Image Groundbreaking ceremony for new state of the art cinema marks milestone in town centre regeneration A special ground breaking ceremony in Gainsborough marked the start of construction work on the eagerly anticipated £9m Savoy Cinema. West Lindsey District Council and Savoy Cinema announced that local construction company the Gelder Group have secured the contract to build the state-of-the-art complex in the Market Place. Date published: 1 March 2024
Image Business grants launched in West Lindsey During 2022, the Council developed and submitted its’ UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Investment Plan. The Investment Plan made provision for the West Lindsey Business Grant Programme which comprises of three main schemes, including capital and revenue grant provision to support business sustainability (under UK Shared Prosperity Fund), capital grants for non-agricultural farm diversification and capital and revenue grants for agri-tech business development (under Rural England Prosperity Fund and WLDC local funding). Date published: 23 May 2023
Image Council Welcomes Local Skills Improvement Plan The Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is a major new project led by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to review and realign skills supply and demand across Greater Lincolnshire & Rutland. Date published: 22 December 2022
Image Investment in communities and businesses confirmed for West Lindsey! This week the Government have supported plans by West Lindsey District Council to invest £2.7m of UKSPF into businesses and communities across the area. Much of this funding will be available to communities and businesses through two flagship grant schemes and the Council are working with the Government to launch the schemes by April 2023. Date published: 12 December 2022
Image Hundreds through the door as keen job seekers show their interest in employment opportunities and more! A free event highlighting employment opportunity, career guidance and training in the district took place earlier last week in Gainsborough. Date published: 24 October 2022
Image 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. Date published: 4 October 2022
Image Opportunities for businesses and job seekers at employment and training event A free event to highlight employment opportunities, career guidance and training in the district will take place next month. Date published: 3 October 2022
Image 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. Date published: 26 September 2022
Image New approach to recruitment leads to award success A 19-year-old man from Gainsborough has been highly commended in the National Egg and Poultry Awards – thanks to the support from his employer, Noble Foods. Date published: 26 July 2022
Image Statement re: Selective Licensing From our archive A statement from Leader of the Council, Cllr Owen Bierley, following Full Council on Monday 7 March 2022 Date published: 10 March 2022