Any project here must be guided by what is the best way to preserve these Grade II* listed buildings, but it is accepted that for a new use to be sustainable it will need to bring more light into the central areas and create desirable spaces.

The attractiveness and viability of the scheme would be improved by attracting developments in the surrounding areas, particularly for health, leisure and sport.

Sleaford Maltings is a very fine group of historic buildings. This is a good time to promote a regeneration strategy that will deliver long-term benefits to the people of Sleaford through finding the best possible new uses for these important buildings.