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June 2020

Wildlife and industry, side by side

RARE nesting birds, a herd of Hereford yearling cattle, and even the odd deer or two – an increasing variety of animals are existing happily side-by-side at the South Humber Bank’s award-winning mitigation wildlife site. Those in charge are particularly proud to have witnessed pairs of Avocets, which are protected, with their chicks at the…

4 years ago | General

Get your child immunised at new drive-through venues

Thousands of children across the country have missed out on receiving their in-school vaccinations because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the Council’s School Nursing service are to set up drive-through vaccine centres across the borough to vaccinate those Year 8 students who have missed their jabs. The vaccine is free to all children and offers…

4 years ago | Children and families

Carriageway improvements to major route in Scartho

Works will be starting next week to resurface parts of the carriageway on Louth Road and Scartho Road. The £170,000 works are part of North East Lincolnshire Council’s Local Transport Delivery Plan for this year to make sure the highway is safe and in good condition for the benefit of all road users. Louth Road…

4 years ago | General

‘Binion’ characters help brighten up charity garden

A pair of colourful characters from Grimsby Community Recycling Centre (CRC or tip) are helping transform a charity garden. The squad of social distancing ‘Binions’ made a big impact when they appeared at the tip in May. CRC staff made the Binions using old tyres and paint pots and they help remind visitors about social…

4 years ago | General

Being ‘Loyal to Local’ has never been more important

The businesses that make up our local high streets, offices, business parks and industrial sites, along with the thousands of self-employed traders, and entrepreneurs across the area are essential to the future of our towns and villages. As slowly but surely the country starts to ‘unlock’ it has never been more important to recognise the…

4 years ago | General

Council urges businesses to stick to COVID rules

Businesses in North East Lincolnshire are being urged to abide by the Government guidance on COVID-19. The warning from Council officials comes as many businesses in our area prepare to reopen for the first time since lockdown started. Council Leader, Councillor Philip Jackson, has spoken out to urge local business owners to consider the safety…

4 years ago | Business and investment

Enforcement patrols return in North East Lincolnshire

Litter and dog fouling enforcement patrols are restarting in North East Lincolnshire this week. Patrols were suspended when the lockdown started in March but will be back this week as more premises reopen. Enforcement officers are changing the way they work to adapt to social distancing rules. Officers will patrol busy areas including Cleethorpes beachfront…

4 years ago | General

Passengers required to wear face covering on Phone ‘n’ Ride

In line with changes to Government guidance, passengers travelling on the Phone ‘n’ Ride Service will be required to wear a face covering from today, Monday 15 June. Passengers without a face covering when boarding will be encouraged to use a scarf or piece of clothing while travelling on board. Face coverings, in line with…

4 years ago | General