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#Environment

Two drivers with facecoverings standing either side of a Skiploader vehicle
New vehicles to improve efficiency at recycling centres
17 November 2020

North Lincolnshire Council has taken delivery of two new vehicles to help quickly unload skips at household recycling centres (HRCs).…

Four people on bikes and scooters outside Ancholme Leisure Centre, Brigg
Investment in electric vehicle revolution: scheme helping young...
27 October 2020

A successful scheme to help young people travel to work or training has joined the green revolution – with low…

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…

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…

autumnal trees
Scunthorpe woodlands could be extended as part of carbon...
5 November 2019

Two woodland areas in Scunthorpe could be extended as part of the Government’s £50m  Woodland Carbon Guarantee scheme to tackle…

Grounds maintenance staff celebrate their Green Flag Award for Central Park in Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire parks still among the best in the UK
6 August 2019

Four parks in Scunthorpe and Barton upon Humber have been recognised among the UK’s very best green spaces and have…

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…

Ward members, the leader of the council and the local MP meet with the Environment Agency in South Ferriby
Flood defence work gathers pace on south Humber bank
16 July 2019

A new £12m flood defence is being built on the south Humber bank in North Lincolnshire. Work began in March…

A bench
Isle of Axholme Greenway benefits from £10,000 funding
25 March 2019

The Isle of Axholme and Hatfield Chase Landscape Partnership has created new information boards and benches for visitors to enjoy…

Riddings Pool building
New biomass boiler cuts carbon footprint at Riddings
30 November 2018

The new biomass boiler installed at Riddings in Scunthorpe will heat the library, pool and leisure facility and cut our…

North Lindsey College students holding certificates
Students get hands on at Crowle Moors
1 November 2018

Students from North Lindsey College are working with the Isle of Axholme and Hatfield Chase Landscape Partnership at Crowle Moors…