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Heritage makeover sees RAFA Club return to its Victorian roots

The Cleethorpes vice-chair of North East Lincolnshire’s RAFA association has spoken of his pride at seeing a heritage make-over return the building’s facade to its Victorian roots. The scaffolding has come down at the front of the Grimsby & Cleethorpes branch of RAFA, (Royal Air Forces Association) which sits on the hill of Alexandra Road –…

3 years ago | General
The new look RAFA building

Heritage networking event

Are you interested in our heritage, buildings, pastimes and more? Come along to our virtual networking event to spark a wider conversation about the heritage in our region with likeminded people. We’re delighted to be working with Heritage Lincolnshire to establish a brand-new heritage network for our area, with support from the National Lottery Heritage…

3 years ago | General

Litterbugs and irresponsible dog owners fined for messing up the borough

North East Lincolnshire Council issued more than 1,700 fines in 2020 for litter, cycling and dog control offences. A total of 1,245 fixed penalty notices were given for littering, 145 for dog fouling and dog control offences, and 311 for cycling in the pedestrian area in Victoria Street, Grimsby. Fixed penalty notices are an alternative…

3 years ago | General

New Garth Lane footbridge to make its way to Grimsby

The 30m-long and 5m-wide new footbridge that will span the River Freshney at Grimsby’s Garth Lane is being transported into town next week. A police escort through North and North East Lincolnshire is required to accompany the 37m-long transporter on which the main frame of the bridge will sit. Its masts and decorative pieces will…

3 years ago | General
Garth Lane footbridge

Carriageway patching preparation works to start later this month

In preparation for the annual carriageway treatment programme, a number of preparation works will be carried out across the borough from Monday 29 March. The first part of the works, taking place on a rolling programme over a four-week period, will take place at the following locations: Scartho College Avenue College Gardens Pelham Avenue Southern…

3 years ago | General

Safety improvements completed at Marklew Avenue junction, Grimsby

Following formal approval to make the necessary Traffic Regulation Orders, lining and sign installation works at the Marklew Avenue and Cromwell Road junction are complete. The changes include a right turn manoeuvre ban and no waiting restrictions at the junction of Marklew Avenue and Cromwell Road, and no waiting restrictions at the Marklew Avenue and…

3 years ago | General

Cleethorpes residential parking – update

North East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner, ENGIE, are progressing the first stage of parking proposals, following an engagement survey in the main resort area last year. Councillor Stewart Swinburn, portfolio holder for environment and transport, commented on the progress: “I would like to thank those residents who provided feedback last year and supported…

3 years ago | General

Early engagement identifies protected cycle lane for key route in the borough

Following the first round of engagement with local cyclists, residents, businesses and colleges, a protected cycle lane stretching between Clee Road at Isaac’s Hill Roundabout, along Weelsby Road and up to the Fryston Corner junction is being considered. A protected cycle lane will address concerns raised in the initial survey by creating a dedicated and…

3 years ago | General

Start date for roundabout construction at the A18/Waltham Road junction

Planning continues on the final phase of improvements to the A18, with the construction of a roundabout at the Waltham Road junction to replace the existing T junction. The decision to install a roundabout has been made to reduce the number of accidents at this location, to slow the flow of traffic and to make…

3 years ago | General

Cycle Superhighway – Grimsby A180 Westgate to Lockhill roundabout cycleway

Works to construct the new Cycle Superhighway scheme will start on site in the next few weeks on the dual carriageway between A180 Westgate roundabout to the Lockhill roundabout. The installation of the new cycleway will take place in two phases and will start on Monday 22 March. Traffic management will begin being put into…

3 years ago | General