Council News
A festive fun guide to Christmas break activities at NL Active
Calling all grown-ups! From 22 December to 4 January, NL Active centres will be bursting with holiday fun to keep your…
Dancing Tiger Scrap Store takes centre stage in latest ‘News...
Two of Scunthorpe’s most creative community champions are the stars of the latest News Direct podcast, as council leader Rob…
More children set to learn and thrive in their own community as...
More children with additional needs will be able to stay in their local community to learn, grow and thrive thanks…
Smart bus displays rolled out in Barrow – giving passengers...
Passengers in Barrow-upon-Humber are now benefiting from new digital bus displays providing real-time service updates, clearer travel information and improved…
New-look Humber Bridge Play Park set to inspire adventure for...
Families, dog walkers and fitness fans visiting the Humber Bridge and Water’s Edge Country Park can enjoy a bigger, better…
Council cash gives Goxhill bowling green a cutting-edge upgrade
Goxhill’s much-loved bowling green is set for a major lift, with a new mower on the way that will keep…
Barrow villagers set to stitch their history into a lasting...
Residents of Barrow-upon-Humber are set to tell their story in a truly unusual way – a hand-stitched tapestry capturing the…
Have your say on the introduction of new planning controls for...
Residents are invited to share their views on the proposals to introduce planning controls to help regulate the creation of…
White Ribbon flag raised in North Lincolnshire as community...
North Lincolnshire has today reaffirmed its commitment to ending violence against women and girls as the White Ribbon flag was…
Residents say ‘No’ to mega council that could strip £50m...
More than 12,000 residents – the highest response the council has ever recorded – shared their views on potential models…
Could you give the gift of home in 2026 for a local child in...
The fostering team at North Lincolnshire Council are launching their heartfelt Christmas campaign, Give the Gift of Home, celebrating the power of family, care and belonging. The campaign shines a light…
A healthier North Lincolnshire: Bold 10-year mission to help...
North Lincolnshire has set out one of the most ambitious health missions anywhere in the country – a decade-long drive…
Council to consider major report on future of local government...
North Lincolnshire Council will tomorrow consider a major report on the future structure of local government in Greater Lincolnshire. The…
Hundreds of new electric vehicle chargepoints to be rolled out...
North Lincolnshire Council, in partnership with chargepoint operator (CPO) Believ, will install hundreds of Electric Vehicle (EV) chargepoints over the…
What really happens inside your council? New ‘In...
What does a council leader actually do? How do big decisions get made? And what really sits behind the hundreds…
A magical day for the whole community – Scunthorpe...
Scunthorpe town centre will come alive with festive fun this November as the community gathers for the 2025 Christmas lights…
Almost 500 people now getting fitter and...
Hundreds of older residents are now getting fit and active for free through North Lincolnshire Council’s Fit for Free programme – boosting health, confidence and…
Selective licensing: scheme to improve communities ramps up as...
Landlords across parts of Scunthorpe are being urged to register now as North Lincolnshire’s Selective Licensing Scheme continues to gather…
Festive sparkle from local young artists as Christmas card...
North Lincolnshire’s youngsters have been sprinkling festive magic by entering our Christmas card competition – and now the winners have…
“I wake up and check the bank balance in panic” –...
In a powerful and deeply personal episode of the News Direct podcast released today, Michelle Harness, chair of Scunthorpe United…
Honouring service: Veterans benefit from a day of support and...
North Lincolnshire’s Armed Forces community took the spotlight recently as veterans aged 66 and above and their carers gathered at…
St Bernadette’s pupils bring history to life with veterans in...
A simple VE Day afternoon tea – and £300 raised by St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy pupils – has…
Have your say on life in North Lincolnshire – new survey...
What do you like about where you live? What could make it better? We’d really like to hear from you!…
New ‘Inspiring People – a News Direct Podcast’ launches
North Lincolnshire Council has today launched Inspiring People – a News Direct Podcast, a new series celebrating local residents whose…