North Lincolnshire Council - News

Library users can access encyclopaedia online - free!

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:37:59 GMT

If you're a member of one of the council's libraries, you can now access the online version of Encyclopaedia Britannica free - any time during the day or night.

Book shows area in old photos

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:37:54 GMT

The council is holding a special event on Tuesday 7 September from 12pm to 4pm to celebrate the launch of its joint book with the History Press next month.

Roundabout to close for resurfacing

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:49:33 GMT

Motorists are being reminded that Frodingham Grange roundabout off the M181 near Tesco in Gunness will be shut to traffic from 8pm to 6am for six nights from Tuesday 31 August.

Council pays for childcare for three and four-year-olds

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:26:53 GMT

The council is letting parents know that from September 2010, three and four-year-olds will be able to access 15 hours of free early learning and care a week, up to 570 hours a year.

New age curling for those still young at heart

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:52:25 GMT

If you refuse to let age be a barrier to having fun, then Crowle Community Activities Centre is giving you the chance to take part in new age curling and many other exciting activities.

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Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:31:31 GMT

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Nominate your heroes for Scunthorpe bench

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:16:11 GMT

The council is inviting residents to nominate their local heroes to be immortalised in a new piece of public art - a portrait bench to mark the Scunthorpe Connect2 project.

Former nightclub demolished to make way for future investment

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:45:57 GMT

Work will start on Monday 23 August to demolish the former nightclub Club 2000 in Scunthorpe to make way for a large event space.

Children invited to submit work for new 20-21 exhibition

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:59:36 GMT

A new children's show will accompany the 20-21 Visual Arts Centre's Open Art and Sculpture Exhibition for the first time this year.

North Lincolnshire Council open space study

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:59:28 GMT

You have until 10 September to tell the council what you think about the area's parks and open spaces.

New camera offers alternative view of The Pods

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:22:08 GMT

People are being given a unique opportunity to get a 'birds eye view' of The Pods site via the internet, thanks to a new webcam.

Top North Lincolnshire businesses want Humber-wide partnership

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:20:11 GMT

Leaders from North Lincolnshire's biggest firms met at Pittwood House in Scunthorpe on 10 August to give the council their backing for a Humber-wide Local Enterprise Partnership.

Council encourages residents to have their say on Europe

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:02:43 GMT

The council is encouraging you to have your say on Government decisions taken at a European level by submitting ePetitions via its website as part of a new EuroPetition project.

Baths Hall structure made from Corus steel

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:10:12 GMT

Around 500 tonnes of Corus steel is currently being erected to form the structure of the Baths Hall and entertainment venue - due to open autumn 2011.

Council urges residents to be on their guard following council tax telephone scam

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:25:47 GMT

The council is warning residents about a telephone council tax refund scam, following three suspected bogus calls in the last 24 hours.

Annual electoral registration now taking place

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:24:47 GMT

The council’s annual electoral registration will start on 7 August, and people living in North Lincolnshire now have four ways to confirm or amend their details.

Council urges local landowners to get in touch

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:34:06 GMT

The council has written to landowners in the Scunthorpe area asking them to get in touch to confirm what land they own and informing them about the planned Lincolnshire Lakes project.

North Lincolnshire recycling rate tops 50 per cent

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:48:54 GMT

People in North Lincolnshire are recycling more of their waste than ever. A whopping 51.4 per cent of household waste is now recycled - up from 49 per cent last year.