Council news

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

Councillor’s funding helping local organisations

Three local organisations aimed at young people have benefitted from funding donated to them by a West Lindsey district councillor.

14 February 2023

UK Shared Prosperity Fund investment in communities and businesses set to launch in West Lindsey!

During 2022, the council developed and submitted its’ UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Investment Plan and in December 2022, following Government approval, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Government to release UKSPF funding.

13 February 2023

Outside the main entrance of the Guildhall in Gainsborough

Councillors vote unanimously to safeguard future of RAF Scampton!

Councillors have unanimously voted in favour of progressing with the site acquisition and partnering with an investor to deliver a regeneration and redevelopment project worth an estimated £300 million.

10 February 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

A group of people stood outside building

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

A group of people stood beside a new wayfinding sign

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

Image displaying a person cutting and carving wood

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

Image displaying crowd attending the Illuminate Guided Walk with drums and LED lights

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.