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| After being closed in recent times, the convenience store at the junction of Thrunscoe Road and Nicholson Street in Cleethorpes has re-opened. North East Lincolnshire Council has received an application for a premises licence from Mr Partheepan Marimuthu. If granted, this will allow him to sell alcoholic drinks for consumption off the premises. The hours sought are 6am to 11pm. |
Twenty CCTV cameras have been installed around Grimsby Auditorium to discourage nuisance behaviour. This follows recent reports of cars being "driven erratically" at the rear of the building as well as other unspecified antisocial activities. Says North East Lincolnshire Council: "It is hoped that, with these new cameras, such incidents will cease."
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| That's it, then. It's curtains for the old market hall |
The demolition of the former Top Town market hall will begin next week. This is the first part of the demolition phase of works for the Freshney Place leisure scheme. Here is today's statement from North East Lincolnshire Council.
Since earlier this year, work has already been in progress.
The asbestos has been removed, along with the suspended ceiling and much of the mechanical and electrical equipment.
All waste has been separated into streams for recycling.
Core samples have been taken from the floor so that the team can analyse the make-up of the ground to inform the construction work in the coming months.
Additionally, eight archaeological trenches have been dug to check what is underneath the market hall in various areas.
Says project manager Dave Fish of the contractor, GMI: "Given the construction of the market hall and developments in this space over the years, we didn’t expect there to be any significant remains.
"However, we needed to check this out.
"The only item we found in the trenches was an oyster shell - not unusual in this part of the country."
Once demolition begins, it will slowly work inwards through the site in a controlled manner between the structural beams and pillars.
The demolition will be carried out during the daytime using specialist equipment to nibble away the building.
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| Spray and go! The almost mathematical sterility that characterises the bases of the trees on Taylors Avenue |
IT looks like there will be no slackening off by North East Lincolnshire Council in its use of the poison, glyphosate, to kill off wild flowers - at least under the trees on streets such as Taylors Avenue in Cleethorpes.
Despite a call from one of the authority's scrutiny panels to hold back, the administration keeps on spraying regardless.
Widely sold under the name, Roundup, the chemical has been linked to many human diseases and was described in one scientific journal as possibly "the most biologically disruptive chemical in our environment".
By killing wildflowers and grass, glyphosate also eliminates foraging opportunities for birds, butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects.
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| A trail of poisoned vegetation running as far as the eye can see - the sprayed verge border near the entrance to Haverstoe Park |
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| How Taylors Avenue might look if NELC gave nature a chance - as, to its credit, it does in Cleethorpes Country Park The Grimsby News says: NELC is seriously strapped for cash, so why is it continuing to splash out cash on a chemical, glyphosate, which not only poisons the environment but also put its residents' health at risk? Its conduct is irresponsible and gives the lie to its oft-stated claim that it is a green-friendly authority. The three Haverstoe ward councillors are all Conservatives and thus have the ear of the administration. They should insist that this regrettable practice desists forthwith. |
Statement from North East Lincolnshire Council:
Following the temporary closure of the Grimsby Central Library building due to a water leak, creating a risk of asbestos disturbance, further assessments and necessary removal now need to take place.
To protect the history collection and books, they are being removed and stored in council buildings elsewhere.
To ensure the safe removal from the building and loading of vehicles, a temporary road closure is required on New Street.
This will allow the road to be closed off intermittently for approximately three weeks, allowing specialist contractors to work in sealed areas of the building, packing up and loading the vast collections of materials.
Blue badge parking on the street will be unavailable during the periods of closure.
Contractors will ensure to move as quickly as possible and apologise for the inconvenience.
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| All donations will be gratefully received - from left, Rocky Clark, Charlotte Timmerhues (Humber Nature Partnership) and Steve McBride (Ørsted) |
RENEWABLE energy company Ørsted has donated multiple out-of-date first-aid kits from its Grimsby-based depot to an organisation that recycles their contents which include splints and trauma treatment items.
Each of the 590 wind turbines in the UK East fleet has its own first-aid kit which all have a use by date.
Ørsted chiefs were keen to find a home for the kits and linked up with Project Soweto via the Humber Nature Partnership.
This Hull-based organisation, which was founded in 2018, will now assess what can still be safely used on human patients and which can go to animal rescue charities.
Said Soweto's founding member Rocky Clark: "Donations such as this are important in supporting our work providing humanitarian aid to places such as Soweto in South Africa - where emergency medical care often has very slow response times - and to the front lines of Ukraine.
"Not only do these kits save lives, but we reduce around 20-35 tonnes of waste from going to landfill every year."
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| Nature has not been allowed to stand in the way of development - the area where the first trees have been felled |
SOLID progress has been made this spring on clearance of a long-established Cleethorpes-area woodland to make way for a holiday park.
Most of the trees are being felled to enable a Lincolnshire property entrepreneur to develop a 44-lodge holiday park, off Hewitts Avenue, adjacent to the Altyre Way car showrooms and the Northern Powergrid sub station.
There is no reason why it should not be a very attractive scheme, though some might lament the loss of a songbird-rich woodland, especially as tree-felling has been taking place during the nesting season.
Over the Easter weekend, a fewer summer-arriving warblers - chiefly Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs - were still to be heard, as was a drumming Great Spotted Woodpecker, but these birds will all soon move on.
The project benefits from a long-term planning consent which was updated by North East Lincolnshire planners at a meeting in November 2023.
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| How the same area looked last summer |
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| The proposed lay-out of the lodges is indicated in this design submitted by Cleethorpes-based Hodson architects The Grimsby News says: Woodland is so scarce in North East Lincolnshire that it is always saddening when it disappears, especially at such a sensitive time of the year for wildlife. But it not the end of the world. In recent years, surveys of this particular site’s birds have revealed neither abundance, nor any species of particular scarcity. It may be that the recent felling activity is only a speeded-up equivalent of the sort of clearance carried out in a bygone age by creatures such as bison. According to ecologists, dense woodland is of far less biodiversity value than, say, an organic orchard. Fingers crossed, it may be that far from sounding the death-knell for nature at this particular site, the holiday park development may actually enhance it. Time will tell. |
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| In the wake of the distressing incident, signs have been posted at the entrance to the dog bathing area |
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| The edge of the lake is a playground for dogs but a potential death traps for water birds. (None of these was involved in the swan attack.) |
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| Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue has asked for help with the vets' bill |
Hats off to the sculptor who has carved three brown bears into a felled tree in the front garden of a house on South Sea Lane in Humberston. Some might regret the felling, but the skill of the carving is impressive, and it is good that the spirit of the tree lives on - albeit in animal form.
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| The ban starts tomorrow and applies until the last day of September |
A REMINDER has been sounded by North East Lincolnshire Council of the forthcoming ban on dogs being taken on to Cleethorpes Beach.
It starts tomorrow, Good Friday, and continues until September 30.
The ban applies to the stretch between the rock armour at the north end of North Promenade and Cleethorpes Leisure Centre.
Says NELC: "Those found not to be adhering to the rules will be fined."
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| Triumphant teammates hold Stanley Matthews aloft after the 1953 FA Cup Final |
IN the run-up to Easter 1947, Grimsby Town fans were excited about the prospect of seeing England's most exciting footballers play at Blundell Park.
Some bought tickets many weeks in advance to see the great man - the so-called - 'wizard of dribble' - Stanley Matthews of Stoke City and England..
But come Good Friday, the day of the match . . . disappointment! Matthews had not been included in the Stoke team.
In his memoir, Feet First, Stanley Matthews revealed what happened:
"In view of the fact I was due to play for England against Scotland the following Saturday, I made a special request to miss travelling for the game against Grimsby."
Stoke's manager, Bob McGory, agreed but, after after his team beat The Mariners, he then left Matthews out for the remaining two Easter fixtures because he wanted to stick with a winning team.
For various reasons, among them that he owned an hotel in Blackpool, the winger had been unsettled at Stoke during the 1946-47 season.
He continues: "I was fed up.
"Don't accuse me of being temperamental, but, in order to play on top form, every player must have the confidence of his club - the directors, the manager and the other players - behind him.
"If he doesn't get it, his own confidence is undermined and his game deteriorates.
"I was unhappy at the way I was being treated, so I asked to meet the directors in order to request a transfer.
"This was at first refused, but when I explained I wanted to get to Blackpool to look after my hotel and to avoid the continuing travel to Stoke which rendered even home fixtures as away games to me, the directors reconsidered and agreed to let me go to Blackpool."
A few minutes before midnight on May 10, 1947, Matthews learned he had become a Blackpool player after directors of the two clubs agreed a fee of £11,500.
At the time of the news, he had been relaxing with the Great Britain team that, the previous day, he had helped to defeat a Rest of Europe team 6-1.
At Blackpool, Matthews' career continued to flourish, playing until he was 50, and he was man of the match in a 1953 FA Cup Final win against Lancashire rivals Bolton Wanderers.
The famous footballer, who died aged 85 in February 2000, dedicated his book to the ordinary fan - "the little man of football who stands on the terraces, week in and week out, because he believes that soccer is the cleanest and finest entertainment there is to be had".
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| The 1930s-style design of the proposed apartments block at 192-193 North Promenade |
PROPERTY entrepreneur Kashor Pungi has unveiled plans for a new three-storey apartments block on Cleethorpes seafront.
The building at the junction of North Promenade and Sea Road - almost opposite the pier - is currently a bar and nightclub.
But Mr Pungi wants to redevelop the site to provide nine apartments - some to be let long-term to residents and others to be let short-term to holiday visitors.
There would also be a kiosk-type shop on the ground floor.
A statement from the agents says: "The Sea Road Apartments development is designed to address the pressing need for affordable housing in Cleethorpes while also accommodating the growing demand for short-term rentals, particularly from tourists.
"The intention is to create a balanced residential community that supports both local residents and seasonal visitors such as Airbnb.
"By allowing short-term rentals, we can contribute to the local economy by attracting tourists who will support local businesses and services.
"This model provides flexibility for property owners and can help offset costs for residents during off-peak seasons, ensuring that housing remains financially viable."
The statement adds: "We will work closely with local authorities to establish guidelines for short-term rentals, ensuring they are integrated into the community without disrupting the residential environment."
Mr Pungi's application is currently under consideration by North East Lincolnshire planners.
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| Artist's impression of how the rear of the property might look |
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| One of the two fez hats that will go under the hammer |
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| Tommy Cooper - only 63 when he collapsed and died on stage |
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| What a lotta litter! Some of what the mayor gathered over 24 hours |
HATS off to North East Lincolnshire mayor Cllr Steve Beasant who collected over a tonne of rubbish - from plastic bottles to car tyres - throughout the borough in a 24-hour litter-pick.
Covering all 15 wards, he started in Immingham at 9am on Tuesday, 1 April, before finishing in Grant Thorold Park at 9am the following day having worked during darkness as well as night.
Through his initiative, the mayor raised £2,000 for his four mayoral charities Nurtrio, Friendship at Home, YMCA and Jax’s Stoma Appeal.
"These donations will make a massive difference to the charities," he declared afterwards. "They all do such incredible work and it’s great that I’ve been able to help them in some way.”
"I should like to hank everyone who helped me. Without them, none of this would have been possible.
"From picking up litter to raising my spirits, they were essential in helping me through."
Now close to ending his second term as mayor, he continued: "It’s an honour to have been able to do what I’ve done.
"For me, the best times have been the school visits.
"Seeing the children’s faces and answering their questions has been absolutely wonderful."
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| Night owl! The mayor, wearing a natty hat, didn't let a bit of darkness halt his efforts |
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| Grimsby Library - some books and historic local archives have "temporarily" been re-located to other premises |
THERE is still no word on a re-opening date for Grimsby Library following its abrupt closure late last month
The doors have not re-opened since March 28 when they were closed after overnight rainfall was said to have leaked into the premises.
In a statement issued today, North East Lincolnshire Council said: "Grimsby Central Library building had to close at short notice after a water leak created a risk of asbestos disturbance.
"As was common at the time of its construction and opening 58 years ago, the building and materials within it contain asbestos.
"Further work is now needed with assessments and necessary asbestos removal.
"The building will remain closed for some time as this is carried out.
"In the meantime, the safe removal of the local history archives and books will take place."
The statement continues: "A temporary location for the service in the town centre is being sought, with considerations such as space, location and the IT infrastructure that is needed.
"Further details will be released as soon as possible."
Some services are being transferred to the libraries at Cleethorpes, Immingham and Waltham.
Staff on the reception desk at the council's Grimsby municipal offices, opposite the town hall, have been asked to help out by accepting books being returned from their loans.
Because they do not have the wherewithal to impose fines on overdue books, the fines are being waived.
Says NELC's libraries portfolio holder Cllr Hayden Dawkins: "Like almost all buildings of this age, asbestos is an issue and until this is dealt with properly, we cannot move forward with any plans for this building.
"The recent water leak and subsequent damage has accelerated essential asbestos removal works that would have always been needed.
"We will ensure we move as swiftly as we possibly can, and in the meantime, we do apologise for the inconvenience for library users."
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| Pier Gardens where the lush lawns are likely to be stripped out (behind hoarding) to make way for hard surfacing |
HOARDING is likely to be installed around the perimeter of the whole of Pier Gardens during the forthcoming ‘re-modelling’ project.
This will provide privacy for the contractors and security for their earth-moving vehicles and other heavy machinery while the historic lawns and shrubs are replaced with hard surfacing of various types.
It is understood that the council's project board regards hoarding as preferable to the even more unsightly Heras fencing that has created an eyesore at one corner of the adjacent Sea Road development site.
The downside is that the installation will both scar the seafront and put it out of bounds to both residents and visitors throughout the whole of the summer season - including armed forces weekend at the end of June.
There may also be an adverse impact on trading at shops, restaurants and other business on Alexandra Road, especially if sea breezes waft clouds of dust into their premises.
North East Lincolnshire Council administration had hoped that work might start on the Pier Gardens revamp at the start of next month, but it is running behind schedule.
Because of modest interest from contractors, the authority has extended the bidding deadline from the end of March to the end of this month.
Evaluating the bids will also take time, and it now seems unlikely the project will start in earnest much before June at the earliest.
As with the Sea Road hoarding, planning consent will be required before hoarding can be installed, but, as yet, no application has been submitted by NELC.
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| Corporation Road Bridge - 'significant delays and cost overruns' |
They say: "Significant delays and cost overruns have seen the reputation of the service suffer.
"Rebuilding trust with stakeholders will take time."
The inspection report goes on to suggest that NELC's big mistake was to treat repairs to the bridge as a "simple highways structure project".
The authority failed to take into account the heritage status of the structure, "leading to erroneous time and cost estimations".
The inspectors says that, in future, greater consideration needs to be given to the composition of project boards in order to "ensure that the right experience and skills are available to scrutinise and direct the project adequately."
The independent review is also critical of NELC for its "project-by-project" approach to procurement.
It states: "In this respect, the capital programme, resembles a portfolio of individual projects managed one at a time rather than as a continuous pipeline of work.
"Little consideration seems to be made of the benefits approaching the market with a programme or part-programme of work going forward, potentially offering aggregation benefits to the council.
"The experience of other councils shows that adopting a longer term and more strategic approach to procurement offers both tangible and non-tangible benefits.
"The former offers the potential for discounting and volume efficiencies, particularly from construction partners if multiple, consecutive projects are taken to market at the same time.
"Non-tangible benefits might include collaborative working and joint learning between NELC and its supply chain partners, leading to operational efficiencies.
"It can also lead to a greater realisation of social value, particularly around local economic benefit and the creation of apprenticeships".
On the plus side, the inspectors - all thought to be individuals with local government experience - sees signs NELC has now begun to improve its processes.
Their review also compliments NELC as "a mature and ambitious organisation, keen to do its best for the people of North East Lincolnshire."
It concludes: "There is a positive attitude to change and a genuine desire to improve how the capital programme is delivered".
The Grimsby News says: "It is far from certain that NELC has learned lessons from the Corporation Road Bridge fiasco. Given its age and importance to Cleethorpes' residents and visitors, the Pier Gardens re-modelling scheme is just as much a heritage project. Yet the administration is blundering ahead without the benefit either of public enthusiasm or planning consent. Its only prompts seem to have been the whim of a here-today-gone-tomorrow London-based consultancy and the pledge of barrel loads of Levelling-up cash from Whitehall. As for two other projects - the Freshney Place revamp and the re-design of Cleethorpes Market Place, the best that can be said is that the jury is still out.
Footpath access will be maintained at all times.
As from tomorrow. the closures are as follows:
Wednesday 9 April 2025 between 7:30am and 16.30pm
Oxford Street (Phase 1) – between Stanley Street and Park Street.
Thursday 10 April 2025 between 7:30am and 16.30pm
Oxford Street (Phase 2) – between Victor Street and Stanley Street.
Friday 11 April 2025 between 7:30am and 17:00pm
Heneage Road – between Welholme Road and Patrick Street.
Friday 11 April 2025 for 1 day between 9:00am and 18:00pm
Fords Avenue – between house no 9 and Nicholson Road
Monday 14 April 2025 for 1 day between 7:30am and 17:00pm
Heneage Road – between Patrick Street and Algernon Street.
Tuesday 15 April 2025 for 1 day between 7:30am and 17:00pm
Heneage Road – between Algernon Street and Weelsby Road.
Wednesday 16 April 2025 for 1 night between 19:00pm and 4:00am
Tetney Road between Humberston Avenue and Tetney Road Service Station.
Thursday 17 April 2025 for 1 night between 19:00pm and 4:00am
Tetney Road between Tetney Road Service Station and the borough boundary near Tetney.
Tuesday 22 April 2025 for 1 day between 7:30am and 16:30pm
Algernon Street – between Hainton Avenue and Heneage Road.
Wednesday 23 April 2025 for 1 day between 7:30am and 16:30pm
Algernon Street- between Heneage Road and the end of Algernon Street near 75 Algernon Street.
Thursday 24 April 2025 for 1 day between 7:30am and 16:30pm
Torrington Street – between Hainton Avenue and Heneage Road.
Friday 25 April 2025 for 1 day between 7:30am and 16:30pm
Torrington Street – between Heneage Road and the end of Torrington Street near 123 Torrington Street
During the works, on-street parking will be suspended within the closure extents, and no vehicle access will be permitted.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout the works.
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| Help yourselves! The shrubs removal teams move in |
DOZENS of mature shrubs and other plants are being removed from Pier Gardens in preparation for much of the greenery to be replaced with hard surfacing.
Although they were all healthy and long-lived, North East Lincolnshire Council believes the shrubs have outlived their value to the resort.
The first batch of unwanted shrubs have been transferred to a rose garden and the West Marsh allotments site in Grimsby and to the family hub in Immingham for the purpose of creating a 24-metre planted border.
They were dug up by teams from Grimsby in Bloom and Voluntary Action North East Lincolnshire.
The shrubs are said to include lavender and bamboo.
Enthuses Rob Patchett of VANEL: "This is an excellent idea, and we are thrilled to be part of this project.
"Personally, I like the fact these plants will be spread across the borough so there will be a little bit of Pier Gardens in numerous locations across the borough."
Equally "thrilled" is John Walker, of Grimsby in Bloom, who says: "We are doing a lot of work in relation to regeneration in Grimsby, so it’s great to be involved with Cleethorpes, too.
"The plants we’ve chosen will be used to build up shrubbery and be used by our volunteers to learn how to care for plants."
It is not known how many existing shrubs and plants will be retained in Pier Gardens, nor whether it will continue to be referred to as a 'gardens'.
Alternative titles, such as 'concourse' and 'plaza', have been suggested for some parts of the site.
NELC insists there will be some new planting both "to provide a playful, dynamic that moves and changes with the seasons" and "support numerous bird species and insects".
As yet, however, it has not identified what bird species and insects it expects might be "supported".
An example of what might be on offer can be seen at the revamped Riverhead Square in Grimsby, though, thus far, some regard this project to have been underwhelming.
Regarding Pier Gardens' trees, some whitebeams on the perimeter have been felled though the council says it hopes to remain most of the others which are fine, mature and healthy specimens.
Says a spokesperson: "Where trees have been removed, this is to open up views in key areas, facilitate elements of the design or to benefit the wider health of other trees across the site."
A third individual said by the authority to be "thrilled" at what is happening is NELC's leader, Cllr Philip Jackson.
Says he: "Our regeneration scheme for the site marks huge positive change for Cleethorpes."
NELC has not revealed how many Cleethorpes councillors, residents and visitors have been consulted about the transfer of shrubs to other parts of the borough.
It maintains the remodelling will be of "benefit" to residents and visitors alike.
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| Out they come! Whether they like it or not the shrubs are being taken away from Cleethorpes |
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| It looks like curtains for this strip of conifer tree on Taylors Avenue, Cleethorpes |
A LINE of conifer trees in Cleethorpes looks likely to be felled.
At a North East Lincolnshire Council planning meeting, members gave the go-ahead for the trees at the junction of Taylors Avenue and Middlethorpe Road to be removed to make way for . . . a 1.8-metre high fence.
The decision came in the face of the council’s policy which is to safeguard trees as part of its ‘greening’ agenda.
In this particular case, the council’s trees officer, Paul Chaplin further stated that the conifers' replacement with a fence would have "a detrimental impact" on the existing ambience and visual character of Taylors Avenue.
But he was overruled by councillors who agree with the applicant, their long serving and popular planning committee colleague Cllr Bill Parkinson, that a fence will look more pleasing.
Cllr Parkinson took part no part in the decision-making process and was absent from the discussion.
However, the trees' date with a chainsaw may be delayed, at least until autumn, because the 2025 bird nesting season is now in full swing and disturbance would risk putting the councillor in breach of the law.
A condition of the planning consent is that the fence must be painted green.
The Grimsby News says: What is the point of the council formulating a safeguarding policy on trees if it then allows it so readily to be disregarded? And can the planning committee really be totally impartial in its decision-making if the applicant is its longest serving member and, to everyone who knows him, a jolly good egg? Whatever the pros and cons of this proposal, it should have been determined independently, either by members of another planning authority or by an impartial inspector.
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| Schematic of last Monday's accident (photo: Fortuna imperatrix mundi via Wikimedia Commons) |
The Marine Accident Investigation Bureau has today published its preliminary findings on the ship collision near the mouth of the Humber Estuary on March 10.
As Stena Immaculate approached the Humber Estuary on 9 March 2025, the officer of the watch contacted Associate British Ports (ABP) Vessel Traffic Services Humber and was advised to proceed to anchor at a position 5 miles to the north of the Humber light float and 2 miles clear of any pipeline.
At about 18302, Stena Immaculate’s master manoeuvred the vessel as directed to a position north of ABP Humber’s area of responsibility where it anchored.
There were eight other vessels anchored in the same area.
By 2000 on 9 March 2025, Solong had departed Grangemouth, Scotland, disembarked the pilot and commenced its passage to Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Solong’s planned passage followed a route the vessel had used in the past.
The master remained on watch until shortly before 2300, then handed the watch over to the second officer and retired to bed.
Shortly before midnight, Stena Immaculate’s second officer took over the anchor watch at the start of a 12-hour duty period.
At approximately 0130 on 10 March 2025, Solong passed the Longstone Lighthouse off the north-east coast of England and altered course onto a heading of approximately 150°.
Solong maintained this course except for a slight deviation at 0345.
At 0700, Solong’s master returned to the bridge and took over the watch as the lone watchkeeper.
The visibility in the area north of the Humber light float was reported to be patchy and varying between 0.25 nautical miles (nm) and 2.0nm.
Neither Solong nor Stena Immaculate had a dedicated lookout on the bridge.
At 0947, Solong collided with the anchored Stena Immaculate’s port side on a heading of 150° and speed over the ground of about 16 knots ).
Able seaman Mark Pernia, one of Solong’s crew, was reported to be in the forecastle area at the time of the collision.
The collision breached Stena Immaculate’s No.7 port cargo tank, releasing aviation fuel into the sea and on to the bow of Solong.
The aviation fuel was ignited by the heat generated by the force of the collision, and the resulting fire ignited the contents of containers carried on board Solong.
The crews of both Solong and Stena Immaculate took immediate action to address the evolving situation.
Attempts by Stena Immaculate’s crew to fight the fire, and for Solong’s crew to locate the missing able seaman were hampered by the severity of the fire.
Both the Stena Immaculate and the Solong crew abandoned to lifeboats and were subsequently recovered by the efforts of local boats and emergency responders, coordinated by His Majesty’s Coastguard.
Able seaman Mark Pernia has not been found and is believed to have died in the accident.
Both Solong and Stena Immaculate are currently undergoing salvage operations and an evaluation of the nature and extent of pollution from both vessels is in progress.
The investigation into the accident is ongoing.
This will encompass:
* The navigation and watchkeeping practices on board both vessels
*Manning and fatigue management
* The condition and maintenance of the vessels involved
*The use of the offshore area as an anchorage for vessels waiting to enter the Humber Estuary
* The environmental conditions at the time
A report of the investigation will be drafted and will be distributed to key stakeholders for a 30-day consultation period in due course.
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Grimsby Town Hall where the votes will be counted in to the night with the result likely to be announced at daybreak on Friday May 2
THE following individuals have thrown their hats into the ring to become first mayor of Greater Lincolnshire:
* Sally Horscroft - Green Party
* Andrea Jenkyns – Reform UK
* Marianne Overton – Independent
* Jason Stockwood – Labour
* Rob Waltham – Conservative
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| How the proposed Sea Road building might look after dark |
THE delay in starting construction of the proposed 'amenities' building in Sea Road, Cleethorpes, looks set to continue at least until after the Easter holiday.
There has been next to no progress on the project since the start of the year, partly after it emerged that telephone cables under the site needed to be-routed.
Says a spokesperson for North East Lincolnshire Council: "The final set of utility diversions (BT Openreach) will be completed in early April.
"This means that construction will start soon after the Easter break."
The intention is for the building to incorporate state-of-the-art WCs to replace those that previously existed (along with a pub) on the same site.
Because, these WCS are not ready, NELC faces the unwelcome cost of hiring portable loos which will be in place at least until; the end of summer.
Meanwhile, the proposed 're-modelling' project for nearby Pier Gardens is also on hold.
NELC has not yet appointed a contractor, nor even applied for planning permission for what is a major scheme, involving the replacement of the long-established lawns with hard surfacing of various types.
It is believed to have consulted with organisations such as Historic England, Anglian Water and drainage and ecology experts, but so far their advice is being kept under wraps.
North East Lincolnshire Council has today issued this update on the Corporation Road Bridge re[pairs project.
Works to Grade II listed structure, Corporation Road Bridge have been progressing, with grit blasting and painting works continuing to Spans 5 and 6.
The northern footway has been waterproofed and is about to be surfaced to allow the switching of works to the opposite side.
As this work is undertaken, the pedestrian footway will switch from the south side of the bridge to the north side.
A final footway treatment will be added later in the works.
To take advantage of anticipated low tide levels, weekend working will also continue to take place this month.
Footway closures are also required while works are taking place adjacent to public areas to ensure the safety of both the public and the workers on site.
To help complete remaining sections of the works the footway may be closed for one or two days a week if conditions allow.
Footway closures will take place between 9am and 4pm each weekday as detailed below.
The footway will remain open during the weekend working dates. Temporary signs will be in place for the footway closures.
April 2025 weekend working and footway closure dates:
South footway closures
Tuesday 1 April
Wednesday 2 April (provisional)
Wednesday 9 April
Wednesday 16 April
Wednesday 23 April
Wednesday 30 April
Weekend working
Saturday 5 April and Sunday 6 April
Saturday 19 April and Sunday 20 April
North East Lincolnshire Council, its delivery partner, Equans, and the contractor, Spencer Group, would like to thank the public for their patience while the work is being undertaken.
