Civic Services
Alistair Campbell famously told Tony Blair when Labour was in power that, "we don't do God." Local MP Stephen Phillips made clear at the recent civic services for North Kesteven District Council and South Kesteven District Council that he disagrees. "Religion is at the heart of our tradition of public service in this country," Stephen said, "and for many of us that remains the case. Whilst you don't have to believe in God to serve your community, a realisation that you must answer for your stewardship of your communities and do the best you can by those you are supposed to be serving is no bad thing." Civic Services for each of the District Councils within the constituency are held annually in the summer to welcome the new Chairmen of each Authority to their new roles and to ask guidance in the coming year on the deliberations of councillors. This year's services were held in Ruskington (NKDC) and Grantham (SKDC). Proof positive that here in Lincolnshire, we do, indeed, do God.
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Welcome, and thanks for visiting my website. On 6th May 2010, I was elected by an overwhelming majority of more than 50% of voters as the Member of Parliament for the Sleaford and North Hykeham Constituency. It's a great honour to have this responsibility of fighting for this beautiful part of Lincolnshire and I hope that my website will answer any questions you have. You'll find some information about me, about what I and my party stand for and about how to get in touch. Please don't hesitate to do so: what matters to you matters to me. I'm passionately committed to serving the interests of all of our community as best as I can.
