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Plans are taking shape for a new multi-use games area (MUGA) in Bottesford, with North Lincolnshire Council awarding £20,000 through the community grant scheme to support the project with brand new fencing.

The new facility will give residents a welcoming, accessible space to come together, take part in activities and strengthen community connections.

Designed for year-round use, the MUGA will provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy sport and recreation close to home. By encouraging more outdoor activity, it will help residents stay healthy, active, and engaged.

The project marks another step forward in improving local facilities, backed by the council and its partners. Together, they are investing in the future of Bottesford by delivering a modern, inclusive space that reflects community ambition and pride.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This project is another great example of how our investment is helping communities deliver what matters most to local people. Facilities like this bring families, friends, and neighbours together while encouraging healthier, more active lifestyles.”

The funding forms part of the council’s wider commitment to supporting communities and improving local facilities.

Cllr John Davison, cabinet member for community wellbeing (urban), added: “It’s fantastic to see Bottesford Town Council working with a range of partners to make this happen. A new MUGA will be a real asset for the area, providing a safe, modern space that can be used year-round by people of all ages.”

The £104,000 project is being funded through a combination of sources, including £50,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, £30,000 from the SSE Sustainable Development Fund, £4,000 from Bottesford Town Council’s own resources and £20,000 from the council’s community grant.

Community grants are available for town and parish councils, community groups, and voluntary organisations to help deliver projects that make a difference locally.

To find out more, visit the community grants page on the North Lincolnshire Council website.

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Burringham Bypass CONFIRMED. The long-planned connection between the M181 and Burringham Road will mean a direct motorway route for Ashby, Bottesford, Burringham, Yaddlethorpe & Messingham and less pressure on Berkeley Circle.
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Councillor Neil Poole is the latest guest on News Direct, the podcast, sharing a deeply personal story rooted in North Lincolnshire and shaped by community, service and optimism.

Born at home on Moor Road in Yaddlethorpe, raised around Bottesford and Messingham, Neil reflects on a childhood defined by independence, hard work and strong local ties.

From walking to school at five to serving an agricultural apprenticeship that took him from the workshop floor to export sales across Europe, Neil’s early working life laid the foundations for a career built on graft and people skills.

Pod host Cllr Rob Watham, said: “Neil’s story is a reminder that the best public servants are the ones who never lose touch with where they come from. His optimism, rootedness and genuine care for people comes through in everything he does – and that’s exactly why this conversation matters.”

News Direct, the podcast features conversations with people who live, work and lead in North Lincolnshire, sharing real stories about their lives, experiences and the communities. The series explores personal journeys, local history and the motivations behind public and civic life, offering listeners an insight into the people shaping the area beyond job titles and headlines.

The conversation traces Neil’s move into public life – joining Messingham Parish Council in 1999, becoming chair within three years, and being elected to North Lincolnshire Council in 2007.

Now one of the council’s longest-serving figures, Neil speaks candidly about what keeps him motivated: helping people navigate challenges, keeping the “human touch” in local government, and leaving places better than he found them.

Neil also reflects on optimism in the face of serious illness, the importance of community spaces and sports clubs, and why North Lincolnshire’s mix of industry and countryside remains something to be proud of.

The podcast is available on YouTube and Spotify.

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The Environment Agency is getting to work at Bottesford Beck to keep it flowing freely. Cafe Natura and the park will stay open throughout, though visitors might notice activity and short-term disruption between Messingham Rd and Holme Hall Ave.
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John Atherton, 45, of Bottesford, Scunthorpe, was sentenced to eight years in prison.

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A round-up of recent planning developments in North Lincolnshire Council area, including a new dance school and a house extension that has proven very controversial due to the property being turned into a house in multiple occupation (HMO)

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From Bottesford Town FC to Waters’ Edge Country Park and Visitor Centre, a number of of places in Barton and Bottesford have been granted significant funding support.

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A certificate of lawfulness has been issued for the conversion of a residential home in Holme Hall Avenue into a six-bed HMO

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