Our priorities.
Our plan.
Grimsby Together brings people from across the town into a shared effort to shape Grimsby’s future - built on the belief that the best ideas about Grimsby live here, with the people who know the town best.
A town with shared ambition.
Since 2022, Our Future has worked alongside brilliant people across North East Lincolnshire - from community groups and local businesses to schools and public services - all committed to making the region a better place to live and work.
In 2024, Grimsby held a big, joyful conversation about its future. Through online conversations, public meetings, workshops and open events, people shared ideas, responded to one another and talked openly about what matters most. More than 1,100 people took part directly. Over 56,000 votes were cast. Hundreds of ideas and perspectives were shared.
Together, this created a shared direction and a strong belief that Grimsby’s future should be shaped by the people who live and work here. Those conversations now guide everything from funding priorities to mission-led delivery.
Our Future arrives in NE Lincs
Work begins alongside residents, businesses and public services across the region - connecting local energy to national resources and funding.
The movement takes shape
People from across the area come together to shape the Our Future model and build what will become the Growing Together movement.
The big conversation
More than 1,100 people take part in Grimsby’s shared visioning process. Over 56,000 votes cast. Eight shared missions emerge.
Pride in Place & the Grimsby Fund
Grimsby confirmed as eligible for up to £20 million through the Government’s Pride in Place programme. Over 80 local people join working groups. Submission made to formally unlock funding in November.
Funding flows
Pride in Place funding begins to move into Grimsby. The Grimsby Fund takes shape - a locally led vehicle to steward investment on behalf of the town for the long term.
The partners who've helped shape this journey
This work is powered by collaboration. These organisations have played a key role in shaping and supporting what’s happening in Grimsby.
Changemakers
People from across the borough who are actively working to build a better future for Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire. This is who they are and why they’re involved.
Sally Jones
Caroline Carr
Marie Rock
Mary Jennings
Shannon Donnelly
Antony Chapman
Eight shared missions for Grimsby’s future.
From the 2024 conversations, priorities emerged that people in Grimsby collectively believed were important. These guide our direction and provide space for local ideas to flourish.
Thriving Business & Town Centre
Local businesses drive opportunity, pride and prosperity. The town centre is full of life, empty buildings are back in use, and sectors like offshore wind power good local jobs.
Strong Welcoming Community
Grimsby is known for its warmth, neighbourliness and strong social bonds - a place where people feel valued, included, and proud to play their part.
Secure Home & Lives
Homes are stable and affordable, support is easy to access, and people feel settled and safe - secure in their home, on their street, and in their daily life.
Opportunities & Education
Education fits real life, ambition is supported early, and skills lead to good opportunities - for everyone, whatever their age or starting point.
Green Economy
Grimsby and the wider region lead in the green economy - more local jobs in renewables, lower energy bills, and a thriving economy built around sustainability.
Connected to Nature
Wild places are thriving, access is easy, and spending time in nature feels part of daily life - from coast and estuary to parks, allotments and green spaces.
Beautiful Built Environment
Historic buildings have new life, public spaces bring people together, and the town has its own unique character that shapes how we come together and our shared identity.
Arts & Culture
Creative people drive a vibrant programme - from music festivals to murals, theatre to community events - all celebrating Grimsby’s identity and future.
Shaped by more than 1,100 people in 2024 through online conversations, public meetings, workshops and open events. Over 56,000 votes cast. These missions now guide everything from funding priorities to delivery.
The questions we get asked most
Anything missing? Email hello@our-future.io and we’ll add to the list.
