North East Lincolnshire Council is congratulating the area’s In Bloom groups after they won several plaudits at their annual regional awards. Volunteer groups in the area won two coveted gold awards and a silver in this year’s competition. Together, they look after beautiful green spaces in their communities, oversee innovative projects and champion the environment….
2 years ago | Environment and community safety
On the shores of the Humber Estuary in North East Lincolnshire, a new haven for wildlife is starting to appear. In this interview with Roger Wardle, who heads up a specialist consultancy that creates these sites, he explains the aims behind the site and how these are built. The Humber Estuary is a huge often…
2 years ago | General
The e-bike loan scheme has been a huge success over summer. It’s been such a hit that there is currently a long waiting list of applicants who would like to take part in the two-week trial. Here’s what a couple of people who have finished the scheme had to say about the experience… James Borrill…
2 years ago | Green
North East Lincolnshire Council has secured Government funding to help residents improve the warmth and efficiency of their homes. With energy bills at an all-time high, the council is providing a scheme offering a range of fully-funded home improvements to improve energy efficiency for eligible homeowners. Most eligible properties will receive upgrades up to the…
2 years ago | General
Roadside verges are bursting with colour and buzzing with wildlife as wildflowers come into bloom along some of North East Lincolnshire’s main roads. North East Lincolnshire Council is transforming some of its roadsides into wildflower meadows as part of long-term nature project to create rich habitat for plants and wildlife. In 2016, staff from the…
2 years ago | Environment and community safety
Members of North East Lincolnshire Council’s resort management team are talking to schools about the wonders and dangers of the unique environment on the Cleethorpes coastline. The educational safety presentations are often given on the beach with a short walking tour, but they can also be given in the classroom. The talks include information about…
2 years ago | General
North East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner, EQUANS, is inviting local cyclists to take part in an innovative smart cycling project that connects hundreds of cyclists and their trips across North East Lincolnshire. The project was previously launched back in 2019. Unfortunately this was paused shortly after due to COVID-19, but the project is…
2 years ago | General
Did you know that air pollution is the biggest environmental threat to our health, no matter who you are or where you live? Thankfully, there are simple things we can all do to cut down on the pollution we cause and make the air we breathe cleaner. Even better, these steps can also save you…
2 years ago | Environment and community safety
North East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner, EQUANS, have received funding to support a select number of primary schools to take part in WOW – the walk to school challenge from Living Streets. We have partnered with Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking to encourage children to be more active by walking,…
2 years ago | General
Doctor Bike visited both Pilgrim Academy in Immingham and Reynolds Academy in Cleethorpes where they fixed and repaired more than 80 children’s’ bikes for free. This service is provided by non-profit organisation Cycle Hub Lincs and is funded by North East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner EQUANS. Having Doctor Bike come to schools helps…
2 years ago | General