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Storm Babet: Funding applications open for businesses impacted in West Lindsey

Businesses in West Lindsey affected by flooding during Storm Babet can now apply for support from a recovery grant.

8 December 2023
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Council to consider all options following leave to appeal High Court judicial review decision on RAF Scampton

Mrs Justice Thornton has dismissed West Lindsey District Council’s Judicial Review claim, that the Home Office acted unlawfully in their decision making in March 2023 to use the site for asylum accommodation, under Class Q for a period of 12 months.

6 December 2023
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Domestic Abuse services available across Lincolnshire

West Lindsey District Council is working closely with partners across Lincolnshire to provide services and support for people who are at risk of domestic abuse. Here are a range of services that you can access.

29 November 2023
Cllr Paul Lee, Chairman Cllr Stephen Bunney, Cllr Elizabeth Hillman, Cllr Ian Willox, Luke Matthews, Liz Gabey, Royston Bingham and James Bingham.

Councillors get exclusive behind the scenes tour of Saxilby Footbridge

West Lindsey District Councillors and Saxilby Parish Councillors got a private tour of the footbridge to see the repair works taking place.

14 November 2023
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Councils lobbying government for fairer way to fund Internal Drainage Boards

A number of local authorities, including West Lindsey District Council, have joined forces to lobby the government to change the way in which it funds Internal Drainage Boards.

14 November 2023
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RAF Ingham Heritage Group receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

RAF Ingham Heritage Group, a team of local volunteers based in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, have just been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.

14 November 2023
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Communities came together for a weekend of Remembrance

Residents across West Lindsey turned out to commemorate Remembrance Day at a number of events held over the weekend.

14 November 2023
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Support package for flood hit homes in West Lindsey

Support measures for people who have suffered internal flood damage to their homes and businesses have been announced by the government.

13 November 2023
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Changes to garden waste subscription service

Councillors have committed to undertake a community engagement exercise regarding its subscription-based garden waste service in the coming year.

10 November 2023
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Flood support announced

Support measures for people who have suffered internal flood damage to their homes and businesses has been announced by the government.

7 November 2023
Harry Haslam Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub Advisor for West Lindsey

West Lindsey welcomes new Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub Advisor!

Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub has appointed a new Growth Hub advisor for West Lindsey, Harry Haslam.

7 November 2023
5 Silver Street; 24 Market Street; 37 Lord Street; 1, 3, and 5 Lord Street; 2 Ropery Road; 1 Silver Street; and 25 Lord Street.

Heritage scheme set to bring new life to buildings in Gainsborough

Exciting heritage improvements to five more building in Gainsborough have been approved as part of the Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI).

6 November 2023
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Savoy Cinemas signs landmark agreement to deliver £9m cinema and leisure development

West Lindsey District Council has teamed up with Savoy Cinemas Limited for the delivery of a hugely transformational town centre regeneration project.

3 November 2023

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