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Planning and Environment

New planning academy launched in North Lincolnshire allowing...
9 July 2024

Apprentice council officers can develop their skills and train as in-house planners whilst completing their apprenticeships via the newly launched…

Artist's impression of a high tech office building with a blue sky and grass
Artificial intelligence hub investment announced
15 May 2024

Plans have been submitted to North Lincolnshire Council to develop one of Europe’s largest data centres. If approved, it would…

A grassy play park behind metal railings
Funding approved for transformation project at Barton park
14 May 2024

Barton residents are set to get new paths, seats, flower beds and landscaping at Dam Road Park thanks to a…

Wooden rafts for birds being put into a pond b three men on a muddy bank surrounded by reeds
Hidden cameras will help visitors see wildlife in action
7 May 2024

A scheme to help visitors discover nature on their doorstep has received a £30,000 boost. The cash will include hidden…

A dirt track leading through grassland with trees in the distance at Atkinson's Warren Nature Reserve
Scunthorpe nature reserve to get new trail featuring amazing...
1 May 2024

A new ‘Time Trail’ across Atkinson’s Warren local nature reserve in north Scunthorpe will feature incredible chainsaw sculptures of North…

A line of people in a fie;d holding saplings ready for planting
Hundreds of trees planted to create new community orchard for...
19 March 2024

Hundreds of trees have been planted in Winterton as part of a community led project to develop a community orchard.…

John Davison and Holly Mumby-Croft outside Ashby Hub
Energy bills set to be slashed for local college and new raft of...
14 March 2024

The council’s commitment to saving taxpayers’ money and reaching net zero by 2030 has taken a major step forward with…

Christmas tree recycling
Council steps in to help out Christmas tree recycling scheme
25 January 2024

Over 350 Christmas trees have been collected by the council’s neighbourhood services team to support Lindsey Lodge Hospice.   Every year…

Aerial view of Barton-upon-Humber. Logo reads 'Powered by Levelling Up"
Plans submitted for first phase of Barton link road
5 January 2024

A planning application has been submitted to build the first phase of the Barton-upon-Humber link road. The plans funded by…

A line of people accepting a cheque for In Bloom plantings
Grants available for community planting to get neighbourhoods...
13 December 2023

Town and parish councils and community groups across North Lincolnshire are being invited to apply for a share of £30,000…

Scunthorpe MP Holly Mumby Croft and North Lincolnshire Council leader Cllr Rob Waltham laying the last brick at Scunthorpe's Enterprise Hub
Last brick laid: Scunthorpe’s multi-million pound enterprise...
17 October 2023

The construction of the multi-million-pound enterprise and innovation hub – set to bring hundreds of new jobs to Scunthorpe town…

Blue and white graphic advertising the Charging Ahead EV event
Want to make the switch to electric? Test drive new EVs at our...
4 October 2023

Anyone considering the upgrade to an electric vehicle is invited to our free Charging Ahead event at Normanby Hall Country…

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Nature in Lincolnshire: what matters most to you?
22 September 2023

Share your thoughts on nature in Greater Lincolnshire to help shape a new Local Nature Recovery Strategy for the area.…

Showstopping 50-foot whale the star of Scunthorpe’s free...
18 September 2023

Explorers will be able to journey into the belly of an enormous inflatable whale at a brand-new family-fun day coming…

Brumby Wood, Scunthorpe
Council pledge to further conserve and enhance wildlife habitats...
6 September 2023

A wide-reaching plan to weave biodiversity into every aspect of the council’s remit across North Lincolnshire has been agreed. It…