North East Lincolnshire Council leaders engage with the public via Facebook Live, answering questions on key local issues and upcoming projects.
Grimsby: North East Lincolnshire Council is hosting a Facebook Live stream. Senior councillors will answer public questions on various topics. You can follow the live coverage online.
Council leader Cllr Philip Jackson and his cabinet will be taking questions. They encourage people to submit questions in advance for better time management. You can watch the event live by clicking a link provided.
There are important projects happening in Grimsby and Cleethorpes. These include the Freshney Place leisure scheme and the Cleethorpes Levelling Up Fund regeneration projects. Repairs on Corporation Road Bridge are also ongoing.
Cllr Jackson emphasized the importance of public engagement. He wants residents to feel they can ask questions about decisions affecting their lives. The council aims to listen and respond to community concerns.
The cabinet, made up of eight members, makes key decisions for the council. Each member oversees specific services, known as their portfolio. All cabinet members will attend the event.
Here are the cabinet members:
- Cllr Philip Jackson – leader, economy, regeneration, devolution, and skills
- Cllr Stan Shreeve – deputy leader, health, wellbeing, and adult social care
- Cllr Margaret Cracknell – children and education
- Cllr Hayden Dawkins – culture, heritage, and visitor economy
- Cllr Stephen Harness – finance, resources, and assets
- Cllr Ron Shepherd – safer and stronger communities
- Cllr Stewart Swinburn – housing, infrastructure, and transport
- Cllr Henry Hudson – environment and net zero
The cabinet plays a crucial role in decision-making and provides leadership across council services.