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Image displaying last year's marquee at Lincs Show

Visit council’s stand at the Lincolnshire Show for a chance to win some fantastic prizes!

Thousands of visitors will be heading to West Lindsey this month as the incredible Lincolnshire Show returns.

16 June 2023
Photograph taken at Illuminate 2021 of Gainsborough Old Hall lit up with a variety of light show patterns.

Gainsborough to be illuminated next week as incredible Illuminate event returns!

We are busy gearing ourselves up for Gainsborough to be filled with light and sound for yet another Illuminate event next week, on Saturday 26 November 2022.

14 November 2022
Photograph of a Fire Spinner who performed at Illuminate in 2021. The performer is holding two sticks which are lit at the end. One stick has the lit end placed near her mouth, while the other stick is held in her other arm, outstretched horizontally towards the left edge of the frame.

Incredible Illuminate event to return to Gainsborough this Autumn!

Residents and visitors to West Lindsey are invited to attend an incredible Illuminate event involving lanterns, projections, and a spectacular fire garden this November.

29 September 2022
Get boosted now, get your COVID-19 booster vaccine

Take advantage of COVID-19 booster availability and book an appointment now!

The launch of the COVID-19 autumn booster has got off to a good start in Lincolnshire, with 27,498 booster vaccinations given (as of 21 September), however, the NHS is keen to encourage everyone eligible to keep coming forwards as soon as possible.

26 September 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
Come and see us at The Lincolnshire Show: Stand 10/11, 10/12 Row B

Win yourself a family ticket to this years' panto at the Lincolnshire Show!

Thousands of visitors will be heading to West Lindsey this month as the great Lincolnshire Show returns.

14 June 2022
Photograph of some of the illegal cigarettes seized on Tuesday 26 April 2022

Illegal cigarette seizures in Gainsborough

Two stores identified as selling illegal cigarettes in Gainsborough have been raided and seizures made at both premises.

9 May 2022
PC Shaw with Tom and Luke from West Lindsey District Council

West Lindsey District Council and Lincs Police team up to target illegal waste carriers

Officers from both West Lindsey District Council and Lincolnshire Police are teaming up to target fly tippers and illegal waste carriers in the district.

29 April 2022
A photo of Lincoln Cathedral by Andrew Scott

A new age of tourism begins, thanks to pioneering post-Covid research

Tourism experts at Visit Lincoln have started a 12 month research programme with thousands of visitors, residents, students and business owners across Greater Lincolnshire and England.

28 April 2022
A COVID booster cuts the risk of catching COVID-19 by as much as 93%

Lincolnshire COVID vaccination programme extended to support everyone aged 18 and over to have their booster before New Year

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Sunday that everyone aged 18 and over will have the opportunity to book a COVID booster by the end of December, the NHS in Lincolnshire is pulling out all the stops to enable eligible people in the county to take up this offer.

14 December 2021