In summer 2024, we carried out consultation to find out people’s views and priorities for the town.
507 people had their say in an online and paper survey whilst feedback was also captured at events including two interactive feedback walkabouts led by Heritage Lincolnshire.
In our consultation, we found out:
- People think the best thing about Spalding is its river / waterfront area. However, people also feel that the potential of this area is not being realised.
- Ayscoughfee Hall, and Spalding’s sense of community are also valued.
- People would like to enjoy a better town centre experience, and there was also feedback on smartening up Spalding.
- People would like to be able to enjoy Spalding safely with tackling anti-social behaviour and improving community safety the top priority for people taking part in the survey (25%).
- Another priority for the investment is more attractions and things to do in the town.
- Spalding’s heritage is important to people with around three quarters of people taking part in the survey wanting to see the town’s historic sites and buildings fixed up and improved.
- People would also like to see investment in community facilities and resources, and there is interest in support for volunteering.
