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A programme giving North Lincolnshire residents opportunities to perform, learn new skills and build their confidence has secured new backing from Kapil Care Homes.

The local company is sponsoring Scunthorpe Theatres’ community participation programme, delivered by North Lincolnshire Council, helping to fund performances, creative projects and more opportunities for residents to get involved both on stage and in the audience.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This is a brilliant example of a successful local business investing directly in opportunities for North Lincolnshire residents.

“More than 200 people have already been involved in the programme, building confidence, developing new skills and experiencing everything that taking part in the arts can offer.

“Kapil Care Homes has been a generous supporter of Spotlight and this expanded partnership will help the council and Scunthorpe Theatres open up even more opportunities.”

Since being launched in 2022, the programme has supported more than 200 people to take part in the arts, including many who may not previously have had the confidence or opportunity to do so.

Alongside developing performance and creative skills, participants say the programme has helped them make friends, become more confident and improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

John Davison, cabinet member for Ashby, Bottesford and Scunthorpe, said: “This sponsorship will allow us to continue creating the best possible experiences for local people over the coming months, both as performers and audience members.

“We are grateful for this generous and continued support.”

Kapil Care Homes’ support builds on its sponsorship of Spotlight, Scunthorpe Theatres’ annual celebration of local talent.

Sunil Kapil, managing director, Kapil Care Homes, said: “We are proud to continue supporting Scunthorpe Theatres and the brilliant opportunities it creates for people across North Lincolnshire.

“We have seen the confidence, enjoyment and sense of belonging that taking part can give people. Supporting the wider programme means even more residents will be able to experience those benefits, whether they are performing themselves or enjoying a show as an audience member.”

Kapil Care Homes operates three residential care homes in North Lincolnshire and has supported a range of local community initiatives.

Further details about forthcoming opportunities through Scunthorpe Theatres’ community participation programme will be announced shortly.

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More than 6,600 fines have been issued to people littering and breaking antisocial behaviour rules across North Lincolnshire as the council continues its crackdown on those who spoil communities.

New figures reveal 2,445 fixed penalty notices were issued in the last year alone – an increase of almost 19 per cent on the previous year.

The council has also stepped-up enforcement against irresponsible parking, with 341 penalty notices issued since March.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “People should not have to put up with littering, antisocial behaviour or irresponsible parking.

“The overwhelming majority of residents do the right thing but there are a small number of people who think they can drop litter, ignore the rules and park irresponsibly.

“If people expect others to tidy up after them, or show no consideration to others, they will pay.”

Now North Lincolnshire Council will continue the crackdown for another three years, targeting offenders, responding to community concerns and keeping streets cleaner and safer by extending its contract for a further three years.

Enforcement officers tackle a range of offences, including littering, dog fouling and breaches of Public Spaces Protection Orders.

The council expanded its enforcement arrangements in March to include on-street parking, allowing officers to target problem areas around schools and other locations where residents have raised concerns.

Cllr John Davison, cabinet member for Ashby, Bottesford and Scunthorpe, added: “We’ve issued more than 6,600 fines over the past three years, that’s 6,600 fines we did not want to issue but make no apologies for doing so.

“Where people refuse to take responsibility, we will take action.”

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A householder who ignored repeated warnings to clear waste from their garden has ended up in court and been ordered to pay £1,201.

North Lincolnshire Council followed up on complaints about the state of a garden and asked the resident to clear it up before action was taken.

The householder ignored the advice, and a Community Protection Warning was issued. This was ignored, as was a subsequent Community Protection Notice.

They were then given a £100 fixed penalty notice and when this wasn’t paid the council prosecuted.

The case was heard at Grimsby Magistrates’ Court, where the householder was found guilty and ordered to pay a £440 fine, a £176 surcharge and £585 in costs – a total of £1,201.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “The householder was given every opportunity to do the right thing. They were warned, given time to clear the waste and then issued with a fine – and still ignored us.

“The result is a £1,201 bill and a court conviction. That is what happens when you think the rules don’t apply to you.

“Most people do the right thing and take pride in their homes and neighbourhoods. It’s only right that we take action against those who don’t.

“If you receive a warning from us, deal with it. Ignoring it won’t make the problem go away – it can make it a lot more expensive.”

The latest fixed penalty notices (FPN) issued for waste offences in Scunthorpe North also include four separate incidents of residents dumping waste in alleyways in Scunthorpe North.

CCTV spotted all four of them, and they were fined – and paid – £100 each.

During an alleyway patrol, Envirocrime Officers found evidence in flytipped rubbish linking it to a local property. The perpetrator was tracked down, admitted the offence and paid the £100 FPN.

In a similar incident in Scunthorpe North, officers found an abandoned box with evidence inside that enabled them to track down the offender. They admitted dumping the box and were fined £100.

If you see evidence of fly-tipping or other environmental offences, let the council know via the website. Reports, including photographs where possible, can help officers investigate and take action against those responsible.

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Council tax increases in North Lincolnshire have averaged just 2.6 per cent a year since 2011/12, with council tax frozen altogether for five consecutive years.

The long-term record was highlighted at Full Council as councillors agreed the authority’s latest Treasury Management Annual Report, setting out how borrowing, investments and public money were managed during 2025/26.

The report shows the council remained well within its agreed borrowing limits – almost £100m below its authorised limit.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Taxpayers’ money is sacrosanct and our record over many years shows the importance we place on keeping costs down while continuing to invest in North Lincolnshire.

“Since 2011 council tax increases have averaged just 2.6 per cent a year – for five consecutive years we froze it.

“That has been achieved through consistent financial discipline – challenging costs, managing borrowing carefully, making sensible investment decisions and ensuring taxpayers’ money is focused on the things that matter most to residents.

“We said we would continue investing in roads, schools, leisure facilities, town centres and communities across North Lincolnshire and we have kept that promise.”

During 2025/26, the council invested £38m in capital projects, with £33m of that expenditure funded during the year.

The council also repaid £40m of borrowing during the year, while investment income reached £1.2m – around twice the amount originally budgeted.

The report also confirms there were no cashflow problems during the year, investments were managed in line with the agreed strategy and borrowing remained within all agreed limits.

Cllr Tim Mitchell, cabinet member for finance and efficiency, said: “The figures show the value of careful, disciplined financial management.

“We know household budgets remain under pressure, so keeping council tax as low as possible and getting maximum value from every pound remains absolutely central to the decisions we make.”

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