North East Lincolnshire Council has fined more than 300 people for messing up the borough since 1 April. A total of 164 fixed penalty notices were given for littering, 95 for littering from vehicles and 29 for dog control offences. In addition, 18 fines were given for fly-tipping, eight for waste carrier offences and one…
2 years ago | Environment and community safety
Did you know that air pollution is the biggest environmental threat to our health, no matter who you are or where you live? Thankfully, there are simple things we can all do to cut down on the pollution we cause and make the air we breathe cleaner. Even better, these steps can also save you…
2 years ago | Environment and community safety
North East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner, EQUANS, have received funding to support a select number of primary schools to take part in WOW – the walk to school challenge from Living Streets. We have partnered with Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking to encourage children to be more active by walking,…
2 years ago | General
Doctor Bike visited both Pilgrim Academy in Immingham and Reynolds Academy in Cleethorpes where they fixed and repaired more than 80 children’s’ bikes for free. This service is provided by non-profit organisation Cycle Hub Lincs and is funded by North East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner EQUANS. Having Doctor Bike come to schools helps…
2 years ago | General
North East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner, EQUANS, have been awarded £346,000 funding from the Department for Transport to support the delivery of high-quality cycle and pedestrian infrastructure near Grimsby Town Centre. The route identified through the council’s Cycling and Walking Improvement Plan, includes Ainslie Street, Park Avenue, Park Drive and surrounding areas. Councillor…
2 years ago | General
Work has started on the creation of another unique wildlife site, “Novartis Ings” on the south bank of the Humber which will provide industrial opportunity along the South Humber Bank in the decades ahead. As previously reported, Novartis transferred a piece of their land free of charge as a legacy for their 70-year presence in…
2 years ago | General
Are Grimsby and Immingham Tips the best in the country? We think so. And now the team at the tips have won a national award to make it official. Grimsby and Immingham Tips won Best Civic Amenity Site of the Year at the awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management. Both sites are run…
2 years ago | Bins, waste and recycling
North East Lincolnshire Council is consulting on its public space protection orders (PSPOs) in key public areas. The Council introduced PSPOs to target anti-social behaviour and irresponsible dog ownership in July 2019. These PSPOs expire after three years and the Council must consult on the renewal of them. A PSPO allows councils to put restrictions…
2 years ago | Environment and community safetyNorth East Lincolnshire Council Environmental Enforcement officers seized two vehicles during a multi-agency operation in Grimsby. The vehicles were seized as part of an operation involving North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) Environmental Enforcement officers, Humberside Police, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) at Birchin Way in Grimsby. During…
2 years ago | Environment and community safety
North East Lincolnshire Council is appealing for witnesses after the remains of a dead sheep were illegally dumped in Grimsby at the weekend. Staff made the grim discovery as they went to clear a pile of fly-tipped waste from near the entrance to the Grimsby Community Recycling Centre in Gilbey Road. Officers are reviewing CCTV…
2 years ago | Environment and community safety