Local landlords are being reminded to check that their rented properties comply with recently updated electrical safety standards. The new standards came into force at the start of April and set out a number of expectations for landlords. Under the updated legislation, Home Improvement Officers in North East Lincolnshire now have powers to enforce electrical…

North East Lincolnshire Council rejected more than 1,400 recycling bins in six months after householders put the wrong things in them. Recycling crews found items including cat litter, guttering, a football, carpets, roof felt and vacuum cleaner parts in recycling bins. In December, the Council started leaving red tags on bins when householders put the…

North East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner, ENGIE, is proposing to make the current temporary 30mph speed limit on Humberston Avenue permanent. The decision to proceed with the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) has been approved today (Monday 14 June) by Councillor Stewart Swinburn, portfolio holder for environment and transport. A temporary TRO was introduced…