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Welcome to the latest edition of News Direct.
It was good to engage with so many people via my Facebook Live session last night, and apologies if we didn’t get round to your question – it was nothing personal.
I try to answer everything I’m asked as fully and honestly as I can and was pleased to make my views on the benefits of devolution clear as well as topics as diverse as carbon capture, SEND provision and my likeness to Annie Fanny!
More good news for Scunthorpe town centre this week – more Government cash to revamp the High Street plus the news that a new police station is set to be built. This will bring visible policing right into the heart of the town, making people feel secure and encouraging more visitors.
Local businesses, community groups and organisations can also make a difference with the help of Shared Prosperity Fund grants – there is still money to be claimed, but hurry, the deadline is Monday 11 December.
Finally, the weather might be miserable but you can chase away the winter blues by going to Normanby Christmas Market this weekend, a fantastic festive event guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Have a good weekend,
Rob
More than a million residents to have their say on devolution as North Lincolnshire Council backs proposal
Councillors at North Lincolnshire Council have joined colleagues from across Greater Lincolnshire in taking the next steps towards a historic devolution deal.
Residents are being urged to have their say on the proposal which would bring £720m in extra cash and a raft of new powers to Greater Lincolnshire. You can have your say by completing the survey on the Let’s Talk Lincolnshire website.
Read more about devolution on our website.
Government cash for Scunthorpe’s High Street to make area greener and cleaner
Almost a quarter of a million pounds of further Government cash has been confirmed for Scunthorpe High Street to make the area cleaner, greener, safer and more visually appealing.
Initially, £237,000 cash will be available for the High Street Accelerator project to improve green spaces and create places for socialising. A further £500,000 will be available from next year.
Find out more about the plans for the High Street on our website.
First look at new police station in Scunthorpe town centre
Hundreds of police officers are a step closer to being based in the heart of Scunthorpe town centre, with plans unveiled for a new station set to be built in the High Street.
The building will be home to up to 200 police officers and staff, with residents able to conveniently access support and report crime. When complete, the police station will help bring peace of mind to shoppers, workers and visitors, increasing visible policing in the area.
Find out more about the plans on our website.
Invest in your community – still time to apply for cash for local projects
Money is still available from the £2.46m government cash pot with applications open until midnight on Monday 11 December. Oikos – Brigg have established a Community Pantry to help people with the cost of living and a new group is being developed in Barton in association with 'Fit mums and Friends'.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “These grants will support businesses, increase community pride and help people access many more opportunities that will improve their lives.”
Community projects, local sports groups, assets such as village halls and parks are all eligible.
You can find out more and apply from our website.
New help points installed in Scunthorpe to provide direct access to security control centre to help those in need
On-street cameras with SOS help points have been launched in Scunthorpe town centre to allow people in distress to connect with Scunthorpe security control centre at the push of a button.
Five CCTV re-deployable dome cameras with audio address and a two-way control panel have been installed on West Street and Frances Street. The further three cameras will go live in the New Year on Frodingham Road/Digby Street, Britannia Corner and The Parishes.
Read more about the new help points on our website.
Commemorate the monumental 80th anniversary of D-Day with community grant funding
Community groups, town and parish councils and voluntary organisations across North Lincolnshire can get up to £250 to help them commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy in June 2024.
D-Day marks the historical date, 6 June 1944, of the largest naval, air and land invasion to ever be assembled and executed in history. It was the beginning of allied operations that ultimately helped bring the Second World War to an end.
Read more about this on our website.
Step into a winter wonderland at Normanby Hall's Christmas Market
The hugely popular Christmas Market is back this weekend - Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December between 10am and 4pm and is a Christmas event not to be missed.
The stables in the courtyard have been transformed into a beautiful winter wonderland and with more than 100 artisan food and craft stalls from Lincolnshire and beyond this year, you’ll be sure to find your loved ones a unique Christmas gift!
There will also be magical deer feeding taking place just behind the hall at approximately 11am, where you will be able to watch the park rangers feed the deer a special treat.
Follow Normanby Hall Country Park on Facebook and find out more.
Nature in Lincolnshire: what matters most to you?
Share your thoughts on nature in Greater Lincolnshire to help shape a new Local Nature Recovery Strategy for the area.
Although landowners, farmers, local authorities and environmental groups will be key in delivering the strategy, it is vital to understand what is important to people locally.
Share your thoughts about Greater Lincolnshire’s natural environment by filling in the survey now at Let's Talk Lincolnshire.
More information is on our website.
Give the brightest gift this year and become fostering friendly – championing all our children
Across the month of December, the 12 days of fostering showcases videos from local businesses voicing their reasons for being fostering friendly, including why they believe all children deserve the chance to have high aspirations to reach for the stars and showcasing the importance to them of being a part of the fostering community.
The Christmas period is a time for families, warmth, kindness, and hope. This year you can make a difference by helping to develop a community where the importance of fostering is understood, recognised, and supported, by appreciating and championing our inspiring foster carers.
You can find out more about 12 days of fostering on our website.
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