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Council News

Cllr Rob Waltham.
Council leader: What the government funding settlement means for...
18 December 2025

Central government has cut funding to North Lincolnshire Council in real terms, while claiming an increase and expecting residents to…

Group picture infront of the tree and lights at the Coronation Hall in Owsten Ferry.
Council cash helps light up village: Owston Ferry Community Tree...
18 December 2025

Residents and visitors to Owston Ferry can enjoy the festive lights throughout the village thanks to essential electrical upgrades that…

Hands holding a model house
Deal done: New supported living scheme will help people live...
16 December 2025

Twenty-five new homes for people with additional needs will be delivered in Scunthorpe, as the council unlocks redevelopment of the…

Cllr Rob Waltham talking to Cllr Neil Poole on the latest News Direct podcast.
“Leave it better than you found it”: Cllr Neil Poole on...
16 December 2025

Councillor Neil Poole is the latest guest on News Direct, the podcast, sharing a deeply personal story rooted in North…

Row of houses in a suburban street
Tougher action paying off as empty houses become homes again
12 December 2025

More homes are being brought back into use across North Lincolnshire as a direct result of the council’s tough but…

Top of terraced houses
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…