Council news

Gold award for council’s bereavement service

Lea Fields Crematorium has received recognition for the service it provides to families at their time of loss.

1 June 2023

West Lindsey District Council publishes Draft Statement of Accounts

West Lindsey District Council has thanked its staff, suppliers, and partners, who have provided paperwork and documentation that has enabled them to publish the authority’s Draft Statement of Accounts on time to meet the new, earlier deadline of 31 May.

31 May 2023

Council continues fight to safeguard £300 million investment at RAF Scampton as government changes proposals for the site

Following a ministerial decision last week, West Lindsey District Council has been advised by the Home Office that the asylum proposal for RAF Scampton has changed.

26 May 2023

The new Chairman and Vice-chairman of West Lindsey District Council

New chairman ‘honoured’ to take on civic role

A councillor who has served his local community for more than two decades has been appointed as the new Chairman of West Lindsey District Council.

26 May 2023

Cllr Young and Rollings outside Guildhall

New Council leader is committed to ensuring the district will continue to ‘develop and prosper’

West Lindsey District Council has appointed a new leader and deputy leader of the Council at its Annual General Meeting.

25 May 2023

Business grants launched in West Lindsey

During 2022, the Council developed and submitted its’ UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Investment Plan. The Investment Plan made provision for the West Lindsey Business Grant Programme which comprises of three main schemes, including capital and revenue grant provision to support business sustainability (under UK Shared Prosperity Fund), capital grants for non-agricultural farm diversification and capital and revenue grants for agri-tech business development (under Rural England Prosperity Fund and WLDC local funding).

23 May 2023

Business collaboration flourishes in Welton

Welton business owner and experienced hair stylist, Amanda Kirk is actively working with other businesses in and around the area to bring an enhanced experience to her salon.

22 May 2023

Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival kicks off this weekend

The popular Lincolnshire Wolds Outdoor Festival returns for a second time this Saturday (20 May), containing over 150 fantastic events and activities across the area between then and Sunday 11 June.

19 May 2023

A picture of Lea Fields Crematorium main chapel

Lea Fields Crematorium demonstrates to guests how they are being environmentally friendly at open day

Lea Fields Crematorium opened its doors at the weekend, giving people an opportunity to take an informal look around the facilities.

17 May 2023

Image displaying poster for the Revive Festival

Brand new Festival featuring local, community and international artists to perform in Gainsborough

A jam-packed international programme, featuring acrobatics, dancing, comedy and much more promises to bring entertainment for all the family to enjoy.

16 May 2023

Exterior shot of the newly refurbished 5-7 Market Place, Gainsborough

Lindum completes Georgian building restoration in heart of Gainsborough.

Lindum Group has completed the refurbishment of 5-7 Market Place, Gainsborough, returning it to its former glory.

15 May 2023

Photo of RAF Scampton with Red Arrows in the air

RAF Scampton interim relief hearing statement

West Lindsey District Council is disappointed with the outcome of today’s hearing, however, without these proceedings the Home Office would not have provided the undertaking not to move asylum seekers onto the site until after 3 July.

11 May 2023

Marion Thomas, member of the Churches Festival committee outside a church

New guide promotes area’s most magnificent buildings

A new publication has been produced promoting West Lindsey’s most treasured buildings encouraging visitors to visit all year round.