North East Lincolnshire facts for kids
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North East Lincolnshire
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Unitary authority and borough
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| North East Lincs/Greater Grimsby | ||
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Shown within Lincolnshire
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| Sovereign state | United Kingdom | |
| Constituent country | England | |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber | |
| Ceremonial county | Lincolnshire | |
| Founded | 1996 | |
| Admin. HQ | Grimsby | |
| Towns and large villages of the borough (2021 census BUASD) |
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Cleethorpes (Town)
Great Coates Grimsby (Town) Healing Humberston Immingham (Town) Laceby New Waltham Nunsthorpe Stallingborough Waltham |
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| • Type | North East Lincolnshire Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 74.1 sq mi (191.8 km2) | |
| Area rank | 171st | |
| Population
(2005 est.)
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| • Total | 159,563 | |
| • Rank | Ranked 123rd | |
| • Density | 2,154.7/sq mi (831.92/km2) | |
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49.4% no religion
48.1% Christianity 1.3% Islam 0.4% other |
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| Time zone | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (British Summer Time) | |
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| ONS code | 00FC (ONS) E06000012 (GSS) |
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North East Lincolnshire is a special area in Lincolnshire, England. It's called a unitary authority and a borough. This means it has its own local government. It shares borders with North Lincolnshire and other areas like West Lindsey and East Lindsey.
In 2011, about 159,616 people lived here. The main town and administrative center is Grimsby. Other important towns include Cleethorpes and Immingham. You can also find villages like New Waltham, Waltham, Humberston, Healing, and Great Coates. North East Lincolnshire is also home to the busy Port of Grimsby and Port of Immingham, plus the popular Cleethorpes beach.
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History of North East Lincolnshire
North East Lincolnshire was created on April 1, 1996. It was formed from two older areas: the boroughs of Cleethorpes and Great Grimsby. This happened when a larger region called Humberside was dissolved.
The area is part of what was historically known as the Parts of Lindsey within Lincolnshire. On August 23, 1996, it officially became a "borough." This allowed the head of the local council to be called a "mayor."
Geography of the Borough
This area is located in the northeastern part of Lincolnshire. It sits across from the East Riding of Yorkshire. The borough also borders the Humber estuary, which is where a river meets the sea.
A large urban area, or conurbation, connects Cleethorpes and Grimsby. It also includes the villages of Great Coates, Humberston, New Waltham, and Waltham. The town of Immingham is a few miles west of Grimsby. It is separated from the main Grimsby area by the A180 road.
Local Government and Council
The local government for North East Lincolnshire is called the North East Lincolnshire Council. The council's main office is located at Grimsby Town Hall. This historic building was built in 1863 for the old Grimsby council.
Towns and Villages in the Area
North East Lincolnshire includes several towns and villages:
- Ashby cum Fenby
- Aylesby
- Barnoldby le Beck
- Beelsby
- Bradley
- Brigsley
- Cleethorpes
- East Ravendale
- Great Coates
- Grimsby
- Habrough
- Hatcliffe
- Healing
- Humberston
- Immingham
- Irby upon Humber
- Laceby
- Little Coates
- New Waltham
- Old Clee
- Scartho
- Stallingborough
- Waltham
- Weelsby
- Wold Newton
Interesting Places to Visit
There are many interesting places to see in North East Lincolnshire:
- Waltham Windmill: A historic windmill.
- Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway: A fun miniature railway.
- Blundell Park: The home stadium of Grimsby Town Football Club.
- The Greenwich Meridian: An imaginary line that divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres, passes through this area.
- Grimsby Minster: A beautiful church in Grimsby.
- Cleethorpes Pier: A long pier stretching into the sea at Cleethorpes.
Media and Local News
The local radio station for the area was called Compass FM. It later became part of Greatest Hits Radio in 2020. BBC Radio Humberside also covers this area.
The Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education used to have its own TV channels, Estuary TV and Propeller TV. The Grimsby Telegraph is the daily newspaper for the area. Local TV news is provided by BBC Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and ITV1 Yorkshire.
Economy and Industries
The towns of Grimsby, Immingham, and Cleethorpes together form an important economic area called Greater Grimsby. The main industries here are:
- Food and drink production.
- Ports and logistics (moving goods).
- Renewable energy, especially offshore wind power.
- Chemicals and other industrial processes.
The area also has a power station called South Humber Bank Power Station. It is located in Stallingborough and is run by Centrica.
Local services like fire and police are shared with North Lincolnshire. They are managed by Humberside Fire and Rescue Service and Humberside Police.
Transport Links
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There are four main roads that connect to North East Lincolnshire. The A180, built in 1984, links to the M180. The A46 comes from Lincoln and now goes through Grimsby and Cleethorpes. The A18 runs from Doncaster past Humberside Airport to Laceby. The A16 comes from southern Lincolnshire, passing through Louth.
You can also travel by train from Doncaster and Sheffield. These train services, called TransPennine Express, start at Manchester Airport.
The Port of Immingham is the UK's largest port by the amount of goods it handles. It manages about 46 million tonnes each year. It has freight routes to several European cities. The Port of Grimsby is a major place for importing cars. It is also a hub for servicing offshore wind farms.
Education in North East Lincolnshire
The local education system has comprehensive schools. Some children travel to nearby areas like Caistor, Louth, and Alford to attend grammar schools.
In recent years, local secondary schools have improved. However, Grimsby still faces challenges with GCSE exam results. Schools on the edges of Grimsby and Cleethorpes generally perform better. Many schools have become Academies, and some have moved into new buildings.
Franklin College is well-known for its A-level results. It often has the best A-level results among state schools in the former Humberside area.
The main college for further education in Grimsby is the Grimsby Institute. It offers many vocational courses, including those related to the fishing industry. It also provides higher education courses.
Freedom of the Borough
The "Freedom of the Borough" is a special honor given to individuals or military groups. It means they have a special connection to the area.
Individuals Honored
- 2008: Muriel Barker, who was the Leader of North East Lincolnshire Borough Council.
- May 17, 2019: Andrew De Freitas, also a former Leader of North East Lincolnshire Borough Council.
Military Units Honored
- 45 Commando, RM: This military unit received the honor on May 16, 2015.
See also
In Spanish: North East Lincolnshire para niños
