Environment and community safety

“It’s a daily occurrence.” Councillor blasts vandals of water safety equipment

LIFE-SAVING buoys have been repeatedly vandalised in Grimsby town centre, putting lives at risk according to Council chiefs. The Councillor responsible for the environment has blasted ‘mindless idiots’ who have repeatedly stolen, vandalised and displaced the equipment, revealing that the issue has become a regular occurrence, happening almost daily. The orange life rings, known as…

3 years ago | Environment and community safety

Banners installed along town centre route

BANNERS have been installed along Victoria Street in Grimsby as part of an initiative to brighten up the town centre. North East Lincolnshire Enough is Enough action group are behind the initiative, which has been supported by North East Lincolnshire Council and it’s regeneration partner ENGIE, along with sponsorship from some local businesses. Park Ward…

3 years ago | Environment and community safety

Gas Safety Week 2021

North East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner, ENGIE, are supporting Gas Safe Register’s annual Gas Safety Week, from Monday 13 to Sunday 19 September. The Council and ENGIE are taking the opportunity to encourage residents to remain gas safe and ensure appliances are properly maintained. Without proper care and maintenance, you may be at…

3 years ago | Environment and community safety

Council CCTV upgrade moves a step closer

North East Lincolnshire Council’s planned £1m upgrade to CCTV infrastructure has moved a step closer with companies now being invited to tender for the work following a review of the current CCTV capability. The investment will see all existing cameras upgraded to digital, backed up by a new transmission network and state-of-the-art control room. New…

3 years ago | Environment and community safety

Who are the winners in the Posters in the Park competition?

North East Lincolnshire Council has revealed the winners in the Posters in the Parks competition. A total of 142 children, young people and adults entered the competition with fantastic poster designs reminding people to put litter in a bin or take it home. Winners were announced at a presentation ceremony in People’s Park. The five…

3 years ago | Environment and community safety

Invasion of the shopping trolleys

North East Lincolnshire is being invaded – by shopping trolleys. Street cleaners at North East Lincolnshire Council collected more than 140 trolleys in only eight weeks. They are finding them everywhere from river banks and under bushes to street corners and car parks. Usually, the trolleys are collected by a private contractor and returned to…

3 years ago | Environment and community safety

Seven top tips for looking after Cleethorpes this bank holiday weekend

If you are visiting Cleethorpes this bank holiday weekend, here are seven top tips that will help you respect the resort’s unique environment. Cleethorpes is a great place to be, so help us to keep it that way for everyone. The resort is a special place and we all have a part to play in…

3 years ago | Bins, waste and recycling

New CCTV images published in fly-tipping campaign

North East Lincolnshire Council is publishing new CCTV images as part of a campaign to help tackle fly-tipping in the area. Environmental enforcement officers at the Council are releasing CCTV images in connection with several fly-tipping incidents in Grimsby and Cleethorpes. People can view the images and use an online reporting form at www.nelincs.gov.uk/caught-on-camera. The…

3 years ago | Environment and community safety

Could you host a Changing Places toilet?

Toilet facilities that are open and inclusive to disabled people are an important step in making our communities more accessible, and now Government funding is being offered to create more of these facilities. Community groups, businesses and town and parish councils are being encouraged to bid through their Local Authority for funding to create more…

3 years ago | Business and investment

Don’t let rogue traders dump your waste and land you with a fine

North East Lincolnshire Council is warning households to be on their guard following reports of known rogue traders operating in the area. The Council is advising people not to take up offers for jobs such as clearing gardens and replacing driveways from traders knocking at the door. They will often quote a low price for…

3 years ago | Environment and community safety