Image Successful skills fair and sector-based work academy programme leads to jobs Two initiatives which bridge the gap between individuals seeking work and employers has led to successful recruitment for a new Spar store that recently opened in Gainsborough. Date published: 19 February 2024
Image Renew your garden waste subscription service ready for collections from March Residents are now able to renew or subscribe to Garden Waste Collections in 2024. Date published: 25 January 2024
Image Council pioneers green initiative: Solar panels installed on waste collection vehicles West Lindsey District Council is proud to announce a ground-breaking initiative that is part of a “green revolution” in its Operational Services and is contributing to a more sustainable future. In a bold move to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions, the council has successfully installed solar panels on six of their waste collection vehicles. Date published: 2 July 2023
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 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 Council recognised for its work collecting waste and keeping our streets clean West Lindsey District Council has picked up a double award at a national industry awards ceremony. Date published: 9 December 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 Binning batteries and electricals puts waste workers in danger Batteries and electrical items pose a serious fire risk if they’re not disposed of properly. Date published: 7 September 2022
Image More than 99% of purple-lidded bins emptied in West Lindsey on second round of collections! Residents in West Lindsey have embraced the new twin recycling scheme, which separates paper and card from other recyclable material. Date published: 1 June 2022
Image 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. Date published: 28 April 2022