Council news

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

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

Banner which reads "Don't bin batteries and electronics" by Lincolnshire recycles

Binning batteries and electricals puts waste workers in danger

Batteries and electrical items pose a serious fire risk if they’re not disposed of properly.

7 September 2022

Photograph of residents, our staff and Navy personnel at the Merchant Navy Day flag raising ceremony in 2022.

The council raises the Red Ensign Flag in support of Merchant Navy Day

Navy personnel and residents joined West Lindsey District Council at a flag raising ceremony today, Friday 2 September, to mark Merchant Navy Day.

2 September 2022

Photograph of a pathway next to a pocket park of greenery with multiple benches in at Caskgate Street, Gainsborough.

Crucial land survey to take place in Gainsborough this month

Exciting plans to create a new pocket park, improve green spaces and the market place are currently being developed as part of Gainsborough’s town centre regeneration programme.

1 September 2022

Photograph taken at Claxby for the launch of the new posters: (From left to right) From Claxby Parish Council, Chairman Brian Hunter and clerk David Beer, Fate Pudney, Visitor Economy Officer of West Lindsey District Council, and parish councillors Paul Strong and Helen Wilson.

Visitors encouraged to explore Lincolnshire Wolds village

Visitors to Claxby can now find out more about this historical village thanks to new and updated posters produced by West Lindsey District Council.

23 August 2022

Outside the main entrance of the Guildhall in Gainsborough

Reminder to sign up to flood warnings

Following on from last week’s flash flood in Market Rasen, the Council is urging all residents to sign up for flood warnings.

22 August 2022

Photograph of a woman in a shop. She is at the till with her debit card out, ready to pay for a couple of food packages.

Retail Champion launches support scheme to help transform Lincolnshire's visitor economy businesses

Visitor economy businesses across West Lindsey, Boston, and East Lindsey can super-charge their skills with The Retail Champion, Clare Bailey, who is launching a new support program this week.

19 August 2022

Photograph of the seating and stage of the Trinity Arts Centre

Trinity Arts Centre becomes finalists in Tourism Awards

Destination Lincolnshire has announced the finalists in their 2022 Tourism Awards and we are thrilled that the Trinity Arts Centre is among those named.

17 August 2022

Decorative photograph of a piggy bank having a coin put into it. It is in front of a post that says "Budget Consultation 2023/24"

Help us to make sure our budget has the biggest impact for the district

West Lindsey District Council has launched its annual budget consultation and is calling on residents and businesses to have their say on shaping future priorities.

16 August 2022

Photograph of fly-tip cordoned off and labelled as being under investigation

West Lindsey District Council launches new approach to investigate illegal fly-tipping across the district

West Lindsey District Council is continuing its proactive approach to the problem of illegal fly-tipping.

11 August 2022

Photograph of illegal cigarettes seized during raids on 8 August 2022

Second series of raids in Gainsborough capture illicit cigarettes

Two stores previously caught selling illegal cigarettes in Gainsborough have been raided again.

9 August 2022