Saving Scunthorpe steel plant came at major cost, report reveals
Comments Off on Saving Scunthorpe steel plant came at major cost, report revealsThe National Audit Office has praised the Government for acting quickly on the at-risk steel maker
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Council supports puppet club for young people with additional needs
Comments Off on Council supports puppet club for young people with additional needsYoung people in Scunthorpe with additional needs have been taking part in a unique creative project thanks to a £4,611 Positive Activities grant awarded by North Lincolnshire Council.
The funding has enabled The Way Youth Club (SEN), based at Connect Church on Ashby Road, to launch a Puppet Club, a creative and inclusive programme designed to support the emotional wellbeing, communication skills, and confidence of young people aged 11 to 19.
The project provided a series of workshops here young people explored a range of exciting activities, including:
- Music creation for puppet performances
- Script writing and storytelling
- Dance and movement routines
- Voiceovers and microphone technique
- Filming and editing puppet shows
- Exploring black light puppetry
- Prop-making workshops
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This is a fantastic project that combines fun, creativity and learning while giving young people with additional needs the chance to grow in confidence and develop new skills.
“The fund is all about creating opportunities where young people can thrive, and The Way Youth Club’s Puppet Club will do just that. I’m delighted we can help make it happen.”
Cllr Julie Reed, cabinet member for children and families, added: “The Puppet Club is a brilliant example of how community-led projects can make a real difference for young people with additional needs. It will help them express themselves, build friendships, and enjoy brand-new experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
“Supporting children and young people is one of our top priorities, and I know families will really value this innovative new programme.”
The cash is part of the council’s grant programme – which has pumped millions into grassroots projects across the region – from sports clubs and youth groups to charities and parish councils – helping to strengthen communities and support local talent.
Grants are available for junior and youth groups, charitable bodies, co-operatives, not-for-profit organisations, and individuals demonstrating excellence in sport, art, or culture. Support is also available for venue hire, helping keep community spaces open and active.
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Peter Smith obituary
Comments Off on Peter Smith obituaryMy father, Peter Smith, who has died aged 97, set up a pioneering health food store in the unlikely setting of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, in the late 1950s, at a time when the pursuit of vegetarianism and healthy eating was a fringe interest.
He ran the shop until the mid-1960s before spending a number of years living and teaching in Japan and then opening up another health food outlet in Surrey in the early 70s, guiding it successfully into the late 90s, by which time his advocacy of healthy diets had become much more mainstream.
Plea to save Pride event facing £20k shortfall
Comments Off on Plea to save Pride event facing £20k shortfallOrganisers of Scunthorpe Pride are calling for help to avoid the event being cancelled.
Steelworks costing £1.3m a day to run
Comments Off on Steelworks costing £1.3m a day to runThe government spent £377m to keep British Steel’s Scunthorpe site operating, according to a report.
Plea to save Pride event facing £20k shortfall
Comments Off on Plea to save Pride event facing £20k shortfallOrganisers of Scunthorpe Pride are calling for help to avoid the event being cancelled.
Lincolnshire council approves AI datacentre despite emissions warnings
Comments Off on Lincolnshire council approves AI datacentre despite emissions warningsCampaigners say campus near Scunthorpe could generate emissions close to those from all UK domestic flights
Plans for a new datacentre in Lincolnshire have been approved, despite warnings it could be a major new source of emissions.
On Wednesday, North Lincolnshire council voted unanimously to approve planning permission for the Elsham Tech Park, a proposed AI datacentre campus near Scunthorpe, next to the Elsham Wolds industrial estate.
HMO rules to change following public consultation
Comments Off on HMO rules to change following public consultationFrom November planning permission will be needed to convert small homes in Scunthorpe.
Scunthorpe sign Chester’s Jones on two-year deal
Comments Off on Scunthorpe sign Chester’s Jones on two-year dealScunthorpe United sign winger Pat Jones from National League North side Chester on a two-year deal.
North Lincolnshire Council has confirmed tougher planning controls on houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Scunthorpe after strong support from res…
Comments Off on North Lincolnshire Council has confirmed tougher planning controls on houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Scunthorpe after strong support from res…North Lincolnshire Council has confirmed tougher planning controls on houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Scunthorpe after strong support from residents.
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