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Council News

Rob Waltham, Michelle Harkness, Holly MUmby Croft MP in front of a Welcome to Scunthorpe United sign
New homes and jobs to create sustainable future for Glanford...
30 November 2023

Newly formed not-for-profit buys Glanford Park. New homes to be built and new jobs created to build sustainable future for…

Emma and Clare from the Fostering Team with the silver award and representing North Lincolnshire Council at the awards ceremony.
North Lincolnshire Council scoops silver at national awards
30 November 2023

North Lincolnshire Council Fostering Team who were shortlisted for a prestigious award in recognition of their extraordinary practice went on…

Cllr Martin Hill, leader of Lincolnshire County Council, Jacob Young, Parliamentary Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council and Cllr Phillip Jackson, leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, pictured signing devolution deal proposals in Scunthorpe
Historic devolution deal proposals signed during high level...
27 November 2023

A landmark devolution deal – set to bring new powers and millions of pounds of extra cash to Greater Lincolnshire…

Group photo of the Lincs Lotto celebration event at 20-21 Visual Arts Centre in November 2023.
More than £300,000 raised for local communities thanks to...
27 November 2023

Local community groups, sports clubs and charities recently celebrated after reaching an incredible milestone by collectively raising more than £300,000…

Photo of council leaders Rob Waltham, Phillip Jackson and Martin Hill, pictured holding the Lincolnshire flag
Devolution deal for Greater Lincolnshire welcomed by council...
22 November 2023

A historic devolution deal is set to bring new powers and millions of pounds of extra cash to Greater Lincolnshire,…

An aerial view of Scunthorpe showing industrial units, streets and houses with a wind farm in the far distance
Levelling-Up: Scunthorpe town centre set for £16m Government...
20 November 2023

Scunthorpe will benefit from almost £16m Government cash to create more jobs and new town centre homes. This cash –…

Graphic promoting Scunthorpe's Christmas Light Switch On on 25 November 2023. Includes pictures of walkabout puppets Hodman and Sally, Dame Annie Fanny and Viking FM morning presenters Alex and Nicola
Christmas starts here! Family fun at the Scunthorpe Christmas...
20 November 2023

Christmas comes to Scunthorpe town centre on Saturday 25 November, with an action-packed day of free family entertainment and special…

North Lincolnshire Council's Proud to Care team hold their award at the LGC Workforce Awards
Proud to Care: North Lincolnshire Council celebrates adult...
10 November 2023

North Lincolnshire Council’s biggest ever care worker recruitment campaign has won a top national award. Proud to Care North Lincolnshire,…

Photo of Scunthorpe Steelworks
Council and British Steel join forces to develop 300-acre...
6 November 2023

Thousands of green jobs could be created in Scunthorpe as a globally renowned consultancy firm starts work on a masterplan…

Illustrated young person in foster care with Illustrated houses with the text Become a Short Breaks + foster carer.
Become a Short Breaks Foster Carer and really make a difference...
6 November 2023

Great opportunity to join our team of Foster Carers who offer short breaks to children and young people with additional…

Scunthorpe MP Holly Mumby-Croft and Cllr John Davison, pictured looking at plans outside St John's Church
Historic Scunthorpe church set for dramatic makeover as...
1 November 2023

An award-winning contractor has been appointed for the dramatic makeover of St John’s Church – one of Scunthorpe’s most historic…

Pictured at the entrance to the Parishes car park are, from left to right, Tracey Coyne, Jonathan Evison, Holly Mumby-Croft, and Cllr John Davison
Multi-storey car park set for high-tech upgrade as Government...
24 October 2023

Scunthorpe’s multi-storey car park will receive a high-security upgrade thanks to a £250,000 cash boost. The major new crackdown will…

Three people sitting in a soft play area at St John's market
Brand-new soft play centre at St John’s Market unveiled
20 October 2023

A brand-new, free multi-level indoor soft play centre has been opened at St John’s Market in Scunthorpe. The bright and…

Photo of Chloe at The Fostering Network Excellence Awards
Teenager living in foster care in North Lincolnshire wins...
18 October 2023

A young mum in North Lincolnshire has been awarded a prestigious Fostering Excellence Award, recognising her outstanding achievements while living…

Image from Glanford Park football ground, home of Scunthorpe United FC
Council leader welcomes new ownership for Scunthorpe United
5 October 2023

North Lincolnshire Council’s leader has welcomed the Scunthorpe United FC takeover deal. Led by former commercial director Michelle Harness, a…