Council news

Council seeks further extension to the household support fund

West Lindsey District Council is calling on the Government to introduce a three-year extension to the Household Support Fund.

7 October 2024

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Council to work with the NHS to build support for a new GP surgery

West Lindsey District Council has unanimously backed plans to improve access to health care across the district, prioritising the construction of a new GP surgery in Gainsborough.

4 October 2024

WordFest events delight visitors

A fortnight’s worth of artistic celebration and entertainment has been enjoyed by visitors across the Gainsborough area thanks to the town’s new WordFest event.

25 September 2024

montage of images featuring people holding books up and having stories read to them

Plans to enhance wildlife and accessible greenspace in Gainsborough are underway thanks to funding

A community nature project is currently being developed in the South West Ward, Gainsborough to create wildlife areas.

23 May 2024

A group of men creating a garden for planting

DN21 Awards set to showcase best in business

Entries are already starting to flood in from businesses for the DN21 Awards, which have returned to Gainsborough following a four-year break.

22 May 2024

An aerial view of Marshall's Yard in Gainsborough

Scheme to upskill the local workforce launched in West Lindsey

A new scheme offering funding for employers to upskill their workforce has been launched by West Lindsey District Council.

20 May 2024

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A full line up of national and international artists commit to performing at Gainsborough’s GO Festival

Performers from around Europe will be taking centre stage at Gainsborough’s GO Festival on Saturday 15 June.

20 May 2024

Three people dressed in blue hippo costumes running

Chairman reappointed for second year and reflects on the ‘good community’ in West Lindsey

West Lindsey District Council has appointed Cllr Stephen Bunney as Chairman of the Council for a second consecutive year.

17 May 2024

Councillor Stephen Bunney, Chairman of West Lindsey District Council

Excitement mounting as Market Rasen’s WordFest draws near

More literature and music-themed events are being added to this summer’s WordFest at Market Rasen.

17 May 2024

Crematorium open day offers insight into the cremation process and memorial options

Lea Fields Crematorium will welcome guests to an open day on Saturday 1 June to explore various end of life choices.

15 May 2024

Dino Pete is back; Watch out Gainsborough!

Prehistoric times are upon us as our favourite dinosaur Pete is back stomping around Gainsborough Farmers’ and Craft Market.

3 May 2024

Rugby club house fitted with solar panels thanks to community funding

Community funding from West Lindsey District Council has enabled solar panels to be fitted to Lincoln Rugby FC’s club house in Nettleham.

2 May 2024

Cllr John Barrett, Ian Wilkinson (club General Manager), Cllr Frazer Brown stood outside Lincoln Rugby FC's ground

Crowds flock together to celebrate the official opening of historic footbridge

After 9 months of work, refurbishment and regeneration, Saxilby Footbridge, which crosses the Fossdyke has had an official opening to the public.

30 April 2024

A line of people standing on a bridge with colourful bunting on it

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