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
Conservatives Welcome Robert Jenrick MP to Supper Club 11th September 2017 Local Conservatives have enjoyed supper with Robert Jenrick MP, the Conservative Member of Parliament for the Newark constituency, at the White Heather, Caenby... Local News
Sir Edward Leigh MP Visits the Benjamin Adlard School 9th September 2017 Sir Edward Leigh, the veteran parliamentarian for the Gainsborough, has visited the Benjamin Adlard School and met with Headteacher Mr. Sam Coy following the... Local News
Stuart Curtis Relinquishes Role as West Lindsey District Councillor 31st August 2017 Stuart Curtis, who was first elected to West Lindsey District Council in 1999, has written to the Interim Head of Paid Service, Mr. Mark Sturgess, to inform him... Local News
Conservatives Welcome Plans to Boost Town's Car Parking 10th August 2017 Conservatives have welcomed exciting plans to boost the number of car parking spaces in Gainsborough that have been revealed by West Lindsey District Council... Local News
Sir Edward Leigh Says 'Do More on Broadband' 1st August 2017 A new report suggests 11,566 broadband connections in West Lindsey are not getting the proposed minimum broadband download speed. Sir Edward Leigh, the... Local News
Conservatives Welcome By-Election Victory 28th July 2017 Local Conservatives have welcomed victory in a local by-election. The Conservative Party Candidate Bruce Allison secured the vacant seat in a by-election... Local News
District Councillor Welcomes Appeal Decision 20th July 2017 A Conservative West Lindsey District Councillor has welcomed the decision by the national Planning Inspectorate to dismiss an appeal for 200 homes at Larch... Local News
Sir Edward Supports Demolition to Bring Hotel to Gainsborough 20th July 2017 Sir Edward Leigh MP, who has represented the town of Gainsborough in Parliament for over thirty years, has called upon the Secretary of State for Communities... Local News
Sir Edward Backs Local Residents Against New Poultry Unit 20th July 2017 Sir Edward Leigh, the veteran parliamentarian with over three decades of experience, has backed calls by residents and local councillors who are objecting to... 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
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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
