Image First antiques fair success as sun shines on inaugural event. The historic town of Gainsborough witnessed a remarkable inaugural Antiques Fair, drawing traders and enthusiasts from neighbouring areas including Hull, Retford, and Newark. Date published: 30 March 2024
Image Blyton Park Race Track recognised by district council for its contribution to the leisure industry West Lindsey District Council was invited to Blyton Park Race Track, a ‘hidden gem’ tucked away in the district. The business which attracts between 25,000 - 30,000 visitors annually has become a vibrant hub for fast cars and thrilling experiences. Date published: 12 March 2024
Image Discover Gainsborough Markets this summer Discover Gainsborough Markets this summer – fun, games and sounds in the town. Date published: 4 August 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 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. Date published: 22 July 2022
Image First winner announced for The Great Gainsborough Treasure Hunt! Congratulations to seven-year-old Braydon Wickson who is the first winner of our newly created treasure hunt aimed at engaging people in the history of Gainsborough. Date published: 9 May 2022
Image Update on Government funding announcement From our archive West Lindsey District Council are aware of the Government announcement to help the hospitality sector Date published: 21 December 2021
Image Christmas Charity Market helps raise money for a children’s charity. From our archive The Rose and Crown at Upton, held their own Charity Christmas Market last month, which was supported by almost 30 stalls. Date published: 6 December 2021
Image New history guide and gazetteer of local Pilgrims’ heritage sites From our archive The traces left by the people known as the Pilgrims in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire are fleeting but often intriguing. Date published: 30 November 2021