Council News
Life beyond the council chamber: Andrea Davison shares her story...
A new episode of News Direct offers a candid and personal insight into the life of local councillor Andrea Davison,…
New year, new offer – a simpler way to get active in North...
The new year is bringing a new, simpler leisure offer for every resident across North Lincolnshire – making it easier…
Council leader welcomes refinery deal – but warns certainty...
The leader of North Lincolnshire Council has cautiously welcomed news that Phillips 66 has agreed a deal to acquire assets…
“Endless Pots of Love” – Kate and Mark’s Fostering Story.
For years, Kate and Mark had quietly carried the thought of fostering in their hearts. Their own children were growing…
Have your say: Residents asked to help shape future investments...
Following the announcement that the Government will not intervene in NHS plans to strip services from Scunthorpe hospital, North Lincolnshire…
Supporting families with the essentials: new funding for schools...
Families across North Lincolnshire will benefit from additional support to ensure children have the essentials they need for the school…
Residents first: New housing rules will put North Lincolnshire...
Local families, workers and carers will be put back at the front of the queue for social housing under major…
Community, purpose and the power of words explored in latest...
A new episode of the News Direct podcast shines the spotlight on community, faith and belonging, as Fiona Kirby-Smith joins…
Keep planting this winter – every tree counts
Tree planting season is in full swing across North Lincolnshire, and the message is simple: keep planting. With more than…
Goxhill steps up access as new footpath transforms Millennium...
Visitors to Goxhill’s cherished Millennium Green will soon enjoy safer, smoother and more accessible journeys thanks to a brand-new footpath…
Binned – but not forgotten: Old burgundy bins to be...
As part of North Lincolnshire’s move to a simpler, smarter recycling service, the council will begin collecting and recycling thousands…
Apply for your child’s school place before 15 January deadline
Families who have children due to start primary school in September 2026 are being reminded to apply for a school…
New boardwalk gives winter visitors a reason to get outside at...
A new boardwalk at Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre in Barton – now open to the public – is giving residents…
‘Outrageous’: Road rebuild BLOCKED until July to protect...
Latest update as of Wednesday 24 December Council leader, Cllr Rob Waltham, has spoken to Natural England in response to…
Almost 90,000 books in 2025 – giving North Lincolnshire...
Nearly 90,000 free books landed in letter boxes and on doormats across North Lincolnshire this year – one every single…
Listen now: Award-winning headteacher Rosie Pugh shares an...
News Direct, the podcast has released a new episode featuring Rosie Pugh, a widely respected former headteacher whose life and…
British-made bins to bring simpler, smarter recycling to every...
The first wave of 70,000 brand-new British-made burgundy recycling bins will arrive in North Lincolnshire in January – a major…
New Junior Gym programme launching in the New Year
A new, structured Junior Gym programme is launching this January to help young people aged 11 to 16 get active,…
Time is running out to enter Spotlight! as application deadline...
Time is running out for performers across North Lincolnshire to enter Spotlight! The Big North Lincolnshire Talent Show, with applications…
Court backs council decision to revoke Scunthorpe taxi...
A Scunthorpe taxi driver who was caught speeding and watching videos while driving with a passenger failed in his attempt…
Parents invited to comment on school admission arrangements
The council is consulting on the admission arrangements for all its schools in North Lincolnshire. There are no changes from…
Shoppers save up £2.2m in a year thanks to free parking pledge
Shoppers visiting town centres across North Lincolnshire saved an estimated £2.2 million in the last year thanks to the council’s…
Council leader: What the government funding settlement means for...
Central government has cut funding to North Lincolnshire Council in real terms, while claiming an increase and expecting residents to…
Council cash helps light up village: Owston Ferry Community Tree...
Residents and visitors to Owston Ferry can enjoy the festive lights throughout the village thanks to essential electrical upgrades that…