100 Years Blue Monday, 14 October, 2024 The Gainsborough Conservative Association marked an historic moment this last weekend as we celebrated 100 years of continuously returning a Conservative Member of Parliament. During this time there has been only THREE MP's - Harry Crookshank (1924-1956); Marcus Kimball (1956-1983) and Sir Edward Leigh since 1983. To mark the occasion members and guests held a Black Tie Dinner at Thonock Park Golf... Local News
Honour is Surprise for Local County Councillor 12th June 2018 Cllr. Patricia Bradwell is the Deputy Leader of Lincolnshire County Council and represents the Woodhall Spa & Wragby Division. Her Order of the British Empire... Local News
Gala Dinner for Sir Edward is a Success 11th June 2018 A Gala Dinner held in honour of Sir Edward Leigh's thirty-five years as Member of Parliament for the Gainsborough (and Horncastle) Constituency was a fantastic... Local News
Sir Edward Will Fight For Improved Local Rail Services 25th May 2018 Sir Edward Leigh will petition the government for improved rail links for Market Rasen following the announcement that East Coast Main Line is to be returned to... Local News
Outgoing Conservative Chairman of West Lindsey District Council Reflects on Civic Year 25th May 2018 Outgoing Conservative Chairman of West Lindsey District Council, praised residents as she reflected on her year as chairman. Cllr. Angela Lawrence said: “As I... Local News
Boost For Gainsborough as Conservative-led Council Announces Development Partner 16th May 2018 Conservative-led West Lindsey District Council has announced a new partnership with mixed-use development and urban regeneration specialists, Muse Developments... Local News
Conservatives Welcome Fly-tipper's Conviction 3rd May 2018 Conservative-led West Lindsey District Council has successfully secured the conviction of a local fly-tipper whose activities blighted Gainsborough over recent... Local News
Local Councillor Welcomes Partnership Working that Delivers Affordable Homes in Nettleham 20th April 2018 Forty new properties, 10 of which will be affordable homes, are currently under construction in the picturesque village of Nettleham. West Lindsey is open for... Local News
Full Steam Ahead As Conservatives Welcome Return of Regular Rail Services to Gainsborough Central 10th April 2018 It is a quarter of a century since daily rail services have stopped at Gainsborough Central station. Conservatives have welcomed the announcement that there are... Local News
Direct Rail Link from Market Rasen to London Could be on Track 5th April 2018 An agreement to secure direct trains between Market Rasen and London - bringing ‘significant economic benefits’ to the area - is closer than ever. Sir Edward... Local News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
