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Community Advice and Support

Counterfeit trainers sold online
Scunthorpe man convicted for selling counterfeit trainers online

North Lincolnshire Council’s Trading Standards team have secured a conviction against Scunthorpe man Jonathan Ford for selling counterfeit trainers through…

2 July 2019
Gas rings
Start saving money on energy bills with collective switching

Residents in North Lincolnshire could hundreds of pounds a year on their energy bills by signing up to the successful…

17 April 2019
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Hedgehog charity raises £1,000 through Lincs Lotto

Appleby-based animal charity, Andrew’s Hedgehog Hospital, has raised £1,000 thanks to players of Lincs Lotto. Since launching in September 2017,…

7 March 2019
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New Holocaust Memorial planned for Scunthorpe

North Lincolnshire Council has announced plans to fund a new Holocaust Memorial to be built in Scunthorpe. During the Holocaust…

6 March 2019
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Beware when buying second hand car tyres

Following a recent survey, Trading Standards officers from across the Yorkshire and Humber region are issuing a warning to consumers…

22 February 2019
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New Expo has all the help you need to buy a house

North Lincolnshire’s first Homeownership Expo will take place on Saturday 2 March at the Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire,  for residents…

8 February 2019
West Halton Play area grant funding
£44,000 council grant will help children play in West Halton

North Lincolnshire Council has awarded £44,000 to West Halton and Coleby Parish Council for brand new play facilities in West…

8 January 2019
Cllrs with award certificate at play area
Council awards over £11,000 to improve access to Thealby Play Area

North Lincolnshire Council has awarded £11,440 to Thealby Play Area Committee to improve the play area for all. New play…

20 December 2018
School crossing patrol staff with Cllr Rob Waltham
Kev to escort children to safety across one of Scunthorpe’s busiest roads

Kev Kennedy (age 65) is the new crossing patrol helping keep children and adults safe at one of Scunthorpe’s busiest…

2 November 2018
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Look after your four-legged friends this Bonfire Night

As Bonfire Night approaches, we’re urging pet owners not to ignore their four-legged friends. Halloween costumes and the loud bangs…

1 November 2018
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Council takes action to keep Scunthorpe town centre safer

North Lincolnshire Council has invested over £2,000 in two new cameras for The Parishes multi-storey car park in Scunthorpe to…

1 November 2018
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From apprentice engineer to entrepreneur – James finds natural remedy for debilitating disease

A young North Lincolnshire man has defied the medical profession and beating Crohn’s disease through natural remedy, after years of suffering…

1 November 2018
Cllrs with Lincs Lotto winners
Lucky Lincs Lotto anniversary winners

Lucky winners Alan Craddock of Burton, Shaun Donnelly of Scunthorpe and Richard Lees from Kirton in Lindsay received their prizes…

1 November 2018
Civic Centre frontage
Closure of cashiers at Civic Centre

29 October 2018 The last day that the cashier’s office at Civic Centre will be open is 30 November 2018.…

30 October 2018
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Volunteer drivers needed to transport children

26 October 2018 The council is looking for reliable and experienced drivers with their own car to volunteer to transport…

30 October 2018