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Voting by post? Read on to find out the best way to return your vote
Voting by post this year? There’s national changes to how you need to return your vote. The best way to return your vote is by Royal Mail – so fill in your vote early and get it in the post box as soon as you can! The other option is to hand it in at…
A180 Gilbey Road Bridge – change of traffic management this week
The first part of the A180 structures scheme has been completed, with the eastbound carriageway of Gilbey Road Bridge (from Pyewipe roundabout to Westgate roundabout) re-waterproofed and resurfaced. Work is also underway below deck on both Gilbey and Cleethorpe Road Bridges. On 24 and 25 April, there will be two full night closures from around…
Your vote is yours and yours alone: don’t be a victim of voter fraud
In any election, your vote is yours and yours alone. On Thursday 2 May 2024 there will be elections held within North East Lincolnshire for local Councillors and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside, both helping to shape future decisions and policies across our region. Our Councillors are responsible for representing their local area…
New signs show how important Cleethorpes is as a wildlife haven
New signs showing the wealth of wildlife to be enjoyed and respected along the Humber Estuary, and especially the North East Lincolnshire coastline, have been introduced in Cleethorpes this week. The colourful information boards can be seen in four locations close to Cleethorpes Leisure Centre, Meridian Park, the Thorpe Park exit onto the beach, and…
Grimsby town centre Restricted Parking Zone reminder.
DRIVERS in and around Grimsby town centre are being urged to check before they park – or risk penalties for entering or stopping in restricted streets. Reports in recent weeks have stated how vehicles have been seen entering and then being parked and left in George Street, Victoria Street and New Street. These are 24-hour,…
Starting School for the first time – September 2024
Parents and carers of children who are due to start at infants or primary school for the first time in September 2024, have been notified of their child’s school place allocation decision. A total of 1398 applications were received for children living in North East Lincolnshire by the published closing date. Of those, 99.36% were…
Wade into World Curlew Day and help us protect endangered birds
This Sunday we are celebrating waders! But before you start pulling on your green rubber boots, we are talking about the striking two-legged birds that can be seen along the coastline around Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Immingham. Curlews are the largest wading birds in Europe and April 21 is World Curlew Day. Why pinpoint curlews, you…
Summer interns – do you know someone looking for a work placement?
We are looking for A-Level students in NE Lincs to join us as a paid summer intern and make a start on their future career. They’ll be working three to four days per week for five weeks during the summer holidays. Opportunities in Legal, Culture and Tourism, Environment, Business Support and Careers Advice. It’s a…
Temporary closure of steps behind Memorial Gate in Cleethorpes
Work will begin tomorrow (Wednesday 10 April) for approximately 10 days to re-render the walls and steps leading down to the Central Prom behind the Memorial Gate in Cleethorpes. Due to the nature of the work, the steps will be closed off to public use for the full duration of the works. The closest alternative…
North East Lincolnshire residents urged to register to have their say in May
Voters urged to register to have their say in May – two important deadlines next week. On Thursday 2 May, residents will be voting to elect Councillors, who represent their local area and residents, and contribute to the development of policies in areas such as transport, social care and housing. As well as this, they…
