News Archive
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New Rural Economy Grant (REG)
New grant scheme launched for rural firms in England Rural businesses in England are being invited to bid for grants from a new £60 million scheme, announced by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman. The Rural Economy Grant scheme will provide successful applicants with up to 40% of the cost of a project...
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Entire county to become broadband 'hot spot'
Good News for broadband users in rural areas:- Entire county to become broadband ‘hot spot’ Plans to bring superfast broadband to all homes and businesses in Lincolnshire within the next five years have been given the green light. The Government has today approved the county council’s plan to bring next generation broadband...
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Community grants available from Lincolnshire County Council
The funding round for LCC's Economy & Culture Community Grant Aid (for 01 March applications) is now open. Application forms and guidance for both Community Activities and Community Facilities grants are now available to download at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/communitygrants For further information, contact:- Economy & Culture Lincolnshire County Council Lexicon House Stephenson Road North Hykeham Lincoln LN6 3QU Telephone: 01522 782040...
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ELDC funding for Rural Projects
RURAL communities in East Lindsey are set for a massive boost after East Lindsey District Council this evening agreed to invest £1.5m into rural projects. The money will be put into an Economic Development Fund that local communities and organisations can bid into to deliver schemes that will improve the area’s...
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Support for the creative businesses to step into the digital world
Digital Edge for Businesses 30th November 2011 Give your business the digital edge A series of free workshops are set to help creative businesses on the East Coast step into the digital world. Lincolnshire County Council has joined forces with local experts Kind of Digital to offer the workshops to freelancers, businesses and organisations...
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Rural Community Broadband Fund launched today
Defra has today launched the Rural Community Broadband Fund (RCBF) with confirmed funding of £20m. The RCBF is jointly funded by Defra and Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK), and complements BDUK’s mainstream broadband rollout programme. The Fund enables the funding of superfast broadband projects in the most hard to reach areas...
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Changes to Business Link
On Friday 25th November Regional/Local Business Link advisory services will close and the Business Link website will become the primary place for businesses of all sizes to access government-funded business information and support. Please view www.businesslink.gov.uk in the first instance in order to take advantage of the new e-learning modules, tools and grant...
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Publication of "Maintenance and Repair of Traditional Farm Buildings" - English Heritage
Dear all This is to let you know we have recently published new guidance on traditional farm buildings. Please see attached. The Maintenance and Repair of Traditional Farm Buildings gives practical advice for those involved with the upkeep of farm buildings and is primarily directed to buildings in active farming or related...
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ELDC Business News Issue No. 8
ELDC Business News - November 2011 Issue 8 FREE Breakfast Seminar on Cloud Computing, Tuesday, 6th December, Brackenborough Hotel, Louth, 8:30am to 10:30am This free breakfast seminar is aimed at owners and managers of small businesses who want to drive down ICT costs whilst using the latest technology. Although some of the...
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New funding for Farming and Forestry Improvement Scheme
New RDPE Small Grant Scheme 10th November 2011 The FFIS small grant scheme has been launched today – see the link to the website below. There is a handbook (available to download) on what is eligible for funding, the application form won’t be available until the bidding round opens which is 16...
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Groundwork Environmental Management Systems (GEMS) Training for Farmers
What is GEMS? A course for farmers comprivsing of 6 x 1/2 day sessions which methodically cover the key elements of an Environmental Management System (EMS) taught through practical, interactive, workshops, developed to meet the needs of diffrent farming secctors, and delivered by an experienced environmental specialist. Want to know more? The...
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Current level of support from Business Link and next workshops
Message from Business Link 14 July 2011 No doubt many of you will have heard or read the announcements made by the Government regarding the changes to business support towards the end of the year. As you may be aware that access to a business advisor in the current model is...
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East Lindsey Community Grants Scheme Opens for Round Two
East Lindsey Community Grants Scheme Opens for Round Two New and existing groups and organisations operating in, or benefiting residents of, East Lindsey may apply for grants to help with the revenue and capital costs of eligible projects. Projects should address one or more of the Council's funding outcomes, which are: Active, strong...
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Firewood Production and Supply - Training from LandSkills East Midlands (RDPE)
FIREWOOD PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY This course is a must for all progressive firewood producers. It provides participants with a background to firewood production and supply drawing on real market economics and covers the technical aspects of producing and delivering firewood as well as quality control. The course will provide you with:- · Essential background...
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ArChWay
Trustees from the Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) recently gathered in Lincolnshire and toured a number of the churches looked after by CCT and their respective groups of volunteers. The churches of Burwell, Haugham and Saltfleetby were all visited as participants in the ArChWay project which aims to offer support to...
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Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival
The launch of the Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival will be held on Saturday 21 May 10.30am - 4pm at Brackenborough Hall Coach House Holidays (LN11 0NS) near Louth. A fun day is in store, with plenty to do for all - including stalls shwoing country crafts and skills, nature trails...
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Future Funding by the Lindsey Action Zone
Funding for projects in 2011/12 and beyond is likely to face increasing competition due to high demand. Please contact Judy Bell on 01507 354561 in order to ascertain the latest funding position.
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FWAG Woodland Management Training at Minting Village Hall
The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group is running Lincolnshire Limewoods Woodland Events on the following dates:- Wednesday 6th April 2011 Woodlands Wildlife Management Wednesday 13th April 2011 Management of New Woodlands Location : Minting Village Hall, Minting near Horncastle If you are interested in booking either of these events please contact Jane Healy on 01522 535540 Thank...
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Business Training
23/02/11 Supplier Finder Barbara Copley is looking for a company who can design a logo for the Enterprise Week which is happening in September. For more information email n.b. South Kesteven District Council cannot be held responsible for the quality of any work or services carried out by a supplier found through this...
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Construction meet the buyer event
There will be a construction 'Meet the Buyer' event at The Lawns in Lincoln on 27th January 2011. This is an all-day 'drop-in' event which has been organised by East Midlands Property Alliance (EMPA). It is intended to encourage supply chain engagement within Lincoln and Lincolnshire and to promote the skills academy;...
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Louth Christmas Market
Louth Christmas Market will now be held on Sunday 19 December 2010, 10am - 4pm in the Market Place, Eastgate and the Town Hall Car Park. Over 150 craft, trade and charity stalls. Mulled wine, hot chestnuts, hot chocolate with brandy. Hot and cold food and drinks. 100s of gift ideas for Christmas. Entertainment...
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Woodhall Spa Christmas Market
Woodhall Spa Christmas Market will be held on the Broadway in Woodhall Spa on Friday 10 December from 5pm.
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Farm Business Development Seminar
Farm Business Development Seminar Invitation, 2nd November 2010 Have you recently expanded or diversified your farm or rural business? Would you like free, practical advice to help your business further? Then come along to this FREE Farm Business Development Seminar! Tuesday 2nd November 2010 Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa You are invited to come to this free...
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Victorian Fayre - Louth, Sunday 31 October 10am - 4pm
Louth Town Partnership Victorian Fayre, Sunday October 31st 10am to 4pm The Victorian Family Fayre on October 31 is the Louth Town Partnership’s most ambitious community event to date and includes something for all the family. A comprehensive street market focusing on arts, crafts and, as befits a recognised good food town,...
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Environmental and Resource efficiency planning support
SUSTAIN Lincolnshire offers free support for businesses to improve your resource efficiency and to help you save money through Peterborough Environment City Trust. Access support and specialist technical advice to identify ways to save money: - Resource efficiency audit – helping you identify where you can improve your environmental performance and save money -...
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Rural Broadband (Euroopean Economic Recovery Plan
emda is launching the Rural Broadband Fund, funded through the Rural Development Programme for England (2007-2013). This fund seeks to support the government’s objective that Britain has the best superfast broadband network in Europe. The funding can contribute towards developing innovative approaches that address existing gaps in rural broadband coverage. These...
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New business support in East Lindsey
East Lindsey District Council's new business advisors have now been appointed. Tracey Brewster can be contacted on 07769 235310 and Pauline Hogg can be contaced on 07825 344487.
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Hunger Hill Farm Caravan Site
A farm at Riby on the edge of the Wolds was recently assisted by the LAZ to create an attractive Caravan and Camping site on the edge of the Wolds. The funding has helped the farm to diversify its income and to create a part-time apprentice post. The first...
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Brook House Farm Indoor Riding School
Brook House Farm Riding School, Scamblesby is holding its Grand Opening of the new indoor school on Saturday 29 May 10am - 4pm as a charity fund day in aid of LIVES. The day will involve free pony rides and lesson vouchers, refreshments and cake stall, kids fun and games and...
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Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival
The sixth Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival took place on Saturday 22 May – Sunday 6 June 2010 It offered over 80 organised walks in the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and surrounding countryside. There were walks to suit any age, ability or interest. From gentle evening strolls to some energetic long distance walking. Grab some...
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Businesses get access to low carbon events
Businesses interested in implementing low-carbon initiatives are being urged to attend a series of free events taking place during the East Midlands Innovation Festival (iFestival). Organised by the East Midlands Development Agency (emda) the Low Carbon series will highlight the opportunities for businesses to develop lower carbon products and services. ...
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Energy Saving Loans for Farmers Announced
Energy Saving Loans for Farmers Announced Region: England, Scotland, Wales Link: http://www.defra.gov.uk/ The Environment Secretary, Hilary Benn, has announced that from 1 February 2010 British farmers will be eligible for unsecured, interest-free loans of between £3,000 and £20,000 to help them upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment. The loans are designed to pay for...
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Applehead Gravity Festival 2009 re-arranged for:
Development project brings high-octane racing to Lincolnshire Adrenaline-packed biking, carting and skateboarding are coming to Lincolnshire ’s Cadwell Park , as part of a community-driven racing festival funded by the Lindsey Action Zone (LAZ). The Applehead Gravity Festival – taking place from 9am on 15 November – received the support as part of this rural development initiative. Funding...
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Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival 2010 - 2013
The future of the Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival has been assured with the support of the Lindsey Action Zone. This very successful festival now has the opportunity to take place for two weeks at the end of May at least until 2013. It will enable visitors to participate in more than...
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Lincolnshire Montessori
The first small business project to be awarded funding by the LAZ is the newly set up Lincolnshire Montessori at Caistor top. LAZ has supported this project to create space to accommodate 25 spaces for the children of local parents in out of school activities. In doing so, 8 new...
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Farm Business Development event
Sixty farmers and associated business representatives got together at Kenwick Park Hotel, near Louth on Tuesday 27 January to gain information to help them develop their businesses. Presentations and networking sessions took place throughout the day focusing on a number of business related themes. These included farm diversification case studies, ideal planning application guidance,...
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Applehead Gravity Festival 2009
The LAZ is delighted to announce its first grant offer. This goes to Applehead Gravity Association to support their Gravity Festival 2009 to be held at Cadwell Park on 8 February 2009. Gates open at 9am. The first race will start at 10am. A full day of carts, bikes and...
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Applications for funding
The LAZ Local Action Group has now considered 15 Expressions of Interest for a share of LAZ funding. Ten of these have been invited to go on to develop full applications, all of them aim to achieve a quality product with wide benefits to the area.
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Lindsey Action Zone Website launched
The Lindsey Action Zone website launches today. You can find out about the background to the scheme, what projects are eligible for funding, how to apply and much more. If you have any comments to make on how to improve our website please get in touch by e-mailing Judy Bell...
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