The Grantham Town Centre Issues and Options Document 2007

Grantham Future were a pivotal group in commissioning this document. This is a key strategic planning document which will shape the development of Grantham over the next decade.

The overall aim is to establish a clear direction and strategy for Grantham which allows the town to flourish as a successful sub regional centre.

As a result, the document provides a broad strategic focus for a number of town centre projects designed to improve the town. This ultimately provides the basis for a realistic Action Plan to deliver the improvements required for Grantham to be a better town to live, visit and work in.

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Grantham Christmas Market

The Christmas Market is organised by The Grantham Events Group. For more information on this group, or to join please contact Richard Coppin on
01476 400094.

A World of Christmas

Sunday 25th November 2007 – from 10am to 5pm

A Christmas Extravaganza in the town centre featuring:

  • Continental Markets
  • Craft Markets
  • Street Entertainers
  • Funfair
  • Carol singing
  • Shopping
  • Children’s mini train
  • Santa’s Grotto
  • Displays of ‘Christmas in other cultures’
  • Plus loads more!

The day ends with a Parade and the turning on of the Christmas lights.

Grantham Future has already given their backing to this year’s Christmas event, as it has done for many years.

Grantham – Live, Shop, Grow

A Shop Local campaign: Grantham – Live, Shop, Grow is has just launched. SKDC and Grantham Future have teamed up to deliver the campaign aimed to promote the town to both residents and visitors. The aim is to encourage residents to shop local first where possible and support local businesses as well providing shopping information to visitors. Shopping guide pocket maps have been distributed to local businesses and are available free of charge. Bus advertising can also be seen carrying the campaign messages. Click here to see the guide.

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Grantham On Water – National Trail boat Festival

Grantham Future was a proud sponsor of this event which is associated with the Grantham Canal Partnership. The restoration of the canal is important to Grantham’s heritage, environment and economy.

Aims of the event were as follows:

  • Raise awareness of the ‘forgotten’ Grantham Canal – with the East Midlands public as well as the waterway fraternity
  • Celebrate the recent restoration of 4˝ miles of canal to navigation
  • To encourage the re-opening of a further 5 miles, through to Redmile

Grantham Town Centre Manager

Grantham Future recognised the need for a town centre manager to accompany the town centre partnership team. Lia Ibbotson has been in post since March 2007. Key functions of the role include:

  • Rolling forward the Grantham Town Centre Issues and Development Options 2007 document
  • Acting as a liaison role between Grantham Future and other groups
  • Securing funding
  • Instigating town centre initiatives

Belton Horse Trials

Grantham Future is a sponsor of this world class event which attracts top riders. Riders compete in three categories - showjumping, cross-country and dressage. Grantham Future created the ‘Grantham Cup’ which is a premier award to the top rider at the event.

The event is a major weekend in the equestrian calendar and attracts a great number of people to Grantham.