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March 2027 is the scheduled completion date for construction of the relief road
A major milestone has been reached in the delivery of the Barton link road, with a contractor now appointed to build the scheme – marking the move from plans to delivery.
North Lincolnshire Council has confirmed Jackson Civil Engineering Group as the delivery partner for the project, which will improve safety, reduce pressure on existing routes and create new opportunities for walking, cycling and healthier everyday journeys around Barton-upon-Humber.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Appointing a contractor means this scheme is now firmly in delivery, turning years of planning into visible progress that will benefit people who live, work and travel in and around Barton.
“We committed to delivering this and we’ve kept our promise – many people have pushed hard to get things to this point, its great to see we are at the point of delivery.”
The road forms a key part of the town’s wider regeneration programme and will be delivered alongside improvements to the A1077 corridor.
Together, these works will make it easier to move around Barton, improve reliability for local journeys and create safer, more attractive routes for residents, businesses and visitors.
The scheme is funded through Barton’s £19.7m allocation from the Levelling Up Fund, focused on practical improvements that residents can see and use.
The wider programme of works includes new and improved active travel routes, making walking and cycling safer and more appealing and a mobility hub at Barton railway station, improving links between rail, cycling and pedestrian routes.
It also includes green corridors, with new tree planting and hedgerows to strengthen biodiversity, improve air quality and create more attractive routes through the town.
Cllr Chris Patterson, cabinet member for healthy lives and places, said: “This scheme is about creating healthier, greener and more connected places.
“By linking new cycle and walking routes with green corridors, tree planting and safer roads, we’re making it easier for people to build active travel into everyday life – whether that’s walking to the station, cycling to work or enjoying the town’s open spaces.”
Martin Vickers, MP for Brigg and Immingham, welcomed the announcement. He said: “What’s encouraging in Barton is that plans are now translating into visible progress. When community priorities are backed by investment and delivery on the ground, it builds real confidence that things are moving in the right direction.”
The road builds on wider recent investment in Barton-upon-Humber, including the adoption of the Barton-upon-Humber Neighbourhood Plan, backed by strong community support, and improvements to local parks and play spaces such as the Humber Bridge Play Park and Water’s Edge Country Park.
All works are scheduled to be completed by March 2027, with progress closely monitored to ensure the scheme delivers lasting benefits for Barton-upon-Humber.
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Barton upon Humber Town Council’s Town Award for 2025 will continue with the Wendy Witter Town Award for Organisations, along with the usual Young Person’s award (under 18) and Town Award.
The Award is presented annually to a resident or organisation 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. 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.
Last year’s Town Award winner was Anthony Berridge who was nominated for “being a tireless, enthusiastic and dedicated campaigner for the retention and promotion of the Friends of the Barton Line”. The winner of the Wendy Witter Town Award for Organisations was awarded to the Barton Inclusive Football club for “going above and beyond teaching football to all on a voluntary basis, welcoming people of all ages, abilities, disabilities and backgrounds” while the Young Person Award winner was Ellie Ariss who was nominated for “inspiring others with her positive attitude, team work and demonstrating outstanding commitment within both school and the local community”.
If you know someone who has:
• Served within an organisation for many years
• Acted over and above the call of duty
• Helped the aged, or infirm
• Guided and helped youth and children
• Performed acts of courage
• Contributed to our community or persons within it
Please click here to nominate or please send a letter giving reasons for your nomination.
TO BE RECEIVED BY 31st March 2026
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.
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 endeavours, are being brought to the notice of the Town Council.
The new year is bringing a new, simpler leisure offer for every resident across North Lincolnshire – making it easier than ever to get fit, get moving and feel healthier.
Local gyms and swimming pools are now simpler to use, with clearer options, better access and a more straightforward way to get active – whatever your starting point and whatever your goals.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “The new year is when many people think about getting more active, but too often it feels complicated or intimidating.
“This new offer is about cutting through that – clearer choices, easier access and great local facilities that people can simply get on and use.”
The refreshed offer follows investment in leisure centres across the area, with upgraded gyms, improved pools and better activity spaces now matched by a simpler, more modern way to use them.
New membership options – Unlimited, Core, Surge, Boost, Ignite and Collective – strip away complexity, offering a clear, flexible and modern way to get active that fits around real life.
And, they give residents access across the whole area – all gyms and all swimming pools in Brigg, Barton, Crowle, Epworth, Scunthorpe and Winterton – with no groups, no tiers and no complicated rules.
Cllr Carl Sherwood, cabinet member for safer, stronger communities, said: “You don’t need to be a gym expert to get active.
“Whether it’s getting back into fitness, swimming more often or simply moving a bit more in the new year, this new leisure offer makes it easier to start – and easier to stick with it.
“It’s about opening the door to activity for everyone.”
For more details visit our new memberships page.
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A new boardwalk at Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre in Barton is giving residents and visitors a better way to enjoy one of North Lincolnshire’s most popular natural spaces – and is the ideal place to walk off the excesses of Christmas.
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Over the past century, Britain has seen a dramatic loss and alteration of its natural watercourses. This has led to a decline in wildlife, damaged ecosystems, increased flood risk and a weakening of the connection between communities and the landscapes that once shaped daily life.
The Rewet, Rewild, Reconnect project seeks to change this in North Lincolnshire. By working with local communities and landowners, we aim to slow this decline and bring riversides, streams, and ponds back to life. This is not only about restoring the natural environment, but also about supporting people to rediscover and revitalise a part of our shared heritage that has been forgotten.
Through education, the reintroduction of lost ponds, implementation of natural flood management and reprofiling of streams we can restore biodiversity, improve water quality, reduce flood risk, and revive the cultural and ecological value of riparian landscapes.
North Lincolnshire Council want these restored spaces to be accessible, healthier, and more engaging for everyone. They should be places where people can learn, explore, and reconnect not only with nature, but also with the heritage of their local environment.
To ensure this project reflects local needs and priorities, North Lincolnshire Council would like your views. Your responses will directly shape their plans and provide vital evidence for our project.
Fill Out The Questionnaire Here or fill out the PDF version attached below.
Community Questionnaire Rewet, Rewild, Reconnect_ Riparian Revival for North Lincolnshire
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Residents in Barton have overwhelmingly backed a new community-driven Neighbourhood Plan – and councillors have now formally approved it, putting local people firmly in charge of shaping the town’s future. northlincs.gov.uk/news/barto…
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Please See attached Job Description for more information on the Town Clerk Role. To apply, or for more information, please contact the town council via email townclerk@bartonuponhumbertowncouncil.gov.uk telephone 01652 633598 or The Council Office, The Assembly Rooms, Queen Street, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5QP
Royal Mail says the postbox in Barton-upon-Humber will be replaced by a new solar-powered version.