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North Lincolnshire Council will be holding elections on Thursday, 4 May 2023 to elect 43 Councillors to represent their 19 wards, alongside a number of Town & Parish Council elections. Voters will need to show an accepted form of photographic ID at a polling station before they can be issued with a ballot paper. There are a number of IDs that can be used like a passport, driving license, older person’s bus pass, disabled person’s bus pass, blue badge. Expired photo ID will be accepted as long as the photo remains good enough likeness for the polling station staff to be able to identify the voter. Only original IDs will be allowed. There is no need to provide ID if you have a postal vote.

If you don’t have a valid ID you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate using the Government’s online portal or contact the Elections Team on 01724 296245. The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate is 5 pm on Tuesday, 25 April 2023. If you have changed your address recently the last date to register is 11.59 pm on Monday, 17 April 2023.

With special thanks to the Humber Bridge Board our Barton upon Humber Mayor Cllr Paul Vickers is able to offer an amazing money cant buy opportunity to tour the Humber Bridge towers and help to raise money for his chosen charities, GEO and the Barton Junior Cricket Club. https://www.rdcompetitions.co.uk/…/humber-bridge-tower…/

This competition will close at 6:30 pm on 2nd April 2023. The live draw for this competition will be at 7:00 pm on 2nd April 2023.

THIS DRAW IS FOR CHARITY SO EVERY PENNY RAISED FROM THIS WILL BE DONATED!

Please find ticket information and prices from Barton Upon Humber to Cleethorpes

The Barton Cleethorpes Community Rail Partnership have organised an Easter Special Train on Saturday 8th April 2023. The Easter Bunny will be on the 09.50am train from Barton and the 10.54am train from Cleethorpes. Free Easter Eggs for the Kids!!!

Children must be: under sixteen, present on the train and accompanied by an adult. For more information contact Gill Community Rail Officer gillscrhumber@gmail.com or follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bccrp

Please see a photograph of our newly fitted memorial bench for HM Queen Elizabeth II at the Humber Bridge Viewing Area, DN18 5BE.

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Join the North Lincolnshire Community Safety Partnership for Reclaim the Night 2023 on Thursday 23rd March 2023 – A united 3 mile guided walk around Scunthorpe Town Centre. Registration is at 18:00 and the walk commences at 18:30. FREE glow sticks, whistle and torch for every walker. To join the walk or to volunteer and help on the night, please email: communitysafetypartnership@northlincs.gov.uk

Do you want an EV charger in your street – tell us where? – North Lincolnshire Council (northlincs.gov.uk) Thirty-five new electric vehicle charging points are to be installed on streets across North Lincolnshire with Government cash to further enhance the strategic green network. The locations of the new chargers have not been set and the council would like to hear from residents who have electric or hybrid vehicles or are considering buying one but do not have access to off-street parking.

Expressions of interest can be completed via an online form

Please click on the link for information on how to apply for up to £100 towards community events celebrating the Kings Coronation 2023.

Invitation to quote for 2023/2024 planting and maintenance

The contract for the planting and maintaining of the Planters and Beds in the town is up for tender and a specification along with locations of all the planters can be obtained by emailing info@bartonuponhumbertowncouncil.gov.uk

Or Telephone

01652 633598

07983154787

Closing date is Monday February 20^th by 5pm

Do you know an exceptional person within the local community who should receive recognition for their community work or actions?

Barton Upon Humber Town Award 2023

Barton Upon Humber Town Council’s Town Award for 2023 will continue with a Young Person’s award (under 18) as well as the usual Town Award.  The Award is presented annually to a resident within the community for work or action of merit.  This will be a small thank you to the people who have helped our community or members of it, without expectation of reward or thanks.  All nominees will recieve a certificate and the winner will receive a silver cup to be held for one year, together with a certificate and keepsake, the award will be presented by the Mayor of Barton Upon Humber, socially distanced.

Last year’s winner was Mr Adrian Ellis who was nominated for creating the group Get Emotions Out (GEO), promoting Mental Health and working tirelessly in both Barton and Hull, to support serving and former service men talk about their feelings among people who understand them outstanding voluntary work especially within the education sector and her support within the community.

Nominations for both categories from anyone who knows of a person they think deserves recognition. The nominated person must live in the town or work voluntary with a Barton Upon Humber organisation/group to be eligible and can not be a Town Councillor or Officer.  If you know someone, who has served the community in some way, for example:

Service within an organisation for many years,

Action over and above the call of duty,

Helping the aged, or infirm,

Guiding and helping youth and children,

Actions of courage, or,

Any relevant contribution to our community or persons within it.

Please complete the form attached, or send a letter giving reasons for nomination.

TO BE RECEIVED BY 1st April 2023

Alternatively, please contact the Town Council office at The Assembly Rooms, Queen Street, Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, DN18 5QP for a nomination form, email info@bartonuponhumbertowncouncil.gov.uk or telephone 01652 633598.

Nominations must be in writing. 

You will appreciate that any person nominated may not be selected on this particular year but it is pleasing to know those, who through their endeavors, are being brought to the notice of the Town Council.