Following the publication of initial temporary plans for Cleethorpes’ high streets last week, revisions have been made to some areas to respond to concerns raised by local traders. Cllr Stewart Swinburn, Cabinet member for highways explained: “It was always the case that we were going to take local views into account, but we had to…
4 years ago | GeneralFrom Monday 15 June, the fee for concessionary bus pass holders travelling before 9:30am, Monday to Friday, will be reintroduced. The temporary relaxation of the fee was introduced at the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, aimed at supporting the elderly and vulnerable residents in response to supermarkets opening earlier and allowing them to get to…
4 years ago | GeneralFollowing changes to Government guidance, business centres in North East Lincolnshire can once again offer prospective tenants a physical viewing. Viewings will take place with social distancing measures in place and enhanced cleaning routines. The business centre team have remained partially open during the COVID-19 lockdown to allow tenants to continue to operate, if they…
4 years ago | GeneralSince the COVID-19 outbreak, there has been a rise in used personal protective equipment (PPE) being discarded across the borough. Hair nets, plastic gloves and face masks are being dumped on a daily basis in North East Lincolnshire. Councillor Stewart Swinburn, portfolio holder for environment and waste at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “It is…
4 years ago | GeneralGrimsby’s Top Town Market will fully reopen following recent Government announcements. The market, based in the Bull Ring in Grimsby Town Centre, will open back up to shoppers from Tuesday 16 June. The market has remained partly open throughout the lockdown selling essential items such as meat, vegetables, and fruit, with strict measures in place…
4 years ago | GeneralMajor 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 | GeneralGrimsby 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 | GeneralA 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 | GeneralThe 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 | GeneralNorth 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…
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