East Lindsey

East Lindsey is a local government district in Lincolnshire, England. Its council is based in Horncastle and the largest town is Skegness. Other towns include Alford, Burgh le Marsh, Coningsby, Louth, Mablethorpe, Spilsby, Sutton on Sea, Wainfleet All Saints, Wragby and Woodhall Spa. The district also covers a large rural area, including many smaller settlements.

East Lindsey District
Non-metropolitan district
  • From left to right
  • Top: Aerial view of Skegness
  • Middle: Louth and Horncastle town centre
  • Bottom: Mablethorpe and the Lincolnshire Wolds
Shown within the ceremonial county of Lincolnshire
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Constituent countryEngland
RegionEast Midlands
Administrative countyLincolnshire
Admin. HQHorncastle
Government
  TypeEast Lindsey District Council
  MPs:Edward Leigh,
Matt Warman,
Victoria Atkins
Area
  Total682 sq mi (1,767 km2)
  Rank13th
Population
 (2021)
  Total142,951
  RankRanked 156th
  Density210/sq mi (81/km2)
Ethnicity (2021)
  Ethnic groups
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Religion (2021)
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Time zoneUTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC+1 (British Summer Time)
ONS code32UC (ONS)
E07000137 (GSS)
Ethnicity99.0% White

The district lies on the east coast, bordering the North Sea. The north-west of the district includes part of the Lincolnshire Wolds, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The neighbouring districts are Boston, North Kesteven, West Lindsey and North East Lincolnshire.

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