Council news

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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

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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

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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

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West Lindsey working for you and your pets

West Lindsey District Council’s Licensing Team put a lot of hard work in behind the scenes, ensuring that the pets you buy are healthy and bought from a legitimate breeder.

14 July 2022

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This summer holiday Everyone Active has launched ‘Everyone is Family’!

Everyone is Family is aimed at getting families spending more time together and addressing the trials and tribulations of balancing everyday life with maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

14 July 2022

Photograph taken at the opening of the improved Riverside Walk

Discover Gainsborough’s improved Riverside Walk

Grab your walking shoes and head over to the riverside in Gainsborough to explore a much-welcomed and improved walkway.

13 July 2022

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Council switches to gold standard tariff to go green

West Lindsey District Council will be switching its electricity tariff with its current provider as soon as contracts allow in October, to one that is 100 per cent traceable and zero carbon.

11 July 2022

Council launches search for a delivery partner for RAF Scampton

West Lindsey District Council is inviting bids from developers and investors to become a delivery partner for RAF Scampton.

7 July 2022

Land secured to build a new 4 screen cinema in Gainsborough

West Lindsey District Council has taken a huge step forward as it pushes ahead to build Gainsborough’s first multiplex cinema.

1 July 2022

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Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are now open for nominations

Celebrating visitor economy business across Greater Lincolnshire with 15 categories to enter – 12 of which will take the winners through to Visit England’s national Visit Britain Awards 2023.

27 June 2022

Photograph of Sally Grindrod-Smith, Councillor Owen Bierley and Wendy Osgodby at the Lincolnshire Show in 2022

Visitor economy is key to boosting economic growth and quality of life

West Lindsey District Council has launched a new Visitor Economy Strategy and Action Plan which outlines its ongoing commitment to the sector.

24 June 2022

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Lincolnshire's continued caring response during Refugee Week

At a time of escalated individual and community response, Lincolnshire’s significant caring contribution in supporting refugees over the years is being celebrated during Refugee Week.