South Holland District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids South Holland District
Non-metropolitan district
From left to right Top: Spalding parish church Middle: Holbeach skyline and Long Sutton town centre Bottom: Crowland Abbey and Sutton Bridge's Cross Keys Bridge connecting Lincolnshire to Norfolk via the Wash
Shown within the ceremonial county of Lincolnshire
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Constituent country	England
Region	East Midlands
Administrative county	Lincolnshire
Admin. HQ	Spalding
Government
• Type	South Holland District Council
Area
• Total	286.6 sq mi (742.4 km2)
Area rank	48th
Population  (2005 est.)
• Total	95,019
• Rank	Ranked 254th
• Density	331.490/sq mi (127.989/km2)
Ethnicity (2021)
• Ethnic groups	List 96.3% White 1.3% Mixed 1.2% Asian 0.6% other 0.5% Black
Religion (2021)
• Religion	List 63% Christianity 35.4% no religion 0.5% Islam 0.2% Buddhism 0.5% other
Time zone	UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+1 (British Summer Time)
ONS code	32UF (ONS) E07000140 (GSS)

South Holland District Council
Type
Type	Non-metropolitan district
Leadership
Chair	Andrew Woolf, Conservative Since 17 May 2023
Leader	Nick Worth, Conservative Since 17 May 2023
Chief Executive	Rob Barlow Since October 2021
Structure
Seats	37
Political groups	Administration (20)      Conservatives (20) Other parties (17)      South Holland Ind. (14)      Independent (3)
Elections
Last election	4 May 2023
Next election	2027
Meeting place
Council Offices, Priory Road, Spalding, PE11 2XE

South Holland is a special area in Lincolnshire, England. It's called a local government district. This means it has its own council that helps run things for the people living there. The main office for the council is in a town called Spalding.

Other important towns and villages in South Holland include Crowland, Sutton Bridge, Donington, Holbeach, and Long Sutton. The name "South Holland" comes from an old part of Lincolnshire known as the Parts of Holland.

South Holland shares borders with other districts like Boston, North Kesteven, South Kesteven, Peterborough, Fenland, and King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

History of South Holland

How the District Was Formed

The South Holland district was officially created on April 1, 1974. This happened because of a law called the Local Government Act 1972. Before this, the area was made up of three smaller districts, which were then combined:

• East Elloe Rural District
• Spalding Rural District
• Spalding Urban District

The new district was named South Holland because it's located in the southern part of "Holland," one of the three historic areas of Lincolnshire.

Working Together with Other Councils

In 2021, the South Holland District Council decided to work closely with two other councils: East Lindsey District Council and Boston Borough Council. They formed something called the "South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership." This partnership helps them share managers and other staff, making things more efficient.

How South Holland Is Governed

Local Services and Responsibilities

The South Holland District Council is in charge of local services for the district. These are things like collecting rubbish, planning new buildings, and managing local parks.

Bigger services, like education and major roads, are handled by the Lincolnshire County Council. Many parts of the district also have smaller local groups called parishes. These parishes help with very local matters. The town of Spalding, however, does not have a parish council.

Council Leadership

The person in charge of the council is called the Leader of the Council. Here are the leaders since 2003:

Who Makes Up the Council?

After the local election in 2023 and a special election in November 2023, this is how the council is made up:

The "South Holland Independents" and other independent councillors work together as the "Independent Group." The next election for the council is planned for 2027.

Council Buildings

The council's main office is located on Priory Road in Spalding. The first part of the building was finished in 1954 for an older council that used to manage the area. A large new section was added to the front of the building in 1991.

Council Elections

Since 2007, the council has had 37 councillors. These councillors represent 18 different areas called wards. Each ward elects one, two, or three councillors. Elections are held every four years to choose these representatives.

Landmarks of South Holland

Notable Landmarks of South Holland

Landmarks from top left to bottom right:

1. Trinity Bridge
2. Crowland Abbey
3. Crosskeys Bridge, Sutton Bridge
4. Spalding Parish Church
5. Sessions House, Spalding
6. Ayscoughfee Hall, Spalding
7. Skyline of Deeping St Nicholas in the Deepings
8. Holbeach
9. Long Sutton

People and Land in South Holland

Population and Age

In 2001, about 76,512 people lived in the South Holland district. The average age of people living there was almost 43 years old.

By 2011, the population had grown to 88,270 people. There were 37,264 households, with about 1.2 people living in each hectare of land.

Religion in the District

According to the 2001 census, 82.6% of people in South Holland said they were Christian. This was the highest percentage of Christians in any district in the East Midlands region.

Protecting the Land from Floods

Much of the land in South Holland is very flat and great for farming. However, because it's so low, it needs to be protected from flooding. This job is handled by the South Holland Internal Drainage Board and the Environment Agency. They work to keep the land safe and dry.

Media and Communications

Television Channels

If you live in South Holland, you can usually watch TV channels from BBC Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and ITV Yorkshire. These are broadcast from the Belmont transmitter.

Some people can also get channels from BBC East Midlands and ITV Central from the Waltham TV transmitter. In the very southern part of the district, a few homes might even receive BBC East and ITV Anglia.

Radio Stations

Here are some of the radio stations you can listen to in the South Holland area:

• BBC Radio Lincolnshire on 104.7 FM and 94.9 FM
• BBC Radio Cambridgeshire on 95.7 FM
• Lincs FM on DAB
• Greatest Hits Radio Lincolnshire on 96.7FM and 102.2 FM
• Connect Radio on 106.8 FM
• Heart Peterborough on 102.7 FM
• Tulip Radio (especially for Spalding) on 107.5 FM

District Symbols: Coat of Arms

The district of South Holland has its own special symbols, called a Coat of Arms. These symbols tell a story about the area.

• Shield: The main part of the shield has wavy blue and silver lines, which represent the water and drainage systems important to the area. In front of two crossed shepherd's staffs (crosiers), there's a stone called the Elloe Stone, which is a historical landmark. At the top, there's a golden band with an open book and two red tulip flowers. The book stands for learning, and the tulips represent the area's famous flower industry.
• Crest: Above the shield, there's a heron, a type of bird often seen in watery areas. The heron is holding a "cornucopia," which is a horn filled with flowers, fruits, and grains. This symbolizes the rich farming land and the good harvests in South Holland.
• Motto: The motto, or saying, for South Holland is "Progress Through Endeavour." This means that success and improvement come from hard work and effort.
• Badge: The badge shows the Elloe Stone in front of two crossed shepherd's staffs, similar to the shield.

See also

In Spanish: South Holland (Lincolnshire) para niños