In 2024, people came together through the Grimsby Together project to imagine the kind of future they wanted. From stronger neighbourhoods and safer streets, to better opportunities for young people and a greener town, a shared vision began to take shape.
Now, that vision is moving forward.
Grimsby has been awarded £20 million through the national Plan for Neighbourhoods programme, backed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
There is until November 2025 to agree a plan for how this money can help build a thriving future. Funding will begin in April 2026 and be delivered over the following 10 years.
It’s a significant pot, but it cannot fund everything. That’s why we’re asking for your input – so the plan reflects what matters most to Grimsby. Together, we can make sure it:
The plan will be shaped by ideas, insight, and leadership from across the town.
We want to hear about:
Your input will help working groups understand what’s strong, what’s missing, and where the £20 million can have the greatest impact.
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To help shape the plan, we’ve formed working groups made up of people from community organisations, businesses, public services, and local government. Each group looks at one or more themes — the areas people said mattered most during last year’s visioning exercise.
By looking closely at each theme, the groups can explore what’s already strong, what’s missing, and how different areas connect and contribute to delivering positive change.
Grimsby is a place with nature running through it — from coast and estuary to parks, allotments and green spaces. In ten years, could wild places be thriving, access be easy, and time in nature feel part of daily life? This mission is about deepening that connection and protecting what makes our place special.
Grimsby’s creative talent, cultural heritage and energy give it everything needed to lead a thriving arts and culture scene. In ten years, could creative people be driving a vibrant programme — from music festivals to murals, from theatre to community events — all celebrating Grimsby’s identity and future? This mission is about building that momentum now, together.
Alongside the mission-focused working groups, a Fund and Governance Taskforce has been set up.
This group is exploring how the Plan for Neighbourhoods funding can have the biggest, longest-lasting impact for Grimsby, and how it can be “owned” by the town.
We’re building a map of the brilliant work already happening in Grimsby — from community projects and local businesses to creative initiatives and environmental action.
If you know of something making a difference, tell us using our short form. Your submission will help working groups understand where change is already happening and where funding could help it to grow.
An award winning cafe bringing people together.
Founder Michelle Cook is no stranger to the East Marsh having been born and raised here. The Canopy as a community space promotes mental and physical well-being. It offers free kids’ breakfasts, a mother and baby group, children’s activities (especially in summer), and more. The Canopy is home to the Sunday Assembly, bringing people together through food, drinks, and support for mental and physical health.Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.
Grimsby Community Energy, launched in 2016, aims to reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions through local renewable energy projects. As a not-for-profit society, we’ve raised over £894,000 to install 697kW of solar panels across Grimsby, Cleethorpes, and NE Lincolnshire, generating 1.14GWh of clean electricity and saving 279t of CO2. Our community-driven approach ensures local organisations pay less for energy and investors have a say in how we operate.Painting the Town Proud – Murals across the Town – an Arts based recovery activity for the community.
Creative Start Arts in Health CIC has been supporting and growing the recovery community in Grimsby for over 8 years. Recovery works best when we keep our minds and hands busy. We provide art-based diversionary activities for members and are constantly engaging with other local community services and spaces to source and create future initiatives for our members’. Paining the Town was one such initiative.
Alongside the great work already underway, we want to hear your new ideas for the future of Grimsby. These could be small changes or big ambitions — anything that could improve life in the town and make a lasting impact.
All ideas shared will be fed into the relevant mission working groups. This will help them see new opportunities, fill gaps, and connect ideas with what’s already happening.
Over the next few months, we’ll be supporting working groups, gathering ideas, hosting events, and developing the plan together. See what’s coming up and how you can get involved.
Check back here for news, reports, working group updates and highlights from across Grimsby’s cultural scene.
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