Residents in Grimsby are being urged to take care as works to cut back an overgrown Willow tree on the walkway at the rear of Nelson Way take place tomorrow morning (Thursday). The tree is slowly falling over under its own weight and has been exacerbated by recent high winds. As a result, the root…
5 months ago | General
People in North East Lincolnshire are being urged to stop buying and selling illegal vapes. The warning comes after Trading Standards Officers sent half a tonne of illegal vapes for recycling at an approved waste facility. The products were seized as part of Operation Joseph, a national initiative to deal with the illegal vape market….
5 months ago | General
Unfortunately, due to the heavy rainfall on Saturday 9 December, the contractor was unable to complete the resurfacing works, and as a result of this an additional over-night road closure will be in place on Thursday 14 December for road marking works to be completed. From Tuesday 12 December until Thursday 14 December, a Pelham…
5 months ago | GeneralNorth East Lincolnshire Council’s Phone ‘n’ Ride service, managed by Equans, has received praise from a long-term customer about the outstanding service. Leonard Rayner has used the Phone ‘n’ Ride service for approximately seven years and likes to travel with his wife to Freshney Place every Saturday, with the occasional mid-week trip. “The Phone ‘n’…
5 months ago | General
The Worshipful the Mayor of the Borough of North East Lincolnshire, Councillor Ian Lindley, is looking to inject some disco into the area with a non-stop dance event. The danceathon, which was announced at the Sunflowers Children’s Action Group Christmas Party, will be part of the Mayor’s yearly fundraising campaign. He will be raising money for…
5 months ago | Councillors and democracy
Trading Standards have issued a stark warning to local people who buy e-bikes or e-scooters this Christmas after the number of fires related to lithium batteries quadrupled in the UK in the last three years. Overheating lithium-ion batteries create fierce fires, releasing toxic smoke, and are now occurring at the rate of at least six…
5 months ago | Environment and community safetyMany properties struggle with condensation and mould throughout the winter months. If left untreated, mould can cause long-term damage to the property, as well as potentially having an impact on the health of those living there. Condensation is usually the biggest cause of damp within homes, which provides the perfect environment for mould to grow….
5 months ago | GeneralA local pub is asking visitors to donate a present to a young person who is a carer for a family member. The Wheatsheaf, situated on Bargate in Grimsby, is calling for people to support local young carers this Christmas. Young carers are children and young people who act as the main carer for a…
5 months ago | Children and familiesPop down to Grimsby Top Town Market and grab your free See.Sense bike light. These innovative lights make a great new addition to your bike with technology that collects anonymous data as you ride, which could help us improve the local cycle network. Equans will be at Grimsby Top Town Market on Friday 15 December…
5 months ago | GeneralA HUGE tree that fell from private land in Waltham onto the main Brigsley Road was one of a series of emergency call-outs due to the high overnight winds that struck in North East Lincolnshire. More than a dozen staff from North East Lincolnshire Council worked during the night and into this morning (Sunday 10…
5 months ago | General