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North Lincolnshire’s mobile library is back on the road after extensive repairs and refurbishment work – keeping the much-loved service running safely and reliably for rural communities.
The loved vehicle has undergone a major overhaul, with extensive structural repairs – including a brand new floor – making sure it can continue delivering books, learning and support to residents.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Libraries matter and that includes making sure rural communities are not left behind.
“We continue to invest in libraries in North Lincolnshire at a time when many councils are cutting them back or closing them altogether – we do things differently here because we focus on the what is best for residents.
“We have promised to keep libraries open – and this mobile library is an important part of that wider commitment – bringing books, learning and services directly into communities in villages and market towns.”
The council has committed to buy a new electric mobile library however this refurbishment ensures residents continue to have access to books, learning and library services while the new one is built.
Every three weeks the mobile library visits dozens of communities, schools and neighbourhood stops across North Lincolnshire.
This includes Alkborough, Althorpe, Appleby, Barnetby, Barrow upon Humber, Belton, Bonby, Burringham, Burton upon Stather, Coleby, Dragonby, East Halton, East Lound, Eastoft, Flixborough, Garthorpe, Greetwell, Gunness, Gunthorpe, Hibaldstow, Holme, Howsham, Keadby, Kirmington, Luddington, New Holland, Normanby, North Killingholme, Risby, Roxby, Scawby, South Ferriby, South Killingholme, Thealby, Thornton Curtis, Ulceby, West Butterwick, West Halton, Westwoodside, Whitton, Winteringham, Wootton, Worlaby, Wrawby and Wroot,
It also calls at schools, mobile home parks and rural villages where access to services can be more limited. Routes operate across Mondays to Fridays on rotating three-weekly schedules.
Cllr Carl Sherwood, cabinet member for rural communities and market towns, said: “For many residents the mobile library is far more than a van delivering books. It is a regular community service that helps people stay connected, keeps children engaged with reading and learning, and supports residents who may struggle to travel further afield.
“It reaches communities right across North Lincolnshire every week and we know how valued it is by the people who use it.”
Libraries across North Lincolnshire now support residents with everything from borrowing books and accessing computers to community activities, study space and digital inclusion support, alongside initiatives such as the Imagination Library scheme which has gifted more than one million books to young children across the area.
Full mobile library route timetables and stopping points are available on the council’s website.
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Children and families in Keadby can now enjoy improved play facilities and a more welcoming community space thanks to new investment in the village play park.
The improvements have been made possible through a £3,000 Community Grant from North Lincolnshire Council, alongside a £1,500 contribution from Keadby with Althorpe Parish Council, which also secured additional funding to support the project.
The investment will help create safer, more inclusive and enjoyable play opportunities for local children, while improving an important outdoor space for the wider community.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “It is great to see Keadby with Althorpe Parish Council working hard to secure funding and invest in facilities that will benefit local children and families for years to come.
“The Community Grant Fund is here to support these kinds of community-led projects, and I’m delighted to see this funding put to good use.”
The upgraded equipment forms part of wider efforts to strengthen community spaces across North Lincolnshire, encouraging outdoor activity, healthier lifestyles and opportunities for people to spend time together locally.
Cllr Julie Reed, cabinet member for independent families – children, said: “I’m delighted that Keadby Play Park is receiving this support. Good play facilities make a real difference in how children, parents and carers use local outdoor spaces.
“This investment will help ensure the park remains a welcoming and fun place for families to enjoy.”
Since launching, North Lincolnshire Council’s Community Grant Fund has invested millions of pounds into local projects, supporting everything from youth groups and sports clubs to parish councils and community organisations.
For more information about the Community Grant Fund and how to apply, visit North Lincolnshire Council’s website.
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It is the second planning application in a month to propose a solar farm on agricultural land near Keadby, with the planning agents stressing they are separate sites
Michael Smith and Linda Leetham were travelling to Thorne via Stainforth and Keadby Canal.
The proposal is for land between Keadby and Ealand in North Lincolnshire.
Come and join us at Keadby Children’s Centre for a free Messy Play session. Takes place every Monday, term-time only, from 10.30am to 11.30am. For more information contact Althorpe and Keadby Primary School on 01724 782344. Date reviewed: … Continued
Come and join us at St Oswald’s Church Hall every Tuesday, term-time only, from 6pm to 7.30pm for our Keadby Youth Club. Entry is 50p. Tuck shop is also available. Suitable for children and young people aged eight to 14 … Continued