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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
Outside the main entrance of the Guildhall in Gainsborough

Councillors vote unanimously to safeguard future of RAF Scampton!

Councillors have unanimously voted in favour of progressing with the site acquisition and partnering with an investor to deliver a regeneration and redevelopment project worth an estimated £300 million.

10 February 2023
Photograph of seven people infront of a building in the historic heart of Gainsborough.

Historic Heart of Gainsborough showcases exciting regeneration plans

West Lindsey District Council was delighted to welcome officials from the UK’s The National Lottery Heritage Fund to see first-hand the work taking place.

22 November 2022
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
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
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 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
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
Outside the Guildhall in Gainsborough

Statement re: Selective Licensing

A statement from Leader of the Council, Cllr Owen Bierley, following Full Council on Monday 7 March 2022

10 March 2022