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December 2021

Work to transform the heart of Grimsby given a major boost

Exciting plans to transform the heart of Grimsby have been given a major boost today with the appointment of a specialist development management organisation to lead the project. Queensberry, a nationally recognised regeneration specialist has been brought on board to drive the “Future High Streets” town centre project forward which will create a mixed use…

2 years ago | General

Indoor venue for the Cleethorpes Christmas market

The Holly Jolly Christmas Market will be held over on Saturday 4 December in Cleethorpes town centre and alongside some unique traders, there’ll be fun and entertainment and special appearances. However, the decision has been made to relocate the market indoors to encourage as many visitors as possible to enjoy the experience. Working together with St Peter’s…

2 years ago | General

More heritage cash being made available to local organisations

Six more local organisations are set to benefit from “Heritage Starter” grants to support heritage projects, small and large, made possible thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Over the next 18 months, the programme aims to encourage people from North East Lincolnshire and beyond to consider what they know, or think they know, of…

2 years ago | General

Council to revamp properties with energy efficiency upgrades

North East Lincolnshire Council has recently secured Government funding to upgrade selected homes with insulation in an effort to reduce energy bills for residents. The council and its regeneration partner EQUANS, will support households with up to £10,000 worth of improvements per property to install loft insulation, cavity wall insulation or external wall insulation. The…

2 years ago | General

New football “hub” on Clee fields given the green light at Cabinet

PLANS to kickstart the development of a state-of-the-art football ‘hub’ on land in Grimsby have taken a step forward. And, once complete, a ‘first phase’ plan at Clee Fields will be followed by the creation of a new business case to revamp the nearby King George V athletics stadium. Plans to redevelop the two sites…

2 years ago | General

Grant Street car park funds approved by Cabinet

A single-storey extension at Grant Street Car Park has been given the green light for funding by Cabinet members at a meeting yesterday, Wednesday 1 December. Councillors have heard about plans to build a single-storey extension at Grant Street car park to increase the number of spaces available to those visiting the resort and relieve…

2 years ago | General

Council secures Gold from the MoD’s Employer Recognition Scheme

North East Lincolnshire Council has been awarded the Gold standard under the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme, the highest national accolade for its support for Britain’s Armed Forces. Cllr Ron Shepherd, Cabinet member for Safer and Stronger Communities, said: “This is great for the Council, and for North East Lincolnshire. We are fully committed…

2 years ago | General
Cllr Ron Shepherd receiving the Gold Award

Don’t forget – bin days change at Christmas and New Year

North East Lincolnshire Council is reminding households that their waste and recycling collection dates change during the Christmas and New Year holiday. Some households will have their bins or boxes emptied on a different day than they usually do. Visit www.nelincs.gov.uk/bins to check your collection dates. Look out for the Christmas calendar and recycling leaflet…

2 years ago | General
Cover of the Festive Bin Days calendar

Do you think you could benefit a young person’s life?

We’re looking for volunteers to help our Youth Offending Service. The role will involve representing your community at referral order panel meetings. To volunteer, you need to be over 18 and confident in communicating with young people. You should also want to make a positive difference to the community. The role will see you being…

2 years ago | Children and families