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Strong finances delivering what matters for residents and communities across North Lincolnshire

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Investment in stronger communities, better roads, new facilities and targeted support for families is continuing to make a real difference across North Lincolnshire.

It comes as North Lincolnshire Council’s latest financial report confirms that, despite national pressures from inflation and rising costs in care and education, the authority balanced its budget for 2024/25 while maintaining healthy reserves.

The year-end position shows the council finished the financial year with a small underspend and no unplanned service reductions – all while protecting key local priorities.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Residents can see the results for themselves – roads being resurfaced, play areas refurbished, new community facilities opening, and more families getting the help they need early.

“This report confirms we’re doing what we said we would: delivering value, staying stable and investing in the things that make a difference.”

Independent auditors once again praised the council for its robust financial planning, accuracy of accounts and timely reporting – placing North Lincolnshire among the best-run councils in the country.

The financial position also reflects continued investment in prevention and early help, supporting families before they reach crisis and reducing the need for more expensive interventions later.

Cllr Tim Mitchell, cabinet member for sustainability and transformation, said: “Balancing the books isn’t an end in itself – it’s what enables us to keep improving local services and investing in the future.

“Every decision we take starts with the same question: does this improve life for residents? This year’s results show that approach is working.

“The report shows that we prioritise what matters and deliver what matters.”

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October 13, 2025 |

Dive into fun with our new pre-school FunSplash sessions!

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Launching the first week of November are our new Pre-school FunSplash sessions – a relaxed and playful swimming experience designed especially for children aged 0 to 4 years and their parents or carers.

These sessions are the perfect way to introduce little ones to the water in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Through gentle, engaging activities, children can build water confidence, develop early swimming skills, and most importantly – enjoy splashing around with their grown-ups!

Whether it’s your baby’s first time in the pool or your toddler’s favourite weekly outing, FunSplash is all about making memories and nurturing a love for swimming from the very start.

Please note: For safety and enjoyment, the supervision ratio is one adult (18+) per child.

Session Times & Locations

NL Active Axholme North

  • Fridays: 2.45pm to 3.45pm

NL Active Baysgarth

  • Mondays: 10.30am to 12noon
  • Fridays: 10am to 11am

NL Active Riddings

  • Thursdays: 2.30pm to 3.30pm

NL Active The Pods

  • Mondays: 2.30pm to 3.30pm
  • Wednesdays: 11.30am to 12.30pm

You can find the sessions on our swimming pool timetables. If your little one enjoys being in a swimming pool, find out how we can support children across North Lincolnshire to learn to swim with our SwimLincs programme.

Come along, make a splash, and enjoy quality time with your little one in the pool!

Adults pay £4.30, the little ones swim for free. Please note that these sessions are term time only.

For more information or to book your place, call the centre you’d like to attend by calling 01724 291900 or pop in for a chat.

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October 13, 2025 |

Government plans for secret alcohol licensing notices are an attack on the public’s right to know

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Plans to scrap laws requiring alcohol licensing notices and changes to local authority governance arrangements to be published in printed local newspapers amount to a direct attack on the public right to know, the local news media sector has said today.

October 13, 2025 |