Gainsborough Town Council

New vacancy - Caretakers 💼 SCP 6-8 £25,989 - £26,824 per annum equivalent to £13.47 - £13.90 per hour – pro-rata for part-time hours. Part time - averaging 20 hours per week (1,043 hours per annum) For more details and to apply, visit: gainsborough-tc.gov.uk/job_vacancies/…

Holocaust Memorial Day is an opportunity for the nation to come together, remember persecutions of the past and stand against hatred and prejudice in the present. Learn more at hmd.org.uk

Following the Full Council meeting on 13 January, Councillor Kenneth Woolley has been elected as the new Mayor, after Councillor James Plastow formally stood down from the role. We wish Councillor Woolley every success in the months ahead.

Christmas By The Green is coming up soon! 📆Wednesday 17th December 2025 🕟4:30pm to 7:30pm 📍X-Church

Advanced notice: On Monday 1st December 2025, the main entrance to the Gainsborough General Cemetery will be closed due to essential tree works in the area. Access to the General Cemetery on Cox’s Hill, next to Hickman Hill Hotel, will remain open.

There's only 3 days left until the Christmas Lights Festival, which means just 3 days until Warren Dowse Funfair is in town! Get ready to enjoy all the funfair and wider festival has to offer - we hope to see you there! #gainsboroughchristmaslightsfestival2025

This Remembrance Sunday we come together as a community to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served our country. Service of Remembrance All Saints’ Parish Church 10:00am Act of Remembrance & Wreath Laying Gainsborough War Memorial, Parnell Street 11:00am

There is just 7 days left until the Christmas Lights Festival, so make sure to add a stop by at Dowses Funfairs to your plans! Make sure you don't miss out on all the fun - check it out between 3pm to 9pm in Bridge Street car park (behind Sports Direct).

Temporary car park closure notice: Location - Bridge Street car park (to the rear of Sports Direct) Duration of closure - 14th and 15th November Reason - Gainsborough Christmas Lights Festival

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Your festive dreams will come true when Inka the Polar Bear comes to Christmas Lights Festival ✨🐻‍❄️ Inka and her cubs are coming all the way from the Arctic to meet the crowds in Gainsborough. #GainsboroughChristmasLightsFestival2025

Save the date: 6 weeks to go! We’re counting down the weeks until Gainsborough sparkles at this year’s Christmas Lights Festival ✨ 📹 If you didn’t need a reason to get excited, here’s a look back at last year’s memorable moments! #GainsboroughChristmasLightsFestival2025

Earlier this week, 7-year-old Reggie was awarded with an 'Eco Champion' certificate for regularly litter picking with the help from his family and their dog. Read more here: west-lindsey.gov.uk/council-news/2…

Advisory signed diversion routes are shown on the map, so please allow additional time for travelling.

The Belt Road, Gainsborough – due to scheduled carriageway patching works by Lincolnshire County Council, the road will be closed and vehicular traffic restricted for the duration of the works on 27th October 2025, works should be completed within 2 days.

Free Family Event - Harvest on the Green! 🗓️Date: 29th October 🕛Time: 12pm-3pm 📌Location: Ashcroft Green, Gainsborough Includes games, stalls, family activities, free pumpkin carving 🎃 and refreshments.

Gainsborough Town Council was pleased to present Pete Gray the Citizen of the Year Award for 2025 in recognition of his outstanding dedication to Gainsborough through years of service as a local police officer and his tireless commitment to Marshalls Juniors Football Club.

Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership carried out an Archer Survey in May 2025, it was installed on A156, Lea Road, Gainsborough with calibrated technical data recording equipment. For details, including graphical data and summary results: gainsborough-tc.gov.uk/archer-survey-…

Foxby Lane, Gainsborough - due to scheduled carriageway patching works by Lincolnshire County Council, the road will be closed and vehicular traffic restricted for the duration of the works from 1st October until 7th October. Map showing closures and advisory diversions below: