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#Scunthorpe

Fostering Film Any Of Us - showing behind the scenes.
Any Of Us can foster…because it really can be you who makes the difference

Any Of Us can foster a child or young person, if they have a big heart to care. That is…

26 September 2023
Cllrs and MP Andrew Percy on the 399 bus that goes from Scunthorpe to Doncaster via the Isle of Axholme.
Connecting Communities: New bus service launched from Scunthorpe to Doncaster via Isle of Axholme

Extra buses have been put on to connect communities across the Isle of Axholme with both Scunthorpe and Doncaster. The…

19 September 2023
Showstopping 50-foot whale the star of Scunthorpe’s free family-fun day

Explorers will be able to journey into the belly of an enormous inflatable whale at a brand-new family-fun day coming…

18 September 2023
An image with photos of young people and the text: Were you ready? Become a Supported Lodgings Host, Developing independence for 16-24 year olds.
Who helped you be ready to live on your own?

Like many young people, those who are care-experienced also need help, support, and friendship before they are ready to live…

16 August 2023
Picture of the entrance to Scunthorpe Train Station.
Council opposes closure of ticket office and reduction in staff at Scunthorpe train station

North Lincolnshire Council has written to Transport Focus opposing the closure of the ticket office and a reduction of staff…

27 July 2023
Photograph of North Lincolnshire Museum
£250,000 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant boost to help more people access museums’ vast collections

Two local museums have received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for an exciting heritage project, Documenting Northern Lincolnshire’s Local…

30 June 2023
A picture of the outside of the Baths Hall, early evening.
Scunthorpe theatre makes waves in breaking down accessibility barriers for all who visit their venue

Scunthorpe’s largest live entertainment venue, The Baths Hall, has been recognised for their commitment in becoming a place that is…

22 June 2023
20-21 Discovery Holly and Cllr Davison - June 2023
Specialists sought for major overhaul of historic Scunthorpe church St John’s

Bids are being sought by specialist builders and carpenters to carry out a dramatic makeover to St John’s Church -…

16 June 2023
Fostering Flowerbed
Fostering flowerbed provides a lasting legacy in North Lincolnshire

In collaboration with the Fostering team at North Lincolnshire Council, the Parks and Green Spaces team have sustainably replanted the…

14 June 2023
Photo promoting the Women in Manufacturing and Engineering event. Courtney, an apprentice wind farm technician, is pictured wearing high vis.
Inspiration and encouragement on offer at Scunthorpe event to help women and girls pursue a career in engineering or manufacturing

Women and girls are being encouraged to find out more about careers in industry by meeting the women who are…

9 June 2023
Group of people celebrating Foster Care Fortnight
More than 3.9 million steps completed for Foster Care Fortnight

The community of North Lincolnshire came together during Foster Care Fortnight ™ and completed an outstanding 1900 miles. That is…

9 June 2023
Pledge your support for Foster Care Fortnight. 15-28 May #fosteringcommunities
Pledge your support for Foster Care Fortnight

To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight™ from 15 to 28 May 2023, North Lincolnshire Council’s Fostering Recruitment Team have pledged to…

3 May 2023
Image with illustrations of foster families, and the words 'Join us for Foster Care Fortnight 15-28 May #FosteringCommunities'.
Get involved and join us for Foster Care Fortnight in North Lincolnshire

To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight™ from 15 to 28 May 2023, North Lincolnshire Council’s Fostering Recruitment Team will be pledging…

25 April 2023
Supported Lodgings image with a white background, photos of young people learning how to cook, clean, put washing on, iron and apply for a job. Text which questions, ‘Who taught you?’ Quote from a young person in Supported Lodgings accommodation: “It’s very important to have the Supported Lodgings scheme – I like living with my host, she has supported me, made it easy for me to attend college and learn how to become more independent.”
Who taught you? Become a Supported Lodgings host and shape a young person’s life

The Supported Lodgings scheme is designed to provide a stepping-stone for young people, on their route to independence. The fostering…

20 April 2023
Three people standing next to blue railings in Scunthorpe town centre
Scunthorpe town centre set for new police station backed by Government cash

Plans for a new police station in Scunthorpe have been announced – a move set to further boost the high…

24 March 2023