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Planning and Environment

Photograph shows the Axholme Line Nature Reserve in Haxey
£10,000 transformation of Haxey Nature Reserve completed

A popular nature reserve has been transformed – creating an attractive destination for local wildlife and visitors alike. In a…

3 October 2022
Photo of a young woman walking through a meadow holding hands with two young boys
Green space protected for families to enjoy

A wildlife haven between Bottesford and Ashby is to be protected to create a three-mile corridor of green space for…

30 September 2022
Scunthorpe MP Holly Mumby-Croft, Cllr David Rose and council leader Rob Waltham planting a tree on the Queensway
Tree planting to be fast-tracked as council set to join Humber Forest partnership

People across North Lincolnshire will see even more trees planted across the area as the council joins a pan-Humber organisation…

5 September 2022
Photo of a man and two women from CorrBoard holding awards at the Humber Renewables Award
Local businesses awarded for their commitments to a renewable future

Two North Lincolnshire businesses have won major awards for their commitment to a renewable future. Scunthorpe-based CorrBoard and Humber-based refinery…

8 August 2022
Image showing solar panels with an orange sunset
Green Future plans reach national audience

The council’s ambitious A Green Future policy has reached a national audience after being presented at a UK conference of…

8 August 2022
Flowerbed in Sheffield Park in Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire’s parks are among the best in the country 

Five parks in North Lincolnshire have been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award 2022 and are officially recognised among the…

27 July 2022
Photo of teh Lincoln Imp pub with a picture of Rob Waltham
Bid to protect Lincoln Imp as council recognises iconic music venue

A campaign to save a popular pub and music venue has been given a major boost after the council officially…

19 July 2022
Holme Valley Solar Panels
Government cash delivers major green boost for schools as solar panel rollout set to slash energy bills

A ground-breaking new scheme using Government cash to help schools go green and reduce their energy bills will be rolled…

14 July 2022
Holly Mumby Croft Mp, Cllr Davison, Cllr Waltham at an Ev charging point in the Parishes car park
Rapid roll-out of EV charging points as strategic network expanded with Government cash 

Twenty new electric vehicle chargers will be installed in car parks across North Lincolnshire – giving drivers unprecedented access to…

7 July 2022
Girl and boy playing on a tyre swing in the garden
Win a family pass to Normanby Hall Country Park by re-using rescued fly tipped tyres

To kickstart the Young Mayor Environmental Award Project the Young Mayor, Alexia Dibdin, has launched a competition for residents to…

29 June 2022
Aerial photograph showing Barton Upon Humber landmarks
Barton link road plans: Have your say on the future of North Lincolnshire

Residents and businesses are being invited to comment on the final stage of the area’s new Local Plan, which includes…

9 June 2022
Photograph shows a floral display in Amcotts, surrounding an information board explaining the Amcotts moor woman
North Lincolnshire village reaches national finals of gardening competition

A North Lincolnshire village has reached the national finals of the prestigious RHS Britain in Bloom awards. Amcotts, which is…

7 June 2022
Photograph shows Andrew Percy, MP for Brigg and Goole, sat with volunteers at the new Normanby Wellbeing Garden
Beautiful wellbeing garden is the latest addition to award-winning country park

A beautiful wellbeing garden has been officially opened in the grounds of Normanby Hall Country Park. The council’s Parks and…

31 May 2022
Seized noise making equipment
Noise equipment donated to women’s refuge following prosecution

Noisy neighbours in Scunthorpe have had their noise making equipment seized including TVs, music systems and games consoles, which have…

19 May 2022
Photograph shows a chainsaw carving of the Haxey Fool at the Axholme Line Nature Reserve
£10,000 cash boost to enhance Haxey Nature Reserve

Local wildlife and visitors are set to benefit after substantial funding has been confirmed to further enhance Axholme Line Nature…

17 May 2022