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Council leader reflects on a year of decisions and looks forward to positive change in 2025.

12/20/2024 10:32:08 AM

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Cllr Philip Jackson, the Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, pictured at the Alexandra Dock housing site in Grimsby Town Centre where 130 new homes will be developed in 2025 . Just one of the major projects either coming to fruition or starting in 2025. All have been supported by the authority.

 

As 2024 draws to a close, as Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council I reflect on 12 months of decisions made – all of which are set to have a lasting and positive impact on our borough.

 

With determination, partnership working and perseverance this authority has been at the forefront of a change agenda locally and regionally that has set the scene for what is to come in the years ahead.

 

Underpinned by a new three-year Council Plan that will be adopted from the financial year in April 2025, we have a clear vision within the borough that puts a better place and new opportunity for our people front and centre.

 

We will achieve success if we drive our skills, public health and children’s and family agendas alongside the improvement of our economy, our business and our towns – they are intertwined.

 

Early next year will see the start of major change across both Grimsby Town Centre and in Cleethorpes.

 

Our Freshney Place regeneration scheme is, in my firm belief, the most important regeneration project we have seen in North East Lincolnshire. It is key to the future of our town centre –  underpinning the other regeneration taking place. This includes the new Horizon Youth Zone, the Alexandra Dock housing scheme and the E-Factor Business Hub – as well as securing the future of Freshney Place and the 1,700 local jobs it supports.

 

Cleethorpes too, will have its own transformation with our grant-funded projects in Pier Gardens, Market Place and Sea Road taking shape. When complete they will add to our already successful resort – a true jewel in the crown of the East Coast.

 

The work we are spearheading and supporting will offer opportunities for our local people alongside the growth of our industries, including decarbonisation, renewables and the chemical and manufacturing sectors. It is vital that people understand what those opportunities are and have the skills to take them.

 

With the above in mind, devolution and the forming of the new Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority will support all that we are doing here – with investment in key areas such as skills, economic growth and infrastructure. Indeed, monies have already been released to support our vision of a creating a sustainable Town Centre housing market, to support our regeneration aspirations.

 

The Mayoral election for the new GLCCA will take place on May 1 next year, and my appeal to everyone is to support that election with your vote. The Mayor will be working with a new GLCCA board to give Greater Lincolnshire a stronger voice at Westminster – encouraging more investment and growth.

 

2024 has been a busy year and in 2025 we must keep going – making a difference, improving our support and work with families, reinventing our place and ensuring North East Lincolnshire is heard and seen on the regional and national stage.

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