Should North East Lincolnshire Council prioritise economic regeneration over statutory services in its 2026-27 budget?

North East Lincolnshire Council is preparing its April 2026 to March 2027 budget and is consulting residents on future investment priorities. The council has secured government grants for schemes including Freshney Place, Grimsby town centre and Cleethorpes. It must balance statutory duties in social care, waste, roads and infrastructure with ambitions to support people and grow businesses.