#Scunthorpe
![Cllr Rob Waltham launches free summer swimming at The Pods](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Free-swimming-Pods-web.jpg)
Over 14,000 free summer swims claimed with two weeks to go
Children in North Lincolnshire have taken advantage of the free swimming sessions during the school summer holidays 14,373 times since…
![Grounds maintenance staff celebrate their Green Flag Award for Central Park in Scunthorpe](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Gren-Flag-Award-Central-Park-2019-web.jpg)
North Lincolnshire parks still among the best in the UK
Four parks in Scunthorpe and Barton upon Humber have been recognised among the UK’s very best green spaces and have…
![Different types of food](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/430-x-235-epworth-food.jpg)
Local food businesses wanted
Food businesses across North Lincolnshire are invited to come forward to take part in an exciting new food festival, taking…
![Artist impression of Lincolnshire Lakes](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/New-Lincolnshire-Lakes-for-web-.jpg)
2,500 homes plan approved in major step forward for Lincolnshire...
North Lincolnshire Council’s planning committee has today (Wednesday 31 July 2019) given planning permission for 2,500 new homes, a lake,…
![Andrea Leadsom and Rob Waltham at British Steel image](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Andrea-Leadsom-and-Rob-Waltham-web.jpg)
Council leader welcomes cabinet minister to Scunthorpe for...
North Lincolnshire Council leader, Cllr Rob Waltham, has met today (29 July 2019) with the Government’s new Business Secretary, Andrea…
![The Mayor of North Lincolnshire meets with vintage retailer, Hayley McPhun, at her Pride shop window display in Scunthorpe](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Pigeon-Vintage-Pride-window-web.jpg)
Local vintage seller shows off her rainbow for Pride
Miss Pigeon Vintage has been awarded the Best Pride Celebration 2019 after decorating her shop window with vintage wares in…
![Cllr Rob Waltham launches free summer swimming at The Pods](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Free-swimming-Pods-web.jpg)
Kids swim free this summer in North Lincolnshire
Free swimming sessions are back once again for the school summer holidays in North Lincolnshire. From Saturday 20 July to…
![The Lebus factory in Scunthorpe from the air](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Lebus-factory-Scunthorpe-web.jpg)
Fifteen apprenticeship opportunities come up at Scunthorpe...
Young people in North Lincolnshire have until 31 July to apply for one of 15 new apprenticeship opportunities at Scunthorpe-based…
![Celebrating Pride in North Lincolnshire](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Pride.jpg)
Show us your Pride this July
July is Pride Month across North Lincolnshire; how are you showing your pride this July? To mark the start of…
![The Power of Words Festival returns to North Lincolnshire](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/POW-logo-web.jpg)
Author and illustrator Nick Sharratt launches second Power of...
Author and illustrator Nick Sharratt is returning to North Lincolnshire on Saturday 13 July to launch the second Power of…
![Counterfeit trainers sold online](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Counterfeit-trainer-facebook-2019-Jon-Ford-web.jpg)
Scunthorpe man convicted for selling counterfeit trainers online
North Lincolnshire Council’s Trading Standards team have secured a conviction against Scunthorpe man Jonathan Ford for selling counterfeit trainers through…
![Shape up for Summer 2019 poster](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Shape-up-for-Summer-2019-poster-web.jpg)
Get a six-week gym membership for £40 this summer
Get a six week Fitness+ membership at any North Lincolnshire leisure centre and pay just £40 with the new Shape…
![Armed Forces Day 2019](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Armed-Forces-Day-19-web.jpg)
Iconic Spitfire to make flypast at this year’s Armed Forces Day
North Lincolnshire Armed Forces Day returns this year to Scunthorpe’s Brumby Hall Sports Ground on Saturday 22 June 2019. This…
![St Johns Market frontage](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/St-Johns-Market-frontage-web.jpg)
Traders are gearing up for opening of St John’s Market
With only a few days to go until the brand new multi-million pound St John’s Market opens in Scunthorpe, traders…
Opening date revealed for new St John’s Market
The brand new, ultra-modern St John’s Market in Scunthorpe will open its doors to its first customer on Friday, 22…