Democracy

Gainsborough Town Council by-election: Tom Padden’s statement

Gainsborough Town Council by-election: Tom Padden’s statement

Tom Padden, the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Town Council by-election has posted a statement on Facebook. He said: “It’s […]

3 Mar 2024 | Comment

Three candidates for Gainsborough Town Council Hill Ward election on 7 March 2024

Three candidates for Gainsborough Town Council Hill Ward election on 7 March 2024

Gainsborough Town Council has issued a Notice of Poll for the election of a Town Councillor in the Gainsborough Hill […]

22 Feb 2024 | Comment

Gainsborough MP doesn’t want the Treasury stopping train service plans

Gainsborough MP doesn’t want the Treasury stopping train service plans

Rumours of a return to action for a direct train route from Cleethorpes to London have been rumbling under the […]

13 Feb 2024 | Comment

“Time for a change”: Councillor digs at Gainsborough MP over criticism of devolution consultation

“Time for a change”: Councillor digs at Gainsborough MP over criticism of devolution consultation

A senior Lincolnshire County Councillor has suggested it could be “time for a change” in the Gainsborough constituency, following a […]

10 Jan 2024 | Comment

Have your say on Greater Lincolnshire Devolution

Have your say on Greater Lincolnshire Devolution

Some Lincolnshire Council Leaders express concern over lack of transparency in Greater Lincolnshire Devolution Bid They understand that the text […]

14 Dec 2023 | Comment

RAF Scampton: call for Gainsborough MP Sir Edward Leigh to leave the Conservatives

RAF Scampton: call for Gainsborough MP Sir Edward Leigh to leave the Conservatives

Several West Lindsey district councillors have called on Gainsborough MP Sir Edward Leigh to “resign the whip” and relinquish his […]

26 Sep 2023 | Comment

Gainsborough MP cites concerns over potential radioactivity at RAF Scampton

Gainsborough MP cites concerns over potential radioactivity at RAF Scampton

During a House of Commons debate, the Tory MP criticised the Home Office for failing to assume control of the site from […]

26 Jul 2023 | Comment

Lib Dems’ win at West Lindsey District Council

Lib Dems’ win at West Lindsey District Council

Prior to this year’s election, the Conservatives held a total of 16 seats but ended the night with just 14, whereas the […]

7 May 2023 | Comment

Who are my ward candidates?

Who are my ward candidates?

On 4 May 2023 West Lindsey District Council will hold district council elections for all 36 seats across its 20 […]

10 Apr 2023 | Comment

Cllr Matt Boles disapproves Gainsborough housing development

Cllr Matt Boles disapproves Gainsborough housing development

A Gainsborough councillor has raised concerns over the development of 49 new homes alongside the River Trent, calling it a […]

30 Mar 2023 | Comment