Council news

Gold award for council’s bereavement service

Lea Fields Crematorium has received recognition for the service it provides to families at their time of loss.

1 June 2023

West Lindsey District Council publishes Draft Statement of Accounts

West Lindsey District Council has thanked its staff, suppliers, and partners, who have provided paperwork and documentation that has enabled them to publish the authority’s Draft Statement of Accounts on time to meet the new, earlier deadline of 31 May.

31 May 2023

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

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.

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

Picture of people stood in front of Hillcrest Park, Caistor

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

Photograph of two men and a woman having a conversation at the front of an office meeting room.

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

Aerial Picture of the 6 Levelling-Up interventions in Gainsborough Town

Your opinion matters - let us know how you feel about Gainsborough

West Lindsey District Council has launched a new survey to find out how people feel about the town.

14 December 2022

Photograph of what appears to be a holly plant, covered in frost.

Wellbeing in colder months

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

13 December 2022

Man holding rubbish bag on Christmas day collecting wrapping paper

What can I recycle this Christmas?

Not sure which bin to put it in? Let us help!
We often produce more waste at Christmas time, so here are some of the items we’re most commonly asked about whether they can be recycled.

13 December 2022