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March 2021

Heritage makeover sees RAFA Club return to its Victorian roots

The Cleethorpes vice-chair of North East Lincolnshire’s RAFA association has spoken of his pride at seeing a heritage make-over return the building’s facade to its Victorian roots. The scaffolding has come down at the front of the Grimsby & Cleethorpes branch of RAFA, (Royal Air Forces Association) which sits on the hill of Alexandra Road –…

3 years ago | General
The new look RAFA building

House demolition brings peace to neighbourhood

A troublesome property in Grimsby, which has been the source of problems for neighbouring residents, has finally been demolished. The property on Shelley Avenue in Grimsby was demolished after sitting empty since 2005 due to its poor condition. In the 16 years that the property has been unoccupied, it has attracted a significant amount of…

3 years ago | Homes and property
Before and after photo of the site

Business Support Plan Published

North East Lincolnshire Council has published its business recovery plan, outlining the steps being taken to support to local businesses, create employment opportunities and help to reshape the future economy. The plan, which has three themes – Restore, Reshape and Replenish- outlines how the authority wants to work with businesses dealing with issues such as…

3 years ago | Business and investment

Local landmark dons purple for National Census Day

ROSS Castle in Cleethorpes will this weekend join a host of other landmarks across England and Wales in marking National Census Day. The local Victorian seaside folly will be illuminated in purple light this weekend, joining other iconic sites including the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, BT Tower in London and Blackpool Tower. National Census…

3 years ago | Council information and partnerships

Recycling bins fit for the future

It’s one year this week since North East Lincolnshire Council made the decision to introduce new bins for recycling. This time last year, households were using boxes for their recycling. The boxes had served their purpose, but it was time a new method was introduced. Several factors influenced the decision to move from boxes to…

3 years ago | Bins, waste and recycling
Graphic showing how recycling collections are changing

Landlords could face hefty fines if they fail to bring properties up to energy efficiency standards

Local landlords letting energy inefficient properties could receive hefty fines under new Government legislation, North East Lincolnshire Council’s housing officers have warned. The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) legislation, which was updated in April last year, requires all rented properties on new or existing tenancies to hold an Energy Efficiency Certificate (EPC) rating of E…

3 years ago | Homes and property