Living and Working in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is an attractive county with a mix of coastal, rural and some industrial areas. It has recently been recognized by two independent tourism panels as one of the friendliest places in England. The main centres of population in the catchment area are Goole, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Cleethorpes and small market towns such as Brigg and Barton. Although pockets of heavy industry exist in the catchment area, light industry and agriculture predominates and much of the catchment area is rural.
Grimsby and Cleethorpes are situated at the mouth of the Humber Estuary. Scunthorpe is 30 miles to the West, with Goole a further 25 miles west within East Riding. Further afield, Hull is 30 miles to the North with Louth 15 miles to the South. The population within the area covered by the Trust is estimated at 410,000. There is an additional population of 85,000 within East and coastal Lincolnshire which also looks to the Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital for a wide range of services.
Educational facilities for children in Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Goole and the surrounding area of Lincolnshire are of a high standard; there are 14 secondary schools, 44 primary schools, 12 junior schools, 13 infant schools and two special schools.
Lincolnshire and the East Midlands have amongst the lowest housing costs in England and the district provides a wide choice of residential areas. The geography of Grimsby and its environment gives the successful appointee the option of living in town, in a nearby village or on the Lincolnshire Wolds which has been designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty and still have an easy 10 mile drive into work, taking less than 30 minutes.
The population is predominantly white with a large elderly population, although Scunthorpe does have a thriving ethnic (mainly Asian) community. The Northern Lincolnshire area covered by the Scunthorpe General Hospital is predominantly rural in contrast to the North Eastern area served by the Diana Princess of Wales Hospital at Grimsby which is urban.
North and North East Lincolnshire is well served by roads and is directly linked to the main motorway network via the M18/M180. The major cities of Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster, York and Hull are all less than an hour’s drive, as is the beautiful city of Lincoln on the A15.
It is only a few minute’s drive to Humberside Airport, which has daily international flights, connecting to European international airports. The Doncaster/Sheffield Robin Hood airport is approximately 30 minutes away and the famous Humber Bridge enables easy access to the European ferry port in Hull in less than an hour. Rail services connect via Doncaster with the main intercity service to London and takes less than 3 hours.
North East Lincolnshire
North East Lincolnshire is a small but diverse area on the east coast where the Humber estuary meets the North Sea. The adjoining towns of Grimsby and Cleethorpes form the largest centres of population, with the major container port of Immingham to the north. In contrast, rural communities such as Laceby, Waltham, Aylesby, Irby and Wold Newton extend into the attractive Lincolnshire Wolds.
Grimsby
Grimsby, Europe’s Food Town, is a fascinating town with a deep history, a great selection of shops, a famous fishing heritage and much, much more. Grimsby lies on the south bank of the Humber Estuary and is the ‘capital’ of North East Lincolnshire. Once famous for its fishing industry, Grimsby has carved a new identity in recent years and is currently poised for exciting developments as part of the local urban regeneration plans.
Cleethorpes
All the ingredients you expect of a traditional seaside resort are still alive in Cleethorpes; four miles of safe sandy beaches, a superb events and festivals programme and a host of quality attractions and friendly accommodation.
The seaside town of Cleethorpes offers a multitude of attractions to suit many tastes. From donkey rides along the beach to the white-knuckle experiences at Pleasure Island theme park, Cleethorpes has it all. Nature lovers can stroll along the coastal path, watching the variety of wildlife that inhabits the shoreline – an area of natural beauty and one of Europe’s most important estuarine wildlife havens.
Cleethorpes seafront is a lively place to be, night or day. Visitors to Cleethorpes will find no shortage of places to eat and drink. The resort has many restaurants, cafes and pubs – from quiet and traditional to lively and modern and catering for a variety of tastes from real ale to trendy wine bars.
North Lincolnshire
North Lincolnshire combines rural charm with bustling picturesque market towns and villages. The region rolls towards the Humber estuary in the north, reaches to the Isle of Axholme in the west, and includes several lakes and rivers as it extends to the Lincolnshire wolds in the east. The region boasts eight golf courses, including the new 27-hole course Forest Pines at Broughton, voted Best New Golf Course 1996.
North Lincolnshire Council holds the Beacon Award for Education.
Scunthorpe
People conjure up images of blast furnaces and steel mills when they think of Scunthorpe but the modern town has much more to offer. Visitors to the town can expect to see markets, high street shopping facilities, restaurants, pubs, cafes, and two cinemas.
The ‘industrial island’ of Scunthorpe is surrounded by attractive rural landscape with small villages, quiet country lanes, footpaths and bridleways. Since the steelworks arrived 130 years ago the town has changed beyond all recognition and become more prosperous.
Scunthorpe boasts a leisure centre with wave pool, four golf courses, outdoor sports centre Quibell Park and an indoor bowls centre. For nature lovers there is the Brumby Common Nature Reserve, or Ridge Walk for ramblers which leads through the limestone escarpment.
Goole
Goole is the UK’s most inland port and as such has busy port traffic from various parts of the globe. The docks handle large amounts of cargo both import and export. It is developing as an investment area for light industry public amenities and housing. A railway connection with direct trains to Hull, Doncaster and Leeds serves the town well. Bus links also connect the town to the major local cities of Leeds, Doncaster, Hull and the nearby towns of Howden and Selby.