 Business plans step forward in Sleaford
North Kesteven District council has embarked on a commercial partnership to help bring forward a planned 37-acre business park in Sleaford.
As the masterplan for the site begins to take shape, biT Group (an arm of Telford and Wrekin Council) will provide support on the basis of design and project management.
We’re also working with local firm D. Hatcher & Sons to clear the site so detailed survey works can take place to help shape our vision.
The ambitious scheme forms an integral part of the vision for the district and could deliver around 2,500 jobs through the creation of 485,000sq ft of business space across a number of units. The site was purchased after the private sector was slow to act on its potential as strategic employment land.
Executive Board Members for the project including Council Leader, Councillor Richard Wright invited representatives from biT Group to formally shake hands on the partnership at a meeting on 11thFebruary.
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Free Support for North Kesteven Businesses
NKDC offers the service of a Business Support Adviser, Phil Means. Phil has supported several businesses across the district and was previously the Business Link Skills Coordinator for Lincolnshire and Rutland, prior to joining the team. Phil worked in retail management with companies such as Sainsbury’s and Homebase. He has an ILM level 5 in Business Skills and holds experience in the financial service industry working in both the corporate finance and investment markets. Phil can assist businesses and provide bespoke business support in areas such as start-up advice, business planning, and provide advice on grants and funding.
More information on Phil Means and businesses that have benefited from NKDC business support – and inspiring business advice and guidance – can be found on the Business NK website www.businessnk.co.uk
If you are in business or thinking of starting a business and feel you could benefit from free business advice please contact Phil Means. Either call Phil on 07920 472671 or email phil_means@n-kesteven.gov.uk
EU Transition Support for local businesses
In the lead up to our departure from the European Union (EU), local enterprise partnerships across Greater Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Leicestershire have developed a programme to provide businesses in the East Midlands access to up to 12 hours support to help prepare for EU exit and a further 12 hours to develop their resilience and recognise opportunities for growth. The building resilience programme aims to ensure that businesses in the East Midlands are informed and prepared to deal with any challenges that may result from the UK’s departure from the EU, as well as identifying and capitalising opportunities that may result.
The programme consists of seminars which outline the next steps for businesses to consider, sector specific workshops and one to one support from specialist advisers. The programme is fully funded at no cost to businesses and is available to any businesses located in Greater Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Leicestershire. To find out about other support available to your business, please contact your local Growth Hub www.businesslincolnshire.comor visit www.business-resilience.uk
Changing Landscape for Sleaford Marketplace
Planning permission has been granted for a section of the Market Place in Sleaford to be used as an alfresco eating and drinking area. Whilst the area will support and allow the businesses on market place to grow it will also greatly benefit the town and wider community from the increased footfall and creation of a refreshed landscape for the town.
NKDC are in the process of meeting with the businesses involved to create a plan and look at designs for the new area. These businesses include Tiamo Italian restaurant, El Toro cocktail and tapas bar and Market square café and restaurant, with the changes forecast to take shape in spring.
The new plans will coincide with existing projects designed to enhance the town centre, such as the pop-up public realm that was introduced last year. Existing planters will be moved to create a pedestrian area outside Tiamo across to the water fountain from the Market Square café and restaurant.
Free customer service workshop for local businesses
LAGAT College are hosting a WorldHost workshop focused on the ‘Principles of Customer Service’, the aim being to empower staff to deliver excellent customer service, and in the long term provide businesses the outstanding reputations they deserve.
WorldHost is a modern, interactive fully funded one day course. Within the course, several areas are covered including identifying customer needs and managing expectations, the importance of making a great first impression and communication skills to improve your customer interactions. The course encompasses a range of areas that ultimately encompass the principles of effective customer service.
Two workshops are being held on March 24 and 26 at North Kesteven District Council offices in Sleaford. To register your interest please contact Kbanks@lagat.co.uk
 Nominations are open
Nominations for the annual NK Community Champion awards are now open and looking for those who make a difference to communities and people’s lives in North Kesteven.
If your business, or a business you know of has made a difference to local communities through initiatives and charitable, neighbourly contributions, think about putting in a nomination.
The Community Business award is sponsored by Washingborough Hall Hotel, and is one of ten awards for 2020.
The other categories are:
- Community Spirit
- Contribution to Community Safety
- Contribution to Arts and Culture
- Contribution to Health and Wellbeing
- Contribution to Sport
- Contribution to a Better Environment
- Longstanding contribution to an organisation or group
- Good Neighbour
- Young Achiever
Nominations close Friday 29 May at noon and can be made online at www.nkawards.org
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