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✨ World-famous artist Jenny Holzer is coming to Scunthorpe.

A major new exhibition opens today at @2021VisualArts, bringing powerful words, light and ideas right into the heart of the town.

Learn more at: northlincs.gov.uk/news/world…

Jenny Holzer BLUE PURPLE TILE 2007

ARTIST ROOMS Tate and National Galleries of Scotland

Photo © Tate / Artwork © 2026 Jenny Holzer, member/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Jenny Holzer BLUE PURPLE TILE (detail) 2007

ARTIST ROOMS Tate and National Galleries of Scotland

Photo © Tate / Artwork © 2026 Jenny Holzer, member/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

North Lincolnshire libraries are open longer, used by more people, and offering more support than ever before.

Opening hours up by 20% in the last decade, residents have greater access to learning, digital help and welcoming community spaces.

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Jenny Holzer, from Truisms (1977-79), 1983, T-shirt worn by Lady Pink

© 2026 Jenny Holzer, member Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY/DACS, UK / Photo © 2026 Lisa Kahane

Have your say on the future of social housing in North Lincolnshire. Proposed changes focus on supporting local people, strengthening communities and ensuring homes go to those with strong local ties. Your voice matters .

Share your views on our website: bit.ly/46fEnDJ

The Government wants everyone to have their say on Local Government Reorganisation and how it could change local councils in our area.

Join in at northlincs.gov.uk/lgr

#LocalGovernmentReorganisation

Government ministers have confirmed that North Lincolnshire’s submission to the UK’s AI Growth Zone programme has been identified as a “high-potential opportunity” and will now move into detailed engagement with officials.
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Residents across North Lincolnshire are invited to explore new opportunities, build confidence and take their next step at the Jobs Expo, returning to the Baths Hall, Scunthorpe, on Thursday 5 March 2026, from 10am to 4pm.
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Armed Forces Day will take centre stage at a new Armed Forces Festival at Normanby Hall Country Park, giving the event a bigger home and a sharper focus. The event will be held on 20 June, 2026 – further details will be announced soon. northlincs.gov.uk/news/armed…