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 is in the process of reviewing its Statement of Licensing Policy. This document sets out the approach the Licensing Authority will generally apply to promote the licensing objectives when carrying out its functions under the Licensing Act. It provides general guidance to applicants, operators and those affected licensable activities.
The Licensing Objectives are:
- The prevention of crime and disorder
- The prevention of public nuisance
- Public safety
- The protection of children from harm
A copy of the current Policy is available at: Statement of Licensing Policy (Interim Version) 2022 (Word, 213KB)
The attached document sets out the proposed changes to the current policy: Licensing Policy Amendments 25 (Word, 5MB)
The amendments are designed to ensure this statutory document, which sets out the licensing authority’s approach to the sale and supply of alcohol and the provision of regulated entertainment and late-night refreshment, is fit for purpose.
The review included the special policies or Cumulative Impact Areas (CIAs) in place to deal with the cumulative impact of licensed premises in three specific areas of North East Lincolnshire.
In a designated CIA the Licensing Authority is satisfied that the number, type and concentration of licensed premises in the areas concerned, have a cumulative impact on the licensing objectives, particularly the prevention of crime and disorder, over and above the impact of the individual licensed premises situated in the area. Following this review and based on the available data the proposal is to extend the current Zone 3 CIA to cover a wider area of Cleethorpes due to the developments in that area.
Subject to Council approval the introduction of an updated policy is planned for 2026 following a consultation period between 21st November and 21st January 2026.
Please email any comments to [email protected] by 21st January 2026.
If you have any questions about the consultation process or the proposed changes you can also email [email protected].
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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