Latest Business News
British Steel Support Fund Helps Local Business Strengthen Its European Position
11 May 2018, 12:00Council Leader, Cllr Rob Waltham, has welcomed the creation of five new jobs after expansion at a North Lincolnshire business.
New Holland Extraction Ltd – a specialist in the production of niche market seed oils by cold pressing and solvent extraction – has invested over £1 million at its site in New Holland after a £75,000 grant from the British Steel Support Fund.
Quarry expansion follows energy diversification
9 May 2018, 12:00New laboratory facilities and offices are to be built by Singleton Birch as part of a £350,000 investment at Melton Ross.
The quarrying giant is introducing further product quality testing processes while providing new office accommodation for the Birch Energy team.
British Steel's Heathrow hub ambition: 'What an opportunity to land'
9 May 2018, 12:00British Steel’s bid to become a logistics hub for Heathrow’s expansion has been described as a "very compelling offer" by the world-leading airport’s procurement director.
Council offers free advice to help ensure food businesses stay within the law
9 May 2018, 12:00North Lincolnshire Council is offering 30 minutes free advice to help new food businesses know what they need to do to ensure they stay within the law when it comes to running their business.
Council seek public's opinion on direct rail service from Scunthorpe to London
3 May 2018, 12:00North Lincolnshire Council is seeking the public's opinion on a direct rail service from Scunthorpe to London.
The local authority says it is committed to improving connectivity through increasing investment in infrastructure that creates the right conditions for sustainable economic growth and connects people, business and places.
Delivering Careers Hubs at centre of Careers Strategy implementation
11 April 2018, 16:16Following a further period of consultation with key organisations and individuals we have today released our Implementation Plan in response to the government’s Careers Strategy.
Transport investment boost
6 April 2018, 14:09Improved transport links that will benefit North Lincolnshire were pledged as part of a new era of investment at a major launch today.
Businesses join forces to create a strong voice
6 April 2018, 14:07The Regional Director of the CBI had a message for businesses and North Lincolnshire leaders: Keep shouting loudly about the opportunities this region offers.
Bid for your share of £25 million
23 February 2018, 15:20Innovative businesses in North Lincolnshire have been encouraged to bid for a share of a multi-million pound Government funding pot.
The Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, Cllr Rob Waltham, highlighted the £15-million being made available through Innovate UK to develop novel products and services.
Businesses can also apply for a share of a further £10-million for work on projects with graduates.
Major construction and highways contracts up for grabs
22 February 2018, 16:15Firms hoping to win major construction and highways contracts with North Lincolnshire Council have been invited to a key event.
A supplier event day will be held on 22 March as the authority begins the process of procuring the next generation construction and highways framework.