Council news

Crafts ‘n’ Coffee relocates to new and bigger premise!

Crafts ‘n’ Coffee, who were previously located on Curtis Walk, have moved to a brand-new premise as they look forward to a bigger and brighter future.

27 September 2023

Images from the Heritage Skills Festival

Skills of bygone days celebrated at Gainsborough’s Heritage Festival

Gainsborough was a hive of activity on Saturday for the grand finale of the Heritage Skills Festival as residents, children and visitors flocked to the town.

25 September 2023

Work on historic building in Market Rasen

Construction work begins on historic building in market town

Building work has commenced on an innovative project in Market Rasen Town Centre to preserve the historic character of buildings.

22 September 2023

The outside of The Fabric Place at 5-7 Market Place in Gainsborough.

The Fabric Place becomes the newest addition to 5-7 Market Place

5-7 Market Place in Gainsborough has acquired a new owner after much needed regeneration thanks to West Lindsey District Council’s Townscape Heritage Scheme.

24 July 2023

New cycle routes encourage residents and visitors to explore district

Two new cycle routes have recently been created by Cycle Lincolnshire, in partnership with West Lindsey District Council, allowing visitors and residents to explore the district this summer.

Funded by West Lindsey District Council, these new routes are available as a printed leaflet with step-by-step instructions or a gpx file, which can be downloaded and added to an app of the user’s choice.

19 July 2023

Small steps – big impact, let’s work together to protect our environment

A new campaign has been launched by West Lindsey District Council urging communities and businesses to work together to support, protect and enhance our environment.

18 July 2023

East Midlands in Bloom judges with members of Gainsborough in Bloom

Volunteers put on a blooming great display

Judges from the Royal Horticultural Society were given a tour of Gainsborough as part of East Midlands in Bloom.

17 July 2023

Cllr Trevor Young being interviewed by news team

High Court success as district council is allowed to pursue its legal challenge of the Home Office

West Lindsey District Council has been given the green light to progress with a full judicial review of the decision by the Home Office to use RAF Scampton as a centre for asylum accommodation.

14 July 2023

High Court reserves judgement on district council’s legal challenge of the Home Office

West Lindsey District Council will have to wait a little longer to find out if it can progress with a full judicial review.

13 July 2023

Historic footbridge to be temporarily removed for crucial refurbishment work.

Saxilby footbridge, which crosses the Fossdyke will be removed from its location in the picturesque village, whilst it undergoes much-needed refurbishment.

13 July 2023

A cartoon mobile phone, letter, door and landline phone.

Don’t lose your vote – residents in West Lindsey urged to check voter registration details

West Lindsey residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.

12 July 2023

Image displaying champions, Theresa Workman and the Headteacher of QEHS

Council appoints two young heritage champions to support town centre regeneration

West Lindsey District Council is proud to announce two pupils from Queen Elizabeth’s High School have been appointed as Young Heritage Champions.