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Planning and Environment

Pupils and adults from berkely Junirto school stand in front of a screen saying 'Berkeley Primary School is helping to save the planet'
Help schools reduce their energy bills by buying a community share

A ground-breaking new scheme to help even more Scunthorpe schools go green is moving to its next stage – a…

17 March 2023
Great British Spring Clean 2023 advert
Showing pride in our places: North Lincolnshire Council supports Great British Spring Clean 2023

North Lincolnshire Council is encouraging residents and businesses to pledge to help clear up litter from across our area during…

3 March 2023
Aerial view of Scunthorpe - Photo by Chris Houghton
Air quality improving in North Lincolnshire

Air quality in North Lincolnshire continues to improve. The council is now further investing, alongside industry, Government and local businesses.…

31 January 2023
Bottesford Beck flytipping
Fines warning as council launches New Year clampdown to stop post-festive fly-tipping

People across North Lincolnshire are being warned to dispose of their rubbish properly or risk a punishing fine. The amount…

11 January 2023
POster advertising A Green Future saying 'Our ambition for North Lincolnshire's environment' with a QR code
Make a green pledge your New Year resolution

Everyone in North Lincolnshire is being urged to do their bit for the environment and make green pledges this New…

5 January 2023
A woman sorting Christmas wrapping paper into her blue recycling box
Resolve to recycle more

The great Christmas clear-up has begun as we begin to tidy up after the festivities. We create more rubbish at…

29 December 2022
'Have Your Say' graphic, including an aerial view of fields in Belton
Have your say: bid for Isle of Axholme to be Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Residents across the Isle of Axholme are being invited to have their say on proposals to have the area officially…

30 November 2022
Cllr Waltham, Cllr Rose and Cllr Armiger planting a tree on Queensway.
Queen Elizabeth II honoured with hundreds of new trees on road that bears her name

Hundreds more trees have been planted along one of Scunthorpe’s major roads, delivering further on the council’s vision to plant…

15 November 2022
Cllr Armiger, Cllr Rose and Cllr Waltham planting a tree at Ashbyville.
Milestone moment as 100,000th new North Lincolnshire tree approaches

Ambitious plans to plant a tree for every resident in North Lincolnshire will reach a milestone as the 100,000th tree…

14 November 2022
An aerial view of the M181 motorway with aa roundabout in the distance
Burringham by-pass moves step closer as cash for next M181 development confirmed

Bids are being sought for a major investment to developing the road network across North Lincolnshire which will see a…

7 November 2022
Photograph shows an example of a Changing Places toilet, including a hoist and height-adjustable changing bench
Plans lodged to build new public toilet in Scunthorpe town centre

A planning application has been submitted to build a new public toilet in the heart of Scunthorpe town centre. Government…

2 November 2022
Photograph of a bee on daisy flowers in a meadow
It’s official: Mortal Ash wildflower meadow one of the best in the country

Scunthorpe’s green spaces and roadside meadows have been recognised nationally with three awards from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). The…

18 October 2022
Colourful close up photo of marigolds and petunias in a flowerbed
Blooming amazing – cash available for community planting across North Lincolnshire

Town and parish councils and community groups across North Lincolnshire are being invited to apply for cash to help get…

14 October 2022
Cllrs, MP and Isle of Axholme ward members.
Bid to be submitted to officially recognise Isle of Axholme for its outstanding natural beauty

A move to have the Isle of Axholme recognised for its outstanding natural beauty will be made by North Lincolnshire…

7 October 2022
Close up photograph of Cllr Rob Waltham MBE with trees in the background
Council leader pledges to protect communities against fracking in North Lincolnshire

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, has said he will back communities who do not want fracking in North…

5 October 2022