Council news

Building at former RAF Scampton with Red Arrows flying overhead

Council moves to list significant heritage asset as it considers all legal options to protect the future of RAF Scampton

West Lindsey District Council says ‘enough is enough’ as it files an application to Historic England to list the former Officers’ Mess building at RAF Scampton.

24 March 2023

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Happy birthday to the Lincolnshire Wolds!

During 2023, the Lincolnshire Wolds is celebrating its 50th anniversary as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and it’s an ideal opportunity to discover more about this protected, living, working and thriving landscape!

15 March 2023

Behind the Business: Meet Clare from CLK Books

Clare Kendall is an award-winning bookkeeper based in Lincolnshire. She takes the hassle out of your everyday accounting so that you can get on with what you do best – running your business.

15 March 2023

Behind the Business: Meet Rebecca from Sinful Skin Aesthetics

Rebecca is owner and practitioner at Sinful Skin Aesthetics based in Gainsborough. She is medically trained and has a range of high-level aesthetic training under her belt.

3 February 2023

Changes to voting at polling stations in West Lindsey from May 2023

Residents in West Lindsey will need to bring photographic ID if they choose to vote in person at the elections in May.

2 February 2023

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Solar panels helping to reduce carbon footprint

The Mulsanne Park Pavilion in Nettleham has been fitted with solar panels as part of plans to modernise the building and reduce its carbon footprint.

23 January 2023

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New wayfinding signs installed directing visitors to local attractions

West Lindsey District Council is delighted that new visitor signs and interpretation boards have been installed in Gainsborough.

10 January 2023

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Traditional Craftsmen and Women Invited to showcase their skills at new Heritage Skills Fair in Gainsborough

Applications are being welcomed from those working in traditional construction trades, decorative art, conservation and restoration to demonstrate their skills, and possibly allow visitors to try for themselves, during Gainsborough’s Heritage Skills Festival 2023!

9 January 2023

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Communities came together for an eventful festive season throughout West Lindsey

It has certainly been the season to be jolly in West Lindsey thanks to communities across West Lindsey who put on a host of events during the run up the festive season.
From Christmas Light switch on to Christmas Markets and the annual Illuminate event in the district, there has certainly been something for everyone to enjoy.

23 December 2022

People stood outside building in Gainsborough

Demolition commences ready for Gainsborough’s four-screen cinema!

West Lindsey District Council has officially appointed award-winning GBM Demolition to lead the demolition of the former Lindsey Centre in Gainsborough.

23 December 2022

Outside of the Guildhall, Marshall's Yard, Gainsborough

Council Welcomes Local Skills Improvement Plan

The Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is a major new project led by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to review and realign skills supply and demand across Greater Lincolnshire & Rutland.

22 December 2022

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Newly established rural enterprise park in Caistor has reached completion

Hillcrest Park in Caistor, which consists of 17 rural enterprise units, was officially completed over the autumn of 2022.

19 December 2022

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Behind the Business: Meet Andrew, Sarah and Steve

Andrew, Sarah and Steve are graphic and digital designers at Systematic based in Caistor.

16 December 2022