Willows

Your Neighbourhood is located within North East Lincolnshire, about 2.4 miles west of Grimsby, and adjoins the village of Great Coates. The Willows Neighbourhood has a mixture of homes, offering houses and flats with a sheltered scheme located in the centre.

The population of The Willows is recorded as 9311 according to the 2021 Census. Lincolnshire Housing Partnership manages 768 homes in the area.

The Willows is part of Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes constituency, represented by Labour MP, Melanie Onn. The area falls under the Freshney ward with three local councillors.

The neighbourhood has a lot to offer, with local shops and takeaways, a pub, a leisure centre, and a police station. Nearby, there are hotels and function suites, community spaces such as West Grimsby Hall Hire, and surrounding green areas with close proximity to the River Freshney.

Residents will benefit from the regular bus routes (every 10 minutes) throughout the area, with transport links to places such as Grimsby town centre and Cleethorpes Pier, and access to major roads like the A180. The nearest train station can be found further north towards Great Coates, with the Great Coates train station connecting to towns such as Cleethorpes and Barton on Humber.

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Your Neighbourhood is located within North East Lincolnshire, about 2.4 miles west of Grimsby, and adjoins the village of Great Coates. The Willows Neighbourhood has a mixture of homes, offering houses and flats with a sheltered scheme located in the centre.

The population of The Willows is recorded as 9311 according to the 2021 Census. Lincolnshire Housing Partnership manages 768 homes in the area.

The Willows is part of Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes constituency, represented by Labour MP, Melanie Onn. The area falls under the Freshney ward with three local councillors.

The neighbourhood has a lot to offer, with local shops and takeaways, a pub, a leisure centre, and a police station. Nearby, there are hotels and function suites, community spaces such as West Grimsby Hall Hire, and surrounding green areas with close proximity to the River Freshney.

Residents will benefit from the regular bus routes (every 10 minutes) throughout the area, with transport links to places such as Grimsby town centre and Cleethorpes Pier, and access to major roads like the A180. The nearest train station can be found further north towards Great Coates, with the Great Coates train station connecting to towns such as Cleethorpes and Barton on Humber.

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  • Neighbourhood Walkabout Wednesday 17th December

    Join us for this months Willows Neighbourhood Walkabout

    Passionate about your neighbourhood?

    Want to be more involved in your neighbourhood, or just simply talk to us then this event may be just up your street.

    Join us on our next walkabout with your local neighbourhood LHP Officers, partners and elected members.

    Event runs Wednesday 17th December 10am - 12noon, meeting point outside the Bishop King Center on Wingate Road at 10am.

    We look forward to seeing you.

  • Reminder: Gas Servicing Appointments

    At LHP, we place great importance on ensuring all gas servicing appointments are completed as required. These appointments are a legal obligation and essential for maintaining the safety of all residents. If you need to reschedule your appointment, kindly contact us or email to arrange a new time.

    Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

  • Neighbourhood Champions - You still have the chance to make a difference!

    Have Your Say!

    Want to make a difference in your community? Join us at our Neighbourhood Action Plan meetings! You don’t have to be a customer to get involved – everyone’s voice matters!

    The role of a Neighbourhood Champion is to represent the community and help make positive changes, and we have 11 Neighbourhood Action Plans across Grimsby and Boston.

    If you're interested in having your say and contributing to local improvements, let us know! We’ll keep you updated on the next meeting date.

    📩 Drop us a message to find out more - getinvolved@lincolnshirehp.com

  • Willows Neighbourhood Walkabout 15th October

    Join us for this months Willows Neighbourhood Walkabout

    Passionate about your neighbourhood?

    Want to be more involved in your neighbourhood, or just simply talk to us then this event may be just up your street.

    Join us on our next walkabout with your local neighbourhood LHP Officers, partners and elected members.

    Event runs Wednesday 15th October 10am - 12noon, meeting point outside the Bishop King Center on Wingate Road at 10am.

    We look forward to seeing you.

  • Willows Neighbourhood Walkabout 20th August 2025

    Join us for this months Willows Neighbourhood Walkabout

    Passionate about your neighbourhood?

    Want to be more involved in your neighbourhood, or just simply talk to us then this event may be just up your street.

    Join us on our next walkabout tomorrow with your local neighbourhood LHP Officers, partners and elected members.

    Event runs Wednesday 20th August 10am - 12noon, meeting point outside the Bishop King Center on Wingate Road at 10am.

    We look forward to seeing you.

  • Willows 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:(External link


  • Become a Neighbourhood Champion – Your Voice. Your Community. Your Change.

    Are you passionate about where you live? Do you want to help shape and improve your neighbourhood?

    We’re looking for local residents to step into a brand-new role as Neighbourhood Champions in the communities of LHP. This is your chance to make a real difference – to be the voice of your neighbourhood and help create positive change.

    As a Neighbourhood Champion, you’ll work with us to understand the issues that matter most to you and your neighbours. You’ll help guide local projects, share ideas, and shape this role into something that truly reflects what you believe your community needs.

    This role is still developing, and we want it to grow based on your interests, insights, and passion. Whether you're full of ideas or just want to get more involved – we want to hear from you!

    We’ll be hosting events in Grimsby and Boston where you can learn more about the Neighbourhood Champion role, share your views, and find out how to get involved.

    📣 Your voice. Your community. Your change. Help us make it happen.

    Interested? Get in touch with us today to find out more and be part of something that really matters.

    Read more: Neighbourhood Champions | YourVoice

  • Estate Walkabout & Litter pick

    Join us for this months Willows Neighbourhood Walkabout & Litterpick

    Passionate about your neighbourhood?

    Want to be more involved in your neighbourhood, or just simply talk to us then this event may be just up your street.

    Join us on our next walkabout tomorrow with your local neighbourhood LHP Officers, partners and elected members.

    Event runs Wednesday 18th June 10am - 12noon, meeting point outside the Bishop King Center on Wingate Road at 10am.

    We look forward to seeing you.

  • Careers Fair

    Today our Talent Manager, ASB & Neighborhoods team attended the careers fair at John Whitgift School. It was great talking to the students about their future aspirations aswell as the amazing opportunities within LHP. Future job opportunities at LHP can be found on our website at Job search - Lincolnshire Housing Partnership

  • Willows Board Tour Announcement!

    We’re excited to be hosting a Board Tour on 5th June 2025!

    Our team will be out on The Willows today delivering posters, so keep an eye out for them in your area.

    We hope to see as many of you as possible at the event next week – it's going to be a great opportunity to connect and learn more!