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Council News

Aerial view of Scunthorpe - Photo by Chris Houghton
Residents’ voices heard as Government shelves ‘mega...
16 July 2026

More than 12,000 residents who spoke up about the future of North Lincolnshire have had their voices heard as the…

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Distance no barrier: Council backs hundreds of students to reach...
15 July 2026

Hundreds of young people across North Lincolnshire will continue to receive support with the cost of travelling to college and…

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Connected communities: Almost 4,000 journeys made on new rural...
14 July 2026

Passenger numbers on North Lincolnshire’s enhanced rural bus network have increased by more than 40 per cent in the latest…

Crowd photo at Say Yes to Scunny launch.
We’re still saying yes – but to all of North Lincolnshire
10 July 2026

North Lincolnshire’s cultural journey will continue – despite not making the short for the UK Town of Culture. A long-term…

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Last chance to apply for “high-quality” teacher...
8 July 2026

With just a couple of days left before applications close, aspiring teachers are being urged to apply now for the…

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Council leader renews call to extend protected Lincolnshire...
7 July 2026

North Lincolnshire Council is calling on the Government to finally deliver long-promised protection for the northern Lincolnshire Wolds after years…

Some people walk away. Some people foster.
Some people walk away. Some people foster.
7 July 2026

Every child deserves the chance to grow up in a safe, loving home, close to the people and places they…

Parent and children on a zebra crossing
New school parking rules to keep children safer
6 July 2026

Parents and carers who stop on double yellow lines outside schools to walk children to the school gates will now…

Cllr Rob Waltham, Cllr Christine Patterson, Cllr Martin Vickers, and Cllr Keith Vickers presenting the Cultural Futures grant cheque at Wilderspin National School
Find your inner child: £5,000 grant helps Wilderspin Museum...
3 July 2026

People across North Lincolnshire will be invited to rediscover their inner child as part of a new project celebrating the…

A photo of Cllr Rob Waltham, Cllr Christine Patterson, Cllr Keith Vickers, and MP Martin Vickers presenting the community grant cheque to Barton Junior Football Club representatives
Back of the net: Council support helps Barton Junior Football...
3 July 2026

From first touches to cup-winning performances, young footballers in Barton are being given more chances to train, develop and thrive…

Young people in a meeting
No young person left behind: Council leader strengthens support...
3 July 2026

Every young person in North Lincolnshire deserves the opportunity to build a successful future – and North Lincolnshire Council is…

A photo of Cllr Rob Waltham, Cllr Christine Patterson, Cllr Paul Vickers, and Cllr Keith Vickers with representatives of the Ted Lewis Centre
All aboard the Yellow Submarine: Barton project to celebrate Ted...
1 July 2026

Barton’s links to one of the most iconic animated films of all time will be celebrated through a new arts…

A picture of the outside of the Baths Hall, early evening.
The show goes on: Next act in Baths Hall investment plan
1 July 2026

From chart-topping musicians and comedians to dance schools, theatre groups and community performances, The Baths Hall has welcomed thousands of…

Group picture at Scawby Play Park.
Scawby play area revamp creates bigger and better space for...
30 June 2026

A much-loved playground in Scawby has been transformed thanks to a £19,812 community grant, creating an even better place for…

An aerial view of farmland around Belton
International protection moves closer for Isle of Axholme
29 June 2026

The historic Isle of Axholme landscape has moved a step closer to international recognition – and better protection – as…