GRIMSBY’S new Garth Lane footbridge will be lifted into place across the River Freshney by large cranes, after being brought into town by specialist haulage contractors today, (Tuesday). Householders had to temporarily move vehicles from part of the route, to allow room for the 30m-long by 5m-wide pedestrian walkway to be carried on a 37m-long…
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Key workers in North East Lincolnshire are being encouraged to book regular lateral flow tests (LFTs) to give them, their customers and their employers peace of mind. North East Lincolnshire Council’s test, trace and isolate team are offering the tests, which can quickly and reliably detect COVID-19 in people who are not showing symptoms. The…
3 years ago | Business and investmentNorth 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 investmentPublic Health & Licensing officials in North East Lincolnshire have warned that employers who may be flouting COVID rules could face fines of up to £10,000. North East Lincolnshire Council Officers from Licensing and Public Health issued the warning as the number of fines issued to businesses rose in recent weeks. Under the Health Protection…
3 years ago | Business and investmentAccess to rapid coronavirus tests that give a result within half an hour are being rolled out next week to key workers who have to go out to work despite the current lockdown. Testing centres have been opened at Grimsby Town Hall and the Knoll in Cleethorpes, with plans for a further site in Immingham…
3 years ago | Business and investmentNorth East Lincolnshire Council has today launched a new discretionary grant through the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) scheme for businesses who are ‘open but affected’ due to COVID-19 restrictions. Businesses who have experienced at least a 30% drop in income can apply for a discretionary grant between now and 28 February 2021. The grants will…
3 years ago | Business and investmentShoppers in Grimsby and Cleethorpes can continue to benefit from free parking in Grimsby’s Abbey Walk car park and High Street car park in Cleethorpes throughout January. North East Lincolnshire Council and its partner, ENGIE, are continuing the free parking offer to support the continued recovery of non-essential shops in the area. Shoppers can continue…
3 years ago | Business and investmentMore than £17-million has been secured from the Future High Streets Fund to help create a new future for Grimsby town centre. In a major boost for local high streets, up to £830 million from the Future High Streets Fund will be invested in 72 areas across England, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick announced on 26…
3 years ago | Business and investmentGRIMSBY’S new Garth Lane footbridge will start to take shape in December as detailed work begins on its construction. With delivery and installation due in the spring, planning permission has now been passed by North East Lincolnshire Council, giving the green light for materials to be ordered and the build to start. Once installed it…
3 years ago | Town DealIMPORTANT preparation for the installation of Grimsby’s new Garth Lane footbridge will continue this week with piling works moving to the Victoria Street side of the River Freshney. To ensure health and safety requirements are met, the footpath in the immediate area of the works will close over two days, between Tuesday and Thursday, (November…
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