Gainsborough Town Council

16/09/2026

Advanced notice - passing place closure - Gainsborough General Cemetery
Due to essential drainage works being undertaken in connection with the neighbouring housing development, the passing place between the main and extension areas of Gainsborough General Cemetery will be closed.

The works are scheduled to commence on Monday 28th September 2026 and are anticipated to last approximately 7–10 days.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience while these essential works are carried out.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Gainsborough Town Council:

Telephone: 01427 811573 Email: [email protected]

Our offices are open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Correspondence received outside of these hours will be responded to as soon as possible upon the office’s reopening.

15/09/2026

One You Lincolnshire is planning to host sessions at Marshalls Sports Ground on Middlefield Lane - full details below!

Gloji Groups is a holistic 12-week weight management programme designed to support you in making positive, sustainable changes to your lifestyle. The programme covers nutrition, movement, mind, sleep and alcohol. You’ll receive practical guidance, support and resources to help you develop healthier habits that can last beyond the 12 weeks.

You’ll attend a 90-minute group session each week for 12 weeks, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn, share experiences and receive support from others on a similar journey. As part of the programme, you’ll also receive a range of helpful resources, including:
📖 A journal to support your progress
🍽️ A recipe book with healthy meal ideas
🏷️ A food label checker card to help you make informed choices
💬 The option to join a supportive WhatsApp group
📝 Food diary analysis to help you understand your eating habits

Your local Gloji Group
📍 Venue: Marshall's Sports Ground
🕙 Time: 10:00–11:30am
📅 Day: Mondays
🚀 Starting: Monday 28th September
The programme is completely free to access. We do offer online group sessions (via Zoom) if the day and time of this group is not suitable.

If you have a Body Mass Index of 30 or great (27.5 in some instances) please sign up here: https://www.oneyoulincolnshire.org.uk/signup/sign-up-hub

10/09/2026

Notice of Poll for election of a Town Councillor for the Gainsborough Trent Ward.

04/09/2026

Gainsborough Town Council are pleased to highlight All Saints' Church Celebration Flower Festival!
Viewing dates and times below:
- October 2nd - 10:30am to 4pm
- October 3rd - 10:30am to 4pm
- October 4th - 11:30am to 4pm

03/09/2026

A hearing aid has been found in the extension of the Gainsborough General Cemetery and handed into Gainsborough Town Council offices - if you believe this to be yours, please contact us - our offices are open 9am to 3pm Monday through Friday.

21/08/2026

Nominations are now open!

Gainsborough Town Council is inviting nominations for its Citizen of the Year 2026 award.

The award celebrates a resident of the Parish of Gainsborough who has made an outstanding contribution to the town through their voluntary service, dedication and commitment to the local community.

Do you know someone who:
- gives their time to support others;
- volunteers for local groups or organisations;
- works to improve the lives of local residents;
- helps make Gainsborough a better place; or
- regularly goes above and beyond for the benefit of the community?
We want to hear about them!

Further details and nomination form can be found here:
https://gainsborough-tc.gov.uk/gainsboroughs-citizen-of-the-year-award-is-back-for-2026/

21/08/2026

Statement of persons nominated - electon of a Town Councillor for the Trent Ward.

20/08/2026

🌳 What an Incredible Summer at Aisby Park! 🌳

What a fantastic few weeks we've had at our Aisby Park Activity Days! 🎉

Across our four free family events, 280 children came along to enjoy a range of fun, engaging activities, bringing families together and helping local people connect with organisations that provide support within our community.

From sports and games to nature-based crafts, there was something for everyone, and it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces making the most of the summer holidays. 🌞⚽🎨

A huge thank you goes to all of our amazing partner agencies who helped make these events such a success:

👏 West Lindsey District Council
👏 Gainsborough Police
👏 Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue
👏Riverside Training
👏Wright Way Sports & Education
👏Wheelscape Skateparks – for showcasing the exciting new skatepark design and giving local children and families the opportunity to see what is coming to Aisby Park.

We would also like to give some special acknowledgements to the incredible people who went above and beyond:

💚 Cat Paton from Riverside Training for delivering the fantastic nature-based activities that inspired so many young people.

⚽ Brad and the team at Wright Way Sports Education for providing energetic, inclusive sports sessions enjoyed by children of all ages.

🚒 Mark Bennett and the team from Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue Service for engaging with families and showcasing the important work they do within our communities.

👮 Sergeant Mark Pearson and the team from Gainsborough Police for spending time with local families, building positive relationships and supporting the events throughout.

🛹 Lena, Russ and Harry from Wheelscape for your amazing engagement with the children, taking the time to talk about the exciting new skatepark, answering lots of questions and helping build enthusiasm for this fantastic new community facility.

🌟 And an extra special thank you to Hannah Lane from West Lindsey District Council, whose hard work and coordination were instrumental in making the Activity Days such a success.

🎨 One More Summer Activity!

The fun isn't over just yet!

Join us for a FREE Family Craft Activity at:

📍 Park Springs Community Centre
📅 Wednesday 26th August
🕚 11:00am – 2:00pm

☀️ If the weather is fine, activities will take place in the courtyard.
🌧️ If it's wet, we'll move indoors to the community hall.

We hope to see you there for one final day of creativity, fun and community spirit!

19/08/2026