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Plans for Lincolnshire solar farm return after major change

Ten projects will share £132,983 in the first round of West Lindsey District Council’s Community Grants Programme

Funding boost helps bring West Lindsey community projects to life

West Lindsey District Council launched a new weekly collection service

West Lindsey food waste collections pass 1,560 tonnes in first six months

West Lindsey's garden waste consultation.

Residents invited to shape garden waste service in West Lindsey for coming year

Residents risk a £600 fine if their waste is found to have been illegally dumped

West Lindsey residents risk fly-tipping fines if rubbish is dumped illegally

At least one in two households are joining in the food waste recycling scheme, according to the county council. Photo: LCC

Council reviews first six months of weekly food waste collections

John Street car park in Market Rasen. Photo: Google Maps

Have your say on the future of car parking in town

Roseway car park in Gainsborough

Have your say on the future of car parking in Gainsborough

Contactless payments are now available in West Lindsey car parks. Photo: WLDC

Council introduces contactless parking ticket machines

Tooley Street in the Gainsborough South West ward

Gainsborough should end use of 'outdated' rubbish bags, councillor says

Flood grants are still available for West Lindsey residents, says the district council.

Up to £5,000 available to help West Lindsey homes prepare for flooding

Volunteers in Caistor decorating the town for race day. Volunteers Jim Togher, Lee Martin, Duncan Cole, Peter Dixon, Alan Somerscales, James Bemrose, Neil Bennett, Andy Dukes, Gordon Rogers, Rob Turner and Stuart Martin and Paul Kirkby. Photo: WLDC

West Lindsey gets ready to welcome Tour of Britain cyclists

Investment to transform creative careers across Greater Lincolnshire, creating new jobs and apprenticeships.

£324,000 investment to create the next generation of creative talent

West Lindsey District Council offices in Gainsborough.

Communities set to benefit from energy developments under new council policy

The successful Lincolnshire LGR map, with an expanded Lincoln and a rural Lincolnshire council Credit: City of Lincoln Council Approved for use by all partners.

Names of new Lincolnshire councils revealed

The map for two unitary authorities in Lincolnshire.

Number of Lincolnshire councillors set to be halved

Year 6 pupils from across 11 primary schools in West Lindsey have taken part in Lincoln City Foundation’s IMPowered workshops

Workshops help Gainsborough Year 6 pupils prepare for secondary school

West Lindsey District Councillors are calling for better public transport for young job seekers.

Council backs call to improve rural transport for young people

WLDC is holding a recruitment event.

Council to hold recruitment event for waste and recycling jobs

The Guildhall in Gainsborough

Council leader 'disappointed' with government reorganisation

The map for two unitary authorities in Lincolnshire.

Council leaders react to local government shake-up plan

Alma Avenue In Skegness. Photo Google Maps

Poorest parts of Lincolnshire - campaigners warn families are in 'crisis'

Sharon Kirby, from Riseholme College

Careers, training and jobs fair opens doors for West Lindsey residents

Lincoln County Hospital

Councillor fears maternity services could be overlooked in NHS restructure

RAF Scampton

The date when the fate of RAF Scampton is decided has been revealed

Various names have been put forward for the five main options for local government reorganisation in Lincolnshire.

What Lincolnshire's new authorities could be called

Councillors Jim and Mandy Snee

Shining a spotlight on the Gainsborough North Ward

West Lindsey District Council offices in Marshall's Yard, Gainsborough. Credit: LDRS

West Lindsey's dog clean-up rules set to be extended until 2029

Rules on not cleaning up after your dog are likely to be extended until 2029 in West Lindsey

West Lindsey's dog clean-up rules set to be extended until 2029

Coun Trevor Bridgwood, now an Independent on Lincolnshire County Council and West Lindsey District Council. Credit: Lincolnshire County Council

Reform politician quits party after ultimatum from HQ

Coun Richard Wright, leader of North Kesteven District Council and vice chairman of the Central Lincolnshire joint strategic planning committee

Have your say on proposed planning application requirements

Market Rasen Town Councillors meeting at Festival Hall discussed submitting a letter of intent for a community asset transfer under a new scheme. Photo: Google Maps

New policy empowers communities to take on local buildings and land

West Lindsey leader Councillor Jackie Brockway (right) and deputy leader Councillor Moira Westley (left). Credit: WLDC

How Conservatives, Lib Dems and Reform are working together

Jeff Summers and Ray Postolowsky oppose the new VIDA biogas plant on Cross Lane, Glentham, West Lindsey. (Stood outside the existing site a short distance away). Credit: LDRS

Tiny village could have 40,000 lorries rumbling past per year under plans

Jeff Summers and Ray Postolowsky oppose the new VIDA biogas plant on Cross Lane, Glentham

Village could have 40,000 lorries rumbling past per year under plans

'It's fantastic to see so many residents getting involved so quickly': Coun Danny Brookes.

Food waste collections off to a strong start across Lincolnshire

Coun Jackie Brockway. Photo: WLDC

Council calls for DVSA to review driving test opportunities across West Lindsey

Food waste containers which will be given to every home in Lincolnshire Credit: Lincolnshire County Council

'Nearly 700 tonnes collected': New food waste collections going wheelie well

Plans for an anaerobic digestor on Cross Lane, Glentham, West Lindsey. From planning application. Credit: Vida Bioenergy

Campaign launched against second biogas plant near village

Food waste being emptied out of one of the new collection trucks at the council waste transfer station. Photo: LCC

Positive start for food waste collections across Lincolnshire

The Viking Way in the Lincolnshire Wolds between Tealby and Risby. Photo: WLDC

Viking Way celebrates 50 years of adventure across West Lindsey

Food waste collections get under way this week. Photo: WLDC

Council food waste collections under way in West Lindsey
Food waste collections got under way across West Lindsey with the new teams and vehicles heading out on their first shift on Monday.

The Viking Way in the Lincolnshire Wolds between Tealby and Risby. Photo: WLDC

Viking Way celebrates 50 years of adventure across West Lindsey

An impression of how RAF Caistor would be converted into the Twelve Month Hill Solar Farm (From planning application.) Credit: European Energy

Former nuclear missile base could become solar farm

Curly's Athletes are launching two activity events in West Lindsey this year.

Council launches two new inclusive physical activity events for 2026

Food waste collections will be starting at the end of March.

Food waste collections starting in West Lindsey, Lincoln and North Kesteven

New data reveals local activity levels are falling

Lincolnshire below UK average for walking, as outdoor show highlights the benefi...

Janine Cordingley is all ready to start using her food waste collection service

Residents to start using their food waste caddies as collections are on the way

Up-and-coming athletes in West Lindsey are being given the chance to take their sporting careers to the next level with Everyone Active's Sporting Champions scheme

Rising sports stars urged to apply for talent scheme

West Lindsey leader Coun Jackie Brockway (right) and deputy leader Coun Moira Westley (left)

Row over how much tax West Lindsey residents should pay

Plans for an Anaerobic digestor on Cross Lane, Glentham

Plans for green energy facility near Gainsborough which could power 20,000 homes

Everyone Active has launched its Sporting Champions scheme for 2026-27

Rising sports stars in West Lindsey urged to apply for talent scheme fronted by ...

West Lindsey leader Councillor Jackie Brockway (right) and deputy leader Councillor Moira Westley (left). Credit: WLDC

Row over how much tax West Lindsey residents should pay

Plans for an anaerobic digestor on Cross Lane, Glentham, West Lindsey. From planning application. Credit: Vida Bioenergy

Plans for green energy facility which could power 20,000 homes

Residents and workers across the district are being invited to apply for a role on West Lindsey District Council’s Independent Remuneration Panel.

West Lindsey council seeks independent members for Remuneration Panel

Walking Cricket is a slower, accessible format of the game, played with a soft ball and plastic equipment

Walking cricket helping people to keep active and beat loneliness