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#Families

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…

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…

Group picture at Wrawby Play Park that includes Cllr Rob Waltham and Cllr Carl Sherwood.
North Lincolnshire Council investment funds new Wrawby Play Park...
10 July 2025

North Lincolnshire Council is supporting an exciting transformation of Wrawby Play Park. An ambitious project aimed at reshaping the village’s…

Group picture of professionals attending the North Lincolnshire celebration event.
Staff come together to celebrate UNICEF Gold Award for...
1 July 2025

Health workers from across North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire have come together to celebrate scooping the UNICEF Gold Award…

Be the difference and step up to social work.
Step up to social work and start your new career in North...
17 February 2025

The Step Up To Social Work programme in North Lincolnshire Council opens for recruitment today, 17 February 2025, for aspiring…

Cllr David Rose and council employees pictured outside the new waiting room at Woodlands Crematorium in Scunthorpe.
Mourning families can now come together in a private space at...
8 January 2025

Woodlands Crematorium in Scunthorpe has recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and undergone an internal transformation. Families and friends visiting the…

Family cooking together.
Council provides support for low-income families
31 October 2024

North Lincolnshire Council is providing more support for local people this winter. The popular healthy cooking courses that saw 1100…

NL Family - your essential guide to family life in North Lincolnshire.
Essential guide to family life in North Lincolnshire available...
10 September 2024

A brand-new online platform and app has launched and is available for families to view and download for free. NL…

Grand Spring Giveaway
Grand Spring Giveaway: 100 prizes for 100 families
7 March 2024

A competition for families who live in North Lincolnshire is launching this spring, with 100 amazing prizes up for grabs.…

Older couple and a younger gentleman helping them solve puzzles.
Support is available for people living with dementia, their...
4 May 2023

Families living with dementia can now receive information, help and support from a new service which brings everything they need…

Towns Fund board members - Andrew Percy, Holly Mumby-Croft and Rob Waltham holding a cheque for £1 million.
New homes to be created in heart of Scunthorpe as £1m...
1 March 2023

Dozens of new homes will be created in the heart of Scunthorpe through a new Government-backed grant scheme. Property owners…