Holbeach St Matthew is a small fenland village in the South Holland district of southern Lincolnshire, England, situated about 6 miles (10 km) north‑east of the town of Spalding. The area is characterised by its rural setting and traditional village atmosphere.
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Holbeach St Matthew is a small fenland village in the South Holland district of southern Lincolnshire, England. It lies 6 miles (10 km) north‑east from the town of Spalding, placing it within a rural setting that is typical of the fenland area. The village is part of the broader South Holland district, which is known for its agricultural landscape and low‑lying fenland terrain. In 2025, the local area was involved in the Lincolnshire County Council election held on 1 May 2025, during which all 70 seats were contested. The election coincided with other local elections, including the inaugural Greater Lincolnshire mayoral election. Prior to the election, the council was under Conservative majority control, but Reform UK won a majority of the seats on the council at the election. The village’s inclusion in the PE 12 postal district places it within the postal geography of the Spalding area, indicating its administrative linkage to the nearby town of Spalding.