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20/01/2023

Business NK Newsletter

Share the love this Valentines

Love Sleaford

In February we’re simultaneously celebrating Valentines and everything there is to love about Sleaford. Residents, businesses and visitors will be invited to add tags with a personalised message to the heart selfie seat installation in Sleaford. Further information on the heart seat will be shared on our Facebook and Twitter in coming weeks. 

We are looking for businesses in Sleaford to get in touch if they are interested in hosting tags for people to collect and attach to the installation. All businesses that take part will be promoted on social media. If you are interested in taking part, please email ecodev@n-kesteven.gov.uk 

We also have Love Sleaford window clings available for businesses in Sleaford to promote the campaign, if you are interested in receiving one, please contact the team.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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The Licensing Team at North Kesteven District Council

The Licensing Team at North Kesteven District Council (NKDC) are responsible for the following licensing regimes.

  • The retail sale of alcohol. This includes pubs, clubs, off licences, community premises and sales made through online platforms. 
  • The provision of Regulated Entertainment which includes;
    • Live music
    • Recorded music
    • Plays
    • Films
    • Indoor sports – such as darts and snooker tournaments
  • The provision of Late night refreshment – the sale of hot food or drink between 2300-0500
  • Various aspects of gambling such as
    • Betting shops
    • Casinos
    • Bingo premises
    • The provision of gaming machines
    • Amusement arcades
    • Lotteries and raffles
  • Hire Vehicle Driver Licence
  • Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence
  • Private Hire Vehicle Licence
  • Private Hire Operator Licence
  • Sex entertainment venues
  • Scrap metal sites
  • Scrap metal collectors
  • Street collections
  • House to house collections
  • Licences to perform stage hypnotism

The various licensing regimes are governed by legislation, which includes exemptions for certain licensing requirements. The licensing team can offer advice in relation to whether individual circumstances would require any form of licence and provide details of application forms and any associated fees, where required.

If you wish to speak to a member of the licencing team, please email licensing@n-kesteven.gov.uk


Business views on climate change wanted

We want to hear your thoughts on climate, whether you’re a sole trader, an SME or something bigger in North Kesteven.

As part of our ongoing work to better support our local enterprises we want to understand your views and aspirations about tackling climate change within your business.

Your responses will help us to shape the support we offer in this field, and to tailor our programmes to your needs. Complete the survey online 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.

Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park

SMEPSMEP

Things are coming along nicely at our Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park, as shown by this fantastic drone shot. Some of the first steel frames are going in as part of phase one.

Plots one and three make up this phase along with the civils and spine road, with works being undertaken onsite by Smith Construction (Heckington) Ltd and Harlaxton Engineering Services Ltd

To get in touch or register your interest today, please contact Banks Long & Co by calling 01522 544515 or email the team.

Photos: Kurnia Aerial Photography 


Have your say on the future of Hospitality Apprenticeships

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (part of the Department for Education) is looking to review Hospitality apprenticeships at level 2 and 3, with feedback from the sector.

They would like your views on how Hospitality apprenticeships, which provide entry and career progression into the sector - could best work. This is a great opportunity to help shape the future of your industry.

They are interested in hearing a range of views of employers and those working in the Hospitality sector.

To share your views please complete the short survey online before 6 February 2023.

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education will also be launching a wider review in the Catering and Hospitality route later this year.


Free support for North Kesteven businesses

NKDC 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


Webinars for the weeks ahead

24/01/2023 10:00-11:30 Creating Engaging Social Media Content

24/01/2023 14:00-15:30  A Business Plan for Funding

25/01/2023 10:00-11:30 Customer Retention

07/02/2023 09:30-11:30 Understanding energy use in manufacturing

07/01/2023 10:00 - 11:30 Introduction to Google Analytics