Have your say
Welcome to North East Lincolnshire Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ page.
This page will help you find and take part in consultations that interest you. We consider what you tell us and use this, alongside other information, to inform our recommendations and decisions on the related project.
What is a consultation?
A consultation is a process of the public providing their views and feedback on a proposal to consider in the decision-making. Some consultations have to be undertaken as part of ‘official guidance’ within specific projects or pieces of work. Consultations and surveys are also used to seek more general insight and feedback from our communities on certain topics or subject areas.
How does a consultation work?
No two consultation exercises are the same, and how to consult on a particular area/issue or proposed policy/service change or development will be based on each specific project or piece of work.
How can I take part in a consultation?
Consultations are mainly undertaken via online/paper surveys and further insight and engagement can be conducted through focus groups, one-on-ones and pop-up events where necessary.
What are the ‘About You’ questions for?
At the end of some consultations and surveys, you will see an ‘optional’ set of questions titled ‘About You’. We are often asked why we ask questions when the survey might not seem to have an obvious link to them. The reason is it helps us understand who we are reaching with our engagement and if we have gaps (for example age groups, communities of NE Lincs, etc). This could help us look to change how we reach out or share surveys and consultations on future projects and work, hence why we appreciate you taking the time to complete this section.
Not just consultations
We’ve explained what a ‘consultation’ is but that’s not the only type of engagement activity undertaken. This page houses surveys too, from both us and on behalf of partner organisations. We also undertake a variety of other engagement work, such as focus groups, pop-up events and one-on-ones to name a few. We look to ensure the method of engagement fits with the work we are supporting.
Open consultations and surveys
North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) is inviting residents to take part in phase two of the Libraries and Archive Review to gain feedback on emerging themes that have been established for our future library strategy, and options for the services going forward.
The current statutory Public Library and Public Archive Service is operated by Lincs Inspire Ltd, from five sites across the borough – Grimsby Central Library, Cleethorpes Library, Immingham Library, Waltham Library and Grimsby Town Hall, where the Public Archive is situated. You can read more about the services on Lincs Inspire’s website.
Thank you to everyone that took part in the first phase of the consultation, you can read more about the results at: Past consultations.
Have your say in phase two of the Libraries and Archive Review:
You can also fill in a paper copy of the consultation at any one of the libraries or archive service, where you can hand it back into any one of the settings.
If you are struggling to access this survey online we have some pop-up sessions you can attend where we can support you in completing the survey or to pick up a paper copy:
- Immingham Civic Centre (foyer), Pelham Road – Wednesday 07 May, 2 to 5pm
- Freeman Street Market, Freeman Street – Friday 09 May, 10 to 1pm
- Cleethorpes Leisure Centre (foyer), Kingsway Road – Monday 19 May, 4 to 7pm
- Grimsby Town Hall, Bremerhaven Room, Town Hall Square – Monday 02 June, 2 to 5pm
- Waltham Parish Council Office, Kirkgate Car Park - Wednesday 18 June, 10 to 12pm and 6 to 7pm
We will also be holding several focus groups across local settings to hear from residents directly, you can register your interest to these by entering your details at the end of the survey. The Research and Engagement team will also be visiting community groups and library groups so users can feedback on the review.
For more information or answers to frequently asked questions please read our FAQ (Word, 30KB) .
If any of the focus group times are not suitable for you, please get in touch at [email protected] to feedback in a different way. Alternatively, you can call 01472 313131 or return feedback by post to: Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 1HU
This consultation will close Wednesday 09 July 2025.
Imperial College London is investigating the prevalence of social isolation and loneliness in the general population, including NHS patients & staff. You can choose to take part by completing a brief anonymous survey which is available in several languages.
You can access the survey on your smartphone, tablet or personal computer. The short survey is available in several languages and can be accessed on Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management or by scanning the QR code.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey.
Contact details
Consultation, Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 1HU
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01472 313131
Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, except bank holidays
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