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25/02/2022

Business NK Newsletter

Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant

OHLG

The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant (OHLG) closes for applications on Monday 28 February 2022 and all final payments will be made to recipients by 31 March 2022.

The OHLG was announced in December 2021 to support businesses that offer in-person services, where the main service and activity takes place in a fixed rate-paying premises, in the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors.

For more information on eligibility please refer to the OHLG guidance on the Business NK website. If after reading the guidance you believe your business is eligible apply here.

Please ensure that you upload the correct documents requested, failure to do so may result in delayed payment of the grant due to the additional administration required.


Final chance to have your say on Sleaford town centre

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North Kesteven District Council is currently developing a vision for revitalising Sleaford Town Centre. This study will explore the potential for physical improvements within the town centre area, reviewing the 2011 Sleaford Masterplan and taking into account the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.  

We would like to invite you to take part in a short online survey to inform the study. Your responses will help us understand local needs and aspirations. Click here to access the survey. 

Thank you for your involvement in helping us shape the future of Sleaford Town Centre. This survey will remain open until 28 February.  


Prime Minister announces an end to all COVID-19 restrictions in England

Earlier this week the Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out the Living With Covid plan focusing on personal responsibility going forward, on self-isolation for example, rather than legal requirement to.

The government’s plan for removing the remaining legal restrictions while protecting people most vulnerable to COVID-19 and maintaining resilience can be found here.


Becoming Cycle Friendly

North Kesteven District Council are proud to be part of the ‘Cycle Friendly Charter’ which Visit Lincoln has launched, to help businesses gain an understanding of how to make their business more appealing to the cycling market and benefit from the growing audience.

The Charter outlines services that should be offered to achieve Cycle Friendly status such as secure bike storage facilities and access to a first aid kit, puncture repair kit and water to re-fill bottles.

The free online course is open to all businesses in Lincolnshire and takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. Once businesses have completed the course, they will be gifted a plaque to display in their establishment, feature as a highlight on VisitLincoln.com, receive a digital badge to use online and receive printed literature to showcase they are ‘Cycle Friendly’. The course can be found here.

The initiative is led by Visit Lincoln with funding and support from Lincolnshire County Council, Access Lincoln, East Lindsey District Council, North East Lincolnshire Council, North Lincolnshire Council and North Kesteven District Council.

Free support for North Kesteven businesses

The Council offers the service of a Business Support Adviser, Phil Means. Phil can assist businesses and provide bespoke advice and support.

If you are in business and feel you could benefit from free business advice please contact him. Either call Phil on 07920 472671 or email phil_means@n-kesteven.gov.uk


The Bug Lady UK

The Bug Lady UK

For our latest business case study, we spoke to Lois Oliver, proprietor of The Bug Lady UK, to discuss how she turned her passion for animals into a business in 2021.

Lois received guidance from Phil Means and grant funding through the ARG Start-Up grant. Read the full case study here.


The Quarterly Economic Survey

The Quarterly Economic Survey (ECS) is your chance to have your say on the issues which are affecting your business. 

By completing the survey, you can add a strong Lincolnshire voice to the national results, which are passed over to policymakers. Have your say and take part in the QES here.


Is your business on social media?

If so, join our Business NK group here or follow us on twitter. We share information, support and advice on each platform.


Webinars for the week ahead

28/02/02022 12:00-13:00 Supporting Schools and Colleges in Greater Lincolnshire

01/03/2022 08:30-10:00 GLEAM presents: Manufacturing a Skilled Workforce

01/03/2022 14:00-15:00 Take Your Social Media To The World: We Chat for business

03/03/2022 09:00-13:00 Experience Lincolnshire! Developing Visitor Experience Days

03/03/2022 10:00-13:00 HS2 Supply Chain Event

03/03/2022 11:00-11:40 The New UK Regime for Goods: BEIS/DLUC – Construction Products