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
County Council Leader Slams Independent West Lindsey Councillor as 'Ignorant' 15th August 2014 Conservative Leader of Lincolnshire County Council, Cllr. Martin Hill OBE has had to intervene and write a letter to the Lincolnshire Echo following comments... OpinionsLocal News
News of Universal Credit Trial Locally Welcomed as Employment Minister Visits Area 30th July 2014 Esther McVey MP, Minister for Employment, has recently met with local Conservative party supporters at Stallingborough, near Caistor, and has impressed with her... Local News
Sir Edward Leigh MP Objects to Burton Solar Plant 29th July 2014 The Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, Sir Edward Leigh, has written to West Lindsey District Council to object to proposals to build a solar farm at Burton... Westminster NewsLocal News
Sir Edward Leigh: Another Win in Fight Against Hemswell Cliff Wind Farm 22nd July 2014 Sir Edward Leigh MP, who represents the Gainsborough Constituency, has praised local campaigners on getting the Secretary of State for Communities and Local... Westminster NewsLocal News
Cheese and Wine Evening in Tealby 12th July 2014 Tealby and Walesby Conservatives’ have enjoyed a cheese and wine evening and Sir Edward and Lady Leigh were in attendance. Local News
Councillor Parrott Pays Tribute to Couple Killed by Train at Cherry Willingham 10th July 2014 Immediate past Chairman of West Lindsey District Council, Cllr. Mrs. Irmgard Parrott, has paid tribute to Mr. & Mrs. Smith who were killed by a train impact at... Local News
Two Pensioners Killed at Cherry Willingham Level Crossing 9th July 2014 Two elderly people have been killed at the Level Crossing in Cherry Willingham following being hit by a freight train. Westminster NewsLocal News
Hawthorn Road Sparks MP Letter to Minister 26th June 2014 Local parliasmentarian, Sir Edward Leigh, has written to the Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin MP, regarding the planned closure of the Hawthorn Road with... Westminster NewsLocal News
Nettleham & District Branch Enjoy Sparkling Event 23rd June 2014 Nettleham & District Branch Conservatives have enjoyed a Champagne Tasting to mark the longest day of the year. Local News
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
