Council news

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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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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

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Wellbeing in colder months

This article is written by Lisa Walker, owner of InLine Therapies based in Nettleham.

13 December 2022

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Behind the Business: Meet Lisa from InLine Therapies

Lisa is a registered physiotherapist and owner of InLine Therapies based in Nettleham.

13 December 2022

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Investment in communities and businesses confirmed for West Lindsey!

This week the Government have supported plans by West Lindsey District Council to invest £2.7m of UKSPF into businesses and communities across the area. Much of this funding will be available to communities and businesses through two flagship grant schemes and the Council are working with the Government to launch the schemes by April 2023.

12 December 2022

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Council recognised for its work collecting waste and keeping our streets clean

West Lindsey District Council has picked up a double award at a national industry awards ceremony.

9 December 2022

Photograph of Sally Grindrod-Smith, Paul Marshall and Shayleen Towns in front of of historical broadcast equipment.

Council supports broadcast engineering charity to create a new museum

Plans to exhibit a large collection of historical broadcast equipment and vehicles in Hemswell Cliff have moved a step closer thanks to West Lindsey District Council

2 December 2022

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Together we are stronger

Over 80 people attended the Love Lincolnshire Wolds Conference, representing businesses from across the Lincolnshire Wolds and surrounding area.

1 December 2022

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Riverside enterprise park brings more investment and jobs to West Lindsey

Last week, Castle Group, the Lincolnshire based property developer and investor, announced practical completion of phase six at Riverside Enterprise Park.

29 November 2022

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Community Shines Bright at Spectacular Illuminate Event in Gainsborough!

Gainsborough’s annual Illuminate event returned last weekend, as thousands of people from near and far created a buzz in the historic heart of the town.

28 November 2022

Photo of the current wayfinding signage in Gainsborough Town

Improved wayfinding signage project update

On Monday the 28th of October, work will commence on updating our Wayfinding for Gainsborough Town Centre. This will include the removal of old signs, installation of new finger posts and installation of new monoliths.

25 November 2022

High Streets Task Force boosts Caistor’s transformation plans with expert support

Plans to transform Caistor’s town centre received a welcome boost when an expert from the Government’s High Streets Task Force delivered a workshop with senior Council, business and community leaders last month.

24 November 2022