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Planning and Environment

Photograph of Cllr Rob Waltham on a walking route
Have your say on new and improved walking and cycling routes in...
20 November 2020

Residents and visitors to North Lincolnshire are being invited to have their say on plans to improve and create walking…

Discarded tin cans in a bin bag
River clean-up volunteers find fencing, a motorbike helmet and a...
19 November 2020

A new community volunteer group set up in East Halton Skitter to protect local wildlife and keep the Humber litter-free…

Holly MUmby Croft MP, Cllr David Rose, Cllr Rob Waltham planting a tree on a grassed area in Scunthorpe
Ambitious plans revealed to create 25 acres of urban woodland in...
22 October 2020

Residents are being urged to help plant tens of thousands of trees across North Lincolnshire to help reach an ambitious…

Green Flag in KIngsway Gardens, Scunthjorpe. with councillors and park staff
North Lincolnshire parks recognised as among best in country
14 October 2020

Four North Lincolnshire parks have once again been recognised as among the finest green spaces in the UK by retaining…

a road with lights moving quickly down it, depicting ultrafast broadband
Play your part to increase broadband speeds in North Lincolnshire
24 September 2020

North Lincolnshire Council is working with telecoms providers to bring ultrafast broadband to the area and needs local people to…

Scenic picture of a stretch of water and clouds with a windfarm in the background
£4.3m Government cash will open up new North Lincolnshire port...
6 August 2020

North Lincolnshire’s economy is to receive a £4.3m boost thanks to £25.8 million awarded to Lincolnshire as part of the…

Photograph of the path leading towards the visitor centre at Water's Edge
Volunteers play vital role in maintaining nature reserves across...
5 August 2020

In North Lincolnshire there are 17 local nature reserves across the county and the council is supported by a dedicated…

Photograph of Alkborough
Bid made to recognise rural North Lincolnshire’s...
28 July 2020

A move to have parts of North Lincolnshire recognised for its outstanding natural beauty has been made by North Lincolnshire…

Cllr Waltham stood with his composter
Council leader commits to environmentally friendly ways with new...
10 July 2020

North Lincolnshire Council Leader, Cllr Rob Waltham receives composter after handing back his brown bin to reduce his carbon footprint.…

Person planting a tree
Scunthorpe’s Queensway set for dramatic environmental makeover
11 June 2020

A major arterial route in Scunthorpe is set to undergo a dramatic environmental makeover, enhancing the space for residents and…

Blue Lagoon
Blue-green algae outbreak at Blue Lagoon
26 November 2019

North Lincolnshire Council has received reports of a blue-green algae outbreak at Blue Lagoon on Normanby Road in Scunthorpe. Test…

Pile of tyres
Think before you buy part worn tyres
5 November 2019

Residents in North Lincolnshire are being warned to check part worn tyres are safe before they buy them. Trading standards…

Environmental Health and Humberside Police
North Lincolnshire Council and Humberside Police recognised for...
3 September 2019

North Lincolnshire Council and Humberside Police have been successful in making it to the finals of the Chartered Institute of…

Artist impression of Lincolnshire Lakes
2,500 homes plan approved in major step forward for Lincolnshire...
31 July 2019

North Lincolnshire Council’s planning committee has today (Wednesday 31 July 2019) given planning permission for 2,500 new homes, a lake,…

Two of the council's electric vehicles
North Lincolnshire Council reduces CO2 emissions by a third in...
16 July 2019

North Lincolnshire Council has reduced its carbon emissions by more than 6,000 tonnes in the last two years – smashing…