A BRIGHT future for the big screen has been predicted by the family behind Cleethorpes’ Parkway Cinema, who are now planning their new Grimsby town centre venture. Parkway Entertainment Ltd director Richard Parkes is ‘delighted’ at the news that planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment of the western end of Freshney Place. As…
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Work has started on the major restoration of Corporation Road Bridge today, Monday 6 February. Multi-disciplinary bridge works specialist Spencer Group is now on site as the scheme gets underway. The full restoration will include key structural works, as well as improvements to the aesthetic changes to the bridge – protecting the landmark for many…
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Millions of people across the country and the Commonwealth are invited to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort over a weekend of special events. The Coronation will take place on the morning of Saturday May 6 at Westminster Abbey, London. Tens of thousands of people are expected…
1 year ago | GeneralThe planning application for a new market hall, a cinema and other leisure facilities at the Western end of Freshney Place has been approved in today’s Planning Committee. Cllr Philip Jackson, leader of the Council, said: “This is good news, and we can now press on with our major plans to improve the town centre,…
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Sarah Palmer: The House with The Blue Door. Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is pleased to announce its latest temporary exhibition. Art, Anxiety, and Me is a collection of illustrations drawn by local artist Sarah Palmer. The exhibition explores how Sarah uses art to improve her mental health. Featuring prints of Sarah’s work and displays of…
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Are you eligible for a free 12-week wellness programme? With free places funded by North East Lincolnshire Council, Lincs Inspire’s Active Forever programme is a flexible, tailored scheme to suit you. It involves specialist power-assisted equipment, gym classes, swimming and more. Those who join the Active Forever programme often have a medical condition and the…
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A multi-agency operation between North East Lincolnshire Council, Humberside Police and a specialist search dog unit has seen a large haul of illicit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes seized from various businesses in Grimsby and Cleethorpes. North East Lincolnshire Council’s commercial regulatory team, including Trading Standards, alongside Humberside Police, and supported by specialist search dogs from…
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Work is due to start next week (from Monday 30 January) on a one-month project to replace the paving along the landward side of Alexandra Road in Cleethorpes. This work will bring the paving in line with the rest of the improvement works in the resort that were completed pre-pandemic and will complement the work…
1 year ago | GeneralFor the first time, residents in North East Lincolnshire will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. To be prepared, borough residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in May by checking they have an accepted form of ID. Accepted forms of ID include a…
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North East Lincolnshire Council’s commercial regulatory services – comprising of Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Port Health – had a busy time in 2022. From hundreds of inland food business inspections, illicit tobacco court cases and raids, to firework safety checks and vessel inspections at Immingham and Grimsby Docks. The year also saw the Trading…
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