Residents are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to arrangements for more than 40 parish councils across North Lincolnshire.
Between February and April 2024, North Lincolnshire Council asked people for their views on existing parish boundaries, numbers of councillors and if any new parishes should be created or existing parishes grouped or abolished.
Hundreds of residents had their say as part of the ‘parish review’, which is typically undertaken every 10 to 15 years.
Also known as a Community Governance Review, the exercise helps to ensure that parish councils are reflective of the identities and interests of a community, enabling local services to be delivered effectively and efficiently.
All comments and suggestions have now been carefully considered and used to inform proposed changes to the parish councils.
Following feedback from residents, a boundary change is being suggested in Ulceby and South Killingholme.
People living in the Skippingdale area are also being contacted to gauge if they want to remain in the Flixborough parish.
Changes to the number of councillors are being put forward in 41 parishes.
Residents now have the opportunity to give their opinion on the proposals during a second and final consultation, which is due to close on Friday 4 October 2024. A series of events have been organised to enable residents to find out more. All take place between 3pm and 7pm.
- Monday 9 September 2024, Broughton Village Hall, High Street, Broughton, DN20 0JR
- Tuesday 10 September, Epworth Community Hub, Chapel Street, Epworth, DN9 1HQ
- Monday 16 September, The Old School Hall, 50 West Street, Winterton, DN15 9QF
- Wednesday 18 September, Crowle Community Hall, Woodlands Avenue, Crowle, DN17 4LL
- Monday 23 September, Kirton Library, 20 Kind Edward Street, Kirton, DN21 4NQ
- Tuesday 24 September, Baysgarth Community Hub, Brigg Road, Barton, DN18 5DU
Responses will inform the final recommendations that are considered for approval by the council later this year.
Any changes that are approved will come into effect for the next day of Ordinary Election on Thursday 6 May 2027.
To find out more about proposed changes to parishes in your area, and to take the survey, please visit the North Lincolnshire Council website.
