< PreviousA Green Future is North Lincolnshire Council’s far-seeing plan to protect our environment, end our contribution to climate change and leave the environment in a better state than we find it. Centred around four themes and eight aims, A Green Future will ensure we all benefit from the wealth of natural and economic opportunities North Lincolnshire has to offer. The council is leading by example and has pledged to go net zero by 2030, transition to a green fleet, offset emissions and source energy from renewable sources. A new strategy will prioritise net zero transport such as walking, cycling and electric vehicles, such as e-scooters. The Earth’s precious resources must be used responsibly and efficiently, which is why all of the council’s waste will be re-used or recycled and the council’s reliance on single use plastics will be eliminated by next year. Businesses and communities have a role to play, and we will enable them to become more resource efficient, minimising the amount of waste they produce. Eradicating enviro-crime such as fly-tipping and littering needs community-wide co-operation to enhance the local landscape so everyone can enjoy it for generations to come. It will also help us increase biodiversity and minimise harm to wildlife. We will continue our work planting more trees and hedgerows and conserving and enhancing nature reserves and green spaces. By helping people set up ‘Friends of…’ groups to care for much-loved amenities such as woodlands, gardens, parks and buildings, we will all work together to preserve the best North Lincolnshire has to offer. This also means town and parish councils will be encouraged to get involved to enhance their local environment. Everyone in the county is encouraged to step up and become part of a network of residents, businesses, community groups, not for profit and public sector organisations – everyone who lives and works in North Lincolnshire – all dedicated to positive environmental change. Aim 6 – Everyone is connected with our environment £14m – amount spent on flood defences at South Ferriby, which will reduce the flood risk to 150 properties and 3,000 hectares of land. Aim 1 – By 2030 the council will achieve net zero Aim 2 – Clean Growth Aim 3 – Embedding decarbonisation in our economic growth Aim 4 – Net zero living is easy and accessible Total carbon emissions in North Lincolnshire are more than 7.4 million tonnes. 6.6 million tonnes of this comes from industry and commerce. 12,200 tonnes comes from the council. By 2030 we will have ended this. £1.4m of Government-funded Towns Fund cash is being used to install solar panels on more than 30 schools and colleges, giving them access to cheap electricity. Scunthorpe's e-scooter trial currently has 50 scooters, which have clocked up more than 41,000 miles. Scunthorpe Ridgeway is a five-mile walking and cycle way through Scunthorpe from Manor Park to Normanby Hall, which has been recently extended south from Burringham Road to Hammerton Road, connecting communities to places of work, education, shopping and leisure. Aim 5 – Resources are used more efficiently and waste is minimised We will ensure that less than one per cent of waste produced in North Lincolnshire goes to landfill. Waste that cannot be recycled will be used to produce clean energy. Aim 7 – People feel the benefit of our environment and everyone has a stake in it Aim 8 – A network to achieve our vision for A Green Future 92,267 trees planted so far – our target is to plant 172,000, one for every person in North Lincolnshire. Mortal Ash Hill central reservation is one of the largest single stretches of roadside meadow creation in northern England. There are now five Green Flag parks in North Lincolnshire (Kingsway Gardens, Sheffield Park, Woodlands Memorial Park, Central Park and Baysgarth Park). £9,750 – recent grant from FCC Communities Foundation to further enhance the Axholme Line Nature Reserve in Haxey. Theme 1 – Net Zero and Sustainable Energy Theme 2 – Resources, Waste and Water Management Theme 3 – Our Natural Environment: People and Place Theme 4 – A Shared Responsibility and Vision A Green Future Protecting and enhancing our environment now and into the future Holly Mumby Croft MP, Cllr David Rose and Cllr Rob Waltham MBE kick starting the ambitious tree planting project in Scunthorpe. Using less material in design and manufacture. Keeping products for longer; re use. Using less hazardous materials. Turning waste into a new substance or product. Includes composting if it meets quality protocols. Includes anaerobic digestion, incineration with energy recovery, gasification and pyrolysis which produce energy (fuels, heat and power) and materials from waste; some backfilling. Checking, cleaning, repairing, refurbishing, whole items or spare parts. Shredded paper, torn cardboard, fallen leaves, raw fruit and veg, used tea bags, grass cuttings, wood ash and vacuum cleaner contents. Landfill and incineration without energy recovery. The waste hierarchy is a simple ranking system used for the different waste management options according to which is best for the environment. The preferred option is to prevent things becoming waste in the first place. The next best option is to, where possible, prioritise reusing products and materials before it becomes waste. Simply put, waste causes pollution, contributes to climate change and uses more money, energy and natural resources than most of us realise. Making small changes in our everyday lives can make a powerful difference to the planet we call home. Swap your brown bin for a free home composter and you can recycle even more household waste. Composting is a natural form of recycling garden and kitchen waste such as vegetable peelings, plants and leaves into a quality compost at virtually no cost. Composting at home for just one year can save global warming gases equivalent to the CO2 a kettle produces in a year or a washing machine emits in three months. Compost is a excellent soil conditioner, adding organic matter and nutrients that can improve soil structure and water retention in both clay and sandy soils. It also helps maintain healthy plant growth, prevents some plant diseases and pests and encourages micro- organisms and worms. Reducing the amount of waste going to landfill helps the environment, and compost replaces peat products which are dug from important wildlife sites. North Lincolnshire Council will exchange your brown bin for a composter free of charge – go to the home composting page of our website (www.northlincs.gov.uk/ home-composting) or call 01724 297000. Bin too big? Downsize and save space! Do you have the large 240 litre general bin that is taking up too much space in the garden or does your household just not need a bin that big? You can trade your bin in for a smaller 140 litre bin free of charge - it is easier to manouevre and compact enough to store in a tight space. This is an easy change that also encourages you to reduce waste and your impact on the environment. Swap your bin free of charge via the bins and recycling page of our website on www.northlincs. gov.uk/recycling, or call Cllr Rob Waltham - keen recycler. DON’T MISS OUT! Sign up to be the 昀rst to know about gig announcements, get access to exclusive presales, competitions and further exciting news about Scunthorpe Theatres: www.northlincs.gov.uk/theatres-direct www.scunthorpetheatres.co.uk 01724 296296 BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday – Friday: 10.30am to 4pm Saturday: 12 noon to 4pm Please note, our Box O ce is closed on Bank Holidays. 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A 01724 296296 | WWW.SCUNTHORPETHEATRES.CO.UK BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOWLiveWell in North Lincolnshire LiveWell North Lincolnshire is a one-stop-website for people to find a wide range of organisations; support groups, community groups, events and activities that can help improve their health and wellbeing. The LiveWell North Lincolnshire online directory has information on a wide range of events and activities taking place across the region including social groups, coffee mornings, exercise sessions, group walks, and concerts. Events taking place at Crowle Community Hub Market Hall include a reminiscence group and social catch up with games on Mondays, a newspaper discussion group on Tuesdays, and a fortnightly scrabble club. As well as a directory of what’s on, the LiveWell North Lincolnshire website also features volunteer opportunities for people who can offer their time and skills to support activities in the area. The website is a community tool and anyone with a service or activity that supports wellbeing is encouraged to create an account and add the details to the website. If you require any support to set up an account, contact Sarah Jackson at sarah.jackson@hwrcc.org. who will be able to offer support. You can access the LiveWell North Lincolnshire website online at www.livewellnorthlincolnshire. org.uk or at any of our community hubs where staff are on hand to help you find activities locally that are of interest to you. Crowle Community Hub is open Monday to Friday 9am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 5pm, and Saturday 9am to 12noon. T he Healthy Workplace Awards scheme encourages and guides workplaces in North Lincolnshire to improve the health and wellbeing of their employees. The annual awards ceremony was held at Wortley House Hotel at the end of May to celebrate the achievements of local businesses that go above and beyond to support and improve the health and wellbeing of their workforce. This recognises those businesses that have progressed through the programme, and the outstanding work of workplace health champions. The healthy workplace award scheme is structured to address key healthy lifestyle issues that pose a risk to health, for example tobacco use, being above a healthy weight, and supports positive mental wellbeing. Any business with a base in North Lincolnshire is eligible to take part in this scheme and is supported to move through the levels of bronze, silver, gold and platinum. The theme for this year’s event focused on the idea that workplaces are an ideal setting to support and encourage those people who face or have faced adversity to achieve their potential and flourish. This could include supporting people from disadvantaged backgrounds or with additional needs to access employment or providing mechanisms for these groups to develop and grow within their workplace. Although the overall aim of the event is to celebrate the excellent work and achievements of the many businesses that are engaged with the scheme, it is also hoped that it will inspire and motivate others to take part. Awards were presented for: Businesses that have progressed through the different levels of the scheme (bronze, silver, gold or platinum) Outstanding Health Champions Long term commitment to the scheme (for businesses that have been involved for over 10 years) Smokefree Business Award The awards this year also included recognition of those who have gone above and beyond to ensure local businesses have been able to safely navigate the risks from the pandemic. Organisations and businesses in North Lincolnshire interested in being part of the scheme, can sign up by emailing nlc.healthylifestyles@nhs.net or by calling 01724 298212. British Steel - long term commitment award. 2 Sisters - long term commitment award. www.livewellnorthlincolnshire. org.ukIssue 36 15 Enabling resilient and flourishing communities Beautiful wellbeing garden is the latest addition to award-winning country park Come and join us for stories, rhymes and top tips, and pick up some free gifts for your child Find out how you can help your child be ready for school at this community event Venue: Ashby Community Hub, Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe DN16 2RY S a v e th e d a te S at u r d ay 9 J u ly 1 0 am t o 3 p m A beautiful wellbeing garden has been officially opened in the grounds of Normanby Hall Country Park. The council’s Parks and Gardens team worked closely with local craftspeople, horticultural trainees and charities to create the relaxing space, where visitors can unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of the 300-acre park. Brigg and Goole MP Andrew Percy joined leader of North Lincolnshire Council, Rob Waltham and other project partners to open the garden in May. Cllr Waltham said: “The wellbeing garden is the latest in a long line of fantastic additions to the facilities at Normanby Hall and I am thrilled to see it open. “We are fortunate to have such stunning green spaces in North Lincolnshire and we know how important these places are for residents’ health and wellbeing. “We are continuing to invest heavily in our parks and cultural attractions to make sure they look their brilliant best. “Normanby is a great example of this – it is a fantastic destination for the whole family – whether visitors are cooling off in the splash pad, swinging through the trees at Go Ape, discovering fascinating history in the hall and rural life museum, or enjoying a round of golf, they are guaranteed a brilliant day out.” Herbaceous perennials, colourful shrubs and grasses have all been planted with the help of trainees studying with on-site partner, R-evolution, a local charity that boosts skills in horticulture and soft mechanics, helping more people into work. A special memorial bench, donated by The Scunthorpe Samaritans, is the perfect place to admire the beautiful plants, including clematis, jasmine, hellebores and many more. Paul Baker, Director at Scunthorpe Samaritans, added: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with North Lincolnshire Council by buying a bench for the new wellbeing garden at Normanby Hall, one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in the area. We hope that visitors to the garden will think of Samaritans if they need somebody to talk things over with at any time day or night. “In an increasingly hectic world anyone can ring us for free, at any time, without an appointment on 116 123, and we can give you the time and space to talk about how you are feeling. You can also email us at jo@samaritans.org. We are always here, and we will never judge.” Accessible paths have been installed in the wellbeing garden to ensure all visitors can enjoy the peaceful surroundings, which also includes a series of specially commissioned sculptures. Buying an annual membership is the best way of enjoying the fantastic facilities at Normanby Hall. Available from just £21, an annual membership offers year-round access to the park, complimentary parking, free entry to many of the park’s special event days and much more. Andrew Percy MP at the launch of Normanby Hall's Wellbeing. Garden The Wellbeing Garden.progression. Now, anyone who takes up or is currently employed in a care role is eligible to receive funded childcare. After receiving a job offer from a provider, the applicant will be able to select a childcare setting of their choice. The free childcare is part of North Lincolnshire’s Proud to Care campaign, the region’s biggest ever recruitment drive for care workers. The Proud to Care website makes it easy for users to see the exciting range of care jobs available and access support and guidance. As well as this the campaign champions the vital role that care workers play, helping North Lincolnshire’s vulnerable residents to stay safe, well and independent. Cllr Richard Hannigan, deputy leader of North Lincolnshire Council and cabinet member for adults and health, said: “This is a fantastic, forward-thinking scheme that has enabled hundreds more people to discover the life changing difference a career in care can have, both for the care worker and their clients. “As well as helping people to start or return to employment, it has also boosted the capacity across the care sector in North Lincolnshire, helping to ensure that residents receive the best possible levels of care.” Speaking about the difference the free childcare scheme has had on their family life, one local care worker added: “The scheme allowed me to work more hours, this has had a positive impact on my income and quality of life. Now I do not have to leave the office and can continue doing valuable work coordinating service user runs.” To find and apply for the latest local care jobs, visit the Proud to Care North Lincolnshire website: www.proudtocare northlincs.co.uk. Even more care workers across North Lincolnshire will be able to benefit from free childcare this year, boosting health and wellbeing, quality of life and workforce capacity across the adult social care sector. The innovative scheme, which was first introduced in August last year, has proved so successful that it is being extended to 31 December 2022. Between November 2021 and April 2022 alone, the Government funded scheme enabled more than 6,800 hours of additional care to be created across the region. Working in care is a varied and hugely rewarding role, offering flexible hours and opportunities for career Fun and food with the Fuelled activity programme “As a parent myself, I appreciate how hard it can be to keep children entertained over the summer holidays, so to see the Fuelled activity programme return bigger and better than ever this summer is fantastic. “While school holidays are often a happy time for many, we also know that the extended break can put added pressure on family finances. “That’s where the Fuelled programme comes in - not only will children make new friends while enjoying the brilliant activities, they will also receive a free healthy meal at every activity. “It’s a brilliant scheme that keeps young people entertained at little cost to local families.” Bookings for the Fuelled activity sessions will go live for eligible children and young people on 11 July 2022, via the Fuelled website, www.northlincs. gov.uk/Fuelled. Details on how to book a place will be sent to all eligible families before sessions go live. Any remaining places will be released for free, seven days before the session begins. For families with children who are not eligible, please visit the website for further details. The Fuelled programme is delivered by North Lincolnshire Council and community groups and made possible through the Department for Education’s Holiday Activities and Food Fund. Young people across North Lincolnshire can look forward to a fun-packed summer, when the Fuelled activity programme returns bigger and better than ever this month. Bookings are set to open on 11 July 2022, with places available for a huge variety of activities, expected to include everything from sports and craft to dance and farm clubs and much more! Since launching the Fuelled programme with Government cash in April 2021, the council has worked with community groups to enable more than 1,700 children, many of them eligible for benefit- related free school meals, to enjoy a great selection of boredom- busting activities. Over the Easter holiday alone, more than 900 young people attended Fuelled events. Cllr Julie Reed, cabinet member for children and families, said: A childminder offers a professional home-based learning and education environment for children of all ages, working closely with parents to provide a bespoke and flexible service to support learning, development and provide high quality childcare Childminders are qualified, experienced professionals with expertise in child development and full paediatric first aid training. They are regulated and inspected by Ofsted and required to deliver the national Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS) for babies and children aged from birth to five, in line with all other Ofsted registered early years providers, to ensure that all children learn and develop well, and are kept healthy and safe. When caring for children no two days are ever the same and this unique role also offers fantastic career opportunities, such as working from home, being your own boss, running your own business, and making a difference to children’s lives. A new set of Childminder Briefing Sessions will be taking place on Tuesday 5 July 2022 and Wednesday 14 September 2022 from 6pm to 8pm via Microsoft Teams which is free to download. The session provides people who are interested in becoming a childminder an insight into the role and the training required before registering with Ofsted. It is an opportunity for people to find out if this is the right career path for them and the steps they will need to take before they become a childminder. Common questions will be answered during the session including: Do I need experience in caring for/working with children? What qualifications do I need to become a childminder? What financial help is available to become a childminder? The role of Ofsted and North Lincolnshire Council relating to childminding will be explained as will further training opportunities, the Introduction to Working Within the EYFS and support that can be provided by the Early Years Team. For further information or to secure your place on one of the Childminder Briefing Sessions, email earlyyearsteam@ northlincs.gov.uk or call 01724 297000. Booking is essential. Please note that a fee of £21.25 is required if you wish to attend the Childminder Briefing Session.Family Adoption Links are searching for kind and compassionate North Lincolnshire residents to become adoptive parents this summer. If you are looking to complete your family and can offer love and care to local children, or if you just want to find out a little more about the process, register for one of their free online information events. Taking place on Thursday 7 July and Tuesday 2 August 2022 from 6.30pm, the events are the perfect chance to find out more from the friendly team, ask any questions you may have about the process and hear the experiences of local adopters first hand. Whilst the agency is helping all sorts of children to find their forever families, applications to adopt sibling groups (of two or more children) are particularly encouraged. As one local adoptive parent tells us, adopting siblings can be a challenging but hugely rewarding experience. Lucy was 39 when she took the plunge and decided to adopt two brothers, aged seven and five, in June 2021. For her, it was the powerful bond siblings share that attracted her to adopting two children. “Having only one child was not an option for me; I grew up with two brothers and know that, for us, a bond between siblings is always there, there is an unspoken link between us. “I wanted to adopt siblings from the first moment I thought of adopting not only because of my own upbringing with brothers but also because I knew they would have a family bond too”, she explained. After deciding she wanted to adopt siblings, Lucy received expert guidance adapted to the unique benefits and challenges of adopting siblings, and was supported at every step of her journey. Soon, the three were matched. Meeting the children for the first time was a revelation, as Lucy describes: “Every time I talked with someone the picture they painted of the boys was charm and cheekiness personified. I then got to meet the boys in a series of ‘bump intos’ – everything people had said about my boys was true – they were incredible.” Soon, the three became a family. Describing the joyous time since, Lucy said: “We have only been a family for 10 months but I can’t imagine life without my boys – something I didn’t think I’d find myself saying nine months ago, but we have bonded and connected far more deeply than I thought could happen. “The smiles on their faces and joy in their laughter never fails to brighten even the dullest of days. “When I’m greeted at the end of a school day with a big bear hug or early in the morning with a shout of ‘Mummy!’ I know that this is where we should be, us three together. Asked whether she had any advice to people who may be considering adopting siblings, Lucy said: “It would simply be – do it! While there are the inevitable squabbles we have a house filled with double the love. “My boys have given me a new lease of life and make every aspect of life richer. It is not without its struggles, it’s a real rollercoaster of emotions sometimes but just be kind and realistic with yourself, Rome wasn’t built in a day!” To find out more about the adoption process, or to register for an information event, please visit: www.familyadoptionlincs. org.uk. From Monday 25 July until Sunday 4 September, Summer Daze swimming sessions will be free for under 16s at all NL Active swimming pools and Epworth Swimming Pool. To find out more about our Summer Daze sessions, please visit: www.northlincs.gov.uk/swimming. North Lincolnshire Council is funding the free sessions for under 16s so that younger people can swim in safe, controlled environments and stay active and social during the summer. Providing these services reduces the risks of swimming in open, unsafe waters. Free swimming will be under the Summer Daze sessions listed on the timetable, and these sessions will be running in the following centres: The Pods, Scunthorpe Ancholme Leisure Centre, Brigg Axholme North Leisure Centre, Crowle Baysgarth Community Hub, Barton-upon-Humber Riddings Community Hub, Scunthorpe Epworth Pool, Epworth Pictured: Cllr Rob Waltham and Cllr Josh Walshe.Keen gardener Layla has received a welcome boost to her charity fundraising efforts with the donation of 200 bedding plants from North Lincolnshire Council. The 12-year-old Outwood Academy Foxhills student has been growing plants in her own greenhouse for five years, and selling them in aid of Lindsey Lodge Hospice. Ambitious environmental commitments mean the council now grows thousands of bedding plants ‘in house’ instead of buying them in, and were happy to donate some of them to a good cause. Council plant donations will help Lindsey Lodge Hospice Cllr Rob Waltham donates marigolds to Layla and her mum Leah alongside Lindsey Lodge fundraiser Selena Doyle. BORROWBOX IS ALWAYS OPEN To access the BorrowBox service you will need a library card. You can request a library card by emailing: library.enquiries@northlincs.gov.uk Your library in one app. DOWNLOAD THE APP NOW 1. Install the BorrowBox app 2. Select your library service 3. Activate with your library membership 4. Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks Move your way to a healthier lifestyleNext >