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#Families

Picture of Cllr Tim Mitchell and Cllr Waltham.
Almost 1,400 households receive £300 heating oil support...
5 June 2026

Thousands of North Lincolnshire households have now received £300 payments to help with rising heating oil costs, putting more than…

New Children's library at Brigg Community Hub
More than 100 new children receiving free books every month
4 June 2026

More than 100 North Lincolnshire children have joined the Imagination Library in the last month, giving them access to a…

A picture of council leader, Cllr Rob Waltham, and Cllr Julie Reed
Backing local families: council increases payments for foster...
4 June 2026

North Lincolnshire Council is increasing fostering allowances – part of its commitment to support local families and ensure children can…

Mobile Library - Back on the Road.
Back on the road: mobile library returns to rural communities
15 May 2026

North Lincolnshire’s mobile library is back on the road after extensive repairs and refurbishment work – keeping the much-loved service…

Join us for Foster Care Fortnight 2026 graphic
“Children remember feeling safe”: Call for more foster...
11 May 2026

Children across North Lincolnshire need safe, stable homes – and more residents are being asked to consider whether they could…

Armed Forces Festival - volunteers needed.
Armed Forces Festival needs you – community volunteers wanted...
1 May 2026

Organisers behind this year’s new Armed Forces Festival at Normanby Hall are calling on community groups, clubs and volunteers to…

Keadby Play Park group picture.
New play equipment brings fresh life to Keadby park
1 May 2026

Children and families in Keadby can now enjoy improved play facilities and a more welcoming community space thanks to new…

Twilight walk and fun in the park graphic. A fostering event for all the family, 15th May arrival by 4.45pm
“Twilight Walk and fun in the park!” to be hosted...
20 April 2026

The Twilight Walk is back! Save the date in your diaries and pledge an evening in your local community to…

Cllr T Mitchell, Cllr N Poole, Cllr R Waltham, Cllr C Patterson - Marie Curie
One less bill to worry about: 12 months council tax removed for...
31 March 2026

Working-age residents in North Lincolnshire facing terminal illness will no longer have to worry about a council tax bill, under…

HY Racing joins the Fostering Friendly Scheme –...
18 February 2026

North Lincolnshire council’s fostering team are delighted to announce that HY Racing has become the newest member of the Fostering…

Become a foster carer this New Year graphic. With a dad and soon learning to ride a bike.
“Endless Pots of Love” – Kate and Mark’s Fostering Story.
5 January 2026

For years, Kate and Mark had quietly carried the thought of fostering in their hearts. Their own children were growing…

Humber Bridge Park play equipment- group picture.
New-look Humber Bridge Play Park set to inspire adventure for...
30 November 2025

Families, dog walkers and fitness fans visiting the Humber Bridge and Water’s Edge Country Park can enjoy a bigger, better…

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…

St Bernadette - Armed Forces Visit - group pic
St Bernadette’s pupils bring history to life with veterans in...
17 November 2025

A simple VE Day afternoon tea – and £300 raised by St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy pupils – has…

Orange graphic advertising Discover @ 2021
Get ready to step inside Discover@20-21 – a brand-new family...
10 October 2025

Save the date! Discover@20-21 launches on Thursday 30 October – a place where creativity, science and imagination come together in…