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Planning and Environment

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

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

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

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

Mayor of North Lincolnshire and WI member planting a tree
Tree-planting scheme is making North Lincolnshire greener
21 April 2022

The winter tree planting season has closed on a high note as North Lincolnshire Council clocks up more than 92,000…

Aerial view of Ashby
Plans for continuous improvement of air quality in North...
5 April 2022

Air quality will be improved over the coming years as part of a plan by North Lincolnshire Council. Initially, the…

Inside Woodlands Crematorium
Woodlands Crematorium is opening its doors on the National Day...
15 March 2022

North Lincolnshire Council is taking time to connect, supporting the millions of people who are grieving, and remembering the family,…

Graphic with trees and grass and rthe slogan 'Greening The Queensway'
New hedging creates green corridor along major Scunthorpe road
2 March 2022

Four miles of hedging has been planted along a major arterial route in Scunthorpe as part of North Lincolnshire Council’s…

Artist impression of the enterprise and innovation hub
New dawn rises for high street as green light given for radical...
10 February 2022

A new future for Scunthorpe town centre will be created as plans for a revolutionary new high-street concept have been…

Aerial photograph of Berkeley Circle and the Kingsway in Scunthorpe
A green future: Council pledge to be net-zero trailblazer by 2030
24 January 2022

North Lincolnshire Council will end its contribution to climate change and become carbon neutral by 2030. The pledge comes as…

Aerial view of Waters' Edhe at Barton, showing new solar panels on roof with banks of the Humber to the north of the photo
Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre to save £7,000 a year thanks to...
18 January 2022

Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre in Barton upon Humber will slash its energy costs by thousands of pounds and cut its…

Aerial view of formal flower beds in Kingsway Gardens, Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire’s beautiful parks and gardens in...
31 December 2021

The region’s beautiful parks and gardens have received national recognition after being shortlisted for a coveted award from environmental charity…

Holly Mumby-Croft Mp, Cllr Rose, Cllr Waltham tree-planting on a section of grass off Queensway in Scunthorpe
Get planting! Council tree scheme is a growing success
30 December 2021

The winter planting season has begun which means it is the perfect time to plant trees. Council staff and volunteers…

Photo of people in winter clothing using spades to dog holes ready to plant trees
#PlantForOurFuture in National Tree Week
30 November 2021

This week is National Tree Week, with people across the country planting thousands of trees to mark the start of…

River Ancholme in Brigg with red flowers in planters
Cash for communities to enhance beautiful towns and villages
18 November 2021

Town and parish councils together with community groups can get their spring planting off to a flying start with grants…

An uprooted large yukka-style plant thrown onto a flowerbed
Residents told to report vandalism after award-winning park is...
29 October 2021

Residents are being urged to report anti-social behaviour in the area’s award-winning parks and gardens following a surge of mindless…

Photograph of Cllr Rob Waltham at the official opening of South Ferriby's flood defences
Council leader welcomes completion of £14m South Ferriby flood...
25 October 2021

The leader of North Lincolnshire Council has welcomed the completion of flood defences which will help to protect residents and…