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The council has helped the Coritani Academy expand education provision and create 20 additional places in Broughton as part of its commitment to ensure more children with additional needs can learn closer to home.

The expansion will create 20 new places and is backed by a £450,000 investment and responds to growing demand for children with additional needs – a challenge made harder in rural communities.

It is part of the council’s commitment to keep more children connected to their families, friends and communities while giving them the support they need to thrive.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Parents, grandparents and teachers tell me all the time that more and more children are needing extra support and that, for some, the traditional classroom environment simply isn’t the right fit.

“We have listened and we are doing something about it. We don’t just say we want every child to have the best possible start in life – we back those words up with action.

“We made a commitment to improving the lives and opportunities of children and young people across North Lincolnshire, and this is another example of us keeping that promise.”

The council is already rolling out specialist resource provisions and study hubs across primary and secondary schools, creating calmer spaces and smaller teaching environments for children who need extra support while allowing them to remain part of everyday school life alongside their friends.

These plans will create more than 200 additional places across North Lincolnshire over the coming years, helping more children remain supported within their own communities wherever possible.

The investment also follows North Lincolnshire Council’s recent Outstanding children’s services judgement from independent inspectors Ofsted.

The Outstanding judgement also recognised the council’s wider commitment to supporting children with additional needs, with inspectors praising strong partnership working, early support and tailored help for disabled children and those with additional needs.

Cllr Julie Reed, cabinet member for children, families and young people, said: “We know that when children stay in their own schools, close to home, surrounded by friends and trusted adults, they thrive. Parents feel supported. Teachers feel empowered. And children grow in confidence.

“Children remember the moments they felt safe, included and understood. This is about creating more of those moments, while making sure children still feel part of their school and community every single day.”

The new provision will see a vacant building repurposed to create the new spaces for up to 20 pupils.

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The new smart junction planned for the Scawby and Broughton crossroads has moved into its next phase.
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Leoda Solar Farm would cover about 2,400 acres between the villages of Brant Broughton and Welbourn.

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Passengers in Barrow-upon-Humber are now benefiting from new digital bus displays providing real-time service updates, clearer travel information and improved accessibility.

The screens show live bus arrival times, updates on any delays or diversions, and full timetables – making it easier for residents to plan journeys, stay connected and feel confident using public transport.

Each display also includes text-to-speech audio, supporting people with visual impairments and anyone who prefers spoken information.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, visited the new display in Barrow alongside ward members and bus users.

He said: “Passengers in Barrow can now get clear, up-to-the-minute information the moment they reach the stop. These smart displays make travelling by bus simpler, more reliable and more accessible for everyone.

“We’re focused on improving the passenger experience and strengthening public transport across all our communities. This technology is a practical step that will help people stay connected – whether getting to work, school, appointments or to see family and friends.”

The Barrow installation forms part of a wider programme that will see 49 digital displays fitted across towns and villages in North Lincolnshire over the coming months, funded through the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).

Digital displays are being installed across Scunthorpe, Brigg, Barton-upon-Humber, Epworth, Broughton, Haxey and other locations as part of the first phase of the upgrade.

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Household Recycling Centres (tips) will move to winter opening hours from Sat 1 Nov.
♻️Cottage Beck Rd: 8-4pm, 7 days
♻️Barton & Broughton: 10-4pm, Wed-Sun (shut Mon & Tues)
♻️All other sites: 10-4pm, Fri-Tues (shut Wed & Thurs)
All closed Xmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day.

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