓️ December 4th

It’s a great way to browse books without leaving the village. You can even manage your account and reserve books online to pick up right here in South Witham.

See you at the High Street stop! 📖✨

19/10/2026

🚧 Got Issues with Potholes, Flooding, or Overgrown Pavements? We're Here to Help! 🚧

We often hear from you about these concerns, and we're committed to addressing them with our County Councillors. Here's how you can help us take action:

1. Report It: Try reporting the issue directly at FixMyStreet.com https://www.fixmystreet.com. Many problems can be resolved quickly this way.

2. You can track your reports and other reports made easily by visiting the above links.

3. Keep Us Informed: If the issue isn't fixed or your report is rejected, let us know! We're here to pursue it further.

Together, we can work towards a better South Witham. Thank you for your support! 🌟

16/10/2026

⚡ Pylons consultation – have your say before 3rd November

National Grid is consulting on its plans for the Weston Marsh to East Leicestershire line: around 60km of new 400kV overhead power line, with pylons, that would pass through our part of the county.

This is the Stage 2 consultation, and it closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday 3rd November. Whatever your views, this is the time to make them heard, so please take a look and respond.

How to respond
💻 Online feedback form: https://www.nationalgrid.com/the-great-grid-upgrade/weston-marsh-to-east-leicestershire/have-your-say
✉️ By post (no stamp needed): FREEPOST WM TO EL
📞 Need help? Call their community line on 0800 138 9191

Missed the South Witham event? There’s still time to talk to the team in person

📍 Corby Glen Village Hall (Ron Dawson Memorial Hall), Swinstead Road. Tomorrow, Saturday 17 October, 11am–4pm. Just turn up, no need to book.

📍 Tugby Village Hall, Leicestershire. Friday 23 October, 1–6pm.

Prefer to join online?

🖥️ Two webinars on Tuesday 20 October, 12–1pm and 6–7pm. Sign up through the link above.

Paper copies of the consultation document and feedback forms are also at Bourne Library and Hatties Tearoom in Corby Glen.

Please share with neighbours, especially anyone who isn’t on Facebook. 🙏

We propose an uprating of the existing 275kV overhead lines to facilitate a transmission load of 400kV and the development of three new substations to help carry more green power f...