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April 2026

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Four-in-a-row: 14 years of outstanding support for children and...
30 April 2026

Independent inspectors Ofsted have once again rated North Lincolnshire Council’s support for children and families as Outstanding – marking a…

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Easter Daze makes a splash: Over 2,000 free swims support North...
29 April 2026

Thousands of children jumped into free swimming sessions across North Lincolnshire over the Easter holidays as the council’s popular Easter…

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The final countdown: last two weeks of old burgundy bin...
28 April 2026

More than 60,000 old burgundy recycling bins have now been collected across North Lincolnshire as the rollout of the new…

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East Halton road works to begin Monday as contractors move onto...
24 April 2026

Repair work to College Road, East Halton will begin on Monday (27 April), with contractors moving onto site to start…

Stacks of burgundy bins
Burgundy bin rollout enters final phase as collections near...
21 April 2026

More than 70,000 new burgundy bins have now been delivered to homes across North Lincolnshire, with nearly 55,000 older containers…

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Over £1.8m investment in rural bus services: keeping...
21 April 2026

Connect2 is the new improved on-demand bus service launching on Monday 27 April for North Lincolnshire. Following the end of…

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“Twilight Walk and fun in the park!” to be hosted...
20 April 2026

The Twilight Walk is back! Save the date in your diaries and pledge an evening in your local community to…

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Heating oil costs – help is on the way  
20 April 2026

Rural households across North Lincolnshire who rely on heating oil are set to receive extra help – with funding on…

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42 years serving up more than just school dinners – Oakfield...
18 April 2026

After more than four decades at Oakfield Primary, Mrs Butler has finally retired – leaving behind a legacy that goes…

A young woman flanked by two man on a roof next to some solar panels
Solar investment cuts costs at St John’s Market
16 April 2026

Solar panels have been installed at St John’s Market in Scunthorpe, reducing energy bills and future-proofing the building against rising…

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Council prosecute town centre retailer for illegal vapes,...
15 April 2026

A Scunthorpe man’s company has been fined £15,000, plus £6,433.80 costs, and he has been ordered to carry out 150…

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Amazing young carers backed to build confidence and create...
14 April 2026

Young carers in North Lincolnshire are set to enjoy new adventures, build friendships and develop life skills thanks to a…

Five men, two sat on a bench holding a big cheque and one with a lawnmower
Council funding secures equipment upgrades for Winterton Bowling...
13 April 2026

Winterton Bowling and Recreation Club will see improvements made to ensure the club remains a welcoming space for the local…

A line of people standing against a brick wall with a solar panels array in front of them
Council backs solar power at The Vale Academy for a brighter...
12 April 2026

Hundreds of solar panels have been installed at The Vale Academy in Brigg, helping the school slash its energy bills.…

A white model of a bear cub surrounded by children's books about bears
A big adventure. A beautiful day. We can all go on a bear hunt...
10 April 2026

This summer, families across North Lincolnshire are being invited to sharpen their senses and get ready for an adventure like…