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Jun 25, 2009 - Leisure review and ice rink questions answered
Find out about the council's proposals

Jun 25, 2009 - Council ICT services to be upgraded
Website, email and other services will be unavailable on Saturday June 27

Jun 23, 2009 - Quids In - will you benefit?
Campaign aims to provide eligible households with extra cash towards rent and council tax

Jun 23, 2009 - Recycling roadshow tours North East Lincolnshire
Residents make pledges for greener living

Jun 18, 2009 - Lincolnshire Return to Teaching Programme
Get an information pack from the Benjamin Curtis Foundation

Jun 15, 2009 - Swine flu preparations continue as World Health Organisation announces pandemic
North East Lincolnshire Council and the North East Lincolnshire Care Trust Plus work together

Jun 11, 2009 - Food Safety Week focuses on over-60s
Hygiene advice and guidance on hand

Jun 11, 2009 - Search is on for families of 1900s fishermen and net braiders
Historical interviews to form museum audio attraction

Jun 09, 2009 - Opinions count in parks survey
More than 500 people have so far taken part - and more responses are invited

Jun 08, 2009 - Get on your bike for Bike Week
Campaign 'pedals' environmental and health messages

Jun 05, 2009 - Trading standards make fresh warning about cold callers
Rogue trader gang operated in Cleethorpes and Grimsby

Jun 05, 2009 - Playaways audio books introduced at Cleethorpes Library
Great stories on the go

Jun 05, 2009 - New phone guide to council services is published
Look out for the A-Z in the post

Jun 04, 2009 - Local art talent from 1840s goes on show
At the Cleethorpes Discovery Centre

Jun 04, 2009 - Cleethorpes Renaissance community planning weekend looms
Come along and help shape the future of the resort

Jun 04, 2009 - Matthew Humberstone School given Satisfactory Ofsted Report
Significant improvements made

Jun 03, 2009 - Play your part and help to keep Cleethorpes’ beaches tidy
Increased visitor numbers requires extra work in tackling litter

Jun 01, 2009 - Marriage Act - Application for Approval of Premises
Oaklands Country House Hotel

Jun 01, 2009 - Have your say on the council’s website development
Take part in a quick survey!

Jun 01, 2009 - Dummy awareness days promote speech and language skills
Youngsters encouraged to hang up their dummies by 18 months

May 29, 2009 - Consultation at Cleethorpes Country Park
Tell us what you think to the park's improvements

May 29, 2009 - Family given five-year ASBOs
Neighbours terrorised with weapons

May 29, 2009 - Community Learning Services Enrolment Sessions
Make learning a part of your life!

May 28, 2009 - Cleethorpes vision to be mapped out in community weekend
Have your say on the future of the resort

May 28, 2009 - New Mayor of North East Lincolnshire plans his Civic Schedule
Requests for attendance are now invited

May 22, 2009 - Tender notice - council website renewal
Expressions of interest are invited

May 22, 2009 - Vandals cause closure of popular footpath
Bridge made unsafe by arson attack

May 22, 2009 - Bank Holiday Bazaar at the Meridian Point Craft Centre
Three days of fun and attractions this weekend

May 21, 2009 - Sunny side up for Cleethorpes food premises after environmental health blitz
Clean bill of health in time for the summer season

May 21, 2009 - New cabinet revealed at council's annual general meeting
Councillor Andrew De Freitas continues as council leader

May 20, 2009 - Foster carers celebrated at special awards ceremony
Ceremony held as part of Fostering Fortnight

May 19, 2009 - Calling all families – Get together to celebrate the UK’s first National Family Week
A host of fun activities await, from May 25 to May 31

May 19, 2009 - Come and have your say about parks and open spaces
Consultation trailer goes on tour next week

May 15, 2009 - New ‘Bosom Buddies’ group for breastfeeding parents
East Marsh Children's Centre to host the meeting on Monday mornings

May 12, 2009 - Mayor Making ceremony takes place this Thursday (May 14)
Councillor John Colebrook to take up his chains of office

May 12, 2009 - Ten things you should know about swine flu
Frequently asked questions about the virus

May 07, 2009 - The Blue Flag flies again in Cleethorpes
Quality Coast awards also presented to the area

May 06, 2009 - Car parks awarded the Park Mark for high security and low crime
Locations in Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Waltham get the approval

May 01, 2009 - Preparations underway to counter threat of possible flu spread
Agencies in North East Lincolnshire continue to work together

Apr 30, 2009 - Council works closely with local agencies on swine flu risk
World Health Organisation advice is being followed

Apr 28, 2009 - Health Protection Agency gives advice on swine flu
Follow the web link

Apr 24, 2009 - Immingham Town Council to remain
Review concludes that no restructure is required

Apr 22, 2009 - Cleethorpes beach and Humberston Fitties beach close to securing awards
Hopes of flying the blue flag again

Apr 22, 2009 - Funding to improve junior sports in North East Lincolnshire
£10,000 for junior football league

Apr 22, 2009 - Brothers Grimm movie showing free at the Heritage Centre
Film promotes David Hockney exhibition

Apr 21, 2009 - World Environment Day art competition
Youngsters inspired to get creative to promote climate change issues

Apr 17, 2009 - Parents with additional needs children launch support group at Queensway Children's Centre
Afternoon coffee sessions run from April 23

Apr 17, 2009 - Opening ceremony will launch new activity room at Reynolds Children's Centre
All welcome to come along

Apr 15, 2009 - Immingham Town Council election takes place on Thursday April 23
Don't waste your vote!

Apr 09, 2009 - Easter weekend bus services
See here for the schedule

Apr 06, 2009 - Fish stocks are reel positive for fishermen
Environment Agency survey reports healthy numbers and healthy fish

Apr 06, 2009 - Greater Grimsby, Lincolnshire will be used for inward investment drive
Area branding is supported by the council's cabinet

Apr 01, 2009 - Advice on caring for your dog
Trailer provides information on pet care

Apr 01, 2009 - Graduate placement opportunities available this summer
Eight summer placements are available at the council for graduates and undergraduates this summer.

Apr 01, 2009 - Splashing out on free swim
Free swimming available in North East Lincolnshire for people aged 60 and over

Mar 26, 2009 - Council issues frank warning over new telephone scam
Beware of unsolicited calls

Mar 25, 2009 - Spring fair and a samba band will mark the opening of Scartho Children's Centre
Come along on April 4 for games and other activities also

Mar 19, 2009 - Residents get new say on Guildford Street future
Consultation event is on Tuesday March 31

Mar 18, 2009 - Council staff supporting Earth Hour on March 28
Turn off your lights from 8.30pm to 9.30pm to show your support

Mar 16, 2009 - Renaissance fair programme of events released
A day of free entertainment arrives in Grimsby this weekend

Mar 12, 2009 - Rob Walsh and Andrew Milner appointed to executive director roles at North East Lincolnshire Council
New corporate management team takes shape

Mar 12, 2009 - Landlords given more time to license multi-occupancy properties
10-week amnesty is announced

Mar 12, 2009 - £2 million football centre for Bradley gets the go-ahead
Planning committee says yes

Mar 12, 2009 - Create a hand-crafted mother's day card at the Discovery Centre
Workshop takes place on Saturday March 21

Mar 12, 2009 - Have your say on the use of library computers
Take part in the survey and borrow a DVD for free

Mar 12, 2009 - Make your own motion-bear at Cleethorpes Discovery Centre
Come along on March 21

Mar 12, 2009 - New name, new management, new era for entertainment in Cleethorpes
Live Nation to help run the events arena

Mar 09, 2009 - Pier cancels under-18s night after concerns raised by police and council
Public protection and child safety take precedence

Mar 06, 2009 - Humberston School appoints new head teacher
Mr Brian Sarahan gets the job

Mar 06, 2009 - Two stars and improving adequately
Audit Commission gives its verdict

Mar 06, 2009 - Temporary closure of Humberston Library
Refurbishment will increase energy efficiency and disability access

Mar 06, 2009 - Queensway Children's Centre to hold No Smoking Day
Helping you kick the habit

Mar 03, 2009 - E-Factor Enterprise Expo to give advice on business start-ups and expansions
Top advice also from Dragons' Den star Rachel Elnaugh

Mar 02, 2009 - Residents to take the lead and run community meeting
First meeting to be held on March 30

Feb 26, 2009 - Merging of Employment Development Services and Adult Community Learning
Community Learning Services formed

Feb 26, 2009 - Council volunteers put their green fingers to use at the Second Avenue Resource Centre
Gardening work will help Grimsby in Bloom entry

Feb 26, 2009 - Signhills Infant School praised by Ofsted
'Good' rating given by inspectors

Feb 26, 2009 - Another chance to follow the 'Leader' project
Find out more about this great opportunity

Feb 25, 2009 - Neighbourhood study film-makers are celebrated
Certificates handed out by the Mayor

Feb 25, 2009 - Children's services integrated working conference
Event takes place on March 25

Feb 25, 2009 - Old gardening tools wanted for schools
Donate and help children learn

Feb 24, 2009 - Second youth resources bus to arrive in North East Lincolnshire
Multimedia facilities go on tour

Feb 23, 2009 - Celebration marks achievements of the Get Hooked on Fishing scheme
Young people and local agencies to get together on February 26

Feb 20, 2009 - Off-road cycle route – Great Coates Road to Littlefield Lane, Grimsby
Works will begin on Monday February 23

Feb 20, 2009 - Don't get beaten by recession depression - come to Survive and Thrive!
Free events on February 23 and 24

Feb 20, 2009 - North East Lincolnshire Council sets a rise of just 3.25% in council tax
Budget agreed on February 19

Feb 19, 2009 - Early introduction to books for babies and toddlers
Little readers' group runs across 12 venues in the borough

Feb 19, 2009 - Yarborough ward by-election called
Nominations now invited

Feb 19, 2009 - Sexual health and contraception in the spotlight
Funding secured for research

Feb 18, 2009 - Discover the development of Victorian Grimsby
Talks scheduled for local historian Alan Dowling

Feb 18, 2009 - Free film screening at the Fishing Heritage Centre
Gorillas in the Mist to show on February 22

Feb 18, 2009 - Man behind 'New Nottingham' to lead North East Lincolnshire's regeneration
Marc Cole appointed as counci's new executive director of regeneration

Feb 17, 2009 - New-look holiday activity booklets launched
Treasure trove of information for families

Feb 16, 2009 - CANCELLED - the Mayor's charity Motown event
Refunds available

Feb 13, 2009 - Half-term activities at the Oasis Academy Wintringham
Expert advice and tips on-hand

Feb 13, 2009 - Sports taster day for youngsters with disabilities
Come along to Grimsby Leisure Centre and try out some great activities

Feb 13, 2009 - Take your family to see WALL.E at the Whitgift Theatre this half term
Great way of entertaining the family

Feb 12, 2009 - Drop-in events will help families and businesses survive and thrive in the current economic climate
Don't let the credit crunch bite

Feb 12, 2009 - Ten days of tournaments and fun for Nunsthorpe
Safer Communities week of action is here

Feb 12, 2009 - Bar Icon lives up to its name with five-star Scores On The Doors rating
Latest food compliance league tables now available

Feb 12, 2009 - Children's centres given 'full' designations by the DCSF
Hard work pays off in Scartho and Park

Feb 11, 2009 - Crematorium running as normal
Families are being kept informed

Feb 11, 2009 - Recycle to win - your chance of bagging a new 32-inch TV
All you have to do is post your entry form in a bottle

Feb 11, 2009 - Scamnesty - hand over your unsolicited mail
TRADING standards officers are calling on the public to give them extra scam-munition to beat the brazen bluffers who blitz them with a multitude of mail-outs.

Feb 05, 2009 - Aiming High newsletter now available
Advice, information and support for parents and carers of children with disabilities and special attention needs

Feb 04, 2009 - In Bloom competition rules
See February's Linc Up newspaper for details of the competition

Feb 03, 2009 - Trading standards double efforts to eliminate scams from region
Scam-unition wanted to help blitz brazen bluffers

Feb 03, 2009 - Trading standards welcome sentence for caravan crook
Custodial sentence for money launderer

Feb 02, 2009 - Council chief signs skills pledge
Commitment to boosting literacy and numeracy skills

Feb 02, 2009 - Half-term activity booklets now being distributed
Fun-packed guides to help plan your break

Feb 02, 2009 - Travel advice as more snow is forecast
"Stay indoors unless necessary"

Feb 02, 2009 - Economic regeneration team builds bridges with Hull's World Trade Centre
Local businesses to be represented

Feb 02, 2009 - World games at Nunsthorpe Library
After-schools club to taste global fun

Feb 02, 2009 - Uncover the history of your archaeological finds
Drop in to the Fishing Heritage Centre this Wednesday

Jan 29, 2009 - Council welcomes proposal for Tesco supermarket at Kennedy Way, Immingham
Plans revealed at a special regeneration and housing scrutiny panel

Jan 28, 2009 - Man fined for not ensuring his children attend school
Consistent failure to attend school ends in court case

Jan 28, 2009 - Council email system affected by essential system maintenance
Email system still affected today (Friday)

Jan 26, 2009 - Youngsters' advisory group to help shape council services
Ten representatives to help identify key issues

Jan 26, 2009 - New support group offers young parents fun activities and skills development
Sessions held at Immingham Children's Centre

Jan 26, 2009 - Lending facilities at Grimsby Central Library close for two days
Outage due to stock taking

Jan 23, 2009 - Heritage Centre film club reveals its 2009 programme
Great free movies lined up

Jan 23, 2009 - Popular Tuesday talk is reapeated
History of Cleethorpes promenades draws the crowds

Jan 23, 2009 - Dads' Group offers games and entertainment for male carers and their children
Families enjoy quality time at Immingham Children's Centre

Jan 23, 2009 - Council tax evader handed suspended jail sentence
And he still has to pay the £3,600 tax he owes

Jan 23, 2009 - New mothers speak highly of Baby Talk sessions
Weekly sessions at Scartho Children's Centre are a success

Jan 21, 2009 - Positive energy leaves other councils 'green with envy'
Property porfolio under the spotlight

Jan 20, 2009 - Trading standards warn of health scam
Cold callers ask for personal information about health problems

Jan 20, 2009 - Safer Communities receive glowing report from Prime Minisiterial team
Crime-cracking partnership tells of its challenges and progress

Jan 19, 2009 - Small fire disrupts electricity supplies in the central promenade area of Cleethorpes
CE Electric UK is working to restore power to around 15 homes and businesses

Jan 16, 2009 - One-day event offers advice and information on housing
Stay happy on the home front

Jan 16, 2009 - The Bs have it in latest five-star Scores On The Doors ratings
Top performers revealed in the council's hygiene league table

Jan 15, 2009 - Annual consultation for school admission arrangements for the academic year 2010-2011
Copies of the proposals now available for inspection

Jan 15, 2009 - World's best wildlife photography comes to Grimsby
More than 80 images are shown in this exciting exhibition

Jan 15, 2009 - Tollbar's GCSE results place the college in the top one per cent of schools in England
And more students in the borough achieve five A*-C grades

Jan 15, 2009 - Council praised for its response to the National Challenge
DSCF is impressed with improvements at four local schools

Jan 14, 2009 - Two new refuse vehicles to join the fleet
Kerbside green waste collections to be extended

Jan 14, 2009 - Warning over dangers of poor piercing
Beware of increased risk of infection

Jan 13, 2009 - Discover the history of Cleethorpes’ promenades
Slide lecture at the Discovery Centre

Jan 13, 2009 - Work under way on new boxing gym
Disused building to get a new lease of life

Jan 12, 2009 - An energetic and fun-filled February half-term learning Bollywood dance
Workshop will be held at Lindsey School

Jan 09, 2009 - Freedom of Information Act - Publication Scheme
The council has adopted a new publication scheme to improve access to the information it publishes.

sharkJan 08, 2009 - Taking the bite out of loan shark menace
NORTH East Lincolnshire Council is backing a new campaign to stamp out loan sharks who prey on vulnerable people across the borough.

Jan 08, 2009 - Diggers move in for next stage of £12m Cartergate scheme
THE site of a £12m regeneration package for Grimsby will be buzzing with activity next week - as diggers move in to start the next phase of the residential and retail project.

BearJan 08, 2009 - Exhibitions at Cleethorpes Discovery Centre – can you bear the wait?
‘The Bears - If you go down to the woods’, the next exhibition at Cleethorpes Discovery Centre, showcases crafted, constructed or manipulated bears created by Xceptional Designs.

Jan 06, 2009 - Municipal Offices in Grimsby is closed
Please note the Customer Access Point at the council's Municipal Offices in Grimsby has had to close early today (Tuesday, January 6) due to a water supply outage in the area.

Dec 29, 2008 - Place branding survey receives widespread support
Report outlines potential future for the area's economy

Dec 29, 2008 - Regeneration team achieve national standard for customer service
Excellent work wins a Customer First accreditation

Dec 29, 2008 - Get the message - use public transport
Improved information services are on the way

Dec 15, 2008 - Hereford School closed due to burst water mains
Work ongoing to fix the problem

Dec 10, 2008 - Ed Balls MP congratulates East Marsh team for baby weaning cook book
Simple, healthy recipies get the thumbs up

Dec 10, 2008 - Library opening times at Christmas
Check out when you can check your books in

Dec 10, 2008 - New look for private hire vehicles
A3-sized door stickers on their way

Dec 10, 2008 - £37,000 grant will help improve lives of disabled young people in North East Lincolnshire
Funding is only grant of its kind in the Yorkshire and Humber region

Dec 10, 2008 - Grimsby war exhibition period is extended
Attraction has proved vastly popular with local residents as well as visitors

Dec 05, 2008 - Trading standards warn about seasonal calendar scam
Brazen bluffers want your credit card details

Dec 04, 2008 - Meridian Point Craft Centre to host Christmas and farmers' market
Friday December 12 to Sunday December 14

Dec 04, 2008 - Libraries' festive offering to movie fans
Borrow two DVDs for the rental price of one

Dec 04, 2008 - Businessman donates tickets for New Year's Eve bash
Donation will benefit the Mayor's chosen charities

Dec 04, 2008 - Top Town Christmas market full of festive delights
Come along on Sunday December 7

Dec 04, 2008 - Highways authorities make North East Lincolnshire a cleaner and greener place to live
Landscaping plan will enhance town gateway

Dec 03, 2008 - The green resolution roadshow is coming to town
Learn how to make your lifestyle more sustainable

Dec 02, 2008 - Wifi facility offers free internet access
Pop into Grimsby Central Library with your laptop or mobile device

Dec 02, 2008 - Net a discounted Grimsby Town Football Club ticket
Survey could be a winner for you

Dec 02, 2008 - Prestigious Law Society accolade for council's legal services team
Lexcel award recognises highest of legal standards

Dec 02, 2008 - New golf project aims to raise youngsters' aspirations
Social skills and community engagement included

Nov 27, 2008 - Cleethorpes Country Park celebrates local nature reserve status
Mayor and Young Mayor to attend celebratory event

Nov 27, 2008 - Airborne message is carried more than a thousand miles
Balloon adventure ends in Swedish Lapland

Nov 26, 2008 - 24-hour road closures for Meridian Road, North and Central Promenade
Temporary annual restrictions come into play on Monday, December 1

Nov 26, 2008 - Major Road Works, Isaac’s Hill and St Peter's Avenue, Cleethorpes
Final phase is due to start

Nov 26, 2008 - Young film makers vie for prizes at the North East Lincolnshire media awards
Ceremony to take palce on December 3

Nov 26, 2008 - Kier appointed as preferred bidder for Hereford and Havelock projects
Redevelopment projects to have a combined value of £37-40 million

Nov 25, 2008 - A180 bridge repairs finish one week early
Works took just seven days

Nov 24, 2008 - A46 lane closures
Gully sweeping on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 25 and 26

Nov 24, 2008 - Postal survey will give insight to quality of life in the borough
Prizes up for grabs for those who take part

Nov 24, 2008 - Councils work together to beat the credit crunch
Free seminar will help tourism businesses during tough times

Nov 24, 2008 - Learners' achievements to be celebrated at awards ceremony
Mayor to attend Community Learning Services event

Nov 24, 2008 - Food company blossoms under stewardship of economic development team
Products now stocked in major supermarkets

Nov 24, 2008 - Cleethorpes to fly the Blue Flag again
Water quality has recovered since the 2007 floods


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