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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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Ann Hoy, from East Halton, speaks out about how she waited eight weeks for her bins to be emptied.

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The proposed location is outside the village’s development boundary, but close to it and behind a primary school

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Repair work to College Road, East Halton will begin on Monday (27 April), with contractors moving onto site to start the long-awaited rebuild.

The project will see the road fully rebuilt from the ground up, with the embankment repaired and strengthened, a new surface laid, and sections of safety barrier replaced.

When complete, the route will be restored and made safe and reliable for the long term, with the road expected to reopen by July.

This next step follows months of detailed work to finalise the design and deal properly with the badger sett, ensuring the road can be rebuilt safely while meeting environmental requirements.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Residents have shown real patience while we’ve worked through the challenges on this scheme, and I want to thank them for that.

“We’re now almost there, with work starting on Monday. Issues like this – including dealing properly with protected wildlife – do take time, but we’ve been determined to get to a point where we can move forward safely and properly.

“We know the impact this has had locally, and every extra day matters. That’s why the focus now is on getting the work done as quickly as possible and reopening the road.”

The scheme is being delivered in partnership with Natural England, ensuring a balanced approach that protects wildlife while enabling essential repairs to go ahead.

Further updates will be shared as work progresses.

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College Road, near East Halton, has so far been shut for six months after it was deemed unsafe for motorists

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Residents in East Halton will soon see progress on plans to repair and strengthen College Road, with the project moving into its next stage following work to address the nearby badger sett.

The sett has now been safely collapsed in line with environmental guidance, allowing the council and its partners to move forward with the scheme.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Residents in East Halton have been incredibly patient while the issues around the badger sett have been worked through.

“The important thing now is that we can move forward with a clear plan to repair the road and make it safe for the future.

“I’d also like to thank partners and environmental bodies for working with us pragmatically so that we could both protect wildlife and get this important repair project back on track.”

Finalising engineering plans have now been received and to repair and stabilise the embankment – with a formal procurement and contractor appointment stage.

Subject to final confirmation and contractor availability, the council expects physical works on site to begin in early May, with the aim of completing the improvements by 1 July 2026.

Further updates will be shared with residents as the final design is confirmed and work on site approaches.

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Works on College Road in East Halton are moving forward, with teams on site and visible progress being made.

The scheme, being delivered in partnership with Natural England, is taking a practical, approach – protecting local wildlife while getting on with the job of making the road safer.

Last week marked the first real signs of action, with clearance work completed on the embankment. During the works, a curious badger was spotted having a nose around near the sett, but after a quick investigation decided not to move in – allowing progress to continue without delay.

This week, crews are busy getting the road ready for the next big step. Old safety barriers are being removed, the site is being set up, and preparations are underway for strengthening work to begin. From 2 February, work will start to reinforce and stabilise the embankment, helping to secure the road for the long term.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “It’s good to see work progressing on College Road. This shows what can be achieved when we take a sensible, pragmatic approach and work closely with partners.

“I want to thank Natural England for the constructive way they’ve worked with us to get this project moving.

“There’s still a way to go but great to see that work is cracking on.”

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Update to the news about badgers delaying repairs to College Road, East Halton. Council leader Rob Waltham said: “I’ve had a very positive and open conversation with Natural England and I very much look forward to working with them in the new year.”
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Latest update as of Wednesday 24 December

Council leader, Cllr Rob Waltham, has spoken to Natural England in response to the story below. He said: “I’m pleased to say I’ve had a very positive and open conversation with Natural England and I very much look forward to working with them in the new year.”

The story below was published Tuesday 23 December.

The leader of North Lincolnshire Council has called on Natural England to take urgent, pragmatic action so the repairs to College Road in East Halton can be fast-tracked.

Residents, farmers and local businesses face growing disruption, safety risks and the potential loss of vital services after environment bosses have closed down any repair work until July next year.

Cllr Rob Waltham, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “It is frankly outrageous that protections affecting a handful of badgers during mating season mean six months of total inaction on a failing road

“An entire village is left to live with danger, disruption and the slow erosion of its local services.

“We respect the importance of protecting wildlife, but the current situation has tipped completely out of balance. Farmers are being prevented from running their businesses properly, residents are facing daily disruption, and a vital village post office is now under threat.”

The council has already taken significant steps to resolve the issue responsibly, including building an alternative badger sett to allow repairs to go ahead. However, the badgers returned to their original sett.

As a result, legal protections linked to the badger mating season now mean no work can take place until 1 July 2026, blocking repairs for six months and leaving residents, farmers and businesses facing diversions up to 36-miles.

The council has completed a full technical assessment of the site and has moved to detailed design work to rebuild the section of rural road.

Cllr Waltham, who recently met residents and businesses with Martin Vickers MP, added: “This is no longer a speculative issue or a minor inconvenience – it is a real and growing danger to public safety and the future of the community and our hands are completely tied.

“Natural England needs to take urgent, pragmatic action to break the deadlock and allow essential repairs to be fast-tracked.

“We are firmly behind the residents of East Halton,” added Cllr Waltham. “They deserve safe roads, viable businesses and access to the services that keep a village thriving – and we will continue pressing for action until that happens.”

Since full legal protection was introduced in 1992, badger numbers have risen sharply – with estimates suggesting the population has roughly doubled.

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⚠️ North Lincolnshire Council is urging Natural England to take a more pragmatic approach, as residents in East Halton face months of disruption, safety concerns and the risk of losing vital local services due to a delayed road rebuild.

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