Hello from the Newark and Sherwood District Council Economic Growth team!

This August edition is packed full of business support opportunities you can take advantage of. Including a wide range of programmes offering 1:2:1 support through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund as well as several adult learning opportunities if you are looking to progress your career, upskill your staff and grow your business. 

The team is also busy prepping for the Economic Growth Conference at The Pumping Station in Ollerton on 12 October. Through a range of unique, exciting and inspirational keynote speakers led by industry experts, you will have the opportunity to receive invaluable advice for your business. More information is available below. Get in touch if you would like to book your place.

If you would like to contribute your own story and be featured in the next newsletter, please contact us here: Economic.Growth@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk.

Could your business benefit from the Tour of Britain?

With stage 4 of the Tour of Britain starting and finishing in Newark and Sherwood this year, there is a tangible opportunity for local businesses to benefit from the expected rise in visitor numbers.

But are you making the most of the opportunity?

Whether you choose to run themed promotions or displays, participate in the Land Art competition or drive a social media campaign, there are lots of ways you could capitalise on the tour passing through the District.

To find out more about what’s happening in the District and how your business could get involved, take a look here: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/culture-leisure/sport/tour-of-britain

Have you booked your place for the Economic Growth Conference yet?

On 12 October, at The Pumping Station in Ollerton, we are hosting our third Economic Growth Conference. 

Keynote speeches and workshops will focus on how you can achieve your sustainability goals and tackle the challenges that stand in the way of achieving Net Zero. In addition, you can also pick up some tips and tricks on providing excellent customer care!

If you still need to book your place, please get in touch by emailing will.parkinson@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk. 

Support for starting a business - Prince's Trust 

Got a business in mind or want to explore an idea? Or know someone who does? From training and mentoring support to funding and resources, The Prince's Trust can help!

The Prince's Trust are offering a free Enterprise programme that takes place in a centre near you. The scheme works with 18 - 30 year olds living in the UK by offering development awards to help them kickstart their business or access training courses and turn their big ideas into a reality.

Identify grant opportunities for your business

Grant Finder is Europe’s most advanced grants and policy database. Its search engine operates across the public, private and voluntary sectors and identifies funding opportunities and business support scheme that are appropriate for you and your business.

We currently have a subscription to Grant Finder and can offer free funding searches for you! If you would like a member of our team to perform a Grant Finder search on your behalf, get in touch with us by emailing economic.growth@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Gigabit voucher funding

The Government is providing up to £210m worth of voucher funding as immediate help for people experiencing slow broadband speeds in rural areas.

Vouchers worth up to £4,500 for homes and businesses help to cover the costs of installing gigabit broadband to people’s doorsteps.

A46 Newark Bypass Scheme – more than just a road

National Highways is planning major improvements to the A46 Newark Bypass including widening the single carriageway to two lanes in each direction between the Farndon and Winthorpe roundabouts.

The scheme proposals also include:

• Adding traffic signals to Farndon roundabout to improve traffic flows during   peak hours
• A split-level, junction at Cattle Market with the A46 elevated to pass over the roundabout
• A short section of new dual carriageway over the A1, including slip roads to Brownhills roundabout and a new bridge to the north of the existing A46 bridge over the A1
• A new single lane carriageway between the Friendly Farmer and Winthorpe roundabouts providing links to the A17, A1 and Newark
• Enlarging and adding traffic signals to Winthorpe roundabout with the main line of the A46 passing through the middle to form a through-about junction.
• Diversion of utilities, environmental mitigation and floodplain compensation

In addition to the road improvements, the scheme aims to create local jobs and support graduate, apprentice and work experience opportunities.

Local community organisations surrounding the scheme are already able to apply to the National Highways Social Value Fund as part of our wider commitment to the area. 

For careers opportunities contact Fozia Fazil, Social Value Manager, Fozia.fazil@skanska.co.uk

For volunteering opportunities contact Kerri McGarrigle, Senior Stakeholder & Community Engagement Manager, kerri.mcgarrigle@skanska.co.uk

For National Highways Social Value funding application and guidance notes please contact: A46NewarkBypass@nationalhighways.co.uk

And for regular updates about the scheme visit the National Highways website where you can sign up for free email updates.

B N Gibson Ambulance Service are one of the longest established private ambulance services in the UK, offering high standards in ambulance services and patient care in Nottinghamshire and nationwide.

This year they are celebrating an incredible milestone, with their 40th anniversary! Tim Hawley, CEO, has this to share on the service: 

"We support a very diverse community in both our specialised home to schools transport and also in our patient transfer services. Our teams work day in day out supporting a hugely diverse customer base and the greater we understand the needs of those we support the better the service we can provide".

B N Gibson are currently expanding and looking to recruit Drivers and Passenger Assist roles. Contact them today on 01623 870312 If you are interested in starting a rewarding role with the service.