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Outside the main entrance of the Guildhall in Gainsborough

Industrial scale solar projects could be catastrophic on the countryside and rural communities

Councillors in West Lindsey say they are "extremely concerned" about the sheer scale and number of solar projects planned within a small area of the district.

5 October 2022
A photograph of a Lancaster Bomber at the RAF Scampton closure parade in 2022

Council reaffirms commitment to explore investment opportunities at RAF Scampton

On the same week that a closure parade was held at RAF Scampton to celebrate the rich history of the base, West Lindsey District Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the community.

8 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
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Businesses across Greater Lincolnshire are invited to take part in a survey on the topic of devolution

Councils across Greater Lincolnshire are developing proposals for devolution and want to start a conversation with businesses to explore whether devolution is right for our area.

19 May 2022
Ady Selby, Assistant Director of Commercial and Operational Services, Nova Roberts, Assistant Director for Regulatory and Change Management, Sally Grindrod Smith, Assistant Director of Planning and Regeneration, Emma Redwood, Assistant Director of People and Democratic Services, Ian Knowles, Chief Executive of West Lindsey District Council, Tracey Bircumshaw, Assistant Director for Finance Business Support and Property Services (S151) and Di Krochmal, Assistant Director or Homes and Wellbeing

Meet our Fabulous Five…

Today (March 8) marks International Women’s Day, which celebrates the achievements of women across the globe.

8 March 2022
Nicola Brooksbank, CEO and founder of Nice & Naughty Cafe Bistro, in Market Rasen

New digital high streets programme to boost local shopping launches across West Lindsey district

A new programme to attract shoppers back to the High Street by harnessing digital technology has been launched in West Lindsey.

13 December 2021
Front cover of the Pilgrim Routes Book

New history guide and gazetteer of local Pilgrims’ heritage sites

The traces left by the people known as the Pilgrims in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire are fleeting but often intriguing.

30 November 2021
Hemswell Playpark

New Play Park continues drive to re-invest in Hemswell Cliff ward

Residents and families living at Hemswell Cliff now have access to a newly-refurbished play park, as part of a continued drive to re-invest in the local area.

27 November 2021
Chief Executive of West Lindsey District Council Ian Knowles

Ian Knowles, Chief Executive of West Lindsey District Council on International Men's Day

On International Men’s Day, we caught up with Chief Executive of West Lindsey District Council, Ian Knowles, to discuss a number of topics, including male health and the importance of role models.

19 November 2021
Ady Selby

Ady Selby, Assistant Director Operational & Commercial Services, at West Lindsey District Council on International Men's Day

On International Men’s Day, we caught up with Assistant Director Operational & Commercial Services, at West Lindsey District Council, Ady Selby, to discuss a number of topics, including male health and the importance of role models.

19 November 2021