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Cllr's, fostering staff and fostering community members at the fostering film showcase event
Could you give the gift of home in 2026 for a local child in...
25 November 2025

The fostering team at North Lincolnshire Council are launching their heartfelt Christmas campaign, Give the Gift of Home, celebrating the power of family, care and belonging.  The campaign shines a light…

Fostering team at our Kinship care brunch.
The Fostering Team are shining a light on Kinship Care and...
15 October 2025

Last week (6–12 October) was Kinship Care Week, a national celebration of kinship families across England and Wales. Kinship carers…

Tom foster child with fostering family after winning his running race
Tom’s race with new foster carers
9 October 2025

Foster carers who help our children reach for the stars. That is the message of an inspiring new fostering film…

Children and Families one workforce graphic.
Community Care collaboration showcases children’s social care...
23 September 2025

In an exciting new partnership with Community Care – the UK’s leading platform for the social work sector – North…

Image announcing Barton cricket club as fostering friendly members From Left to Right Andrew Tester, Club President. Julie Reed, Cabinet Member for Childrens and Families, Laurissa Reynolds Marketing and Communication officer for fostering, Paul Bell, Vice Chairman and 1st Team Player.
Barton Cricket Club steps up to support fostering in North...
5 September 2025

Barton Cricket Club has become the latest organisation to be recognised as Fostering Friendly in North Lincolnshire, joining a growing…

Group picture at Barton Town Cricket Club - Community Grant - Aug 2025
New training facilities set to bowl over the local community at...
31 August 2025

A new artificial training facility is now in use at Barton Town Cricket Club, thanks to a £37,000 investment from…

Image of Business Hive members and one of our young people that took part in the reverse recruitment fair event.
Young people gain valuable skills and confidence through the...
21 August 2025

Recently, a truly inspiring event took place in North Lincolnshire, as local young people in foster care stepped into the…

An image of Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, presenting a cheque for UKSPF funding to Waters' Edge in Barton
Community Grant boost to Barton community projects
6 August 2025

Funding has been released through North Lincolnshire Council for two major community projects in Barton. Projects totalling £745,000 will support…

Graphic showing young people doing a variety of tasks example ironing, cooking and driving
Be the final stepping stone on the journey to independence by...
4 August 2025

Throughout the month of August, North Lincolnshire Council’s fostering team are shining a spotlight on supported lodgings hosts, who provide…

An image of the barrier at the entry to Bridge View Park in Barton
Barrier to be locked at Barton viewing area to deter anti-social...
24 July 2025

In response to reports of ongoing anti-social behaviour, the barrier at the Barton upon Humber viewing area Bridge View Park…

"Join us and celebrate Foster Care Fortnight" Graphic with Family illustrations and pink background. Foster Care Fortnight take place on 12- 25 May.
Join and celebrate The Power of Relationships at the heart of...
12 May 2025

Today is the start of Foster Care Fortnight and North Lincolnshire Council’s fostering team invite you to celebrate with them…

Four people, two of them on swings, at a newly refurbished park
Barton park reopens after £120,000 transformation
7 May 2025

Barton residents can now enjoy the new-look Dam Road park, which has officially reopened following a major £120,000 revamp. The…

Aerial photograph showing Barton Upon Humber landmarks
Share your views on the future development of Barton-upon-Humber
17 April 2025

Residents in Barton, as well as those visiting the town for work and leisure, are invited to share their views…

Google Earth view of Barton interchange roundabout on the A15 and A1077
Barton roundabout safety work will increase biodiversity
11 April 2025

Work to cut back trees and scrub on the A15/A1077 Barton roundabout will increase safety for motorists and also encourage…

An illustrated image of a young boy with a phone and the text: Make a difference, Become a Short Breaks + foster carer.
Could you open your heart and home to young people in North...
3 March 2025

North Lincolnshire Council’s fostering team are looking for kind and compassionate individuals to step forward to do something outstanding and…