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Council News

Picture of Cllr Tim Mitchell and Cllr Waltham.
Almost 1,400 households receive £300 heating oil support...
5 June 2026

Thousands of North Lincolnshire households have now received £300 payments to help with rising heating oil costs, putting more than…

New Children's library at Brigg Community Hub
More than 100 new children receiving free books every month
4 June 2026

More than 100 North Lincolnshire children have joined the Imagination Library in the last month, giving them access to a…

A picture of council leader, Cllr Rob Waltham, and Cllr Julie Reed
Backing local families: council increases payments for foster...
4 June 2026

North Lincolnshire Council is increasing fostering allowances – part of its commitment to support local families and ensure children can…

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Community power: Dance group steps up opportunities for young...
4 June 2026

More young people will be able to dance, perform and develop new creative skills thanks to funding that is helping…

Orange marigolds and pink and white petunias in a flower bed
Blooming marvellous: grants help communities make towns and...
3 June 2026

Towns and villages are set to burst into colour this summer after more than £26,000 was awarded to community groups…

Group picture at the Old Smithy in Owsten Ferry
Fire up the forge: free blacksmithing sessions to bring Owston...
2 June 2026

Local people will get the chance to step inside a working forge, learn traditional blacksmithing skills and make their own…

Group picture at Broughton School - New SEND provision
Better education closer to home – council delivers on promise
22 May 2026

The council has helped the Coritani Academy expand education provision and create 20 additional places in Broughton as part of…

Cllr Rob Waltham and Cllr Tim Mitchell in Epworth Market Place.
Hundreds of heating oil payments reaching bank accounts for...
21 May 2026

Hundreds of North Lincolnshire households have received support with heating oil costs after the council launched a scheme designed to…

Appleby - Speed indicator devices, group picture.
Appleby residents crack down on speeding motorists with new...
17 May 2026

Appleby residents are stepping up their fight against speeding motorists as three new speed indicator devices are set to be…

MoveMENT - New Beginnings
Teen fitness programme grows as council backing helps more young...
16 May 2026

More teenagers in Scunthorpe are getting active, building confidence and improving their mental wellbeing thanks to a council-funded fitness programme…

Mobile Library - Back on the Road.
Back on the road: mobile library returns to rural communities
15 May 2026

North Lincolnshire’s mobile library is back on the road after extensive repairs and refurbishment work – keeping the much-loved service…

An image showing the damaged roundabout at Baysgarth Play Park
New play park vandalised within days of opening in blow to...
12 May 2026

A newly opened play park in Barton-upon-Humber has been damaged by fire and vandalism less than a week after opening,…

Join us for Foster Care Fortnight 2026 graphic
“Children remember feeling safe”: Call for more foster...
11 May 2026

Children across North Lincolnshire need safe, stable homes – and more residents are being asked to consider whether they could…

Armed Forces Festival - volunteers needed.
Armed Forces Festival needs you – community volunteers wanted...
1 May 2026

Organisers behind this year’s new Armed Forces Festival at Normanby Hall are calling on community groups, clubs and volunteers to…

Keadby Play Park group picture.
New play equipment brings fresh life to Keadby park
1 May 2026

Children and families in Keadby can now enjoy improved play facilities and a more welcoming community space thanks to new…