Dear Neighbour,
The council has advised us that the phonebox needs planning permission, so we're now applying retrospectively to keep it.
As you might be aware, there's a community book exchange on the driveway of 63 Swansholme Gardens operating from a red K6 phonebox.
We've always loved seeing these in other towns and villages, and thought Sandy deserved one too. It's been lovely to see families stopping by and swapping books since we set it up in December.
Thank you if you've popped over or added to the shelves! The frequent comments of support we've received from visitors and on the Facebook page show that it's becoming a valued part of the community.
As part of our application, we'd like to include statements of support from the local community. If you'd like to support us, please complete this short form:
If possible, please respond by 7th February 2026.
If you have any questions, please get in touch at [email protected].
Thank you for your time.
Best wishes,
Arran & Helen