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Images from the Heritage Skills Festival

Skills of bygone days celebrated at Gainsborough’s Heritage Festival

Gainsborough was a hive of activity on Saturday for the grand finale of the Heritage Skills Festival as residents, children and visitors flocked to the town.

25 September 2023
Blue plaque at the site of the Old Ferry Gainsborough

Plaque to be unveiled dedicated to the workers of Roses of Gainsborough

A new ‘blue plaque’ celebrating the story of a local company that became known internationally will be unveiled by the Delvers History Group on Saturday 29 April.

25 April 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 of Phil Westmorland holding up his award. The award reads "LABC: Jim King Leadership Award 2022 Finalist Phil Westmorland"

Inspirational manager recognised as finalist at national awards ceremony

West Lindsey District Council’s Building Control Manager has been presented with a certificate in recognition of his leadership skills.

11 November 2022
The Lindsey Centre in Gainsbororogh prior to demolition in 2022.

Search launched for a demolition partner for exciting town centre project

West Lindsey District Council has begun the process to appoint a contractor to demolish the former Lindsey Centre in Gainsborough.

4 October 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
The historic heart of Gainsborough

Residents can attend a talk on the progress of Gainsborough's Townscape Heritage projects

Local residents are being asked to come along to Gainsborough Library for an illustrated talk on the exciting progress of Gainsborough’s Townscape Heritage projects.

20 September 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 of residents, our staff and Navy personnel at the Merchant Navy Day flag raising ceremony in 2022.

The council raises the Red Ensign Flag in support of Merchant Navy Day

Navy personnel and residents joined West Lindsey District Council at a flag raising ceremony today, Friday 2 September, to mark Merchant Navy Day.

2 September 2022
Photograph of Matthew Snee and Katherine Stanley, of West Lindsey District Council, and Andy Hurley owner of 27-29 Lord Street.

Buildings in the historic heart of Gainsborough are set to be transformed to their former glory

Plans to repair, restore and regenerate the buildings in the historic market town of Gainsborough are underway – thanks to West Lindsey District Council’s Townscape Heritage scheme.

27 July 2022