For the past two years the team at Advance Rural Lincolnshire has been working with the District Councils, Lincolnshire Enterprise and the County Council to provide a tailored programme of business support within West Lindsey, East Lindsey and South Holland. During this time more than 2000 businesses have used the various services that have included workshops, networking, advice and a subsidy scheme.
The project will draw to a close at the end of March 2008 but there is an ongoing commitment to ensure that businesses can still access the information and advice they may need in the future. A range of support is available throughout Lincolnshire including support from Business Link and Innovation Lincolnshire. In other areas there are specific programmes of support such as FOCUS for business in South Holland. Working with the partners to this project we have provided a summary of the support available and links to other websites containing further details of support.
We wish to thank all those who have taken advantage of the support provided and we wish all participant businesses ongoing success.
We would like to take this opportunity to guide you to your District Councils for other easy accessible business support:
The aim of the Council's Economic Development Unit is to work with all sections of the community to develop an aspirational climate for positive change in East Lindsey. We achieve this through the continued support, promotion and development of a sustainable local economy - creating a 'new sense of place'. If you have a general enquiry, would like to discuss a business project or obtain more information on any of the Economic and Business Development Services available, please contact the team on:
Telephone: 01507 601111
Email: edu@e-lindsey.gov.uk
For South Holland businesses, the local District Council is a partner of a project called Focus for Businesses in South Holland. The project aims to significantly increase enterprise activity across the transitional areas of South Holland.
If you are a business owner located within South Holland you could qualify for FREE support through this project. Please contact the team on:
Telephone: 01522 574241
Email: focus@successmatrix.co.uk
Ensuring a thriving local economy is vital to the success of any district and West Lindsey is no exception. We provide ongoing support and advice to businesses seeking to set up, expand or relocate into the area.
The District has some 2,400 businesses. Their needs are various and we must use a careful balance of traditional and innovative measures to give the most comprehensive and successful service.
We work with partners in both the public and private sectors to identify funding streams, attract inward investment and provide the best possible promotion of West Lindsey and its businesses at national and international levels. To contact the Economic Regeneration Team:
Telephone: 01427 676676
Email: ed®en@west-lindsey.gov.uk