Cllr Matt Boles

⚠️ Please note that the A631 between Beckingham and Gainsborough is now closed due to flooding.

You can find a full list of road closures on our disruption page.
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🚨 Belt Road Issues 🚨

I have been made aware of a number of comments last night (for some reason tags to this page don’t show my end) re road safety following another accident on the Belt.

Just to re assure residents these are concerns I am aware of and have been raising with LCC, as such a site meeting is already scheduled with the portfolio holder for highways and various highways officers on 13th Feb to discuss Thonock Hill, Golf Club junction & the Belt road.

Dusted of my past Mayors medal today as we paid our respects and said goodbye to current Mayor of Gainsborough Cllr Tim Davies

I think the the turn out at church just said it all!

RIP Tim

Brilliant night watching Jack & the Beanstalk panto at Trinity Arts Centre, Gainsborough tonight!
Great show 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 if you haven’t already been or got your tickets booked don’t miss out.

Special mention for all the kids from Rhythm in Movement Dance Company stars of the show ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Sad news, whilst only knowing Rob for a couple of years it was clear what a great guy he was and an excellent local Cllr, it was always good to watch him in action at LCC. The respect he held across the chamber clearly speaks volumes about the man!
RIP Rob

Long-serving Lincoln Labour councillor Rob Parker passes away Tributes paid to respected councillor

I’m devastated to hear the news of the sudden passing of our Town Mayor Cllr Tim Davies yesterday, whilst I obviously knew he was ill it has come as a shock as I was only with him last Sunday at the Remembrance Service. I guess that is a mark of the man that he was still there carrying out his civic duties whilst so ill.

It has been an honour to work with Tim (& Caz) over the years on so many issues and projects for the community. Tim was a brilliant example of a community Councillor who had the town and its residents at heart first and foremost.

He was always there with help and advise when it was needed usually with laugh & a joke, he even helped out delivering my election leaflets on many occasions! I will certainly miss all of that and more than all his friendship.

Our town will be worse of for the loss of Tim and the work he did along side Caz, we all know they were a team.

My thoughts are with Caz & all of Tims family at this time

RIP Tim ❤️

Lincolnshire Council Leaders express concern over lack of transparency in Greater Lincolnshire Devolution Bid

We understand that the text of a Greater Lincolnshire devolution deal has been agreed between Leaders of Lincolnshire County Council, North Lincolnshire Council, and North East Lincolnshire Council which was made in the announcement in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement today (Wednesday 22nd November 2023).

Whilst we acknowledge that some limited consultation has taken place with District Council Leaders over the past months, we the leaders of South Kesteven District Council, Boston Borough Council and West Lindsey District Council regret that we have not been able to consider nor offer comment to government Ministers on this full draft before the announcement was made today.

The three district leaders stated: “It already feels as though Devolution is being done to us rather than being done with and for us. We are strongly committed to democratic principles and will ensure that our councils will publicly debate the proposed Devolution deal as soon as possible after it has been published.”

Richard Cleaver – Leader of South Kesteven District Council
Anne Dorrian – Leader of Boston Borough Council
Trevor Young – Leader of West Lindsey Council

Cllr Young has added: “We are committed to working together for the benefit of our communities to get the best deal for our area.”

Honoured to have laid the wreath on behalf of West Lindsey and its residents at this morning’s Remembrance Sunday Service in Gainsborough

Exciting heritage improvements to more buildings in Gainsborough have been approved as part of the Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI).

As previously reported, the council was awarded £1.25m to repair, restore and regenerate the buildings in Gainsborough as part of the THI. The National Lottery Heritage Fund award for historic building repair grants was later supplemented significantly by a large additional award from the Levelling Up Fund.

Buildings that will receive funding include; 24 Market Street, 37 Lord Street, 1,3,5 Lord Street / 2 Ropery Road and 25 Lord Street.

To find out more, read below!

www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/council-news/2023/11/heritage-scheme-set-bring-new-life-buildings-gainsborough

Get your tickets booked folks, I’ve heard the young local dancers are the stars of the show
Rhythm in Movement Dance Company

Savoy Cinemas has signed a landmark agreement to deliver a £9m cinema and leisure development in Gainsborough town centre.

The agreement includes the development of a four-screen cinema complex, restaurant, retail units and car parking provision.

Find out more about this exciting development on our website here https://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/council-news/2023/11/savoy-cinemas-signs-landmark-agreement-deliver-ps9m-cinema-leisure-development

Chairing tonight’s planning committee at West Lindsey.

Applications in Caistor, Market Rasen, Burton & Pilham on the agenda

Delighted to have proposed these plans for approval at the recent committee meeting, looking forward to seeing works get underway now!

West Lindsey District Council have recently approved plans to transform two green spaces in Gainsborough Town Centre.

The funds will be for Whitton Gardens and the former Baltic Mill site where Caskgate Street meets Silver Street and Bridge Street.

To find out more, read below!

https://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/council-news/2023/10/council-allocates-ps12-million-towards-public-green-spaces-gainsborough-part-our-levelling-plans

In need of a Saturday morning cake fix?

Afternoon tea in aid of Breast Cancer taking place at Club on the Park (football ground) today 10.30 - 12.30

🎂 🫖🧁☕️🍰

☔️ Reporting Flooding ☔️

If you are seeing any surface water flooding in our area LCC are asking that this is reported via the fix my street app/website.

This is what the highways team are monitoring and all reports are being triaged with flooding being classed as an emergency.

Felled trees etc should still be reported by 101

FixMyStreet Report, view, and discuss local street-related problems.

We are aware of the flooding across the district, with areas such as Middle Rasen, Market Rasen and surrounding villages particularly affected.

We are aware of about 50 houses without power in Market Rasen currently. Some roads are starting to be affected by rising water levels, including the road at Harpswell between Gainsborough and Caenby. Highways are dealing with a large tree at Osgodby blocking the road and a number of trees are also down on the A46, which are currently being cleared.

Further sandbags are being requested regularly from Festival Hall, which West Lindsey District Council is helping to supply, and Market Rasen Town Council is delivering these. The town council is asking for people requiring sandbags to contact them in the first instance so they can be distributed. Please call 01673 842479 if you live in Market Rasen and Middle Rasen and need sandbags.

People are advised to log ALL flooding issues with Fixmystreet.com

Parkrun is back in Gainsborough at Thonock Lane Farm!

Parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9am and is for everyone - whether you want to walk, run, jog, volunteer or spectate. After the event, people can stay for a post park run coffee and cake at Williamson’s Farm Shop. It is a great way to get meet friendly, new people, have fun and get a bit of exercise or volunteer. Everyone is welcome.

Find out more about the Thonock Lane Farm parkrun: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/thonocklanefarm/
Find Thonock Lane Farm parkrun on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thonocklanefarmparkrun

We now have two parkrun events in West Lindsey. The other event is at Market Rasen Race Course. https://www.parkrun.org.uk/marketrasenracecourse/

In case you missed it...Primary school pupils across West Lindsey are being invited to help name some of our bin lorries in a new competition launched by the council.

Intrigued? Check out the full story here https://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/council-news/2023/10/primary-schools-invited-name-districts-bin-lorries

We want to know about your experiences accessing free or reduced-price food in Gainsborough!

We’d appreciate it if you could spare 10 minutes to fill out this survey, the results of which will inform future approaches to better support residents in Gainsborough facing food insecurity.

The research is being conducted by Locality who have been commissioned by Gainsborough Local Access Programme and has been specifically designed for residents who are already accessing support through food banks, food pantries or other food-based services, or who would benefit from accessing free or reduced-price food.

Survey for Residents - Understanding Food Insecurity in Gainsborough Locality has been commissioned by Gainsborough Local Access Programme to conduct research around food insecurity in Gainsborough. 'Food insecurity' refers to the inability to consistently afford, access and utilise the food needed to maintain good health and wellbeing. This piece of research is real...

🚗 Parking Restrictions 🚙

LCC are consulting on proposals for restrictions on parking around Park Springs Road, Pilgrim Way and Fairfax Close (see attached map).

If you live in the area and have any comments/observations please drop me a message.

1 of 3 abandoned shopping trolleys on the walk to work this morning. All reported to WLDC for recovery, but just why 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

Ten arrests were made following an operation targeting drugs, criminality and traffic offences.

The local policing team were joined by officers from specialist operations to detect, deter and disrupt offenders.

The operation on Tuesday (19 September) follows an immense amount of work by the local officers in Gainsborough over the last few weeks. By listening to the concerns of the local community and working with partners, the policing team aimed to reduce offending and address anti-social behaviour.

By having their ears to the ground and speaking with local people, the community beat team have been able to develop intelligence sufficient for three search warrants to be granted in and around King Street area.

The three warrants were executed at the same time and led to 6 people being arrested on suspicion of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply. The investigation is ongoing.

During the operation a further four people were arrested for offences including GBH and driving while impaired through drugs.

Dozens of vehicles were stopped, five vehicles were seized, six drivers dealt with for traffic offences were dealt with including not having a licence and use of a mobile phone.

“Today was a positive step forward”, said PC Lindsay Postles, Community Beat Manager for South West Ward, Gainsborough.

“Drug dealing and anti-social behaviour can have a terrible impact on those living nearby. Working together can see real results. I’m grateful for the help of the local community in Gainsborough and ask for their continued support so we can have a positive impact on where they live.”

Read more here: https://www.lincs.police.uk/news/lincolnshire/news/2023/sep-2023/ten-arrests-following-operation-stronghold/
We will release an update when we have one available.

Serious RTC - Gainsborough

Riseholme Road has been closed

We were called to a report of a collision on Riseholme Road, Gainsborough, just after 2.30 this morning (Friday, 22 September).

One man, 38, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving; he remains in custody.

Two people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Our investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the collision, we will update when we can.

Incident 29 of 22 September refers.

As this is an ongoing police investigation and proceedings are active we have turned off comments on the post.

Pleased to see a couple of “grot spots” that I had reported in my Gainsborough Hill Division finally cleaned up last week.

If you have any similar issues in your area please report on the fix my street app or feel free to send to me directly