Cllr Simon Taylor

20/10/2026

⚠️ Emergency Road closures⚠️

Scartho fork roundabout, Grimsby: An emergency lane closure is in place at Scartho fork roundabout while Northern Powergrid repairs a service cable fault. Repairs are expected to be completed by 26 October.

Sutcliffe Ave, Grimsby: An emergency road closure is in place on Sutcliffe Avenue, between Second Avenue and First Avenue, while Anglian Water carries out a CCTV survey following repairs to a collapsed sewer.

19/10/2026

🎉 1,000 FOLLOWERS! 🎉

Well, that's a milestone I wasn't expecting!

A massive thank you to everyone who follows this page, whether you're here to support me, keep up with local issues, ask questions or occasionally tell me I'm wrong! 🤣

I genuinely appreciate the engagement, even when we don't always agree.

I've always believed that being a councillor means being accessible, listening to people and being willing to have those conversations, including the difficult ones.

This page is one way of doing exactly that.

So thank you for following, commenting, sharing and keeping me on my toes.

Here's to the next 1,000! 🍻

Reform UK - NE Lincs

16/10/2026

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Christmas has come early in Grimsby! 🎄✨

Our 23ft Christmas tree has been chosen and is ready to take pride of place in St James’ Square.

Grown locally near Louth, the stunning Nordmann Fir will be the centrepiece of this year’s festive celebrations.

The tree will take centre stage at the Great Grimsby Christmas Festival on Saturday 28 November, ending with the eagerly anticipated light switch-on and parade through the town centre.

The countdown to Christmas starts here! 🎅🎄

Read more ➡️ https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/christmas-has-come-early-for-grimsby-the-tree-is-picked-and-were-ready-t…

13/10/2026

🚔 Standing Up for North East Lincolnshire at the Police and Crime Panel

This morning I attended the Police and Crime Panel meeting, representing North East Lincolnshire in discussions with the Chief Constable, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner and their team.

We covered a range of important issues, including safeguarding, police resources and accountability.

I also took the opportunity to raise Operation Yellowfin and the challenges we face locally with nuisance cars, motorcycles, alongside the growing concerns around the misuse of e-bikes and e-scooters.

With these issues becoming increasingly prominent in our communities, I highlighted the importance of ensuring Operation Yellowfin has the backing and support of the wider Humberside Police force to tackle them effectively.

I recognise and appreciate the hard work of the officers involved, but they cannot be expected to tackle these challenges in isolation. A coordinated approach and continued support are essential.

Residents deserve to feel safe in their communities, and I'll continue to make sure North East Lincolnshire's concerns are heard and acted upon.

09/10/2026

06/10/2026

Planning appeal update

This morning I attended Cleethorpes Town Hall alongside Cllr Anthony Charlesworth, Cllr Lindley and Cllr Humphrey for the hearing into the appeal lodged by Cyden Homes against the refusal of planning permission for up to 300 homes on land west of Louth Road, New Waltham, a proposal affecting New Waltham, Waltham and Scartho.

The appeal has been withdrawn, so the hearing did not go ahead.

I attended as your ward councillor, ready to raise concerns noted.

Thank you to residents who submitted objections and made their voices heard.

05/10/2026

04/10/2026

🚔 Action on nuisance vehicles in Humberston & New Waltham

Our Neighbourhood Police team have issued a number of Section 59 warnings this week following residents’ reports of anti-social driving and motorbike nuisance.

Working with local residents and our parish councils, officers have gathered CCTV and information about incidents around New Waltham Pavilion and North Sea Lane/Kings Road.

This follows our recent discussions with the police about tackling nuisance vehicles across the ward. Thank you to everyone who has helped by reporting incidents and providing evidence.

📞 Please continue to report incidents through 101 or the Humberside Police online reporting portal. Include registration numbers, locations, dates, times and any CCTV footage where available.

As part of Operation Yellowfin, officers will act on reports and look to seize vehicles where the circumstances allow.

Working together with residents, parish councils and Humberside Police to keep our community safe. 🩵

03/10/2026

A lovely initiative from our Leader, Cllr Oliver Freeston , and one I’m pleased to help him bring to Cleethorpes. ❤️📞

Oliver’s Memory Phone idea will offer a quiet place for people to remember someone they’ve lost, say the goodbye they never got to say, or simply speak the words they still want to share.

We’re looking for a peaceful, suitable location in Cleethorpes, and we’d love your suggestions.

The project will be delivered free of charge, with no cost to the taxpayer.

Where would you suggest? Let us know in the comments and please share so others can help us find the right spot. ❤️

03/10/2026

Out leafleting in Croft Baker today with our Leader, Cllr Oliver Freeston , Cllr Charlesworth and fellow Reform UK members ahead of the by-election on Thursday 12 November. 🩵

A big thank you to everyone who gave up their time to help. Campaigning takes teamwork, and it’s great to be out there doing our bit together.

More to come as the campaign gets underway!