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December 2023

Nominate your neighbour or a veteran at the 2023 Civic Awards

People in North East Lincolnshire are being encouraged to nominate their community heroes for a Civic Award. Created 2-years ago, the awards recognise and celebrate local people who have gone above and beyond across North East Lincolnshire. They look to champion various businesses, charities and individuals, including brilliant neighbours and deserving veterans. The Good Neighbour…

5 months ago | General
Civic Award badge

Carriageway resurfacing on Pelham Road recommences tonight

The Pelham Road resurfacing works will recommence from tonight. Please see below amended programme to complete the works between Stallingborough Road and Washdyke Lane. Please be aware that during the road closure, vehicle access to premises within the closure will not be permitted. On-street parking will also be temporarily suspended within the closure extents. Footway…

5 months ago | General

Grimsby chosen to be part of Government’s “High Street Accelerator” pilot scheme

Government launches new High Street Accelerators pilot to help communities and councils join up on long-term regeneration. Today (6 December 2023), Government has announced that Grimsby has been nominated as one of 10 towns is to take part in a High Street Accelerator pilot scheme to help improve the town’s future. As previously reported, Grimsby…

5 months ago | General

Council purchases former House of Fraser building in Grimsby

THE former House of Fraser building on Grimsby’s Victoria Street West has been bought by North East Lincolnshire Council as it continues its drive towards town centre transformation. Contracts have been exchanged today and the sale, which has been advised by strategic partner Queensberry, also includes a leasehold on an adjacent car park. The prominent…

5 months ago | General
House of Fraser building

Scartho school plans gets green light

PLANS for a new primary school in Scartho were approved by Councillors at a planning meeting last week. The proposed plans for a new primary school in Scartho went before a meeting of the Council’s planning committee last Wednesday, and were approved with conditions. The school, for children aged 4 to 11, will be built…

5 months ago | Planning and development
A 3D visualisation of how Scartho Primary School could look.

It’s time to have YOUR say on Greater Lincolnshire Devolution

PEOPLE living and working in North East Lincolnshire are being asked to have their say on an historic Greater Lincolnshire Devolution Proposal. A new Mayoral Combined County Authority, (MCCA), is being proposed by the three lead councils in the area – North East Lincolnshire Council, North Lincolnshire Council (both unitary authorities) and Lincolnshire County Council….

5 months ago | General

Stay safe on the roads this winter

As the nights get darker and the temperature gets colder, you can ensure that your vehicle is in safe condition ready for this winter. Top-up on the screen wash and check your tyres are correctly treaded and inflated. Stock up on the anti-freeze and de-icer and don’t forget to carry emergency supplies such as food,…

5 months ago | General
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Historic land deal helps Immingham port expansion

In one of the largest land deals done in recent years, North East Lincolnshire Council’s Cabinet agreed last week [30 November 2023] to release land to Associated British Ports (ABP). The land includes 28 acres of allocated development land at Stallingborough Interchange, and two small areas of land in NELC ownership. Pioneer Business Park (PBP)…

5 months ago | General
ABP land sale

You can help people rough sleeping this winter

Do you know how you can help people who are sleeping rough on North East Lincolnshire’s streets? While buying someone a sandwich and a hot drink are good, ever wondered how to really help them now that weather is getting cold?   StreetLink is one of the answers. It is an app that people are…

6 months ago | General