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Good afternoon,
This week we announced that £2m from a £20m Government cash pot to be used over the next 10 years will be used to renovate children's centres in Scunthorpe. The money will be used to enhance existing – and create new – community centres.
February is here, which means North Lincolnshire Jobs Expo is taking place very soon - next week in fact. There will be hundreds of opportunities for people looking for a job or a change in career, with some of the region's leading employers.
Thank-you to everyone who joined us for another Facebook Live session on Thursday evening.
We kicked off with some useful information from one of our local litter-picking and recycling champions, and I would encourage everyone to make some of the changes suggested.
Once again, I apologise if you have experienced any disruption to your bin collection lately.
It is worth remembering we have one of the most comprehensive kerbside collection services in the country, with no charge for brown waste – plus we collect clothes, small electricals and batteries.
Keeping up such a high standard is challenging, but we are aware of the situation and are working hard to get everything back up to speed.
Have a great weekend.
Rob
First part of £20m fund will revamp community centres in Scunthorpe
The first £2m of a ten-year £20m Government cash pot will be used to revamp community centres across Scunthorpe, the leader of North Lincolnshire Council announced in a cabinet meeting.
The Government revealed in October that Scunthorpe would be one of 55 areas to get a £20m endowment-style fund to spend on residents’ priorities across the next 10 years.
Read the full story on our website.
The region’s biggest Jobs Expo returns next week
North Lincolnshire Jobs Expo returns this month, with hundreds of opportunities for anyone who wants to make 2024 their year.
Some of the region’s leading employers are expected to be at the Baths Hall, Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe, on Wednesday 7 February 2024, from 2pm to 6pm.
Jobseekers and employers can find out more on our website.
Greater Together: Coroner’s services across Greater Lincolnshire to merge
North Lincolnshire’s coroner area is set to be merged with Grimsby and Greater Lincolnshire coroner areas in a move that will streamline the service and give better support to bereaved families.
The new area will become one of the largest and busiest in the country and enable the service to work consistently across the whole of Greater Lincolnshire.
Find out more on our website.
Businesses invest £2.2m in North Lincolnshire backed with Government cash
Dozens of businesses across North Lincolnshire have invested more than £2.2m after being backed with £300,000 Government cash. More than 250 jobs were created and protected thanks to the scheme run by North Lincolnshire Council.
The businesses invested in new machinery, IT equipment, software, marketing support to attract new clients and raft of green technologies including solar panels, LED lights and new efficient heating systems..
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: "We are working hard to support local businesses to create and protect jobs - thanks to this injection of Government cash we have been able to help dozens of businesses grow."
Find out more on our website.
Stewart Lee returns to The Baths Hall with a brand-new show!
After a decade of ground-breaking high concept shows involving overarched interlinked narratives, massive sets and enormous comedy props, Lee enters the post-pandemic era in streamlined solo stand-up mode.
One man, one microphone, and one microphone in the wings in case the one on stage breaks. Pure. Simple. Classic. Basic Lee.
Recommended age: 14+
Book your tickets for Thursday 22 February.
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Could you help someone learn to read?
Would you like to change someone’s life by helping them learn to read? Could you spare just one hour each week to support an adult who wants to become a more confident reader?
North Lincolnshire Libraries is looking for volunteers to support a new adult reading scheme. Reading resources, training and support will all be provided and no formal qualifications are needed, just the patience and support to help a fellow resident.
For more information please email: library.enquiries@northlincs.gov.uk or call 01724 860161.
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