Backing Local Businesses in Sleaford and North Hykeham

We are lucky to have a great variety of independent shops, hospitality venues and businesses in our market towns and villages, and I will continue to champion our high streets.

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Opening The New Innovation Centre at Sleaford Quality Foods

It was an honour to officially open the new Innovation Centre at Sleaford Quality Foods who are the supplier of choice to many of the UK’s major food manufacturers and foodservice companies. The £750,000 investment is central to the company’s exciting plans to expand and develop through their Innov

Welcoming the Prime Minister to Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance HQ

I was thrilled that the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance HQ to say thank you to the fantastic team for their incredibly hard work. I was pleased to nominate the entire Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance team as Sleaford and North Hykeham’s community heroes for 202

Supporting #SmallBusinessSaturday at Ruskington Winter Market

It was great to celebrate the festivities at the Ruskington Winter Market with some great local businesses showcasing food, drink, crafts, gifts and much more. It was fantastic to see a great turnout from the community who enjoyed the market on #smallbusinesssaturday.

Visiting the Brilliant Sleaford Railway Club's Charity Show

The family enjoyed visiting the brilliant Sleaford Railway Club's charity show on Saturday! It was great as always to see many exhibitors, demonstrations and trade stands and we were very impressed by the intricate details within the layouts. Many thanks to the club for putting on another great sh

Phase 1 of the Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park is Open!

I was pleased to attend the opening of Phase 1 of the Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park, developed by North Kesteven District Council to bring new businesses and many jobs to Sleaford. I discussed the design and build of the high quality, eco-friendly units with NKDC Leader Cllr Richard Wright and Depu

Local Rural Businesses Applications Encouraged for the Rural Business Grant

Applications for the Rural Business Grant are now live! The Rural England Prosperity Fund, which is being delivered by North Kesteven District Council for DEFRA, is allocated to Rural Districts in England as an addition to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund forming part of the Government’s wider Le

NKDC's £1 Million Allocation of Government Funding for Local Proposals

NKDC have shared their vision to refresh and repurpose Sleaford's market place using an investment of more than £1m from the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Under the proposals, the market place will become an enhanced public space to benefit residents and visitors with the aim to help incr

Nominating 8 Sail Brewery for a Spot on the Taps in Parliament!

Visitors to the Strangers' Bar in the Houses of Parliament have been able to sample Sleaford and North Hykeham's very own "King John's Jewels" Golden Ale from 8 Sail Brewery! I was pleased to nominate the beer from 8 Sail Brewery in Heckington for a spot on the taps to celebrate our fantastic multi