North East Lincolnshire Council has opened its annual consultation seeking parents’ views on the availability and suitability of childcare across the area, the authority has confirmed.
What the survey covers
The questionnaire asks families whether there is enough childcare locally, whether current provision meets their needs and, if not, why they choose not to use it. The council says responses will help build a clearer picture of demand for both funded places for children under four and wraparound childcare for primary‑aged children.
- Who should respond: parents and carers in North East Lincolnshire
- Focus areas: under‑4 funded childcare and primary wraparound care
- Survey deadline: 31 August 2026
Why the council is asking
Collecting local feedback is central to the council’s planning for future childcare provision. Responses will be analysed and the findings published on the council’s website in the autumn, with the results used to inform where new services are needed.
“This is an annual survey that the Council carries out to understand where the gaps are in childcare locally. We will use the results of this survey to inform the planning for new childcare provision in the future, so it’s important that local parents have their say.”
The quotation comes from Councillor Samuel Grice, deputy leader of North East Lincolnshire Council and portfolio holder for children and education.
How to take part and what happens next
Parents wishing to take part can complete the survey online via the council’s Have Your Say pages. The council has said it will publish the aggregated results in the autumn so residents can see how local responses influence planning decisions.
| Action | Details |
|---|---|
| Survey open | Until 31 August 2026 |
| Where to respond | www.nelincs.gov.uk/have-your-say |
| Publication of results | Autumn 2026 (on council website) |
Understanding local childcare provision is important for families planning work, education or training alongside childcare responsibilities. The council’s survey provides an opportunity for parents to signal unmet needs, barriers to access and preferences that could shape future services in North East Lincolnshire.
