Council officers have recommended a timed eastbound bus lane on Cleethorpe Road in Grimsby, operating weekdays from 16:30–18:30. An independent study found buses were frequently delayed on this route during peak times. Initial plans to remove parking bays prompted 11 business objections and concerns from East Marsh councillors. Revised proposals keep parking between Freeman and Tomline streets, add double yellow lines for loading, provide up to two hours' free parking in Orwell Street car parks, and introduce new loading and disabled bays. Councillor Stewart Swinburn will decide on the plan at a meeting on Friday.
Timed Weekday Bus Lane Proposed for Eastbound Cleethorpe Road in Grimsby
Council officers have recommended a timed eastbound bus lane on Cleethorpe Road in Grimsby, operating weekdays from 16:30–18:30. An independent study found buses were frequently delayed on this route during peak times. Initial plans to remove parking bays prompted 11 business objections and concerns from East Marsh councillors. Revised proposals keep parking between Freeman and Tomline streets, add double yellow lines for loading, provide up to two hours' free parking in Orwell Street car parks, and introduce new loading and disabled bays. Councillor Stewart Swinburn will decide on the plan at a meeting on Friday.
07:11 PM, 11/13/2025Society
Council recommends timed bus lane on Cleethorpe Road
Council officers have recommended introducing a timed eastbound bus lane on Cleethorpe Road in Grimsby to improve bus reliability during peak times. The lane would operate on weekdays between 16:30 and 18:30.
The proposal follows an independent bus‑priority study that identified Cleethorpe Road as a pinch point where buses run slowly, particularly at peak times. Initial plans proposed removing existing parking bays to make room for the lane; council documents said this would "alleviate the current issues for local bus services being caught in congestion or being held up by parked vehicles."
Local concerns and objections
East Marsh ward councillors raised concerns after the plans were announced in February, and 11 objections were lodged by local businesses. Objectors cited the loss of free customer parking and the potential for increased traffic congestion.
Revised proposal
Following feedback, the scheme has been revised to reduce disruption to local parking. Key changes include:
- The bus lane would start after the junction with Tomline Street, allowing parking bays between Freeman Street and Tomline Street to remain.
- Double yellow lines would be added on Nacton Street and within the bus lane to ensure loading and access can take place where needed.
- Orwell Street car parks would offer up to two hours of free parking to help local businesses and shoppers.
- A new loading bay would be installed on Tomline Street.
- Blue badge disabled parking bays would be added on Kesgrave Street.
Councillor Stewart Swinburn, portfolio holder for housing, infrastructure and transport at North East Lincolnshire Council, is due to decide whether to approve the plan at a meeting on Friday.
Officials say the revised scheme aims to balance improved bus reliability with the needs of local businesses and residents.
What happens next: The council decision on Friday will determine whether the revised timed bus lane is implemented as proposed.