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Busy Barton road receives a raft of improvements as part of wider multi-million-pound investment 

The second phase of roadworks are underway on Falkland Way, Barton-upon-Humber, including carriageway resurfacing, road marking reinstatement, upgrading of bus stop facilities and a new Toucan crossing pedestrian facility.

The council is committed to improving and maintaining roads and making roads safer for all and has committed nearly £10m in 2024/25 towards this, with an extra £3m announced at the council’s budget meeting.

Full details of all the planned improvements are on our website.

Council leader's disappointment at go-ahead given for Flixborough incinerator

The leader of North Lincolnshire Council expressed his disappointment with the Government's decision to give planning permission for an incinerator on the edge of Scunthorpe.

The secretary of state has approved an application by North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park Limited to build a plant that will burn up to 760,000 tonnes of rubbish a year.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “I am disappointed that the Government hasn’t listened to local residents and the council and has given the go ahead for rubbish to be burnt at a massive plant in Flixborough."

More details are on our website.

Love where you live: Celebrate the Great British Spring Clean

Residents and businesses in North Lincolnshire are encouraged to join the squad of litter heroes to help clear up litter across the county during Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean taking place from 21 March to 6 April 2025.

This year marks the 10^th anniversary of the Great British Spring Clean and is promoting sense of pride and people power, and North Lincolnshire has been involved since the beginning with hundreds of people coming together from all communities.  

Last year’s Great British Spring Clean was a great success in North Lincolnshire resulting in over 1,000 bags of rubbish being collected by more than 200 individuals.  

Find out more and how you can get involved on our website.

Boosting road maintenance: New investment in advanced equipment

To improve safety, enhance efficiency and improve its carbon footprint, the council has invested £120,000 in variable message signs (VMS) and innovative street lighting hoists.  

The VMS signs are an important tool in communicating with residents. As opposed to the standard static traffic signs that are used about roadworks, bespoke messaging can be used about upcoming works or safety related messages on the new signs.  

There is flexibility to move the signs around numerous locations and provide a variety of messaging.  

Read more about the innovative new signs on our website.

Heartless thieves steal memorial vases from cemetery

Grieving families and staff at Woodlands Memorial Gardens have been left shocked and saddened after several copper vases were damaged and others stolen.

A visitor to the grounds alerted staff, who carried out a search of the cemetery.

Some damaged vases were recovered but others have been stolen, with only the fixings remaining.

Humberside Police have been informed. If anyone has any information about the thefts, contact 01482 356413 quoting reference number 25000028836.

Cycling Olympic champion and racetrack coming to Scunthorpe town centre

Scunthorpe’s Church Square will welcome Street Velodrome, the UK’s first portable cycling racetrack, and triple Olympic medallist, Emma Finucane MBE, on Saturday 22 March for a day of fun, competition and family-friendly entertainment.

From 11am to 4pm, the event will be open to all, offering a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to experience the thrill of competitive cycling in a safe and accessible environment.

Emma, who became the first woman to win three medals for Team GB at a single Olympic games in 60 years at Paris 2024, will be taking part in the velodrome cycling throughout the day and she will be bringing her medals with her.

Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or a complete beginner, Street Velodrome provides a unique chance to enjoy the sport and have a go at racing on a professional-level track.

Read more about the exciting event on our website.

Could you open your heart and home to young people in North Lincolnshire?

North Lincolnshire Council’s fostering team are looking for kind and compassionate individuals to step forward to do something outstanding and make a difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs by becoming a Short Breaks + foster carer.

Short Breaks + foster care provides support to parents and carers who care for a child with additional needs or a disability by offering a short break in their own home. This may include day care, an overnight stay, or longer periods during school holidays.

Find out more about this on our website.