On the market at £110,000 - cosy cottage with unobstructed views across estuary to Cleethorpes

                                           

UNOBSTRUCTED views  across the Humber Estuary to Cleethorpes have been identified as a feature of  a small  bungalow that has come on the market at Spurn.

The property - Clee View- is on the books of Withernsea-based Goodwin & Fox at £110,000.

Says the brochure: "A unique opportunity to purchase a one- bedroom bungalow set on the banks of the Humber at Kilnsea on the outskirts of Spurn Point. 

"Famous for its wildlife and striking coastal surroundings, Spurn Point attracts thousands of birdwatchers and others. 

"With only a small number of properties in the area, homes here rarely come to the market."

It continues: "Positioned with open land to both the front and rear, the property enjoys far-reaching views across the Humber Estuary, with views towards Cleethorpes visible on a clear night - providing the inspiration for the name of this home. 

"The bungalow offers well-arranged accommodation including a double bedroom, lounge, open plan kitchen and dining area, bathroom and rear entrance porch.

"The mature gardens are a particular highlight, with established planting areas for growing your own produce, a greenhouse, potting shed, summerhouse and a mixture of paved, gravelled and artificial lawn areas. 

"An adjoining side garage provides useful storage, while the gravelled driveway offers off street parking.

"Gated access leads into the mature front garden which is bursting with established planting and colour. 

"The gravelled driveway provides off-street parking while side access leads to the adjoining garage, offering useful storage space.

"A front entrance porch opens into the lounge where French doors provide plenty of natural light and views towards the Humber Estuary. 

"A central solid fuel stove provides heating during the colder months.

"The kitchen is positioned towards the rear of the property and looks out over the garden. 

"It is a good size and open plan to a sitting/dining area, which also benefits from a solid fuel stove and a further window overlooking the garden.

"A built-in airing cupboard houses the immersion tank and provides additional storage."

The description concludes: "This rare property presents an appealing opportunity for anyone seeking a peaceful rural retreat in an exceptionally distinctive coastal setting."

However, there is a note of caution  that the property is of "non-standard construction" which may set a few alarm bells with prospective purchasers, especially when it comes to arranging a mortgage or flood insurance.

More details from Goodwin & Fox at: 01964 775822.   

                                               

                                                                            

                                           

By-election looms in Cleethorpes' Croft Baker ward as serving Labour member decides to step down

                                           

It's good wishes to Marian Jervis who has decided to leave the council to concentrate on restoring her health 

VOTERS in Cleethorpes' Croft Baker will soon be going to the polls to elect a new councillor for their ward.

This follows the resignation of Labour representative Cllr Marian Jervis who has decided to step down as she continues her battle against recurring ill health.

Cllr Jervis is a friend of Grimsby and Cleethorpes MP Melanie Onn who has expressed her sadness thus: "I have known and worked alongside Marian for a long time.

"Throughout her time as a councillor, she has been a tireless champion for our community.

"Since she was was elected, we have worked together to:

* Secure investment in Cleethorpes resort

* Campaign for the reopening of the public WCs,

* Obtain funding to modernise a local GP surgery

* Introduce a free breakfast club at one of the primary schools in the ward

* Push for new powers that will give local people a greater say over the future of St. Peter's Avenue.

"I know many residents will join me in thanking Marian for her dedication and service to Croft Baker, and in wishing her all the very best at a difficult time."

It is thought that the by-election, at a date to be announced, will be keenly contested because Croft Baker is a "swing" ward variously represented by Conservative, Labour, Lib-Dem and/or Reform UK candidates.

Croft Baker's other two serving councillors are NELC leader Oliver Freeston (Reform UK) and  Malcolm Morland (Lab).

Planning inspector overturns council decision and gives go-ahead for Grimsby houses development

                                                         

The site, not far from John Whitgift Academy, which has been earmarked for the development

AN independent planning inspector has overturned a North East Lincolnshire Council planning decision and given the green light for two pairs of semi-detached houses to be built on land off 9 Ashby Road in Grimsby.

Following objections to the project from nearby residents, planners ruled that development would "result in the loss of an area of land used as public open space by the local community". 

But the inspector was unimpressed by this argument, noting that there are plenty of other open spaces in the vicinity.

The successful appellant is Grimsby-based Ramella Rameco Ltd.

                                         

Artist's impression of the proposed design of the new houses 

Council snub for petition that seeks halt to contentious Pier Gardens transformation scheme

                                                          

Controversy continues to simmer over the Pier Gardens revamp project 

THERE was short shrift for a petition calling for a halt to the controversial revamp of Pier Gardens during last night's meeting of the full North East Lincolnshire Council.

Most of the trees, shrubs and lawns have already been felled, and the robins and blackbirds have long flown.

So where would be the merit in halting the project, paying off contractors Maylim and effectively leaving a building site?

There was no debate on the petition  after a brief statement from council leader Oliver Freeston (Reform UK) whose Croft Baker ward accommodates the gardens.

He acknowledged the dismay of many at the loss of green space but ruled out a pause at this stage of the project.

"It's too late in the day,"he declared.

Despite the disappointment of many residents and visitors at the destruction of the garden in their present form, there are probably just as many - if not more - who look forward to the transformation into what effectively will be a plaza with recreation facilities and  an adjacent skatepark.

The petitioner was not present at the meeting, held in Grimsby Town Hall, so her document was read by the mayor, Cllr Marian Boyd (Con, Park), below.                                          

Only time will tell whether the scheme, which is funded by Levelling-up monies from Whitehall, enhances the resort or diminishes it.                                                 

More like a concourse than a garden? The consultant's vision for Pier Gardens

What are they doing to Cleethorpes Country Park? Fears for wildlife as reedbeds are decimated

Where have all the reeds gone? Clearance underway this week

 

THERE is disquiet this week  over clearance of extensive areas of reedbed, willow trees and scrub in  Cleethorpes Country Park.

North East Lincolnshire Council has been opening up and deepening the channels as apparent scenic and other 'enhancement' of the site.

But in doing so, it has eradicated precious nesting and over-wintering habitat for Water Rails, Cetti's Warblers, Sedge Warblers Great Crested Grebes, Mute Swans  and other birds.

The reedbeds occasionally attracted brief visits from Bearded Reedlings, Bitterns, Snipe and, this summer, a rare Purple Heron, and these are now likely to become more seldom.

There will also have been an adverse impact on the  pupae of certain butterfly, dragonfly and other species for which reeds provide a food plant.

The works have  prompted dismay among some regular park-users with one taking to social media to claim he had been brought "almost to  tears" at his outrage at what has been happening.  

On the plus side, clearance of the water-growing vegetation may have made the lakeside more amenable to fish and  to some birds  such as Kingfishers and possibly certain scarce small wading birds.

Oh dear, not a bird in sight

                                                   

Where once were shrubs and reeds, there is now a muddy morass

The Grimsby News says: The extent of works is disquieting, and there is no doubt that, at least in the short term, some wildlife will have been lost. But reedbeds quickly re-establish themselves, and maybe some of the departees will see fit to return in time for next spring's breeding season. In the meantime, NELC should waste no time in issuing a statement explaining why the works are being carried out and for what purpose. It would also be interesting to know the cost of the project.  

Emergency lifesaving equipment to be installed on external wall of building society's Grimsby branch

                                           

                                               

THE Nationwide Building Society's Grimsby branch is to have emergency lifesaving equipment installed at its branch in  Grimsby.

It states: "We are committed to supporting the communities we serve.

" As part of this commitment, we plan to install an external defibrillator and bleed control kit at our branch in Victoria Street.

"Each piece of equipment will be housed in its own dedicated, secure external cabinet and will be installed on an external wall."

It continues: "The cabinets need to be in a prominent location where they can easily be seen and, at a height where they can be reached in case they are needed in an emergency.  

"We have proposed that the cabinets are fixed in locations that, while prominent, have limited impact on the appearance of the conservation area." 

It is understood the building society has taken advice from St John Ambulance.

Don't dilly-dally on the way! NELC leader urges greater project urgency from utility companies

 

It angers residents and road users when closures are enforced for unnecessarily long periods

THE Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, Cllr Oliver Freeston, has this week written to major utility companies calling for greater care and consideration over roadworks and traffic management arrangements.

Letters have been sent to the following:

* Anglian Water

* Northern Powergrid

* Cadent

* Openreach 

* Virgin Media 

His missive comes in the wake of ongoing concerns about temporary traffic lights remaining in place while little or no work appears to be taking place, as well as, in some cases,  breaches of permit conditions.

Utility companies are responsible for their own traffic management arrangements, and NELC has limited enforcement powers. 

In certain circumstances, a fixed penalty notice of £240 can be issued.

Says Cllr Freeston (Reform UK, Croft Baker): "Residents are fed up with unnecessary disruption on our roads. 

"We all understand that essential utility works have to take place, but traffic management should be properly managed and removed as soon as it is no longer needed.

"At present, the penalties available to councils are simply not a sufficient deterrent for large utility companies.

"I have written directly to the major firms involved, asking them to show greater care and consideration."

The council leader says he will also be making representations to local MPs, Melanie Onn and Martin Vickers  for tougher penalties, giving councils the powers they need properlyto  enforce permits and minimise disruption.

He continues: "Our roads are already under significant pressure. Where disruption can be avoided or reduced, it should be.”