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Additional testing works in preparation for Toll Bar junction improvements

Ahead of works to improve the Toll Bar junction later this year, engineers are continuing to work closely with utilities companies to identify what infrastructure is under the road surface. As part of this work a series of additional trial holes are required to be dug in the footway and verge at various places near…

4 years ago | General

Reopening the high streets safely – Cleethorpes update

Major changes are due to come into place in the centre of Cleethorpes to help the high street reopen safely on 15 June. Following the relaxation of some of the Government’s lock-down measures, work has been ongoing to look at various pinch-point areas of the resort to provide people with enough room to circulate safely…

4 years ago | General

Work to resume on the £8.5m Humber Link Road

WORK on the next phase of a new £8.5m road linking the ports of Grimsby and Immingham starts next week (w/c June 8) following a Covid-related delay. Once complete the Humber Link Road will see a lot of heavy traffic taken away from the A180 with a travel time that will take around 20 minutes…

4 years ago | General

St James’ Square start on site

WORK will start on Monday, 8 June, on a £1.5m transformation of Grimsby’s St James’ Square, with plans that centre on creating a family-friendly space in the heart of the town. As final preparations are made for the re-construction of the area outside Grimsby Minster, the Rector of Grimsby Canon Andrew Dodd praised the scheme,…

4 years ago | General

Put it in a bin or take it home! North East Lincolnshire strewn with litter

North East Lincolnshire Council is calling on people to be responsible with their litter as the beach, parks and open spaces in the area have been left strewn with rubbish. Glass bottles, cans, leftover picnics, takeaway wrappings and nappies are just some of the items being dumped by people. Food wrappers can also attract vermin….

4 years ago | General

Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre receives funding support from Arts Council England due to COVID-19

Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre has received more than £17,000 from Arts Council England’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Package. The £17,250 funding is aimed at supporting heritage and cultural organisations that have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak and the required lockdown measures. The project has been made possible due to National Lottery players and National Lottery…

4 years ago | General

Toll Bar roundabout update

Contractors are being sought to deliver the transformational scheme at Toll Bar roundabout. A programme of works to improve traffic flow at the roundabout is due to start in July. These works follow on from the introduction of a toucan crossing installed in October 2019 to improve road safety for pedestrians and cyclists at the…

4 years ago | General

COVID-19: Discretionary grants for business – scheme open

A new scheme to help some small businesses affected by COVID-19 in North East Lincolnshire is now open for applications. As part of the response to the COVID-19 emergency, Government has announced various grants and loans available to help fund small businesses. The latest is a discretionary fund for local authorities to administer to locally….

4 years ago | General

Cleethorpes’ outdoor market is back

The seasonal outdoor market in Cleethorpes Market Place is returning following changes to Government guidance. Cleethorpes Market will take place every Wednesday and Saturday between 8am and 3pm from Wednesday 3 June. Social distancing measures will be in place to ensure the safety of shoppers and traders. Traders will be introducing enhanced cleaning routines, floor…

4 years ago | General

Bus pass renewal update

North East Lincolnshire Council is still unable to issue new and replacement bus passes due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Those with an out of date bus pass can continue to use their expired bus pass. It is recommended that people who wish to apply for a new or replacement bus pass, contact the council after…

4 years ago | General