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People, Health and Care

Cllr Rob Waltham, Cllr Christine Patterson and Cllr Tim Mitchell holding the new summer walking programme.
Step into summer: Hundreds of free walks helping residents...
10 June 2026

From riverside trails and woodland paths to gentle strolls through parks and nature reserves, hundreds of opportunities are being offered…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Dancing Tiger Scrapstore group picture.
Cash boost for creative youth activities at The Dancing Tiger...
1 May 2026

Hundreds of children and young people across North Lincolnshire are benefiting from an exciting range of new creative activities at…

Twilight walk and fun in the park graphic. A fostering event for all the family, 15th May arrival by 4.45pm
“Twilight Walk and fun in the park!” to be hosted...
20 April 2026

The Twilight Walk is back! Save the date in your diaries and pledge an evening in your local community to…

Three people standing outside holding a large cheque
Amazing young carers backed to build confidence and create...
14 April 2026

Young carers in North Lincolnshire are set to enjoy new adventures, build friendships and develop life skills thanks to a…

Five men, two sat on a bench holding a big cheque and one with a lawnmower
Council funding secures equipment upgrades for Winterton Bowling...
13 April 2026

Winterton Bowling and Recreation Club will see improvements made to ensure the club remains a welcoming space for the local…

Three people sat at a long desk with a window in the centre
From heartbreak to hope – North Lincolnshire couple using...
10 April 2026

A North Lincolnshire couple who turned the worst moment of their lives into a mission to protect other families are…

View of Baysgarth Park with children playing equipment taken from the top of a slide
New play park opens in Barton – built by local families, for...
3 April 2026

Families in Barton-upon-Humber have a brand new place to play this Easter, as the transformed Baysgarth Park play area opens…

Cllr T Mitchell, Cllr N Poole, Cllr R Waltham, Cllr C Patterson - Marie Curie
One less bill to worry about: 12 months council tax removed for...
31 March 2026

Working-age residents in North Lincolnshire facing terminal illness will no longer have to worry about a council tax bill, under…

Boy warms hands above the electric oil radiator
Heating oil costs spike – cash support on the way for...
18 March 2026

Rural households across North Lincolnshire who rely on heating oil are set to receive extra help – with funding on…