West Marsh & Grimsby Town
Your Neighbourhood is located within North East Lincolnshire. The area is historically known for its industry ties to fishing, paper mills, factories and the importation of wood and timber through Alexandra Dock.
The population of West Marsh was recorded as 7,754 according to the 2011 Census whilst Grimsby has a population of 86,138 according to the 2021 Census. Lincolnshire Housing Partnership manages 652 homes in the area.
West Marsh and Grimsby Town are part of the Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes constituency, represented by Labour MP, Melanie Onn. West Marsh falls under the West Marsh Ward and has two local councillors.
The residents of West Marsh benefit from the close proximity to Grimsby town centre, making it a popular choice for individuals and families alike. There are several schools and colleges, a wide range of shops and supermarkets, and recreational facilities within the area.
Your local facilities also include the West Marsh Community Centre, Alexandra Retail Park, and Freshney Place Shopping Centre. The nearby River Freshney and the Duke of York Gardens provide green spaces where locals can enjoy a stroll, have a picnic, or simply relax.
The area is well-served by public transport links, making the commute to Grimsby town centre and other neighbouring areas a straightforward process. The nearest train station is Grimsby Town, which links the area to nearby towns like Cleethorpes and to wider nationwide stations.
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Courtyard Transformation at Bovill House!
On Thursday 24 July, we held our community planting event at Bovill House in West Marsh, with the aim of the day being to brighten up the internal courtyard.
Whilst the weather threatened to rain for most of the time we spent there, it didn’t dampen spirits as colleagues got stuck in with replanting the communal flower beds, bringing a welcome splash of colour!
Partnering with Discount Home and Garden Centre – a local Grimsby firm – we were able to source a selection of beautiful perennial flowers that will continue to bloom long after summer, along with multiple bags of compost and planting supplies.
Amongst the plants chosen was lavender, which not only looks and smells beautiful, but also attracts key pollinators such as bees and butterflies; both of which are key to sustaining a healthy eco-system.
LHP staff from across the business came to show their support and took part in clearing the existing flower beds – all of which were overgrown with weeds and brambles - as well as giving the area a welcomed general tidy up.
Once the main beds in the central part of the garden had been cleared of weeds, the existing soil was turned over and raked. Staff then laid fresh compost and the flowers were planted.
During the event, customers stopped by to express their appreciation for the gardening efforts by remarking how much better the space looked!
One such customer told us she’d lived at Bovill for over 25 years! More recently, she’s avoided using the garden space as it looked tired and uninviting – that will now change however, thanks to the garden’s brilliant makeover!
The difference between how the garden looked before and after is vast – the space appears much brighter and a lot more useable.
When the weather improves, the garden benches will also be painted to complete the new look.
Sophie Gibbs, who’s the corporate Sponsor of West Marsh and Town said: “It’s nice to be able to come together with colleagues and do something that will really make a difference for our customers.”
“At Bovill House, the buildings are arranged around a central courtyard, and many homes overlook the space - with the addition of the new flowers and plants, it’ll be a much nicer environment for everyone to be able to enjoy!”
A big thanks to everyone who braved the dreary weather and came to lend a helping hand, your support is really appreciated.
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Bringing a splash of colour to Bovill House this summer
West Marsh & Town, come and join us!We’re hosting a community planting event at Bovill House! Fancy some gentle gardening or just having a cuppa?We are be brightening up the communal planters and repainting the benches for everyone to enjoy!Everyone is welcome - we hope to see you there!
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Community Planting at Bovill House
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West Marsh & Town Neighbourhood Action Plan
Our dedicated colleagues have been hard at work and are now ready to share your Neighbourhood Action Plan with you!
Neighbourhood Action Plans – We're Listening!
We’re working hard to make your neighbourhood a better place to live.Our Neighbourhood Action Plan (NAP) focuses on what matters most to you — tackling local issues, improving safety, and building stronger communities.
Community feedback - Targeted actions - Real results.
Please take a look at your NAP on the 'Documents' section (to the right), where you will find a breakdown of all the information:
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Farewell Richard
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Spring Listen, Act & Learn
Check out latest version of NAP Pack under document tab.
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Recruitment Panel
Would you like to join our Recruitment Panel?We are looking for customer that is free on Monday 10th March between 9am - 3pm to interview candidates for new Neighbourhood Officer at Grimsby Office.
You can find job role requirements here: Neighbourhood Officer job details - Lincolnshire Housing Partnership
If you would like to volunteer or are not free but you have specific question you think should be included at the interview please also let us know by emailing getinvolved@lincolnshirehp.com
Who's Listening
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Neighbourhood Officer
