Business

‘Rejuvenated’ Allison brand to feature prominently in controversial Pinchbeck development by Larkfleet Homes

The Allison brand of house is to make its first large-scale return on a controversial site in Pinchbeck. Larkfleet Homes was granted planning permission on March 18 for 169 homes on land between Wardentree Lane and Enterprise Way. There will be 24 different house types in a mix of properties from one to five bedrooms. Larkfleet planning director Mark Mann told ...

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Objectors cry “well done” as plan for Sutton Bridge renewable energy park refused

A controversial plan for a renewable energy park at Sutton Bridge has been refused by councillors after the applicant failed to provide sufficient details. There were cries of “well done” from objectors in the public gallery at South Holland District Council as the planning application by Energy Park Sutton Bridge Ltd was unanimously rejected. It was an end to the ...

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Spalding’s new logo and tagline unveiled

A new logo to promote Spalding has been revealed. The winner of a design competition – run by Spalding town centre manager Dennis Hannant in conjunction with The Spalding and South Holland Voice – is Graham Taylor. Mr Hannant said the submission was just what competition committee members had been looking for. “It’s contemporary, whilst still saying something about Spalding’s history,” ...

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Plan to extend new Spalding off-licence

Planning permission is being sought to extend a building set to become an off-licence. In January, Hemen Ahmad was granted a premises licence for a former sub-Post Office and dry cleaning shop in Bourne Road, Spalding. He has now applied for planning consent for an extension at the rear. The site is next to a proposed Spar development, zebra crossing ...

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Water tower and sewage works: ‘Has Anglian Water got something against Spalding?’

Spalding Town Forum is hoping to shame Anglian Water into taking action on two big issues in the town. Remedial work to the smell from the sewage works in West Marsh Road has been added to calls for Chatterton Water Tower to be spruced up. District councillor Coun Christine Lawton told last week’s meeting: “I just wonder if Anglian Water ...

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Spalding promotional advert on ITV ‘to reach 5,000,000 viewers’

A television advert which promotes Spalding is expected to reach five million ITV viewers when it screens shortly. The aim of the £30,000 joint venture – produced by Springfields Outlet Shopping Centre in partnership with the town centre – is to attract people during Easter. The “Visit Spalding This Easter” campaign will be broadcast on Yorkshire, Central and Anglia regions ...

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Events at Boston College to mark National Apprenticeship Week

Boston College is holding a series of events to mark National Apprenticeship Week. A style showcase on Monday promoted successful careers in hairdressing and beauty therapy, courses which are offered at both the Boston and Spalding campuses. Top local salons Love Hair, Salon Alchemy and Studio 10 attended. Longhurst Group is holding sessions today (Wednesday) aimed at business and construction students to ...

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Expanding firm Fenland Carpets and Flooring celebrating a successful first year in Spalding

The sky is the limit for Fenland Carpets and Flooring as it celebrates its first year in business. After opening the Spalding shop in March last year, the booming business has already expanded to include a second store in Bourne. And it doesn’t end there, as owner Nick Bloodworth is hoping to open two more shops in the future to ...

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Mother’s Day gifts in Asda start life at Spalding nursery

Mums across the UK receiving Asda plant gifts tomorrow will be shown appreciation with a Spalding product. The run-up to Mother’s Day is one of Neame Lea Nursery’s peak periods in a year of 80 million plant and bulb products for households and gardens. With 300 temporary staff taken on, in addition to the 400 permanent employees, the 20 conveyor lines ...

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Donington employee Conor is a shining example in National Apprenticeship Week

The successful path which Conor Smith has taken is a shining example in National Apprenticeship Week. Over the past 30 months he has grown from shadowing qualified engineers at Donington-based security and fire specialist GBSG Ltd onto managing his own security and fire installation and maintenance projects. When GBSG was looking to recruit security engineers following on from significant market ...

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Spalding nursery barn goes up in flames

A farm building at a nursery in Spalding was destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon. The 30m x 10m barn at Groom Bros in Pecks Drove West was used for storing cardboard boxes and waste peat. Opperman Plants, of Low Fulney, rents the site from Holbeach firm Ashley King Developments. Business owner Mike Opperman raised the alarm at about 3.15pm ...

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South Holland District Council licensing committee chairman welcomes MP’s offer to review legislation

MP John Hayes’ offer to look at legislation on the granting of premises licences has been welcomed. South Holland District Council’s licensing committee chairman Coun Malcolm Chandler wants the opportunity to look at one issue in particular – need. He said: “I look forward to working with John Hayes on the reform of the Licensing Act 2003 to bring back ...

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Take the first step towards a dream career at Spalding jobs fair

Looking for a job in South Holland or considering a career change? Then the South Holland Jobs Fair on Tuesday, March 17, could be just the ticket. The event provides the chance to speak to more than 30 employers and training providers from a range of industries who are currently recruiting. It takes place at the South Holland Centre in ...

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Marian celebrates 40 years in ‘challenging career’ at Spalding firm

When Marian Boxall started a new job as a receptionist in 1969 she never imagined she would be working for the same firm her entire working life. However, she is now celebrating 40 years working for accountants Moore Thompson, at its Spalding office. She first began working for Stephenson Smart in May 1969 working from 3B Market Place in Spalding ...

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Plea for shoppers not to shun Spalding after tills quiet on first weekend of rail maintenance

Spalding businesses are pleading with shoppers not to stay away after a quiet first Saturday of five weekends’ rail maintenance. With trains diverted through South Holland due to part of the East Coast Main Line being shut, it had been feared that some town centre roads would be gridlocked due to a huge increase in level crossing barriers downtime. However, ...

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Pressing for better road infrastructure for South Holland businesses

The fight for a better road infrastructure in South Holland will take a further step next month. Richard Davies, Lincolnshire County Counci’s portfolio holder for highways and transport, will meet key businesses and organisations pressing to see action. It follows a “fresh produce summit” with local MP and Transport Minister John Hayes in Spalding last Friday. For the past 12 ...

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Up to 60 new jobs to be created as part of firm’s restructuring

Around 60 new jobs are to be created in Spalding as part of a restructuring at a food company. The Produce World Group has announced its intention to form a joint venture to grow, harvest, pack and market brassicas with Lincolnshire Field Products (LFP), based at Wykeham. The new venture would be responsible for growing and harvesting as well as ...

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South Holland tourism expected to benefit if fishing holiday park approved

A leisure development with 12 fishing cabins is planned in Fleet Hargate. It’s hoped that, if the proposal receives planning permission, it could provide a boost for tourism in South Holland. The “small scale” two-bedroom properties would be on a site near Hovenden House, near Lowgate. A statement submitted with the plans said: “The cabins will provide accommodation for holidaymakers ...

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Emotional farewell for right-hand ‘Mann’ Stuart after 38 years

For many of us, Monday will signal the start of just another working week. For Stuart Parkin it will be poignant – the first day of the rest of his life after 38 years as one of Spalding’s best-known faces in retail. He is leaving Mann and Son in Hall Place on Saturday under redundancy ahead of its impending closure. ...

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Free food safety training course by Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Services

Charitable and not-for-profit organisations in South Holland are being offered free food safety training. Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Services is offering the Level 2 Food Safety and Catering course, which is ideal for any organisation that wants to cook and prepare food as part of its activities. The course would usually cost around £40 per participant. It covers areas such ...

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