Councillor Richard Dixon-Warren

01/11/2025

My final Aveland Update is attached. I resigned my seat in South Kesteven District Council on 29 October. A by-election will be held on 11 December. Thank you for your comments, challenges and support. This page will close on Remembrance Sunday.

25/10/2025

Halloween - please be thoughtful, please be kind...

24/10/2025

Planning Application S25/1059

S25/1059 (application for change of use to residential institution – children’s home – Pointon House, 25 High Street, Pointon) was approved by SKDC’s Planning Committee on 23 October.

Agenda, reports, attendance and webcast are at https://moderngov.southkesteven.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=165&MId=4716. S25/1059 began 3 hours and 40 minutes after the start of the meeting (3:40 on the webcast).

I made a representation as Aveland Ward District Councillor, as did a Pointon resident. A representative from Ideal Social Care Group plc attended to answer questions.

23/10/2025

For Valour...

Victoria Cross recipient’s son unveils new information board telling story of Second World War paratroopers

https://www.lincsonline.co.uk/grantham/news/victoria-cross-recipient-s-son-unveils-new-information-board-9438014/

17/10/2025

Unusual to concurrently concur with Kemi Badenoch and the Prime Minister but this does it: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c205gnz5p8xo. Shame on Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police for effectively creating a 'no go area' for Jews. https://unreadpoetssociety.com/2022/12/11/first-they-came-poem-by-martin-niemoller-poem-meaning-summary-and-poem-analysis/

About Martin Niemoller and the poem ‘ First They Came….’ Martin Niemoller was a German theologist and Lutheran pastor. He was initially an ardent supporter of Adolf Hi**er and the…

16/10/2025

I fully support the message this sends.

16/10/2025

Pleased to attend Kemi Badenoch visit to Grantham Conservative Club for Margaret Thatcher 100th anniversary, escorted and welcomed by Gareth Davies MP. Great speech and Q&A. Visit too short - she missed a fine buffet lunch.

07/10/2025

This:

...and their allies

04/10/2025

🗓️ 100 years since her birth, the Iron Lady still sparks conversation.

is bringing together local and national organisations for a diverse programme of theatre, discussion, art, and more—reflecting on the political, social, and human impact of Margaret Thatcher’s life from 13th October (the anniversary of her birthday)

🎭 Join us in Grantham, the place it all began.

👉 For Grantham Museum events https://granthammuseum.org.uk/events/
For all other events cross the town please visit guildhallartscentre.com/whats-on/thatcher-fest/

04/10/2025

The Airborne Heritage of Harlaxton Manor and surrounding areas was marked today at the college Schools Day, ahead of a public open event this weekend where visitors can share the history and secrets of the manor.
Harlaxton Manor was requisitioned by the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, and served as the officers’ mess for RAF Harlaxton.
It would later house a company from the 1st Airborne Division, playing a key role in the Allied Forces' victory.

27/09/2025

Army Benevolent Fund Band Concert - Lincoln Cathedral Friday 17 October 2025 at 7.30 pm. Tickets from £20 for an excellent evening of music in stunning surroundings.

27/09/2025

My September Update.