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Planning and Environment

Newly plated trees on the south bank of Bottesford Beck
Local landowners urged to become part of the Northern Forest
16 October 2024

Farmers, landowners, people with small holdings, or even just a couple of acres, can put down roots this season by…

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Two-year programme of improvement works to begin at Bottesford...
14 October 2024

The Environment Agency is embarking upon a large-scale maintenance programme at Bottesford Beck, with visitors to the beauty spot asked…

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Council issues notice to building owner for neglecting historic...
10 October 2024

The former Oddfellows’ Hall of Barton-upon-Humber has received conservation work after years of neglect. Thanks to action from North Lincolnshire…

Three bin bags of rubbish dumped on the street
Four people fined for enviro crime offences
7 October 2024

The council’s environmental crime officers have found and fined four people in separate cases related to disposing of waste. After…

Orange marigolds and pink and white petunias in a flower bed
Britain in Bloom awards for our fantastic parks, allotments and...
2 October 2024

North Lincolnshire has picked up a clutch of prestigious Britain in Bloom East Midlands awards from the Royal Horticultural Society.…

An aerial view of the Baths Hall showing new solar panels on the roof
Groundbreaking solar panel scheme hits one million kilowatt...
27 September 2024

More than one million kilowatt hours of clean energy has been generated by solar panels installed free on local schools…

A woman in a woolen hat planting tree saplings at the edge of a grassy field
Humber Forest plants a quarter million trees to support...
18 September 2024

Humber Forest has planted a record number of trees in the last twelve months, with 238,000 trees planted across Hull,…

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Last chance to have your say on Government’s proposed changes...
11 September 2024

North Lincolnshire Council’s public consultation on major changes to planning rules has been extended for a final week. The Government…

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Have your say on Government major proposed changes to planning...
9 August 2024

The new Government has opened consultation on major changes to planning rules that would see the number of houses built…

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Green light given to develop one of Europe’s largest data...
1 August 2024

In a major boost to North Lincolnshire’s economy, a £3bn investment to develop one of Europe’s largest data centres has…

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Oh yes it will! Solar panels set to save thousands of pounds at...
31 July 2024

The council’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2030 takes another step forward with the installation of new solar panels…

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…

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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…

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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…