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July 2020

Have your view on Grimsby’s future

GRIMSBY Town Centre is being offered another multi-million-pound opportunity to re-invent itself – but to have a chance of success it needs you! Central Government monies totalling £25m have been ‘ring-fenced’ for projects in Grimsby’s central area as the next stage of the ‘Town Deal’ gathers pace. As reported, Grimsby is one of 101 urban…

4 years ago | General

Keep an eye out for local drawings on new council bin lorries

Drawings from local children highlighting the importance of recycling and looking after the environment are now up on the council’s new bin lorries. North East Lincolnshire Council is pleased to announce the wonderful drawings are on full view for the people of North East Lincolnshire to enjoy. More than 200 people entered the bin lorry…

4 years ago | General

More than 100 fines given in battle against littering since patrols restarted

Enforcement officers fined more than 100 people for littering, cycling and dog control offences in just two weeks since patrols restarted after the lockdown. Patrols stopped when the lockdown started in March but resumed on 16 June as more premises reopened. In recent weeks, people have noticed an increase in littering being left across the…

4 years ago | General

Children’s drawings to be put up at new care facility

North East Lincolnshire Council has today (Tuesday 14 July) handed over 56 drawings from local children to Care Plus Group to put up inside a new care facility. Back when lockdown began, the council asked children from across the borough to come together to decorate Cambridge Park Care Home. The home, which was purchased by…

4 years ago | General

New recruits for beach safety to support Cleethorpes resort amid COVID-19

The beach safety team in Cleethorpes has welcomed four new recruits in a bid to keep the resort as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. A key part of the COVID-19 Outbreak Control Plan produced by North East Lincolnshire Council and Public Health refers to the prevention of local outbreaks in high-risk places, locations…

4 years ago | General

Toll Bar roundabout project update

Major works to improve safety and traffic flow at Toll Bar roundabout are due to start on schedule this month. Contractors will move on site from Monday 20 July, with the project starting on the highway a week later. The roundabout is being retained with improvements and widening to entry and exit roads, helping traffic…

4 years ago | General

Respect your parks

North East Lincolnshire Council is calling on people to respect the area’s parks as the lockdown eases. This week is Love Parks Week and local parks have been a lifeline for many people during the coronavirus pandemic. Play areas closed as part of the lockdown but started reopening again from Saturday 4 July. The play…

4 years ago | General

St James’ Square scheme update: Fisherman’s Memorial

GRIMSBY’S famous Fisherman’s Memorial Statue was carefully lifted from its St James’ Square home today and taken away for base renovation. The bronze figure, standing 12ft, will be fitted with a new York stone plinth and given a spruce up before being returned to the Square and re-positioned as part of the present transformation of…

4 years ago | General

Grow your business at Cleethorpes Market

Take up a stall at Cleethorpes Seasonal Market, and with the help of the current incentive scheme, you could be one of the area’s latest trends. North East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner, ENGIE, are continuing their market trader incentive scheme for new traders. Councillor John Fenty, portfolio holder for regeneration and skills, said:…

4 years ago | General