North East Lincolnshire’s Cabinet have approved the next stage of plans to unlock the next stage of the Grimsby West Strategic Link Road – a key project in the council’s ambition to improve sustainable transport options, and reduce congestion, journey times and vehicle emissions across the borough. Later this month, the Council will apply to…
3 years ago | GeneralTwo major projects for Grimsby town centre will take a major step forward following this week’s Cabinet meeting. Between the Future High Streets’ Fund and the Towns Fund, the Council has secured nearly £40million to be spent in Grimsby town centre in the next few years. Cllr Philip Jackson, Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council,…
3 years ago | GeneralNorth East Lincolnshire Council wants to hear your views on air quality in the borough. The Air Quality Strategy consultation has been launched ahead of a new strategy for tackling pollution. The results of the survey will inform the Council’s approach to air quality over the next few years. Many Council services are affected by…
3 years ago | GeneralNorth East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner, ENGIE, are preparing for further investigative works from Monday 28 June for one week. Engineers and specialist contractors will be inspecting the control tower and the bridge deck to further understand the level of work required and the current condition of the structure as detailed design planning…
3 years ago | GeneralCharities will yet again benefit from this year’s Ørsted Great Grimsby 10K. The much-loved event is more than a road race. It brings the community together to raise thousands of pounds for charity and provides a wealth of volunteering opportunities. In 2019, the race helped raise £18,500 directly for seven charities from race entries, fundraiser…
3 years ago | General
Residents who need a new or replacement bus pass can now pick them up from Age UK in Grimsby or by using a new online platform from Monday 21 June. Bus passes will no longer be issued from Centre4 or Grimsby Library from Friday 18 June. Age UK Cleethorpes will be continuing with the existing…
3 years ago | GeneralThe Government backed NHS and health & social care parking pass concession is due to end on Monday 21 June. The concession was introduced at the start of the pandemic to support key workers in carrying out their duties. In line with guidance issued by the Government and other local authorities, the concession will no…
3 years ago | General
Research to find a cure for Parkinson’s has received a £10,000 boost thanks to a local metal recycling scheme. Grimsby crematorium, which is managed by North East Lincolnshire Council, made the donation. Parkinson’s UK is the largest charitable funder of Parkinson’s research in Europe, leading the way to better treatments and a cure. An estimated…
3 years ago | Births, marriages and deaths
North East Lincolnshire’s Armed Forces weekend will have a number of stunning displays and activities over the weekend, despite organisers having to scale back the event, for this year only, from previous years. Alex Baxter, Armed Forces Champion, said, “Over the years, AFMET has grown our hugely successful Armed Forces Weekend to be the largest…
3 years ago | General
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…
3 years ago | Homes and property