November 25, 2019 4.34 pm
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Two national firms moving in to Lincoln business park
The trade park will provide 175,000 square feet of accommodation
William Wall, Banks Long & Co Director; Richard Padley, Commerical Manager at Padley; Angela Andrews, Chief Executive at City of Lincoln Council at Bishops Trade Park.
Two national firms – home improvement chain Screwfix and decorating, glass and builders merchants Kent Blaxill – will move into Lincoln’s Bishops Trade Park off Outer Circle Road.
Screwfix has taken a 4,165 sq ft unit. Kent Blaxill, which already has 16 outlets including one in Stamford, has taken a 3,045 sq ft mid-terrace unit and the new branch will create four jobs.
Managing Director Simon Blaxill said: “We are very excited about our arrival in the historic city of Lincoln where have wanted to be for some time. We have a great location for our 17th store following recent openings in Stamford, Market Harborough and Cambridge.
“Key to our success is our people and the atmosphere we create which is unique in the world of paint.”
Lincolnshire investor Padley is now celebrating the completion of Phase 1 of the development.
The completed Phase 1 at Bishops Trade Park in Lincoln.
Toolstation, which is part of Travis Perkins, was the first to sign up by taking a 3,085 sq ft unit. It is expected to create six to eight jobs (full-time equivalent), which will complement its existing branch in South Lincoln.
This leaves the last few units remaining in the new Block A development and discussions are at an advanced stage with other prospective occupiers. Overall, the wider development is expected to create 450 jobs.
Angela Andrews, Chief Executive at City of Lincoln Council, toured the site after the completion of the first phase.
She said: “We are delighted that Padley has invested in this part of the city and has already secured three national tenants. This is great news for Lincoln, creating new employment and also an attractive accessible offer for trade customers and members of the public.”
William Wall, Banks Long & Co Director, added: “Trade counter operators like to cluster together. They are finding the Bishops Trade Park attractive because the area is already estabished for this use. We are confident this scheme has the power to provide much-needed employment for the north of the city.”
First phase units were previously made available from 3,045 sq ft in size. Second phases properties started at 1,650 sq ft, with later phases capable of accommodating larger units of 20,000 sq ft to 30,000 sq ft in size. Overall, the trade park is expected to provide 175,000 sq ft of accommodation.
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
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The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.