Council leader Philip Jackson has clarified inaccuracies in a newspaper article about the redundancy of two members of staff in NELC’s Children’s Services.
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Lincolnshire Councils Strengthen Ties in LEP Reorganisation
North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire Councils have strengthened their historic ties across Lincolnshire by committing to sole membership of the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership following a review of LEP boundaries.
The Greater Lincolnshire LEP will continue in its current form and will also include Rutland County Council (as announced last week).
In 2018 the Government asked all LEPs in England to consider their geographical boundaries and to remove geographical overlaps with other LEPs to ensure clear local business leadership and effectiveness.
Until now the Greater Lincolnshire LEP and the Humber LEP have overlapped, and North and North East Lincolnshire have been members of both LEPs.
The Chair of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP, Pat Doody, said: “We are very pleased that North Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire Council have clearly indicated their intention to become full members of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP.
“The proposed LEP reorganisation will remove ambiguity for businesses, education and the third sector about which LEP to work with. However, real and tangible collaboration will be needed between the two LEPs to ensure that ambitions of the Humber estuary and the wider area continue to be realised regionally and nationally in areas such as freeports and decarbonisation.
“We look forward to working even more closely with our partners on both sides of the Humber to establish a model for the future which will allow us to realise the full economic potential of the Humber.”
Councillor Philip Jackson, Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said the authority was focused on further developing ties to Greater Lincolnshire.
“That includes being a key partner in the Greater Lincolnshire LEP, as well as working towards a combined authority in Greater Lincolnshire to create future prosperity for the area,” he explained.
“However, it’s vital that we also maintain and enhance economic collaboration around the Humber in key strategic business sectors like renewable energy, ports and logistics and chemicals.
“Over a number of years our position has been pragmatic – about trying to ensure the best for the people of this area – and indeed several years ago we supported the original idea for a Greater Lincolnshire body because we thought it was the best for our area.
“We’ve continued to develop relationships with our colleagues there, as well as collaborating in the Humber region and beyond, all with the intention of ensuring we get the best of any deals for our residents. That has resulted in exciting initiatives such as the Town Deal, which is bringing millions of pounds of investment into the borough.
“That approach will remain the case in moving forward with any proposals, which would have to be fully considered by both the Council’s Cabinet and Full Council.”
Councillor Rob Waltham MBE, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “We are looking forward to working even more closely than we already do with our partners across Lincolnshire to build on the many successful projects and developments.
“Of course, we will continue to work closely with partners across the Humber where it makes sense to do so.
“We have seen huge investments of Government cash in North Lincolnshire through the Greater Lincolnshire LEP and will continue do so in relation to infrastructure, skills and education and business support.
“As we move through 2020 and emerge post-Covid-19 we will be stronger together as we take advantage of the business and jobs opportunities that will come.
“At the heart of that will be how we continue to deliver against the economic growth plan for North Lincolnshire, further improving connectivity and supporting businesses to grow so they can create jobs and drive even greater prosperity for the people here.
“We can better keep people safe and well, our communities will flourish and we can support the local economy to grow through closer and stronger bonds with our partners across our county.”
Councillor Martin Hill, Leader of Lincolnshire County Council, said: “This is a significant step in helping to get Greater Lincolnshire and our major contribution to the country’s economy recognised at a national level.
“At the end of last year, Lincolnshire County Council, North and North East Lincolnshire Councils agreed to work together more closely and collaborate wherever we can. This latest development reinforces our commitment to do the best for our residents and businesses and work innovatively.
“I look forward to our LEP achieving even more with a stronger, clearer voice for our area.”
Local Enterprise Partnerships were created in England in 2010 to drive local economic growth. The Greater Lincolnshire LEP is led by influential private and public sector leaders, acting as champions for the area’s economic challenges and successes.
There are 38 LEPs across England which work with central Government and the private sector to invest in infrastructure, skills, innovation and productivity.
There will now be a short transition period agreed between the two LEPs to ensure a smooth transition for the future.
One year on: Overview of progress in the borough
A year ago this week, the Conservatives took the reins of North East Lincolnshire. It was an historic local election; for the first time in the borough’s history, it came under majority Conservative control. Here, leader Philip Jackson reflects on the progress made in the last twelve months…
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One year ago today, the Conservatives took the reins of North East Lincolnshire Council. Here, Peter Sutherland, who recently stepped down as chairman of the Cleethorpes Conservatives Association, reflects on the last twelve months.
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One year on: Message from the Cleethorpes association chair
On the first anniversary of the Conservatives taking the reins of North East Lincolnshire Council, here is a message from the chairman of the Cleethorpes Conservative Association, David Hornby.
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Today, on the first anniversary of the Conservatives taking the reins of North East Lincolnshire Council, here is a message from Steve Holland, the chairman of the Great Grimsby Conservative Association.
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Today marks the first anniversary of the Conservatives taking the reins of North East Lincolnshire Council – a Conservative majority for the first time in the borough’s history.
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Construction of the new Stallingborough business park starts on site
A MAJOR milestone in North East Lincolnshire’s industrial transformation was taken this week as work started on a multi-million-pound build at the new Stallingborough Business Park.
With flagship tenants, booming Lincolnshire firm myenergi, relocating to the new building the groundworks have begun on the 15,500 sqft light industrial unit.
Delighted regeneration chiefs at North East Lincolnshire Council, and its regeneration partner ENGIE, have been working with myenergi for months to ensure the building met the firm’s needs and planning permission was granted last December.
It will comprise of office space, with capacity for product development and research. There is also an option to build an adjoining large production area and warehouse, to meet myenergi’s ambitious plans to double its workforce to 120 people by 2021.
“By 2021 we are looking to a staff of between 100 and 120, from our current 60 and these jobs will not just be for the product itself, but in HR, marketing, sales and technical expertise. It’s such a huge opportunity,” said Jordan Brompton, who co-founded myenergi, alongside Managing Director Lee Sutton.
The firm, behind electric vehicle charging and smart supply energy solutions, is currently based in Binbrook. It will be temporarily moving into the old Wickes premises on Alexandra Retail Park, Grimsby, awaiting completion of the new HQ, which is due in the early summer of next year.
North East Lincolnshire’s Head of Regeneration, Cllr John Fenty said the start on site was evidence of the authority’s continued commitment to transforming North East Lincolnshire’s fortunes for the next generation, using its £42-million SHIIP (South Humber Industrial Investment Programme) as the driver.
SHIIP it is the most ambitious industrial project in North East Lincolnshire’s history. Funded by a blend of council investment and grants, it comprises of the new Business Park and A1173 highway improvements, a new £8m link road on the South Humber Bank, and the creation of a unique and award-winning wildlife mitigation site.
“We have to be bold, innovative and brave if we are to grow as an area and I am delighted that this project is finally hitting the ground. The whole SHIIP programme is incredibly important in terms of bringing local jobs to local people and this will provide the first tangible results. We’ve a long way to go to make sure that the business park fulfils its potential, but with this building being constructed with a tenant already secured, I’m sure others will follow,” said Cllr Fenty.
This first building is being constructed with the aid of £950k from the Government’s Local Growth Fund, secured by the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership as part of the Government’s commitment to the Northern Powerhouse, to build a flagship building on the site. This will create in excess of 80 jobs, and will attract more investment to the area
Interim Chair of the Humber LEP, Stephen Parnaby OBE, said: “We are very pleased to be allocating this funding towards a facility that will help to establish advanced engineering manufacturing in Stallingborough.
“The manufacturing sector is one of huge importance to our region – and is an area we have highlighted in our Humber Industrial Strategy as essential to the future growth of the region. We hope this unit not only provides jobs for local people as the project is completed, but also helps to attract further businesses to the Stallingborough site.”
Geo Houlton, a Hull based company, won the competitive tender to build the unit for North East Lincolnshire Council. Founded in Hull in 1879, Houlton employs more than 130 staff, and has completed many projects throughout Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Andrew Kingston, Managing Director of Geo Houlton, said: “We are delighted to be working with North East Lincolnshire Council to deliver this project. The project is part of a wider scheme to regenerate Stallingborough Interchange, creating around 3000 jobs so we are extremely proud to have been selected by the authority to play a part in delivering their long-term objective.”
Meanwhile, plans are in their final stages for the next phase of improvement works to the A1173 with a new roundabout providing access to the business park. Further details will be released shortly.
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A18 reopens after road safety improvements
Phase one of the £2.8m A18 road safety improvement scheme has been completed nine weeks ahead of the original programme and the road reopened this afternoon, Friday 15 May.
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Improvements to Fieldhouse Road complete
Works to resurface the carriageway and replace damaged drains and gullies on Fieldhouse Road, Humberston, are now complete.
Works initially started in March but were impacted by COVID-19 and delayed due to supply chain issues.
Following the re-start of works in April, the whole programme is now complete.
Works, which took place between Midfield Road up to just before the shops near to Lidgard Road, included full carriageway resurfacing and replacement of damaged drain gullies and kerbs
Councillor Stewart Swinburn, portfolio holder for environment and transport, said: “I would like to thank residents for their co-operation and understanding while these works were carried out.
“We took on board residents’ concerns about the condition of the road and brought forward a package of works to address this. The improvements will now enhance the driving conditions on the road and make sure it remains in a good standard for years to come.
“Now works are complete, we have also placed restrictions on the road preventing utility companies carrying out works and digging up the new surface for the next two years, unless for emergency repairs or new connections to properties.”
The works were managed and overseen by North East Lincolnshire Council’s regeneration partner, ENGIE, with contractor Specialist Surfacing Ltd completing the works.
If you have issues or concerns related to roads, footpaths, temporary signals, parking or transport report them online at www.nelincs.gov.uk/road-repairs-and-maintenance.
Keep up to date with the latest roadworks taking place in North East Lincolnshire at www.nelincs.gov.uk/roadworks
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