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Councillors and democracy

A night at the races: Mayor to host charity race night

TICKETS are now on sale for a charity race night being hosted by the Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Councillor Ian Lindley. Proceeds from the evening will go towards the Mayor’s chosen charities, Sunflowers Children’s Action Group and the Pink Rose Suite based at Grimsby’s Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital. The Charity Race Night will…

2 months ago | Councillors and democracy

Donation to bring young people’s creations to Park Ward

A donation by Ward Councillors in Grimsby is helping young people to create wildlife havens for gardens in our area. Park Ward Councillors Marian Boyd, Daniel Westcott and Paul Silvester, have agreed to donate £500 to the Council’s Youth Justice Service to cover the cost of materials. Young people working with the service will use…

4 months ago | Children and families
A photo of Councillors posing with bird boxes

Mayor raises flag to celebrate 75 years of the NHS

A flag has been hoisted high above Grimsby Town Hall to mark the 75th birthday of the National Health Service in Britain. The short flag-raising ceremony, which took place on Wednesday morning, was observed by local dignitaries and NHS workers and led by the Worshipful The Mayor of the Borough of North East Lincolnshire, Councillor…

5 months ago | Council information and partnerships
A photo of the Mayor and dignitaries at the Town Hall

New Mayor elected in historic ceremony

SCARTHO Ward Councillor, Ian Lindley, has been sworn in as Mayor of the Borough of North East Lincolnshire during a special ceremony late last week. The Worshipful The Mayor of the Borough of North East Lincolnshire, Councillor Ian Lindley, was elected following his term as Deputy Mayor from May 2022 to May 2023. The Mayor…

7 months ago | Council information and partnerships

North East Lincolnshire Local Election 2023

Did you know? Tune in to this page throughout the evening to follow all of the latest updates on this year’s local elections. 02:00 – And that’s a wrap. The Returning Officer has just finished thanking the staff and all those involved in this year’s election. From us here in the Council’s Communications Team, thank…

7 months ago | Councillors and democracy

Students given unique insight into local politics

Young students in North East Lincolnshire have been given a unique opportunity to find out more about local politics and how the Council is run. Called ‘politics day’, students from Franklin College Sixth For and Waltham Toll Bar Academy spent a day meeting politicians and officers from North East Lincolnshire Council, including the Mayor and…

1 year ago | Councillors and democracy
A photo of the Mayor with students

Find out about becoming a Councillor

Local people with an interest in representing their community and making a difference to their area are being encouraged to find out more about becoming a Councillor. Elected Councillors are a vital part of local democracy. They make a difference to their area in lots of ways, helping to solve problems with local residents, coordinating…

2 years ago | Councillors and democracy

North East Lincolnshire’s Mayoral nominations announced

This year’s Mayor Making ceremony will take place on the 19th May at Grimsby Town Hall. The roles of Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the borough are ceremonial positions undertaken by an elected Councillor, nominated by his or her peers. The position has a term of one year. East Marsh Ward, Councillor Steve Beasant, who…

2 years ago | Councillors and democracy

North East Lincolnshire Local Elections 2022

Tune in to this page throughout the evening to follow all of the latest updates on this year’s local elections. 02:12 – And that’s a wrap. The Returning Officer has just finished thanking the staff and all those involved in this year’s election. From us here in the Council’s Communications Team, thank you for tuning…

2 years ago | Councillors and democracy