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Large parts of Winterton streets will be resurfaced this autumn as the council continues work to improve roads across North Lincolnshire.

Crews are due to start on King Street, Park Street, Hart Lane and Mill House Lane on Monday 19 October, with work scheduled for completion by Friday 6 November.

Alongside the new road surfaces, they will replace kerbs where needed, adjust drains and drain covers and put road markings back in place.

The work follows improvements completed in 30 towns and villages across North Lincolnshire. The council has also filled more than 18,000 potholes, tackling smaller defects alongside more extensive work like the resurfacing planned for Winterton.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Whether it’s a pothole outside someone’s home or a street that needs a new surface, people want to see the work getting done.

“We’ve improved roads across 30 communities and filled more than 18,000 potholes. Now we’re moving ahead with a substantial programme on four streets in Winterton, because keeping the roads people rely on in good condition matters.”

Work has been completed in Ashby, Barrow, Barton, Belton, Bonby, Bottesford, Broughton, Burringham, Burton, East Halton, Epworth, Flixborough, Fockerby, Garthorpe, Gunness, Haxey, Hibaldstow, Holme, Kirmington, Kirton, Melton Ross, Messingham, Roxby, Scunthorpe, Thornton Curtis, Winterton, Wootton, Worlaby and Wrawby.

Cllr Elaine Marper, Winterton ward councillor and cabinet member for customer services, said: “King Street, Park Street, Hart Lane and Mill House Lane are used every day by people living and working in Winterton. I know road condition is something residents notice, so it’s good to see these streets included in the programme.

“There will be some disruption while the crews are working, and we’ll make sure people have the details they need before work starts.

“Once it’s finished, residents will have smoother roads that are better to use – and we’ll be moving on to the rest of the roads that need sorting in Winterton – they are coming soon.”

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The leader of North Lincolnshire Council has called for a banking hub to be established in Ashby to serve people in Ashby, Ashby Lakeside, Bottesford, Yaddlethorpe, Messingham and parts of Kingsway and Lincoln Gardens.

Cllr Rob Waltham has written to LINK, the organisation responsible for assessing access to cash and banking services, asking for a formal Cash Access Assessment for Ashby.

Ashby Central and Ashby Lakeside alone have a combined population of more than 16,000, with the wider catchment taking the potential population served to well over 30,000.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Ashby is a major centre serving a large and growing population, but residents and businesses no longer have access to a bank branch there.

“A banking hub would support residents, help local businesses manage cash and strengthen an already important shopping and service centre.”

The council has told LINK it is willing to provide further evidence on population, retail activity, transport links and potential locations for a hub.

Cllr John Davison, cabinet member community wellbeing urban (Ashby, Bottesford and Scunthorpe) said: “We have already seen in Brigg and Barton how banking hubs can provide a practical solution when communities lose traditional bank branches.

“Ashby now deserves the same consideration. It has the population, the retail centre and the wider catchment to make a strong case for a hub of its own.”

The council already provides free parking in Ashby, making it easier for residents to access local shops and services, with hundreds of thousands of free two-hour parking sessions used each year.

Cllr Waltham added: “We have made a commitment to back independent retailers and local centres across North Lincolnshire. Free parking is part of that, and attracting services such as banking hubs is another important part of keeping places like Ashby thriving.

“We want people to be able to shop locally, use local services and support local businesses without having to travel elsewhere for essential services.”

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People across Ashby and surrounding communities are being urged to back the campaign for a new banking hub.

The council has already asked LINK, the organisation responsible for assessing access to cash and banking services, to carry out a formal Cash Access Assessment for Ashby.

A hub could serve people across Ashby, Ashby Lakeside, Bottesford, Yaddlethorpe, Messingham and parts of Kingsway and Lincoln Gardens – a potential catchment of more than 30,000 people.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “We believe there is a really strong case for a banking hub in Ashby and now we want residents and businesses to help us demonstrate the level of local support.

“It takes less than a minute to add your name. The more people who back the campaign, the stronger the message we can send that people want convenient access to banking services in this part of North Lincolnshire.

“We have already seen the difference banking hubs can make in Brigg and Barton. Ashby has a large population, a busy retail centre and a wide catchment, and we want LINK to give that case serious consideration.”

Cllr Andrea Davison, ward member for Ashby, said: “We used to have banks on Ashby High Street and the problems we saw when the Post Office temporarily closed showed just how important local access to these services still is.

“Not everybody banks online and people need somewhere they can go face to face. A banking hub would make a massive difference for local residents, shoppers and businesses.”

There is currently no bank branch in Ashby. The council has argued that the area meets a number of the factors LINK considers when assessing the need for additional banking services, including population, retail activity, public transport and journey times to alternative provision.

For residents reliant on public transport, access to the remaining banking facilities in Scunthorpe town centre is already well beyond LINK’s 15-minute benchmark. A scheduled bus journey from Bottesford to Scunthorpe Bus Station, for example, takes around 25 minutes, before waiting time and the onward journey to a bank branch are taken into account.

Brigg’s banking hub has already had 4,877 residents visit this month already and transacted almost £1m since opening.

Residents and businesses can back the campaign here.

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Work starts today (Monday 12 October) to resurface four roads in Bottesford as North Lincolnshire Council continues its programme of investment in improving roads across the area.

Bottesford Lane, Holme Hall Avenue, Charterhouse Drive and Audern Road will all benefit from resurfacing, with work expected to take around four weeks.

The improvements will be carried out in phases to minimise disruption for residents, businesses and motorists, with temporary road closures and diversions in place where necessary.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “We’re getting on with improving roads right across North Lincolnshire, and these four roads in Bottesford are the latest to benefit.

“We’ve already repaired more than 18,000 potholes and delivered improvements in more than 30 towns and villages, but we know there’s more to do.

“People want better roads, and that’s exactly what we’re delivering. There will inevitably be some disruption while the work takes place, but the result will be smoother, safer roads for everyone who uses them.”

The latest investment follows a major programme of highway improvements across North Lincolnshire, with more than 18,000 potholes repaired and resurfacing work carried out in more than 30 towns and villages.

Cllr John Davison, cabinet member for Ashby, Bottesford and Scunthorpe, said: “I’ve been pushing to get these roads resurfaced for quite some time, so I’m delighted the work is finally getting underway.

“Some of the road surfaces have deteriorated significantly, and while repairs have been carried out previously, what they really need is proper resurfacing.

“I use these roads regularly myself, so I know the work will cause some inconvenience. I’d like to thank residents and motorists for their patience, but I’m confident the improvements will be well worth it.”

The Bottesford works form part of the council’s continuing investment in maintaining and improving the local highway network, with resurfacing schemes being delivered across North Lincolnshire.

Residents and motorists are encouraged to follow temporary signage and allow additional time for journeys while the improvements are carried out.

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A programme giving North Lincolnshire residents opportunities to perform, learn new skills and build their confidence has secured new backing from Kapil Care Homes.

The local company is sponsoring Scunthorpe Theatres’ community participation programme, delivered by North Lincolnshire Council, helping to fund performances, creative projects and more opportunities for residents to get involved both on stage and in the audience.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This is a brilliant example of a successful local business investing directly in opportunities for North Lincolnshire residents.

“More than 200 people have already been involved in the programme, building confidence, developing new skills and experiencing everything that taking part in the arts can offer.

“Kapil Care Homes has been a generous supporter of Spotlight and this expanded partnership will help the council and Scunthorpe Theatres open up even more opportunities.”

Since being launched in 2022, the programme has supported more than 200 people to take part in the arts, including many who may not previously have had the confidence or opportunity to do so.

Alongside developing performance and creative skills, participants say the programme has helped them make friends, become more confident and improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

John Davison, cabinet member for Ashby, Bottesford and Scunthorpe, said: “This sponsorship will allow us to continue creating the best possible experiences for local people over the coming months, both as performers and audience members.

“We are grateful for this generous and continued support.”

Kapil Care Homes’ support builds on its sponsorship of Spotlight, Scunthorpe Theatres’ annual celebration of local talent.

Sunil Kapil, managing director, Kapil Care Homes, said: “We are proud to continue supporting Scunthorpe Theatres and the brilliant opportunities it creates for people across North Lincolnshire.

“We have seen the confidence, enjoyment and sense of belonging that taking part can give people. Supporting the wider programme means even more residents will be able to experience those benefits, whether they are performing themselves or enjoying a show as an audience member.”

Kapil Care Homes operates three residential care homes in North Lincolnshire and has supported a range of local community initiatives.

Further details about forthcoming opportunities through Scunthorpe Theatres’ community participation programme will be announced shortly.

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More than 6,600 fines have been issued to people littering and breaking antisocial behaviour rules across North Lincolnshire as the council continues its crackdown on those who spoil communities.

New figures reveal 2,445 fixed penalty notices were issued in the last year alone – an increase of almost 19 per cent on the previous year.

The council has also stepped-up enforcement against irresponsible parking, with 341 penalty notices issued since March.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “People should not have to put up with littering, antisocial behaviour or irresponsible parking.

“The overwhelming majority of residents do the right thing but there are a small number of people who think they can drop litter, ignore the rules and park irresponsibly.

“If people expect others to tidy up after them, or show no consideration to others, they will pay.”

Now North Lincolnshire Council will continue the crackdown for another three years, targeting offenders, responding to community concerns and keeping streets cleaner and safer by extending its contract for a further three years.

Enforcement officers tackle a range of offences, including littering, dog fouling and breaches of Public Spaces Protection Orders.

The council expanded its enforcement arrangements in March to include on-street parking, allowing officers to target problem areas around schools and other locations where residents have raised concerns.

Cllr John Davison, cabinet member for Ashby, Bottesford and Scunthorpe, added: “We’ve issued more than 6,600 fines over the past three years, that’s 6,600 fines we did not want to issue but make no apologies for doing so.

“Where people refuse to take responsibility, we will take action.”

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Parents and carers who stop on double yellow lines outside schools to walk children to the school gates will now be fined – under new rules designed to improve safety around schools.

The changes make it clear that drivers cannot leave their vehicle on waiting restrictions, including double yellow lines, to accompany a child into school.

Keeping school entrances clear improves visibility, maintains access for emergency vehicles and helps create a safer environment for children and families at the busiest times of the day.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Nothing is more important than the safety of children.

“Most parents park responsibly, but we continue to see vehicles stopping where they shouldn’t, creating unnecessary risks outside schools.

“This is about protecting children, not catching people out. We want parents to understand the rules, make safe choices and help us keep school entrances clear for everyone.”

The move follows ongoing concerns about dangerous and inconsiderate parking outside schools, where vehicles parked on restrictions can force children into the road, block sight lines and create congestion.

Cllr John Davison, cabinet member for Ashby, Bottesford and Scunthorpe, said: “Parking restrictions outside schools are there for a reason. They help maintain visibility, keep traffic moving and allow children to cross more safely.

“I’ve met parents and residents at Bottesford schools, we’ve listened to their concerns and we’ve made changes to provide greater clarity about what is and isn’t permitted and will help enforcement officers apply the rules consistently.

“We’ll continue working with schools, parents and carers to encourage safer parking and safer journeys to school but if people persist in flouting the rules and putting their children in danger, we’ll fine them.”

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From chart-topping musicians and comedians to dance schools, theatre groups and community performances, The Baths Hall has welcomed thousands of people through its doors.

Now the council is planning the next chapter in its long-term investment programme to help secure the venue’s future.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “People don’t come to The Baths Hall to think about boilers or heating systems – they come for a great night out.

“Our job, and the promise we’ve made, is to make sure everything behind the scenes is working just as well as what happens on stage.

“Investing now helps protect one of North Lincolnshire’s most important venues, reducing future running costs and making sure it continues attracting major acts while providing a stage for local performers, schools and community groups.”

The proposed heating upgrade builds on a programme of investment already underway at the venue. In 2024, 360 solar panels were installed on the roof, cutting electricity costs by more than £63,000 in their first year.

More recently, every stage light and more than 900 internal light fittings were replaced with modern technology, reducing electricity use by around 75 per cent and saving a further £30,000 a year.

Together, the improvements – using grants from government not local taxpayers’ money – have reduced the venue’s annual running costs by almost £100,000.

Cllr John Davison, cabinet member for Ashby, Bottesford and Scunthorpe, said: “The Baths Hall is a huge asset for Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire. It brings people into the town, supports local businesses and provides opportunities for everyone from international performers to our own talented local groups.

“This latest proposal is about planning ahead. By investing in the building now, we’re helping ensure The Baths Hall remains a first-class venue that people can continue to enjoy for many years to come.”

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Residents affected by persistent anti-social behaviour in North Lincolnshire now have stronger powers to challenge inaction when problems continue unresolved.

For residents who feel they are getting nowhere despite repeatedly reporting anti-social behaviour, the strengthened arrangements provide an important safeguard, ensuring concerns cannot simply be ignored when problems continue.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Nobody should have to put up with persistent anti-social behaviour or feel they are being ignored when they report it.

“This is about giving residents confidence that if problems continue, there are clear steps they can take to make sure everyone come togethers to review what has happened and agree what more can be done.

“People deserve to feel safe in their neighbourhoods and know that concerns will be taken seriously. Strengthening support for victims is at the heart of what we’re doing.”

By strengthening the process, the council is helping ensure residents have a stronger voice and that agencies remain accountable when anti-social behaviour continues to affect communities.

The ASB Case Review gives victims and communities the right to request a formal review where anti-social behaviour has been reported on multiple occasions but concerns remain unresolved.

The process brings together organisations across the Community Safety Partnership to examine what action has been taken and identify what further steps can be taken to tackle the issue.

The review process applies to existing cases where anti-social behaviour has been reported to agencies at least three times within six months. New incidents should continue to be reported through normal channels.

The council works closely with Humberside Police, housing providers and other partners through the Community Safety Partnership to tackle anti-social behaviour, support victims and improve neighbourhood safety.

As part of that work, the council has also signed the ASB Help Pledge, demonstrating its commitment to best practice, victim-centred services and effective partnership working.

Cllr John Davison, cabinet member for Ashby, Bottesford and Scunthorpe, said: “Anti-social behaviour can have a significant impact on people’s quality of life, particularly when issues continue over a long period of time.

“The Case Review process is an important safeguard because it gives victims another opportunity to have their concerns heard and ensures agencies are challenged to work together to find solutions.

“The focus is simple – supporting residents, resolving problems and making our communities safer places to live.”

Residents can find out more here.

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More than 100 North Lincolnshire children have joined the Imagination Library in the last month, giving them access to a free, high-quality book delivered to their home every month from birth until their fifth birthday. 

A total of 118 children were registered during May, taking the number of children currently benefiting from the scheme across North Lincolnshire to more than 6,800. 

Funded by North Lincolnshire Council, the programme is available free of charge to every child under five and helps families enjoy reading together from the earliest years. 

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “It’s fantastic to see another group of children start their reading journey through the Imagination Library. Reading is one of the most important foundations for learning and development, and by investing in this scheme we are helping to give every child the best possible start in life. 

“We know children who are part of the programme are more likely to be ready for school and develop a lifelong love of reading. I would encourage any family with a child under five who is not yet registered to take just a few minutes to sign up and start receiving their free books.” 

Since launching in North Lincolnshire in 2013, the scheme has delivered more than one million books to local children and now reaches almost 87 per cent of all under-fives in the area. The books are carefully chosen to support language development, imagination and early learning, while creating opportunities for families to read together at home. 

Cllr Carl Sherwood, cabinet member for rural communities and market towns, said: “For many children, these books are their first introduction to the joys of reading. Receiving a book through the post each month is something families really look forward to and it helps create special moments that support learning, confidence and development. 

“We are incredibly proud to continue supporting a programme that is making a real difference to children and families across North Lincolnshire.” 

Libraries across North Lincolnshire have expanded their opening hours by more than 20 per cent over the last decade and now offer a wide range of activities, learning opportunities and support services alongside their traditional book lending service. From helping people get online and develop new skills to providing welcoming spaces for communities to come together, libraries continue to play an important role in everyday life. 

Did you know?

There are 14 libraries in hubs across North Lincolnshire – all offering free access to books, activities, digital support and welcoming community spaces close to home. 

You can visit: 

• Ashby, Barton, Bottesford, Brigg, Broughton, Crowle, Epworth,Goxhill, Haxey, Kirton in Lindsey, Messingham,Park, Riddings, Scunthorpe Central and Winterton. 

With opening hours expanded by more than 20% over the last decade, it’s never been easier to discover everything your local library has to offer. 

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