Open House 2026: Growing the Future Together
In early March, over 200 people came together in Grimsby for Open House – two days built around a single idea: that lasting change in a place happens when people come together with shared purpose, and keep coming back. The room reflected that ambition. Attendees came from community organisations, local businesses, the NHS, national foundations, […]
Growth, Grit and Opportunity – Mark Webb’s Speech at Open House 2026
At Open House 2026, Mark Webb, Managing Director (The Business Hive) delivered the following opening speech. He set out the vision, energy and determination shaping Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, highlighting the qualities that are driving the town’s transformation: Growth, Grit and Opportunity. Below is Mark’s full speech. “Growth, Grit and Opportunity Today I want to […]
Let’s Talk About Our Kids: A Conversation Full of Hope
Since the launch of Rochdale For Generations to Come in May 2025, Our Future has been listening and engaging with people and organisations borough wide to understand the incredible work already happening, as well as the big ambitions that could shape its future. One way to engage is through the Let’s Talk series, which brings a mix […]
Open House 2026 – Celebrating People Making a Difference
Listen to the audio. Open House 2026 brought together brilliant people building a thriving future for Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire and communities right across the country. During Open House, Steve Cole (Panahpur) asked a simple question: Who would you shout out in your community? What followed was powerful. People celebrated: Not just in Grimsby, North […]
Open House 2026 – Photos
View the photos. Open House 2026 brought together brilliant people across all sectors from Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, and towns across the country to explore ideas, celebrate progress, and share practical solutions for building thriving communities. Over two days, participants connected, collaborated and learned from one another across workshops, panel discussions and fringe events. We’ve […]
Let’s Talk About Our Health From Conversation to Possibility
Since the launch of Rochdale For Generations to Come in May 2025, Our Future has been listening and engaging with people and organisations borough wide to understand the incredible work already happening, as well as the big ambitions that could shape its future. One way to engage is through the Let’s Talk series, which brings a mix […]
Let’s Talk About Our Health: A Night of Connection and Resilience
Since the launch of Rochdale For Generations to Come in May 2025, Our Future has been listening and engaging with people and organisations borough wide to understand the incredible work already happening, as well as the big ambitions that could shape its future. One way to engage is through the Let’s Talk series, which brings a mix […]
Let’s Talk About Our Kids. “Let’s Dream Big. Let’s Act. Because Our Future Belongs To All Of Us”
Since the launch of Rochdale For Generations to Come in May 2025, Our Future has been listening and engaging with people and organisations borough wide to understand the incredible work already happening, as well as the big ambitions that could shape its future. One way to engage is through the Let’s Talk series, which brings a mix of people […]
Grimsby & NE Lincs Home Wins: Back Your Hometown Are you from Grimsby or North East Lincolnshire, did you study in the area? Or do you have family ties, but now live elsewhere? Home Wins is the network for people like you – those who want to stay connected to their roots and turn pride […]
Let’s Talk About Our Kids: A Community Coming Together
For Generations To Come is a new initiative designed to spark ideas, build connections and support long-term positive change across the borough of Rochdale. The first step was a gathering at Rochdale Town Hall in May 2025, which was a night of celebration, connection and conversation. It was a moment to recognise what’s already happening in […]
