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Council News

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Council steps in to protect Old Crosby’s charm – and demands...
10 December 2025

Residents in Old Crosby will be asked to help shape plans to restore pride, raise standards and better protect the…

Cllr Rob Waltham talking to James Sweeting from Lincoln & York
No Nonsense. No Gloss. Just the Truth: Rob Waltham sits down...
9 December 2025

News Direct has launched a bold new episode featuring James Sweeting, Chairman of Lincoln & York, in a conversation that…

Doctors, nurses and patients in a hospital corridor.
Government refuses to step in and stop NHS plan to strip...
8 December 2025

North Lincolnshire Council has responded after receiving a letter from the Minister of State for Health confirming that the Government…

Street Beat - PA community grant
Street Beat empowers local youth to take centre stage
7 December 2025

Young people in North Lincolnshire are being given the chance to move, express themselves, and build confidence through Street Beat…

Myos House - Winter warm packs and energy-saving appliances.
Winter warm packs and low-energy appliances delivered to Myos...
6 December 2025

Elderly residents at Myos House in Scunthorpe have received free low-energy cooking appliances and winter warmer packs as part of…

External view of Church Square House, North Lincolnshire Council offices.
Council finances remain stable despite funding cuts and rising...
5 December 2025

North Lincolnshire Council has reported a strong mid-year financial position, achieved through careful planning and a continued focus on value…

Make UK business conference - Cllr Rob Waltham opening
Council partners with Make UK to help local businesses navigate...
3 December 2025

North Lincolnshire’s manufacturers were given a crucial boost this week as business leaders gathered for a specialist summit designed to…

Older man on a bus walking past others to find a seat.
Enhanced travel for 25,000 older and disabled residents to be...
2 December 2025

Thousands of older and disabled residents will continue to benefit from free and enhanced bus and rail travel in North…

Podcast 4 - Lillie and Lucy
Dancing Tiger Scrapstore takes centre stage in latest ‘News...
2 December 2025

Two of Scunthorpe’s most creative community champions are the stars of the latest News Direct podcast, as council leader Rob…

Barrow - Bus Stop Displays - group picture
Smart bus displays rolled out in Barrow – giving passengers...
30 November 2025

Passengers in Barrow-upon-Humber are now benefiting from new digital bus displays providing real-time service updates, clearer travel information and improved…

Humber Bridge Park play equipment- group picture.
New-look Humber Bridge Play Park set to inspire adventure for...
30 November 2025

Families, dog walkers and fitness fans visiting the Humber Bridge and Water’s Edge Country Park can enjoy a bigger, better…

An picture of members of Goxhill Bowls Club with their new lawn mower, along with Cllr Rob Waltham, Martin Vickers MP, Cllr David Wells, Cllr Peter Clark, and Cllr Richard Hannigan.
Council cash gives Goxhill bowling green a cutting-edge upgrade
28 November 2025

Goxhill’s much-loved bowling green is set for a major lift, with a new mower on the way that will keep…

Group photo of councillors in Barrow upon Humber market place
Barrow villagers set to stitch their history into a lasting...
28 November 2025

Residents of Barrow-upon-Humber are set to tell their story in a truly unusual way – a hand-stitched tapestry capturing the…

An aerial view of Scunthorpe showing industrial units, streets and houses with a wind farm in the far distance
Residents say ‘No’ to mega council that could strip £50m...
25 November 2025

More than 12,000 residents – the highest response the council has ever recorded – shared their views on potential models…

Cllr's, fostering staff and fostering community members at the fostering film showcase event
Could you give the gift of home in 2026 for a local child in...
25 November 2025

The fostering team at North Lincolnshire Council are launching their heartfelt Christmas campaign, Give the Gift of Home, celebrating the power of family, care and belonging.  The campaign shines a light…