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Sir Edward visits site of proposed solar farm

Sir Edward has visited the site of the proposed solar farm between Willingham and Fillingham in his Gainsborough constituency.

The Conservative Member of Parliament pointed out the proposal would be "the biggest solar farm in the world, the size of five thousand football pitches".

Three Local Schools in Times Top List

Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, has welcomed the news that three schools in his constituency have gained places on The Times list of best state secondary schools in the East Midlands.

New Waste Depot for West Lindsey Opened

Sir Edward Leigh has welcomed the opening of the new £5 million waste depot in the middle of West Lindsey.

The Conservative Member of Parliament for Gainsborough said the facility would "provide an even better service keeping our area clean and tidy".

Remembrance Day in Gainsborough

I was honoured to lay a wreath at the war memorial in Gainsborough this Remembrance Sunday. War memorials in churches and at the centre of villages across West Lindsey record the many names of those who fell in the First and Second World Wars.

Meeting the Lincoln Catenians

I was very pleased to go to Lincoln to attend a meeting of the local branch of the Catenians.

This is an international association of lay Catholics who meet and help out in their communities. It was founded here in England but has expanded to many countries across the globe.

MP secures £10 million for Gainsborough

Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, has welcomed the announcement of more than £10 million in Levelling Up funding for the town following West Lindsey District Council’s successful bid to the Treasury.

Remembering David Amess

Sir David Amess MP was a devoted public servant who will be greatly missed. It was a privilege of mine to count him amongst my friends. We both entered the Commons in the 1983 intake and have campaigned together for a number of causes since.

Panel Discussion at Party Conference

I was pleased to take part in a panel discussion organised by the Cornerstone Group at this year's Conservative Party Conference.