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March 2023

Older man on a bus walking past others to find a seat.
New bus route pilots proposed to connect communities across towns and villages in North Lincolnshire

Two new bus routes are set to be launched to connect residents in villages to Barton, Brigg and across the…

25 March 2023
Three people standing next to blue railings in Scunthorpe town centre
Scunthorpe town centre set for new police station backed by Government cash

Plans for a new police station in Scunthorpe have been announced – a move set to further boost the high…

24 March 2023
Fostering Friendly Scheme launch event - Cllr Julie Reed
Businesses pledge to support fostering in North Lincolnshire

Local businesses, employers and organisations flocked to The Baths Hall on Friday 17 March to attend the launch of a…

24 March 2023
Waste lorry and operatives
New fleet of refuse collection vehicles confirmed as council set to invest more than £1.5m

More than £1.5m is to be invested in refuse collection vehicles – improving reliability and reducing carbon emissions. Seven new…

24 March 2023
Young woman talking to a professional for advice and support
Extra support for care leavers confirmed by North Lincolnshire Council

Support for care leavers in North Lincolnshire is being extended further, increasing the help they get to ensure they live…

24 March 2023
a man in a wheelchair uses a tail lift to board a minibus
Major investment in green transport for vulnerable children and adults

Transport for vulnerable children and adults is set to be transformed through a multi-million pound investment in cleaner, greener buses.…

24 March 2023
A line of people holding a large cheque in front of a red door
Cash boost keeps vital voluntary car service motoring

A £15,000 council grant will help residents make essential journeys across North Lincolnshire, accessing hospital appointments, community activities and visiting…

24 March 2023
Pink background with painting of a man on a bike and words saying 'Get off your bike and push it'
Council looks to strengthen armoury in crackdown on nuisance cyclists, street drinkers, beggars and swimmers risking their lives

The fight against anti-social behaviour across North Lincolnshire looks set to be boosted further as the council strengthens its powers…

23 March 2023
British money; coins and notes
Pensioners set to receive another £200 through the year from latest Government cash

Around 5,000 pensioners are in line for a further two £100 payments from North Lincolnshire Council to help combat global…

23 March 2023
Image showing solar panels
Solar energy comes to the heart of communities thanks to £88,000 of grant funding

Rural hubs including town halls and sports pavilions, as well as a town centre project that helps the homeless, are…

22 March 2023
Five people in high vis jackets in front of a North Lincolnshire council bin wagon
Target Zero – Ambitious new partnership aims to eradicate waste from North Lincolnshire homes going to landfill

Record lows of waste going to landfill from North Lincolnshire homes will be slashed even further through an ambitious new…

21 March 2023
A teenage boy talking to an older male foster carer
Foster carers allowances to increase by more than 12 per cent

Foster carers across North Lincolnshire are set for an increase in allowances of more than 12 per cent. The increase…

20 March 2023
Graphic reads "Green light for Burringham 20mph speed limit", next to a picture of a 20 limit sign
Green light for Burringham 20mph speed limit

A new 20mph speed limit will be introduced on a raft of streets in Burringham to further improve road safety.…

17 March 2023
An engineer installs solar panels on a roof with an inset pic of Cllr Rob waltham
Levelling-Up: Government cash backs creation of new jobs through £723,000 investment in new technology

A raft of North Lincolnshire businesses are set to receive £141,000 to kickstart a range of projects to create jobs,…

17 March 2023
Pupils and adults from berkely Junirto school stand in front of a screen saying 'Berkeley Primary School is helping to save the planet'
Help schools reduce their energy bills by buying a community share

A ground-breaking new scheme to help even more Scunthorpe schools go green is moving to its next stage – a…

17 March 2023