James McArthur

A survey by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that over 70% of people in Lincolnshire are happy with their current lives.

The ONS Annual Experimental Subjective Wellbeing report suggests that people who are married, have a job, and own their own homes are the ones most likely to be satisfied with their present circumstances.

Measured on a scale of 1 to 10, where 0 is ‘not at all’ and 10 is ‘completely’, the survey aggregates the overall life satisfaction levels among people in the United Kingdom.

The results of the survey, which are available on the ONS website, reveal that Lincolnshire’s life satisfaction levels are just below the national average of 74%.

By comparison, people living in Nottinghamshire achieved a lower satisfaction rating, between 65 and 68 per cent.

In Rutland, however, people rated their overall life satisfaction levels between 80 and 83 per cent; well above the national average.

Glenn Everett, ONS Wellbeing Project Director, said: “By examining and analysing both objective statistics as well as subjective information, a more complete picture of national wellbeing can be formed.”

“Understanding people’s views of wellbeing is an important addition to existing Official Statistics and has potential uses in the policy making  process and to aid other decision making.”

Full results from the national survey can be found on the ONS website.

A new business leadership event, expected to be the biggest of its kind, is coming to the Epic Centre at Lincolnshire Showground this autumn.

The Lincolnshire Marketing Expo, organised by Admar, will help to promote marketing talent in the region, and businesses throughout the East Midlands are being reminded to book a place at the one-time event in October.

The October 23 expo will bring together 18 different marketing speakers from across Lincolnshire and the country.

The Epic Centre will be converted into an exhibition hall, featuring over 120 trade stands and a wealth of specialist seminars, covering every aspect of marketing.

Paul Adams, Event organiser at Admar, said: “Our aim is to showcase the the exceptional marketing talent that Lincolnshire has to offer, to import economic activity into the region and to give businesses brilliant marketing ideas and tools to invigorate their growth.”

Geoff Ramm

“We’re very excited to have secured international marketing speaker, Geoff Ramm, who is a very popular inspirational speaker and a specialist in observational marketing.”

“For those not familiar with this form of marketing, Geoff demonstrates how it’s possible to use techniques and real-life observations to help businesses launch, develop and grow, but in a very creative and entertaining way!”

A limited early bird ticket offer is available at £80 per delegate for the day. Additionally, exhibitors can book stand space for the current price of £250.

For further information about booking prices- including terms and conditions – see the Marketing Expo website.