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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 says "Reviewing responses to consultation. Low Carbon, powering tomorrow. Gate Burton Energy Park" over a map that highlights Gate Burton

Low Carbon considers responses to consultation on proposals for Gate Burton Energy Park

Low Carbon’s Gate Burton Energy Park project team is now in the process of reviewing all the views and comments it received during the second consultation exercise on its updated proposals to build a new solar energy park on land near Gate Burton, Lincolnshire.

8 August 2022
Photograph of a collection of photographs of the deceased and a bouqet of flowers taken at the Celebration of Life Service.

West Lindsey District Council holds Celebration of Life service for those lost during the pandemic

On Sunday 31 July West Lindsey District Council held a Celebration of Life service at the Parish Church of St Thomas, Market Rasen, followed by a reception in Festival Hall.

3 August 2022
Banner stating The UK Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Plan – 19 June 2022

West Lindsey District Council submits investment plan for the district

West Lindsey District Council has submitted its Investment Plan to the Government, which sets out how it will spend its allocation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

1 August 2022
Outside the Guildhall in Gainsborough

Annual audit confirms that West Lindsey District Council is performing well

West Lindsey District Council has received a high rated assurance in its annual audit report for 2021-22.

1 August 2022
Photograph of Matthew Snee and Katherine Stanley, of West Lindsey District Council, and Andy Hurley owner of 27-29 Lord Street.

Buildings in the historic heart of Gainsborough are set to be transformed to their former glory

Plans to repair, restore and regenerate the buildings in the historic market town of Gainsborough are underway – thanks to West Lindsey District Council’s Townscape Heritage scheme.

27 July 2022
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Gainsborough taxi driver has licence revoked

A taxi driver in Gainsborough has had his taxi licence revoked following a complaint received from a member of the public.

26 July 2022
Photograph of Duncan Everett, CEO of Noble Foods, presenting Adam Stainton with his award.

New approach to recruitment leads to award success

A 19-year-old man from Gainsborough has been highly commended in the National Egg and Poultry Awards – thanks to the support from his employer, Noble Foods.

26 July 2022
Photograph of three LIVES Lincolnshire employees holding a sign that says "Thank you"

Crematorium recycling scheme supports two Lincolnshire charities

A Lincolnshire hospice and an emergency responder that support and help families in West Lindsey have both received a much-needed boost thanks to a special recycling scheme.

22 July 2022
The Merry Olde Market, Saturday 13th August 9am until 3pm, Gainsborough Market Place. Join us for a day of vintage entertainment. Offering nostalgia, excitement and lots of free and inexpensive fun, this day is aimed at all generations!

Historic market returns to Gainsborough this summer!

Families are invited to step back in time and join us at our Merrye Olde Market which returns to Gainsborough next month.

22 July 2022
Photograph of five teachers at The Gainsborough Academy in front of the assembly hall with a careers PowerPoint projected on the screen behind them.

The Gainsborough Academy – a journey through careers 2022

A package of career-related activities has been delivered at the Gainsborough Academy – thanks to a strong partnership with local employers.

18 July 2022

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