Gainsborough Town Council

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

12/08/2026

Notice of Election of a Town Councillor for Gainsborough Trent Parish Ward.

10/08/2026

🛹 BIG NEWS FOR GAINSBOROUGH! 🎉
🌟 A Brand-New £265,000 Skate Park is Coming to Aisby Walk! 🌟
Gainsborough Town Council is thrilled to announce that a brand-new £265,000 skate park will soon be arriving at Aisby Walk, creating an exciting, modern and inclusive space for children, young people and families to enjoy for years to come! 🛹✨

This fantastic community project has been made possible thanks to the generous support of FCC Communities Foundation – a not-for-profit organisation that awards grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund – together with Section 106 Public Open Space Contributions from Gleeson Homes. 👏

🏗️ Following a competitive tender process, Wheelscape Skateparks has been appointed as the Council's approved contractor and will begin construction in October 2026.

📅 Meet the Team at Aisby Walk Activity Day!
Come along and meet the Wheelscape team on Thursday 13 August at the Aisby Walk Activity Day, where they will be joining Gainsborough Town Council and partner agencies West Lindsey District Council, Acis Group, Riverside Training, Wright Way Sports & Education, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue and Gainsborough Police
to showcase the exciting plans, answer your questions and chat about what you can expect from the new skate park.
🎈 Free family activities
🤝 Meet local partner organisations
🛹 Discover the exciting new skate park plans
💬 Ask questions and find out more!

This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate another major investment in Gainsborough's outdoor recreation facilities and our commitment to creating high-quality spaces that promote healthy lifestyles, physical activity and opportunities for everyone in our community. 🌳❤️

We look forward to seeing you there! 🎉

05/08/2026

On Saturday 1st August the Mayor of Gainsborough Cllr Richard Craig attended the Connexions Family Fun Day at the Levellings. Of the event, Cllr Craig said:
"Really proud, pleased and honoured to have supported Bryony and all the Connexions and PACS Crew yesterday, as Mayor, on the Family Fun Day at Levellings.

There was a fantastic turnout, some great performances from PACS, G Town and the Shedders, and plenty of fun activities and stalls on offer.

There has been some really positive feedback too, so well done to all. All the hard work definitely paid off."

05/08/2026

Fire and rescue response review engagement

Over the last year, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue has been reviewing its emergency response arrangements to ensure services remain resilient, effective and sustainable.

As part of these proposals Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is conducting engagement to help local communities and stakeholders understand the proposals and provide an opportunity to share their views until 23 August.

Share feedback on Let's talk Lincolnshire

All feedback will be considered before final recommendations are made later this year.

Why we're proposing changes We want to improve the way we respond to fire and rescue emergencies in Lincolnshire. We’d like to know your views and opinions on our proposals. There are three reasons we’re carrying out this review: Some of our shift patterns are based on

04/08/2026

Games by the Hall is back for 2026!
📍Gainsborough Old Hall gardens
🗓 6th August 2026
🕚11am - 3pm

'Games by the Hall' is a totally free event for all the family ♥️

Head down to Gainsborough Old Hall on Thursday 6 August for crafts, birds of prey and family games.

See the poster below for more information.