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‘How are you today? Tell us, so we can help’.

A new survey has been launched to understand the mental health and wellbeing of people who live in North East Lincolnshire. The Covid-19 pandemic was an unprecedented time when isolation, health anxiety, grief and financial stress were experienced. These issues were highlighted in North East Lincolnshire’s annual Director of Public Health Report, which was published…

2 years ago | General

North East Lincolnshire Local Public Transport information – August bank holiday

Stagecoach Monday 29 August (Bank Holiday Monday) – A Sunday service will run. For further information, please visit www.stagecoachbus.com/regional-service-updates/east-midlands/grimsby-cleethorpes Phone ‘n’ Ride Phone ‘n’ Ride’s on demand bus service will run as normal on Saturday 27 August, but the three buses will not be running on Sunday 28 August or Monday 29 August. Normal Phone n…

2 years ago | General
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Heritage organisations in North East Lincolnshire hit the jackpot with £598,000 of National Lottery funding

THREE exciting heritage projects in North East Lincolnshire are set to benefit from over £590,000 in National Lottery Heritage Fund grants. Grimsby Town Football Club memories and memorabilia will be captured and  showcased in a touring exhibition; Fascinating local heritage news will be share on The Heritage Channel, a monthly magazine show broadcast online; The…

2 years ago | General
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Don’t get caught out by bogus calls

North East Lincolnshire Council’s Trading Standards team are warning people to watch out for cold calls received over their landlines. It comes after reports both nationally and locally of consumers receiving calls from someone claiming to be from Sky. They will tell you that they have noticed issues with your broadband router and say you…

2 years ago | General
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Top 10 Tips to Help You Enjoy the Summer Weather Safely

We’re forecast a scorcher in North East Lincolnshire with lots of sunshine, blue skies and temperatures set to reach the high twenties every day this week. Our top 10 tips will help you and your family make the most of the summer weather safely. 1. Stay safe in the sun: Stay indoors or seek shade…

2 years ago | General

Western School site housing development moves a step closer

An opportunity to create the housing development on the former Western School site has been released to tender this week. The 22.9 acre brownfield site will eventually see a community of up to 297 properties including potentially one to four bedroom houses, including affordable housing and retirement dwellings.  In a separate arrangement, the Council will…

2 years ago | General
Western Housing site redline

£8M Levelling up boost for Grimsby to repair vital bridges and boost local industry

£8m levelling up funding will fix damaged bridges to boost local industry and jobs. Move will also prevent months of potential road closures for the region. Part of Government’s work to level up Grimsby, improving local opportunities, delivering new housing and regenerating the town centre. Vital bridges connecting Grimsby and Immingham will be repaired to…

2 years ago | General

Tributes being paid to Brenda Fisher

Tributes are being paid to Grimsby-born Brenda Fisher, the world-record breaking swimmer, who has passed away at the age of 95. The Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Cllr Steve Beasant, has led the civic tribute: “My sympathies go out to Brenda’s family and friends at this terribly sad time. “As well as being able to…

2 years ago | General
Brenda Fisher

Balconies hint at heritage changes in Cleethorpes

In the last few weeks, things have been moving along with the Cleethorpes Townscape Heritage Programme, and now you can see two restored balconies peaking over the hoardings in front of shops on Alexandra Road. Carried out by different contractors, you can now see the two balconies, above 21-24 Alexandra Road and above 41 Alexandra…

2 years ago | General
Ruby balconies at 21-24 Alexandra Road