Sir Edward Leigh nominated as the Conservative Party candidate for Gainsborough Tuesday, 4 June, 2024 On Tuesday 4th June Sir Edward Leigh was nominated as the Conservative Party candidate for Gainsborough at the forthcoming General Election. Having served the people of Gainsborough for over forty years, Sir Edward is looking forward to the campaign and the prospect of continuing to represent them. "I am committed to continue working for all the people of the Gainsborough constituency. I am at... Local News
Sir Edward Leigh MP Urges Households to ‘Keep a Step Ahead of Winter’ 23rd October 2017 New research from British Gas has highlighted that having no heating or hot water would be the number one disaster for households this winter. Even so, many... Westminster News
Council Secures Large Fine for First Selective Licensing Offences 20th October 2017 Four Gainsborough landlords have been fined and ordered to pay costs totalling £232,155.68. They are the first landlords to be prosecuted under COnservative-led... Local News
Minister Confirms to Sir Edward that there is ‘No Plan to Move the Red Arrows’ 18th October 2017 Following recent suggestions that the RAF’s Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, based at RAF Scampton, could be moved out of the county have been quashed by a... Westminster News
Conservatives Announce Sudbrooke By-Election Candidate 16th October 2017 The Gainsborough Constituency Conservative Association are pleased to have selected a local candidate, for the forthcoming by-election on Thursday, 16th... Local News
Lincolnshire MPs Meet With Local Government Minister Over Fair Funding Campaign 12th October 2017 Sir Edward Leigh, the veteran Member of Parliament for the Gainsborough constituency, has taken part in a meeting with other Lincolnshire MPs and the Rt. Hon... Westminster News
Tribute to Stuart Curtis 10th October 2017 A tribute to former Conservative West Lindsey District Councillor Stuart Curtis (1945 - 2017) Local News
Landlords Urged to Seek Help as Part of Empty Homes Week 9th October 2017 More than 500 empty homes have been recorded in West Lindsey so far this year. The figures, have been released by Conservative-led West Lindsey District Council... Local News
Conservative-led Council Gets Best Possible Audit Result 3rd October 2017 The annual independent audit by KPMG has assessed the Conservative-led West Lindsey District Council’s Statement of Accounts 2016/17 resulting in the best... Local News
Sir Edward Seeks Generous Settlement with EU as Withdrawal Bill Passes First Vote 12th September 2017 Sir Edward Leigh has voted to support the EU Withdrawal Bill in one of the first major parliamentary votes on Brexit, following a memorable intervention in... Westminster News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National 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