Business

Work on Spalding’s Lincs Gateway site to resume soon

Work on the Lincs Gateway project in Spalding is to resume this month (January). Construction of the first parts of the 51-acre development just off the A16 at Barrier Bank began last year but was then stalled due to highways and technical issues, which have now been resolved. Lincs Gateway, which was granted planning permission in late 2014, will include ...

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Creditors restless as pressure mounts on troubled Lloyd Loom

Pressure is growing for a renowned furniture manufacturer to be put into administration in order for staff and ex-employees to be paid what they are owed. South Holland and The Deepings MP John Hayes has been called upon to make urgent representations for Lloyd Loom of Spalding to be wound up. The firm’s factory in Wardentree Lane, Pinchbeck, was emptied ...

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The seven South Holland food premises requiring ‘major improvement’ in food hygiene standards

Seven food establishments in South Holland need “major improvement”, according to the Food Standards Agency. Five premises in Spalding, one in Long Sutton and another in Sutton Bridge all have a food hygiene rating of 1. Zero is the lowest and 5 the highest. They are: Delicious Coffee Shop, 32 Market Place, Long Sutton Global Foods, 2 Winsover Road, Spalding ...

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Stripping of Pinchbeck factory leaves employees in shock

A loyal worker of 19 years was reduced to tears after seeing the empty shell of troubled Pinchbeck factory Lloyd Loom of Spalding with its machines ripped out. The premises of the specialist furniture manufacturer in Wardentree Lane were cleared, with several employees only finding out when they turned up for work. Weave department supervisor Darren Smith, of Pennygate, Spalding, ...

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High hopes for new attraction for all at Fun Farm

Fun Farm at Weston wants to add a high ropes trail. The hexagonal frame would be ten metres high and have walks at 3m and 8m. Fun Farm owner Albert Slator said the Skytrail would appeal to all ages from seven upwards. Planning permission is being sought from South Holland District Council for the structure, which would be sited in ...

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Pinchbeck firm working hard to attract engineers of tomorrow

A Pinchbeck firm is working hard to ensure youngsters are inspired to consider a career in engineering. Bulk materials handling manufacturer Guttridge says it is seeing “extremely encouraging results” from the Imagineering initiative it is running with Spalding’s Monkshouse Primary School. The after-school club has been so popular that three times the number of children expressed an interest in joining ...

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Extension of closure date for long-established Spalding shop Welec

Spalding independent shop Welec will close for good on January 16. The camera and binocular specialist in New Road had planned to finish on December 31, but still has stock to sell and has extended its closing date. As previously reported, business owners John and Jean Wellband, who are both in their 80s, have decided to retire after almost 50 years. ...

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Hard work by businesses showcased and rewarded

Ringrose Law, FreshLinc, University Academy Hol-beach, Lincs Computers and Kawstore were among the winners at this year’s South Holland Business Awards. Key business leaders gathered at Springfields Event Centre, Spalding, to celebrate the best in innovation, hard work, entrepreneurial spirit and customer care. Phil Scarlett, president of Spalding and District Area Chamber of Commerce, said: “With the quality of entries ...

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Pubwatch launch to help make town centre safer place

A scheme which aims to keep town centre venues safe is due to launch in time for the Christmas celebrations. More than a dozen pubs, clubs and hotels have already signed up for the Spalding and District Pubwatch scheme, with more yet to confirm their involvement. The idea is that the night-time economy businesses will share information about potential troublemakers. ...

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Official: Simpsons is best butcher shop in UK

Simpsons Butchers has been named national Butcher’s Shop of Year 2015 in the Meat Trades Journal Awards. The business, which opened its Spalding shop last year, was recognised for its flagship store at Heckington, which supplies all six outlets. Owner Gary Simpson said: “It’s a fantastic tribute to all the hard work that we have put into running a modern ...

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Larger Long Sutton shop is sweet

A Long Sutton shop has a “sweet” new look after undergoing a makeover as part of an expansion. Discount Diva in Market Place has had new flooring, been repainted and now has a confectionery room. Business owner Emma Lilley said: “I started doing pick ‘n’ mix around six months ago and my customers loved it so I thought why not ...

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Accountants get ready to trek for good cause

A team of accountants will be swapping their smart shoes and suits for walking boots as they prepare for a charity trek. On Sunday, December 13, six Moore Thompson staff members will set off from the firm’s Market Deeping office in Market Place and walk more than 14 miles to the practice’s Spalding office in Broad Street. The team made ...

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Holbeach developer criticised for cut to affordable homes at Crowland scheme

A major developer has been pulled over the coals by South Holland district councillors for wanting to build less affordable housing at a Crowland scheme than was previously agreed. Ashley King (Developments) Ltd was granted permission for 50 homes – including 16 affordable units (one third) – on land off Peterborough Road last year. But the Holbeach firm has since ...

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‘South Holland is best place for fresh produce-based businesses’

South Holland is the best place for a fresh produce business, according to Spalding and District Area Chamber of Commerce. That is perhaps not a surprising viewpoint from a body representing our local businesses, but the chamber has undertaken research to prove its claim. Its president, Phil Scarlett, has compared South Holland – which he has dubbed the Kitchen of ...

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Closure for one of Spalding’s best-known independent retailers

One of Spalding’s best-known and longest-established independent retailers is to close. Welec, which specialises in cameras, binoculars and telescopes, has announced that its final day trading will be December 31. With the lease on the New Road shop coming to an end, business owners John and Jean Wellband, who are both in their 80s, are taking the opportunity to retire ...

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Spalding’s Europe Store backs down over appeal against losing premises licence

A Spalding off-licence which was caught selling counterfeit alcohol and illicit cigarettes has withdrawn an appeal against a decision to revoke its premises licence. Europe Store, in Holbeach Road, had its licence revoked by South Holland District Council’s licensing committee in August. The decision was made after police and Trading Standards officers discovered 79 bottles of smuggled whisky and vodka and 1,420 ...

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Look of Spalding town centre business is “dog’s dinner”

A town centre business whose look has been described as a “dog’s dinner” has been allowed to keep its signage. Sunshine Cafe and Restaurant in Bridge Street, Spalding, was forced to submit a retrospective planning application to South Holland District Council. Planning committee members were not happy with the look of the signage, but there was little they could do. Spalding ...

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Co-op’s £750,000 plans to bring Post Office, library and pharmacy under one roof at Holbeach

Lincolnshire Co-op wants its Holbeach store to also be home to the Post Office, library and a pharmacy. Under £750,000 plans submitted to South Holland District Council, the Fleet Street site, which was acquired from Budgens this year, would be turned into two units – one for the food store, another for the Post Office, pharmacy and library. A new ...

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Accountants’ merger in Holbeach: Bulley Davey and Hull Matthewson stronger together

The Holbeach office of Bulley Davey and Holbeach firm Hull Matthewson are joining forces to offer a wider range of services and support to their accountancy clients. The merger means that Hull Matthewson has become part of Bulley Davey, which also has a number of other offices across the local region. Julie Matthewson will become a director of Bulley Davey ...

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Businesses offered council training to boost Food Hygiene Rating

Businesses in South Holland can boost their Food Hygiene Ratings by taking part in special training workshops run by the district council. The sessions are specifically tailored for businesses and aimed at supporting owners and staff. Participants will get a certificate and clear action plan of the steps they need to take to improve their rating as well as advice ...

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