Did stranded Gannet mistake Cleethorpes Leisure Centre for white cliffs of Yorkshire Coast?

                                         

The Gannet was able to waddle from the saltmarsh to a footpath where it would have been  vulnerable to off-the-lead dogs had not Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue come to its aid

THERE are hopes of a full recovery for a Gannet that made a crash-landing near Cleethorpes Leisure Centre yesterday morning.

Gannets, which breed on cliffs in Yorkshire and elsewhere around the British coast, are marine birds which find lifting off from dry land a challenge.

One possibility is that it mistook the leisure centre for a cliff, then, confusing it for sea, landed on shallow saltmarsh water during high tide and became stranded when the water receded.

After its discovery, the team at the National Coastwatch Institution look-out cabin maintained a watching brief until Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue could come to the bird's aid.

CWR takes up the story thus: "Gannets are among the UK’s largest seabirds. 

"When they are  not plunge-diving into the sea at speeds of up to 60mph, they are usually found nesting and resting along steep cliff edges. 

"If they land on flat beaches like Cleethorpes - or are washed ashore after rough seas - they can struggle to become airborne again. 

"We suspect this bird was attempting to continue its journey north towards the cliffs further up the coast."

The statement continues: "Ads  a high-risk species on a high-risk coastline for avian influenza, this bird underwent three separate assessments before entering rescue: the first at the scene before collection, the second outside the rescue centre and the third within our isolation bay.

"We are pleased to report that, aside from a fairly typical ectoparasite burden and being slightly underweight, the bird is in good overall health.

"Our fantastic veterinary partners at Eastfields have since carried out a full health-check and given the all-clear for rehabilitation to continue.

"A huge thank you to local photographer Rob for providing clear images that allowed us to assess the bird safely from a distance, and to Cleethorpes Coastwatch for their monitoring and observations throughout."

                                       

Making progress - there are hopes that the bird will soon be fit enough for release (photo: Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue)

Cliff-like? Cleethorpes Leisure Centre sits next to saltmarsh

MP blasts plan for housing estate on 'much-loved' nine-hole village golf course as 'unacceptable'

           

Uncertain future for  golf course in Humberston

MP Martin Vickers has added his voice to the growing opposition to a 234-house  estate being built  on the disused  nine-hole golf course behind Humberston Country Club.

Parliamentarians do not often comment on planning applications, but the representative for Brigg and Immingham has decided to make an exception in this case.

In a memo to North East Lincolnshire Council's planning department, he writes: "Development of this site will be hugely detrimental to Humberston and the wider community.

"The loss of open space and a much-loved golf course is unacceptable, particularly at a time when there are multiple developments already approved and a number of others to be determined. 

"To grant this application may help meet Government housing targets but will:

* Be damaging to the environment

* Put greater strain on the highway network 

* Increase the pressure on public services

"The development, if it goes ahead, will increase the dangers to pupils attending Humberston Academy. 

"Traffic at school arrival/leaving times is already extremely heavy.

"Last year the council refused an application to further develop land off Maple Grove, New Waltham. 

"This was subsequently overturned by the Government-appointed inspector even though he acknowledged that, at certain times, Toll Bar roundabout operated in excess of capacity.

"Approval of this application will increase pressure on the road network in Humberston/New Waltham.

"The Government repeatedly refer to sustainable development. 

"I would suggest to the council that this proposal is not sustainable and I urge the council  to refuse it."

The proposal, submitted by Vistry Homes, is also being opposed by Humberston Village Council and by Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society, with the latter noting that it is against national planning policy to allow land traditionally used for sport to be developed for non-sporting purposes save in "exceptional circumstances". 

All-systems-go for Tesco filling station revamp after assurances that aquifer will be safe from harm

                                                               

The filling station closed earlier this month ahead of modernisation

MEASURES are being taken to ensure that the revamp at the Tesco Extra filling station on the outskirts of Cleethorpes poses  no contamination risk to underground water sources.

On this assurance on safeguards for the aquifer, the Environment Agency has withdrawn its initial objection to the project which includes:

* Removal of below-ground fuel storage tanks  

* Installation of two new 120,000 litre double skin steel storage tank and new petrol interceptor  

* Partial demolition and alterations to existing canopy 

* Installation of two jet washes and air and water facilities  

* Construction of new storage area to side of existing shop  

* Installation of new fuel lines, offset fills and vents 

* Installation of new interceptor 

* Installation of new drainage

The filling station is not due to reopen until July 27.

In the meantime, Tesco is suggesting its Brigg site as an alternative.

Chicken-processing giant says proposed poultry-processing project 'could support 1,400 jobs'

                                                         

           

A HUGE poultry-processing  'facility' could be established on a site to the west of Grimsby's Europarc business estate.

Hessle-based food giant Cranswick Country Foods plc - which is better known for its pork products - has earmarked 30 acres (12.1 hectares) of agricultural land for the venture.

The company's agents say that, if it goes ahead, the venture "would support "in excess of 1,400 jobs and contribute to the continued consolidation of Europarc as a key centre for food manufacturing within the region". 

They project "a throughput of up to approximately 1.75 million birds per week" and 200 HGV movements per day.

Cranswick and its partner, Wykeland Properties Ltd, have acknowledged that, once operational,  there might be an odour impact on the nearest residents which include the Beechwood Farm pub which is only 100 metres away.

Says the agents: "The development would comprises the construction and operation of a poultry processing facility of approximately 25,000 sqm (gross external area), including: 

▪ A processing building with integrated plant, equipment, associated offices and facilities  

▪ Effluent balancing, water storage and associated wastewater conveyance infrastructure   

▪ Yard areas, loading bays and internal HGV circulation routes  

▪ Ancillary infrastructure including fuel storage, utilities, and service areas  

▪ Landscaping, surface water drainage, and site access arrangements.  

"The facility would operate on a continuous or semi-continuous basis, with processing, dispatch, hygiene and supporting functions running across extended periods."

The proposal is under consideration by North East Lincolnshire Council planners.

                                 

The site proposed for the chicken-processing operation

Bring on the padel! Home of Cleethorpes Town FC could soon welcome fast-growing racquet sport

                                              

Anyone for padel? The Linden Club on Clee Road, Grimsby

THE grounds of the Linden Club on Clee Road in Grimsby could soon be playing host to a fast-growing sport.

The club has submitted a planning application to install four outdoor floodlit padel courts plus  a shipping container to be used for  changing, along with gates, pathways and associated works.

If planning consent is granted by North East Lincolnshire Council, the courts would be located on grassland in the north-west of the site.

The Linden is home of Cleethorpes Town FC and also has cricket pitches, while the clubroom often hosts social events.

The popularity of padel - sometimes described a cross between tennis and squash - is reflected not just by this planning application but by another one, submitted earlier this year, for  a court to be built on the site of the former Jungle Zoo in Cleethorpes.

Subject to no unforeseen and  overriding objections, both are likely to be approved later this summer.

Agents for the Linden say: "The proposal makes effective use of an area of  underutilised grassland and complements the existing sporting and recreational facilities on the site. 

"The development will deliver clear community benefits by introducing a growing and inclusive sport to the local area, promoting health and wellbeing, and supporting the continued investment and sustainability of Cleethorpes Town FC and the wider Linden Club facilities. 

"The scale, layout, appearance and materials of the courts are appropriate to their setting and will not adversely impact the character of the surrounding area. 

"Access arrangements, drainage, flood risk, landscaping and security considerations have all been appropriately addressed, with no detrimental impacts identified. 

"The proposal therefore represents a sustainable and well-considered form of development that accords with local and national planning policy objectives." 

NELC's planning green light for solar farm on farmland on outskirts of Grimsby-area village

The Stallingborough field that has been earmarked for a solar farm

THE planning thumbs-up has been given for a solar farm to be built on 387 acres of farmland outside a Grimsby-area village.

At this month's North East Lincolnshire Council planning committee, councillors backed the proposal by London-based Island Green Power to install the panels and storage batteries on a cereal field off Riby Road in Stallingborough.

A small part of the site comes under the jurisdiction of West Lindsey District where the parish council in Keelby was opposed to the project.

Said its spokesperson Cllr Robert Dannatt: "We as a full council strongly object to this proposal for the following reasons -

1. As Keelby is sighted directly next to the proposed development therefore it will have a profound effect to the village due to the loss of natural views across open farmland and the unsightly view the the village will have to endure for many years.

2. The safety risk to all that live in Keelby due to the large battery storage that is known and documented to have a toxic environment and health impact to all that breathe in the fumes in the event of a fire that cannot be put out only managed. 

3. The loss of good quality farmland that, in the event of a further world disaster, would help us to maintain our independence.

4. The loss of property value in the village without any guarantees that all will be compensated for the full term of the project.

5. The village will not benefit by way of reduced energy bills as the electricity that is to be produced on this site is not going directly to our grid.

6. We have environmental concerns due to the number of run-off water courses that go from the village and travel through Stallingborough before entering the Humber Estuary.

7. We have the backing of most of the village when we say that we strongly oppose this.

However, councillors did not find this objection compelling, preferring the observations of landowner and farmer Harry Burt, of Riby Grange Farm, who addressed the meeting.

"The land we have put forward for solar is not our most productive. 

"It is heavy clay land, which often is too wet to plant. 

"If weather permits and we do manage to plant a crop, we have seen numerous crop failures due to wet weather and heavy weed burdens in the soil, namely black grass, a weed that is extremely hard to control in arable rotation. 

"Long periods of grass fallow would seem very beneficial to the soil to add structure and lower the weed burden, so future arable production on the land can thrive." 

He insisted: "This is not a permanent change of use. Solar does not mean the end of agricultural production.

"We are not just arable farmers, but have livestock too - this being beef cows and a small flock of sheep. 

"In the event of solar been installed on the land,  we are exploring opportunities to graze sheep on the land, retaining some agricultural production alongside energy production. "

A condition of consent is that mitigation must be provided for loss of habitat for Skylarks, Grey Partridges, Yellow  Wagtails and other farmland birds that nest on or around the field. 

Setback for Cyden Homes as NELC planners turn down proposal for 300 new homes in New Waltham

                                                                          

The arable field earmarked for a new housing estate

THERE was a blunt message to Grimsby-area housebuilders at today's North East Lincolnshire Council planning committee.

Cllr Ron Shepherd warned them: "We're not going to bend down and tell them they can build more houses.

"We need to get this message across to developers."

Cllr Shepherd (Con, Scartho) went on to say that he would be "embarrassed" if the authority were to approve a proposal for construction of  up to 300 houses on agricultural land west of Louth Road in New Waltham.

The application had been submitted by locally-based Cyden Homes that prides itself on giving employment to 90 staff and supporting local manufacturers and suppliers.

But, whooped on enthusiastically by between 30 and 40 residents, councillor after councillor spoke against the proposal which was unanimously refused after  planning case officer Bethany Loring explained that the greenfield site had not been designated for development in the Local Plan.

Said Ms Loring: "This development would bring visual intrusion into open countryside to the detriment of the character of the area."

She also noted that Cyden had declined to provide a survey of the land which is of archaeological interest because crop circles have been detected.

And she also expressed misgivings about the potentially adverse  impact on overwintering birds including waders and wildfowl if the project were to go ahead. 

Other speakers in the 50-minute discussion included Cllr Ian Lindley (Con, Scartho) who was critical of a highway officer's report that the proposed development would have "no significant impact" on traffic flow.

Noting that traffic is invariably heavily congested in rush hours, he described the officer's comment as "absolutely ridiculous".

In the past, Cyden Homes has sometimes appealed (successfully) when NELC planning decisions have gone against it, but, on this occasion, it might think twice about doing so given that the site is outside the development boundary. 

                                                          

The proposed layout of the development if permission had been granted

                                                    

Proposed 44-lodge park near Tesco superstore should boost employment - but at a cost to nature

Some groundworks are still required before the lodges can be brought on site

 

ALTHOUGH  some trees have been retained on the boundaries, most of the private woodland near the Cleethorpes Tesco superstore has now been cleared to make way for a 44-lodge holiday park. 

Much of the clearance work on the site off Hewitts Avenue was carried out last year. 

The works have created employment, but one downside of the proposed development is that, with the loss of most of the trees, there has been an inevitable forfeiture of habitat for wildlife including unusual songbirds and butterflies. 

It has not yet been announced when the next stage of development will take place, nor when the park is likely to open for its first visitors.

How the mighty are fallen - but at least some trees have survived

                                                     

The boundary trees  screen out the adjacent Altyre Way car showrooms

The proposed lay-out of the lodges is indicated in this design submitted by Cleethorpes-based Hodson architects   
                                                 

Alive with songbirds, butterflies, bees and wildflowers - the same site as it was before the trees were felled

Sun likely to shine favourably on plan to build solar farm following firm's assurance on fate of Skylarks

                                             

The Skylark - a declining farmland bird that has inspired many poet with its long liquid song usually uttered high above ground  

ALTHOUGH it says it still has "significant concerns" about a proposed solar farm being built on a field outside a Grimsby-area village, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust has withdrawn its initial objection.

The  trust's  change of tack follows an assurance by the developer that an adjacent 16.5-hectare field will be managed for the benefit of farmland birds such as Skylarks that will be displaced from the application site - a medium-grade  arable crops field off Riby Road in Stallingborough.

When a bird survey was carried out of the field two summers ago, it revealed the presence of 58 species, including up to 20 Skylark territories.

Also recorded were other increasingly scarce farmland species such as: 

* Grey Partridge

* Cuckoo

* Lesser Whitethroat

* Yellow Wagtail

* Yellowhammer

* Stonechat  

* Quail 

* Grasshopper Warbler.

No Barn Owls were sighted during the survey, but there are two owl nest boxes within the site, and fresh owl-regurgitated pellets were found during an internal inspection of a small barn.

The applicants for the Stallingborough Energy Project are London-based Island Green Power which is a wholly-owned  subsidiary of the multinational Macquarie Asset Management company,

Island Green Power says it will mitigate for the loss of the Skylark field both by creating new habitat for this species on the  neighbouring  field and by installing  60-plus nestboxes, including four for Barn Owls.

At a planning meeting in Grimsby Town Hall next Wednesday April 22, North East Lincolnshire Council case officer Richard Limmer will recommend members to approve the application.

The Stallingborough field that has been earmarked for a solar farm

                            

Crunch planning decision expected next week on proposal for up to 300 homes on greenfield site between Waltham and New Waltham

                                                                  

The site off Louth Road which has been earmarked for the controversial development

There could be a setback for local property developer Cyden Homes' proposal to build up to 300 houses on agricultural land to the west of  Louth Road on the boundary of Waltham and  New Waltham.

At a meeting next Wednesday April 22, North East Lincolnshire Council's planning case officer, Bethany Loring,  will  recommend that councillors should refuse the application.

In her  report to the committee, she states: "The proposal would extend into the rural landscape between Grimsby, Waltham and New Waltham, resulting in a visual intrusion which would be detrimental to the character and value of this countryside location. 

"Due to this extension into the rural landscape, the housing and its extent would be more prominent and dominant when compared to the existing. 

"It is recognised that the indicative details include a landscaping buffer to the sites southern edge, but the loss of the field and its replacement with a housing estate would fail to have regard to the intrinsic character of this countryside location." 

The report continues: "It is a pleasant landscape with rural qualities and  a sensitivity to change. "

More than 60 nearby residents have lodged objections to the project as have both Waltham and New Waltham Parish Councils.

Meanwhile, another objector, Cllr Ron Shepherd (Con, Scartho), is expected to speak against the application at Wednesday's meeting.

On an ornithological note, winter bird surveys were conducted twice monthly from November 2025 to February 2026 - a total of eight visits. 

In total,  49 bird species - including Barn Owl, Green Sandpiper and Great Spotted Woodpecker - were recorded foraging for food or flying over the site. 

Even if the committee refuses the plan, it might not be the end of the story.

Cyden Homes could submit an appeal with the independent Planning Inspectorate, though this might not be heard until next year.                                            

Barn Owl and Great Spotted Woodpecker are among the bird species seen on periphery of  the field

Property in Grimsby's Lord Street could be converted to House in Multiple Occupation if planners approve

This property in Lord Street, Grimsby, could be converted into a 12-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation if North East Lincolnshire Council planners give the go-ahead at their meeting next Wednesday, April 22. Formerly used as religious meeting rooms, the building  was due to have been sold at auction with a guide price of £36,000 in January, but it was snapped up in advance of the sale by a London-based property development company. There have been several objections from neighbours, but the NELC case officer is recommending approval.

Developer unveils plans to build 234 homes on wildlife-rich site of redundant golf course

                                    

This could be the last Spring for many of the trees on the golf course

HOUSEBUILDER Vistry Homes Ltd has unveiled its plans to develop the recently-closed golf course behind Humberston Country  Club.

The Leeds-based company has earmarked the redundant course for no fewer than 234 two-storey homes.

If the venture goes ahead, these will consist of:

* 92 three-bedroom homes

* 77 four-bedroom homes

* 65 two-bedroom homes

What will happen to the 300-plus trees and 23 hedgerows that give the course its scenic park-like character?

The company says none of them are "ancient, veteran or notable".

Inevitably, many will need to be felled, but Vistry pledges: "Where removal is required to facilitate development, this will be mitigated through appropriate replacement planting to ensure no overall loss of arboricultural or visual amenity."

The trees provide habitat for songbirds, and the course is regularly foraged by buzzards and sparrowhawks, while the two ponds are home to breeding Moorhens, Canada Geese and possibly Mallard.

Of the risk of some of these species being lost, the company's ecologist says:  "Using professional judgement, it is considered likely the site would only support an assemblage of common species, typical of urban edge habitats and of less than local importance."

Vistry Homes concludes: "The proposed scale, layout and appearance of development have been designed to reflect the character of the surrounding area, using appropriate building types, massing and materials to create a cohesive and attractive place with a strong sense of identity. 

"Separation distances and dwelling orientation have been carefully considered to ensure high levels of residential amenity for future occupants."

The project is subject to planning consent from North East Lincolnshire Council which will consider representations from neighbours and others before making a decision. 

                                           

None  of the trees is 'notable', says the prospective  developer 

                    

Home to aquatic life - one of the ponds on the golf course

                                      

The proposed layout of the 234-house scheme

Some of the types of house that the developers have in mind

Full list of candidates - 87 in total - battling to be elected to serve on North East Lincolnshire Council

                                       

Where the big political decisions are made - Grimsby Town Hall

 

A TOTAL of 87 have thrown their hats into the ring for next month's local elections in North East Lincolnshire.

Among them are David De Freitas - son of former NELC leader the late Andrew De Freitas - who is one of six candidates in Grimsby's Park ward.

Also in the field - this time in the Humberston & New Waltham ward - is former councillor Steve Hocknell who is evident keen to make a return to frontline local politics.

The borough wide-up also includes three serving members of  NELC's cabinet - Stewart Swinburn, Ron Shepherd and Stephen Harness.

Given that the last two cut their political teeth as members of Ukip, there was speculation that they might switch their allegiances to Reform UK but they have decided to remain as Conservatives.

Polling is on May7.

The full line-up is below:

  

CROFT BAKER

EAST MARSH

FRESHNEY

HAVERSTOE

                                                

HENEAGE

HUMBERSTON & NEW WALTHAM

IMMINGHAM

PARK

SCARTHO

                                          

SIDNEY SUSSEX

SOUTH 

                  

WALTHAM

WEST MARSH

WOLDS

YARBOROUGH

                            

                                                 

A new chapter could soon open in the history of historic Grimsby building

                                                             

Read all about it - books galore?

THERE could soon be an independent bookshop in Grimsby.

An application has been submitted for change of use of premises at 17-19 Bethlehem Street which, in recent years, have served as an art gallery and studio.

The proposal has been submitted by gallery owners Our Big Picture Ltd on behalf of a prospective tenant.

It is not entirely clear from the plans whether any part of the Grade II Listed building will be retained for art displays and activities.

A decision is expected later this spring from North East Lincolnshire Council planners.

Application submitted for small-scale Travellers' site on outskirts of Immingham

                                           

The site earmarked for the caravans 

 A PLAN has been unveiled for a 0.85-hectare plot of grassland on Stallingborough Road in Immingham to be use as a residential Gypsy/Traveller site.

It is proposed for  each of two pitches to include one static caravan and two  touring caravans. 

There would also be two storage containers, parking and amenity areas plus a barn, stable and paddock for  horses.

An  existing hedgerow would be retained.

The proposal, which is currently being considered by North East Lincolnshire Council planners, has been submitted on behalf of clients by Vardo/ Mark Simmonds Planning Services Ltd.

                                              

Attractive - one of the photographs submitted to support the proposal

Success for objectors as council refuses plan for 20-metre high phone mast on High Street in Cleethorpes

    

The car park on High Street, Cleethorpes, where a telecommunications mast was proposed

RESIDENTS who objected to a telecommunications mast and base station being installed at a prominent location in Cleethorpes appear to have won the day.

There were numerous objections when a Berkshire-based company, Cornerstone, earmarked a plot adjacent to the car park in High Street for the proposed development.

The  project - intended to replace near-obsolete equipment on the roof of the nearby Sainsburys Local store - would have consisted of a 20-metre high mast with six antennae attached, plus three ground-based cabinets.

But the application has this week been refused by North East Lincolnshire Council.

Says the planning case officer: "It is considered that the proposed tower, with its width and height, would intrude and detract from the area and adversely impact on the character of the area. 

"The proposal would be highly visible from a multitude of street scenes including High Street , St Peter's Avenue, Isaac's Hill and Cross Street.

"The mast would  dominate the area and appear out of scale with its surroundings. 

"This will be accentuated by the openness caused by the car park on High Street."

The applicants will now consider the reasons for the council's refusal before deciding whether to lodge an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate.

Will shortage of public WCs prove a little inconvenient this Easter for holiday visitors (and for local traders)?

Trees  shrubs and lawns have been removed to make way for hard surfacing

WORD is awaited from North East Lincolnshire Council on what provision, if any, is to be made for public to access free-to-use WCs ahead of the start of the 2026 holiday season.

In previous years, there have been temporary relocatable conveniences in either Dolphin Gardens or Pier Gardens, but it may not necessarily be so this spring and summer.

If there is a shortage, there will be pressure - almost certainly unwelcome - on local cafes, pubs and even other traders to make their facilities available to allcomers.

In the meantime, tourism chiefs will be monitoring what  impact higher fuel prices might have on visitor numbers over Easter.  

Of note, too, will be the visitor response to the fact that the whole of  Pier Gardens is currently out of bounds while contractors Maylim crack on with converting  it to what NELC - somewhat unappealingly - say  will be a "multifunctional" area. 

It seems some Alexandra Road traders are very unhappy about the project - not least because it will take as long as 15 months to complete, and prior  consultation has, they say, been modest to non-existent.

In the past, their businesses have been boosted by pedestrians crossing from Central Promenade to their premises via the Gardens, but this is not possible while the works continue.

Temporary loos were in place during summer last year 

 

Engineering firm signs three-year deal to be front-of-shirt sponsor to Grimsby Town

                                                         

Executives of Blackrow Group with Grimsby Town's chief operating officer, Polly Bancroft

 

A NEW name will appear on the front of Grimsby Town's first team matchday kits next season.

The club has announced that The Blackrow Group, will be front-of-shirt sponsor on a three-year deal from the 2026–27 season.

Says a Mariners' spokesperson: "The agreement marks a significant expansion of the partnership between the Mariners and the Grimsby-based engineering business, who first joined the club as sleeve sponsor ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.

"Established for more than 45 years, Blackrow Group has grown from its local roots into a highly respected engineering and fabrication business operating across the UK and internationally. 

"The company provides specialist  solutions to a wide range of industries including Food and Beverage, Chemical, Petrochemical, Renewables and Oil & Gas."

The amount Blackrow will be paying the club has not been revealed. 

Blackrow succeeds Myenergi, though the latter will retain its links with the football club by sponsoring the training kits.

Warm wishes for a speedy recovery extended to two councillors who are on long-term sick leave

                                                           

Cllr Keith Brookes

WARM wishes have been extended to two North East Lincolnshire councillors who are on long-term sick leave.

Former council leader Cllr Keith Brookes (Con, Haverstoe), an authority veteran, has not attended a meeting since October 7 last year.

Meanwhile, Cllr Marion Jervis (Lab, Croft Baker), a relative newcomer to the authority, has not attended a meeting for at least 12 months.

At the March meeting of the full council, both Oliver Freeston (Reform, Croft Baker) and Cllr Tim Mickleburgh (Lab, South) expressed their hopes that the duo are on the mend and might return to their civic responsibilities before too long.

Under the terms of the Local Government Act, any member, who, for six months, fails to attend any meeting of the authority ceases to be a member unless within that period his/her absence is approved by the authority. 

At this week's NELC meeting, members approved a "dispensation", permitting Cllr Brookes and Cllr Jervis to remain councillors pending their recovery.

                                                                          

Cllr Marian Jervis