Grantham
population (inc. Londonthorpe Without) 41,000 SKDC EST.
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This ancient market town is believed to have originated as a 6th century Saxon settlement, the name supposedly derived from "the settlement on the gravel". Sir Isaac Newton attended school in Grantham, as did William Cecil, the first Lord Burghley, who became the most powerful statesman in the land during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Today the town is renowned as the birthplace of Margaret Thatcher, Baroness of Kesteven, Britain's first woman Prime Minister.
Grantham is the largest town in South West Lincolnshire, and the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton. A bustling market town that is full of heritage and charm. Grantham has a population over 38,000 and travel to work area population rising to over 60,000. The town serves a number of delightful villages and, without doubt, offers excellent opportunities for business.
Grantham's strategic location places it next to the A1. The A52 Nottingham/Derby east coast link and the A607 Lincoln to Leicester road are key routes which serve the town-making the area an excellent location for business.
The East Coast Main Line has an hourly rail service calling at Grantham, providing a fast and effective link to London's Kings Cross. In addition a car journey from London only takes 1 hour and 50minutes, and travelling from Leeds only takes 1 hour and 30 minutes, emphasising Grantham's strong location and convenient access.
Major EmployersName | Approx Employees | Primary Description |
|---|
Grantham Hospital | 500+ | Health |
MPP Ltd | 500+ | Manufacturing |
SKDC | 250+ | Public Aministration |
Grantham College | 250+ | Education |
Police HQ | 250+ | Police |
Wm Morrisons | 250+ | Wholesale & Retail |
Asda | 250+ | Wholesale & Retail |
Vacu-Lug Ltd | 50+ | Manufacturing |
Woodland Trust | 50+ | Agriculture |
Quality Furniture | 50+ | Manufacturing |
SKDC survey 2005 | Â | |
Page Last Updated: September 11, 2008
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January 05, 2009 12:00
GRANTHAM A607 BETWEEN A1 SLIP RD AND HARLAXTON AS JUST BEEN RE-OPENED
January 05, 2009 08:28
GRANTHAM A607 JUST OUTSIDE GRANTHAM POLICE HAVE CLOSED A 607 BY ROUND ABOUT A1 SLIP RD
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AVOID FIVE GATE LANE AT BELTON ,ROAD PARTIALLY BLOCKED AND THERE IS BLACK ICE ON ROAD.ROAD IS NOW CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE,BY THE POLICE WHILE VEHICLES ARE RECOVERED