THE number of homes sitting empty for a long period of time has fallen by almost 300 according to Government figures. A leading Councillor wo is responsible for housing in the borough has welcomed the figures, but says there’s more work to do. Currently there are around 1,348 homes standing empty in North East Lincolnshire…
2 years ago | Homes and propertyThe Household Support Grant scheme, funded by the Department of Work and Pensions, is now open to North East Lincolnshire residents over 16 years of age to provide support to households in most need this winter as the economy recovers from the impact of COVID. The maximum grant available is £250. The grants are specifically…
2 years ago | GeneralTHE group behind an apartment block unveiled in Grimsby earlier this year has gone on to win a national award. Cordage View on Eleanor Street and Convamore Road in Grimsby won the Best Partnership award at the Inside Housing Development Awards in London last week. North East Lincolnshire Council, EQUANS, J C Pomfret Construction Ltd,…
2 years ago | Health and wellbeing
A new Grimsby apartment block has been shortlisted for second national award Cordage View, situated on the corner of Eleanor Street and Convamore Road in Grimsby, was opened in February for adult social care independent living opportunities. The site was shortlisted earlier this year for an Inside Housing Development Award, and has now been shortlisted…
2 years ago | Homes and property
Local people have got their chance to give their views on proposals for a new housing development on the site of the former Matthew Humberston school playing field in Grimsby. The former school is now Bursar Primary Academy following a full refurbishment in 2018, and a large portion of the field is no longer needed….
2 years ago | Homes and propertyMajor roads have been installed at the site of the former Western School ahead of a planned housing development. The Cambridge Road development, which is being managed by North East Lincolnshire Council, will see a community of 387 properties including two and three bedroom houses, an extra care facility and some affordable housing. The so-called…
2 years ago | Homes and property
North East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner, ENGIE, are supporting Gas Safe Register’s annual Gas Safety Week, from Monday 13 to Sunday 19 September. The Council and ENGIE are taking the opportunity to encourage residents to remain gas safe and ensure appliances are properly maintained. Without proper care and maintenance, you may be at…
2 years ago | Environment and community safetyOver half of those sleeping rough in North East Lincolnshire over the course of the COVID pandemic have been successfully resettled according to the latest data. When the virus first struck, the Government launched the Everyone In scheme, to house anyone who found themselves homeless or sleeping rough during the course of the pandemic in…
2 years ago | Council information and partnershipsWhen someone is struggling, the last thing they need is to lose their home. But homelessness is a very real problem that lots of people face due to things like sudden bereavement of a family member, redundancy from work or health-related issues. Whatever the reason, there are things you can do to prevent yourself or…
2 years ago | Health and wellbeingLocal landlords are being reminded to check that their rented properties comply with recently updated electrical safety standards. The new standards came into force at the start of April and set out a number of expectations for landlords. Under the updated legislation, Home Improvement Officers in North East Lincolnshire now have powers to enforce electrical…
2 years ago | Homes and property