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
Adam Duguid Decides to Resign as West Lindsey District Councillor 1st June 2017 Adam Duguid, who was elected as a Conservative District Councillor for the Scotter & Blyton Ward in May 2015, has written to Manjeet Gill, the Chief Executive... Local News
Conservatives Welcome Heritage-led Master Plan Revealed for Gainsborough Town Centre 16th May 2017 Conservatives welcome ambitious plans to restore the character and identity of Gainsborough town centre have been revealed in a new master plan. Conservative... Local News
Sir Edward Leigh Nominated as Conservative Candidate for the 2017 General Election 9th May 2017 Sir Edward Leigh, who has served as Member of Parliament for our area, since 1983 is seeking re-election and yesterday submitted his nomination papers to the... Local News
Local Conservatives Welcome Poll Surge in Local Election Results 5th May 2017 Conservatives in the Gainsborough Constituency have welcomed a surge in support which has seen incumbent councillors returned with increased majorities and new... Local News
As Promised Conservatives Deliver Adopted Local Plan 3rd May 2017 West Lindsey District Council's Conservatives have welcomed a detailed blueprint that will shape the futures of Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey and... Local News
Sir Edward Leigh Demands Transport for School Children 2nd May 2017 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative candidate for the Gainsborough constituency, has written to Lincolnshire County Council urging them to extend free transport... Local News
Lincolnshire County Council Conservative Group Launch Manifesto 21st April 2017 Today the Conservatives launch their manifesto for the county council elections on Thursday May 4th 2017. Leader of the group, Cllr Martin Hill says: "If... Local News
Sir Edward Leigh MP Welcomes Early General Election 18th April 2017 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative MP for Gainsborough, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s call for a general election in June and said that he hopes to be the... Westminster News
MP Objects to 300 Homes Plan 13th April 2017 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative MP for Gainsborough, has objected to plans to build 300 homes on a flood-risk area near Middle Rasen. The MP of thirty years’... Local 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
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