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Photograph of the Guildhall from within Marshall's Yard.

"It's nice to know we have done our bit for the environment"

A father of three who has had a new air source heat pump fitted to his home is urging others to explore grant options for efficient heating systems.

11 October 2022
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
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
Solar panels on the roof of the new depot

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
Banner stating: "New Consultation: Low Carbon (powering tomorrow) Gate Burton Energy Park"

Consultation is open for a nationally significant solar project in West Lindsey

Developers behind plans for a solar project in West Lindsey are inviting people to take part in the consultation process.

22 June 2022
Banner stating: "New consultations: Island Green Power, West Burton and Cottam Solar Project"

Consultation is now open for two nationally significant solar projects in West Lindsey!

Developers behind plans for two solar projects in West Lindsey are inviting people to take part in the consultation process.

15 June 2022
A photo of Councillor Diana Rodgers presenting Williarm Farr School with the jubilee celebration tree.

Queens Green Canopy — school marks its platinum opening with a Jubilee tree!

A school which opened its doors, the year HRH the Queen ascended to the throne has been presented with a special jubilee celebration tree.

10 May 2022
Two children walking in a field of wheat

Council action plan on climate assessed and placed in top 50% nationwide!

West Lindsey’s Environment and Sustainability Action Plan has been assessed in a study published by an independent environmental campaign group.

1 February 2022
Dog walker and dog on the Viking Way near Caistor

Council urges residents to take small but vital steps to tackle climate change this year

West Lindsey District Council is urging residents to start implementing small “Green” habits into their daily lifestyle during 2022 – to help play their part in tackling climate change.

17 January 2022