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Winterton roads next as council pushes on with resurfacing work

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Large parts of Winterton streets will be resurfaced this autumn as the council continues work to improve roads across North Lincolnshire.

Crews are due to start on King Street, Park Street, Hart Lane and Mill House Lane on Monday 19 October, with work scheduled for completion by Friday 6 November.

Alongside the new road surfaces, they will replace kerbs where needed, adjust drains and drain covers and put road markings back in place.

The work follows improvements completed in 30 towns and villages across North Lincolnshire. The council has also filled more than 18,000 potholes, tackling smaller defects alongside more extensive work like the resurfacing planned for Winterton.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Whether it’s a pothole outside someone’s home or a street that needs a new surface, people want to see the work getting done.

“We’ve improved roads across 30 communities and filled more than 18,000 potholes. Now we’re moving ahead with a substantial programme on four streets in Winterton, because keeping the roads people rely on in good condition matters.”

Work has been completed in Ashby, Barrow, Barton, Belton, Bonby, Bottesford, Broughton, Burringham, Burton, East Halton, Epworth, Flixborough, Fockerby, Garthorpe, Gunness, Haxey, Hibaldstow, Holme, Kirmington, Kirton, Melton Ross, Messingham, Roxby, Scunthorpe, Thornton Curtis, Winterton, Wootton, Worlaby and Wrawby.

Cllr Elaine Marper, Winterton ward councillor and cabinet member for customer services, said: “King Street, Park Street, Hart Lane and Mill House Lane are used every day by people living and working in Winterton. I know road condition is something residents notice, so it’s good to see these streets included in the programme.

“There will be some disruption while the crews are working, and we’ll make sure people have the details they need before work starts.

“Once it’s finished, residents will have smoother roads that are better to use – and we’ll be moving on to the rest of the roads that need sorting in Winterton – they are coming soon.”

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October 15, 2026 |

College Road in East Halton has reopened to traffic, with the final safety barriers now in place. The major rebuild is now complete, bringing months o…

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College Road in East Halton has reopened to traffic, with the final safety barriers now in place.

The major rebuild is now complete, bringing months of disruption to an end and removing the need for the 30-mile diversion for residents and businesses.

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July 8, 2026 |

Back on the road: mobile library returns to rural communities

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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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May 15, 2026 |

East Halton road works to begin Monday as contractors move onto site

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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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April 28, 2026 |

College Road repair work set to begin this spring after design update

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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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March 25, 2026 |

East Halton works move forward – and the badgers are keeping their distance

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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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February 24, 2026 |