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early £3-million has been invested into making northern Lincolnshire a central hub for the needs of some of the UK’s biggest potato sellers.

Elsham Wold has just become the new headquarters for AKP Group, supplier to supermarket giant Morrisons and major chip manufacturer McCain.

A state-of-the-art office block, temperature controlled potato storage facility and grading line, together with extensions to existing handling areas have just been completed, with the 13-year-old firm headed by Richard Arundel moving the whole administration back into the area from York.

The son of Grimsby town centre and Freeman Street markets grocer David Arundel, who also used to act as a potato merchant to the area’s fish and chip shops, joined forces with Suffolk businessman Bruce Kerr in 1999.

The former KP potato storage facility which has now been substantially developed, was acquired in 2007, when a project began toHE grow skin finished second of three anpotatoes on the Isle of Axholme. aerobic digestion plants “We wanted to show we could beenquality officially producehas the required opened by quarry giant locally that supermarkets were Singleton Birch, as future plans buying in from Herefordshire, Scotland or are evenput importing,” for more on hold he amid said.

“Morrisons backed us with it policy uncertainty. andNorthwold, we went toatYorkshire Forward Worlaby Top, by (the scrapped regional the A15, is the first site to be development agency) putting owned and operated

by Birch together a plan.

We then tied the Energy on third party supply chain up and gotland the – RJ & AE Godfrey’s Elsham Linc pig funding.” farm just a few miles from the That –equated to £700,000.

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TRANSFORMATION COMPLETE: Richard Arundel, managing director of potato processor AKP. Picture: Jon Corken

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further increases has now been put in place.

“We have taken two years to get to this,” said Mr Arundel. “We got by Davefunding Laister the grant for storage and Business Editor in 2009, and grading operations built the storage throughout 2010, dave.laister@gsmg.co.uk to be open for that harvest. We have fromto2010 withhad thepotatoes companyinkeen see and 2011, and the whole project has certainty over what support will been finished be out there. with the offices just now.

A huge investment programme “Our desire is to have more is currently hold as the ‘AD’ quality potatoon producers local to sector policy this site.awaits It would cut confirmation down on from Energy transport costs.Secretary There is Amber still a lot just as offshore ofRudd, potential, it will helpwind the did for much of 2015. footprint and this environmental The 500KW plant crops, to part of the world hastakes the ability pig manure pig slurry as fuel, grow some of and the best potatoes in with 60 perthat centisofwhat the electricity the country, we are majoring on.” generated used on the farm, for the feedof mills at what one of the A total 44 people areisnow

employed, handling 120,000 tonnes of potatoes a year. Of that, 35,000 tonnes are self-grown, with a growing group in this region and larger another pig producers the UK. around site inin Suffolk, The remaining 40 per cent is fed contributing the balance. into the National Grid.

Recently 15 employees were It follows the establishment of a added, with three graduate plant on thepart quarry site, one that trainees also of the company, has now been expandedlogistics three specialising in growing, times to a 2MW capacity, and a and technical elements, including similarly. The sizedremaining plant to Northwold agronomy at Willoughton – between investment has seen a fleet Kirton of six Lindsey rigs and Hemswell which is Mercedes brought in– to deliver in potatoes the commissioning process. the to customers, with the Singleton Birch managing primary route Morrisons’ packing director, Richard Stansfield, said: operations near Harrogate.

“Further investment on hold at Keen to cultivate a prosperous the moment until we know what future for Lincolnshire potato the Government’s on farmers, the 32,000sqpolicy ft storage renewables is going We facility and 4,000 sq ft forward. two storey are in a state of flux, and there office development – which drew has been disappointment with inspiration from Genesis Office

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Park on Grimsby’s flagship Europarc development, will be officially opened this week by Agriculture and Horticulture Gover nment’s attitude to Development Board chairman renew ables. CBE, himself a John Godfrey “WeLincolnshire are looking, farmer. over the next North fiveArundel years, atadded: developing a plant a Mr “We’re year. forward to opening the looking hat’s £20 million to £25facility new“T cold store and grading – the uncharacteristic weather million of investment, but at the conditions a still minute it have is onbrought hold. Weus are challenging butwhat the opening waiting to year, find out the event is just for everyone’s tariffs will rewards be for anaerobic hard work. digestion.”

“The new facility not only Mr Percy joined will Birch Energy enable us to director meet theMartin demand of managing our biggest customers, but we’ve Haworth in praising the local also successfully improved the supplyand chain, from banking quality freshness of our facilities to build, crop feed and potatoes by reducing application support. transportation, handling and using ● latest Continued on page two. the cold store technologies.”

Top table is set for CBI dinner

Sir Roger Carr, president of the CBI and Gavin Esler, best known for his role as a presenter on BBC Newsnight, have been confirmed as the guest speakers at one of the region’s leading business gatherings later this year.

The CBI Yorkshire and Humber Annual Dinner takes place at Leeds University on October 10.

It will be one of the first events with John Fitzgerald, port director for Grimsby and Immingham, as chairman of the region.

Mr Esler is an award-winning television and radio broadcaster, novelist and journalist.

His latest book, due to hit the shelves next month, focuses on lessons that can be gleaned from leaders in how they tell stories, and will be the subject of his speech to the area’s business bosses, and their guests.

For more information about the dinner, which is frequently well represented by the South Bank and features a drinks reception within Parkinson Court, home to the famous Marks & Spencer archive and art gallery, e-mail katya.menhennet@cbi.org.uk or visit http://yorkshire-annual-dinner.eventbrite.com

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A FURTHER £4-million of investment across the GREASE is the region this last quarter has seentheme, the total funds and issued by Finance Yorkshire climb to £23-million. nominations are now The money, available to firms welcome in northern for the Lincolnshire in seedcorn, loan and equity linked 2016 Northern investments – ranging from £15,000 – Lincoto lns£2-million hire is there to help small and medium sized businesses Business Awards. meet their growth and development In arequirements. year that saw The figure amounts to 224 investments in 183 huge strides in food small and medium sized enterprises since and energyAugust sectors, 2010, leading to more than 4,600 jobs created and safeguarded in the region. In theand lastgrowth quarteracross alone, thecompleted board in the the venture capital and loan fund 30 there are investments totalling more thaneconomy, £4.3 million. undoubtedly Alex McWhirter, chief executive of Finance strong across Yorkshire, said: “We are lookingcontenders forward to building on these figures and helping more the companies South Bank. achieve growth in the coming months.

So whether it is “We urge established and early stage companies growth, export, to continue to speak to us to see if Financestart-up innovation, Yorkshire can help turn their ambitions into a reality.” or long training Supported by the European Union, it slog, has attracted community £30-million investment from theor European Regional judges Development Fund, £15-millionengagement, from Yorkshire will £45-million be keen to hear.

Forward’s Single Programme, and match funding from the European Investment Bank.

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LAUNCH PARTY: Birch Energy's Northwold Anaerobic Digestion Facility at Worlaby Top is opened by Andrew Percy MP, who is flanked by Richard Stansfield, left, and Martin Haworth. Joining them are the many local stakeholders involved in bringing the project forward. continued from page one.

He was also pleased to hear how underground pipelines have been installed to prevent smells from the slurry and eradicate vehicle movements on the sprawling site.

“A key thing in this project has been the local input,” Mr Haworth told a small gathering of stakeholders. “It is helping to create and secure existing jobs in the area, and with contractors.”

A Torn Construction are delivering the civils for all three projects, with Brigg’s Brown & Co and Lincoln’s JH Walter advising on regulatory matters. The Grimsby branch of Handelsbanken was again involved in the financing.

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plant takes Birch Energy’s current capacity to 3MW, with another in for planning for Woodmansey, East Yorkshire. A team of six, with four operators, work across the three plants.

Mr Percy said:

Everyone says the world is getting smaller, but there is more of a push to recognise local value as well as economical benefit.

Andrew Percy MP

“Everyone says the world is getting smaller, but there is more and more of a push to recognise local value as well as economical benefit. This is supporting local jobs and I was impressed to hear about exactly how much is local.”

Pledging to do what he can in Westminster to bring clarity for investors and operators like Birch, Mr Percy added: “This is the way forward, it is the future of energy generation.”

As reported, Birch Energy was formed in February as Singleton Birch and built on a solution to its own energy intensive quarrying business, which straddles the A180.

It has been seen as a key diversification, brought forward as 200 years were celebrated in the company, which arrived in northern Lincolnshire in 1851.

EXPLANATION: Martin Haworth talks Andrew Percy, right, through the process. Above, the unveiled plaque is protected from a winter shower.

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CUNTHORPE-based specialist IT provider HBP Systems is working on a plan to double the size of the business over the next five years.

The company is already on track for significant growth, having just achieved its best-ever year, doubling profits in the four years since 2011, and increasing turnover to £3.8-million over the same period.

Managing director Joanne Dixon said the past 12 months had been phenomenal for the Woodhouse Road-based company, now heading towards its 25th anniversary later this year.

Enforced redundancies avoided in refinery plan OIL: No compulsory redundancies will be required at Total Lindsey Oil Refinery, after nearly a year of work to mitigate the impact of halving the site’s capacity.

The petro-chemical giant, a shining light for the northern Lincolnshire economy for nearly 50 years, announced in February last year it was to reduce head count by a third, from 580 to 400.

And self-set targets for zero forced departures have now been met, with roles found for all who want to stay.

This summer will now see a £12 million capital investment to help save energy and reduce the carbon footprint.

A key unit, handling the incoming crude oil, will undergo major works when the 2016 turnaround and inspection kicks in.

It is known as Distillation Unit Two, and will be the remaining unit once the capacity is reduced.

Wind farm substation ENERGY: The £25 million contract to build the critical onshore substation for the Hornsea offshore wind farm at North Killingholme has been awarded

by Dong Energy.

UK infrastructure company Balfour Beatty will once again build the power base for the Danish giant, which will connect the 1.2 gigawatt first phase of the Round Three zone to the National Grid.

It will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm once operational, powering 800,000 UK homes.

Work will start this month, following on from contracts on both Westermost Rough, the operational Dong Energy wind farm served out of Grimsby, and Burbo Bank, on the west coast.

It’s our ambition to become the IT provider of choice for the whole Humber region

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Joanne Dixon “The growth has been achieved because of the continued investment in our IT services and solutions allowing us to diversify and expand our product portfolio giving us the ability to provide businesses with an end-to-end IT solution. As a company we strive to go above and beyond for our customers and this is clear as 97 per cent of our clients stay with us,” she said. Growth in business has seen growth in employment too, with staff numbers going beyond 50 for the first time ever.

“Because our business ethos is based around the skills and approachability of our employees we’ve chosen the right people carefully, and I’m confident that the way they work will sustain that client retention rate and help us extend the client base still further,” added the former Northern

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FORWARD THINKING: Joanne Dixon, managing director of HBP Systems, pictured in the new Hull office.

Lincolnshire Business Person Of The Year The invested interest in staff ’s continuous personal development has been met with accolades from business outlets both regional and nationally.

“We have been shortlisted as finalists in a number of business awards for our commitment to business growth and innovation within the IT sector,” Joanne said.

The past year saw HBP add Sage X3 software to the product range, which means HBP Systems can offer market leading accounting packages for corporate enterprises.

The company has also expanded its Hull operation, moving to larger offices at the Priory Tec Park. “It’s our ambition to become the IT provider of choice for the whole Humber region,” she added. “With

growing staff numbers and bases at two locations on the north and south banks of the Humber we are already a regional business; I have every confidence that we have the right people, products and service levels to significantly enhance our reputation in the years ahead.” ● Northern Lincolnshire building fir m’s pan-Humber expansion plan, see page 23.

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FOOD: A Scunthorpe meat factory is creating 140 new jobs.

The Karro Food Group has announced major expansion plans, adding to the 200 workers already employed at the Normanby Park Industrial Estate base.

Alongside the recruitment drive, the company – which last year reported a near £500 million turnover – will invest £2 million on upgrading its 20-year-old plant.

Bought from the Dutch-owned Vion Group three years ago, it supplies around 20,000 tonnes of bacon and gammon products to leading retailers in the UK.

Bid to speed up build CONSTRUCTION: A major landowner wants to increase the pace of the building of more than 800 homes on Grimsby’s Scartho Top. The Brocklesby Estate, which owns the 80 hectare site, said the build rate had not been as high as was hoped, with the recession adding extra pressure.

Meetings have been held with North East Lincolnshire Council with hope of an agreement of a more flexible approach to the phased development.

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OU’RE the ones that we want! It is nomination time for the 2016 Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards, after a year that’s gone, well, like Grease Lightning ...

under the business parapet. We want to blow their trumpets for them.”

Reflecting on the regional and national success of some of the businesses that have taken to the stage to collect accolades over the past decade and a half, Mrs Tate said: Yes, the Hull and Humber Chamber “This awards process is instrumental Commerce, together with new in promoting growth, profile and headline sponsor Phillips 66, are prosperity.” embracing 1950s pop culture for a Of the theme choice, with musical night at the movies theme. entertainment to carry it through, Achievement will be the word, and she added: “It is a real feel-good happy musical which we hope to Grimsby Auditorium will double as Rydell High School on May 13, when reflect on the night. Businesses had better shape up as we can guarantee the gala dinner sees the 13 awards and electrifying night for all who presented to successful companies attend.” and individuals.

A slight tweak has seen Business Development Awards replace investment categories for the two local authority-sponsored accolades.

Explaining the rationale, Mrs Tate said: “We want to encourage entries from not only inward investors, but also companies already based here that have developed through investment with local people, staff and the use of a local supply chain.”

Businesses can only enter a maximum of three categories too. gfhgfhfg Biffa is once again a patron sponsor, joined this year by Estuary TV. Of the 13 awards, detailed here, 11 Owen Finn, president elect of Hull are to apply for, with one overall and Humber Chamber of Commerce, excellence award selected by the said: “These awards are the perfect judges of all the other categories, and celebration of the fine work that the Grimsby and Scunthorpe businesses do in northern Telegraphs’ Lifetime Achievement Lincolnshire. The Chamber is Award. always impressed by the calibre of Delighted to come on board, Julian applications received, the Stoll, Phillips 66 Ltd’s lead determination and executive for the UK and interest shown, the general manager of innovation exhibited Humber Refinery, and the said: “Phillips 66 Ltd contribution has proudly companies have supported the made to their Norther n local Lincolnshire communities.

Business Awards “I look for the past ten forward to years and the celebrating with Humber Refinery all the winners is honoured to be at Grimsby main sponsor of Auditorium.” the business This is the 15th awards in this, our year the awards 50th year in Northern have taken place, with Lincolnshire. organiser Anne Tate “Supporting these again at the helm, and awards is a natural extension of looking forward to “recognising the our commitment to being a pivotal role business plays as the responsible local employer within the economic life force of northern Humber area. In the years since the Lincolnshire”.

Chamber awards have been going, the Humber Refinery has invested Open to all companies, she said: heavily in the local area supporting “We want to recognise and applaud local businesses who have remained number charities and organisations.

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E-Factor Small Business Award Overview: Businesses that are able, committed and enthusiastic, and which have set themselves on the road to achieving clearly laid-out goals for future growth and success.

It will recognise progress in terms of business growth and development made by a small business over three years, with fewer than 25 employees and a turnover lower than £5 million.

Last year’s winner: Mentis Therapy & Training.

These awards are the perfect celebration of the fine work that businesses do in northern Lincolnshire

SHAPING UP: Owen Finn, above, and Julian Stoll.

Left, the Grease theme is emerging as the call for entries is made.

Some highlights have been the planting and opening of the largest community woodland in the area, Mayflower Wood, the $500,000 investment into Oasis Academy Immingham and last year’s building and opening of the new Enterprise Suite at Killingholme School.

“Similarly the Humber Refinery is committed to the development of people and skills that benefit both the refinery and the wider industry. It supports an extensive apprenticeship scheme in which it continually invests in 30 apprenticeships each year in mechanical and engineering disciplines. In addition Humber works closely with universities offering multiple internships each year, with many prior interns joining the company after completion of their degree studies. In 2015, all of our graduate hires were drawn from people who had previously held internships at Humber Refinery.

“Recognising that being part of the Humber region is a larger commitment than just operating our own facilities, the refinery also

supports a number of local organisations and have staff representation on the boards of HCF Catch and the Humber LEP, helping to develop industry in general and the area.

“With an employee retention rate in excess of 99 per cent, Phillips 66 Humber Refinery is a great place to

work and owes a lot of its success to its first class workforce!

“We are looking forward to a fantastic evening of celebrating the passion, vision, entrepreneurship, care, community spirit, and countless other attributes of the individuals and businesses that make this area great!”

hoped more of the same standard will be forthcoming.

Details of each category are featured on the facing page, with further information and the actual entry process to be found online at www.nlincsba.co.uk.

Companies are this year restricted to entering a maximum of

three categories.

There is still an award sponsorship opportunity, for the new business category.

Chosen charities for the annual raffle are Not Home Alone and Young Enterprise.

For more details about any aspects of the awards, call (01472) 342981.

The HBP Systems Innovation Award Overview: Provides recognition to those businesses that have found and developed new solutions to business growth or competitiveness. Not just inventions, but fresh thinking, too.

Open to all SMEs employing up to 250 people.

Businesses will be forward-looking, having explored, exploited and implemented innovate ideas.

Last year’s winner: Somi Trailers Ltd.

The ABP Business Growth Award Overview: A business of any age that can demonstrate proactive planning. A company that moves forward with enthusiasm, imagination and energy, with an eye on a sustainable future for itself.

It recognises significant growth in workforce, turnover or profit since last year.

Last year’s winner: G S Kelsey Ltd.

The Forrester Boyd Business Excellence Award Overview: A business of any age that exhibits characteristics of The Wilkin Chapman Grange WINNING COMBINATION: Anne Tate, with John Clugston, left, and Tim excellence in its field and a shining Business Person Of The Year Award Strawson, at the 2015 Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards. example to other businesses of Overview: A business person who hard work, profitability, good stands out from the rest as a leader It recognises the strides made by that chose North and North East management, adaptability and with excellent communicative a new business which is less than Lincolnshire for their investments sustainability. This will be skills and that “X factor” that three years old at the time of instead of competing areas, employ selected by the judges of all the brings success at every level. Can application. local people, contractors and other awards. be nominated by a third party.

Last year’s winner: Flixborough suppliers and can demonstrate Last year’s winner: Bradbury Last year’s winner: Tim Strawson, Eco Technologies Ltd. positive sustainability and impact Group. chairman of Bradbury Group. for the future.

The Franklin College Young The Grimsby/Scunthorpe Telegraph The International Trade Award One award for each local Entrepreneur Of The Year Award Lifetime Achievement Award Overview: Businesses of any age authority area where relocation to Overview: This award recognises Overview: This prestigious that can demonstrate how they – or significant expansion in – has that entrepreneurs find new and award will go to someone who have experienced significant taken place in the past five years. innovative solutions, invent new has had a significant and growth in international trade Last year’s winners: Jembuild Ltd positive impact on the local either through imports or exports. products and services, or find fresh and A Torn Construction Ltd business community over a Exploitation of niche markets and ways of looking at age-old problems.

The Grimsby Institute Training number of years. A implementation of a progressive Open to anyone aged 30 or under Excellence Award special accolade international marketing plan running a business who has Overview: This award recognises pre-selected. would be beneficial. demonstrated outstanding business organisations within the private or Last year’s Last year’s winner: GSA success during 2012 and 2013. public sector, and successful winner: John Environmental Ltd. Last year’s winner: Charlotte Hay, applicants will be able to Clugston.

The Award for New Business The Creative Larder. demonstrate how implementing Overview: A new business that training and staff The North And North East delivers vibrancy, moving forward development brings Lincolnshire Economic Development benefits which create in a structured way that balances Awards occupational and business skills real business impact.

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under the business parapet. We want to blow their trumpets for them.”

Reflecting on the regional and national success of some of the businesses that have taken to the stage to collect accolades over the past decade and a half, Mrs Tate said: Yes, the Hull and Humber Chamber “This awards process is instrumental Commerce, together with new in promoting growth, profile and headline sponsor Phillips 66, are prosperity.” embracing 1950s pop culture for a Of the theme choice, with musical night at the movies theme. entertainment to carry it through, Achievement will be the word, and she added: “It is a real feel-good happy musical which we hope to Grimsby Auditorium will double as Rydell High School on May 13, when reflect on the night. Businesses had better shape up as we can guarantee the gala dinner sees the 13 awards and electrifying night for all who presented to successful companies attend.” and individuals.

A slight tweak has seen Business Development Awards replace investment categories for the two local authority-sponsored accolades.

Explaining the rationale, Mrs Tate said: “We want to encourage entries from not only inward investors, but also companies already based here that have developed through investment with local people, staff and the use of a local supply chain.”

Businesses can only enter a maximum of three categories too. gfhgfhfg Biffa is once again a patron sponsor, joined this year by Estuary TV. Of the 13 awards, detailed here, 11 Owen Finn, president elect of Hull are to apply for, with one overall and Humber Chamber of Commerce, excellence award selected by the said: “These awards are the perfect judges of all the other categories, and celebration of the fine work that the Grimsby and Scunthorpe businesses do in northern Telegraphs’ Lifetime Achievement Lincolnshire. The Chamber is Award. always impressed by the calibre of Delighted to come on board, Julian applications received, the Stoll, Phillips 66 Ltd’s lead determination and executive for the UK and interest shown, the general manager of innovation exhibited Humber Refinery, and the said: “Phillips 66 Ltd contribution has proudly companies have supported the made to their Norther n local Lincolnshire communities.

Business Awards “I look for the past ten forward to years and the celebrating with Humber Refinery all the winners is honoured to be at Grimsby main sponsor of Auditorium.” the business This is the 15th awards in this, our year the awards 50th year in Northern have taken place, with Lincolnshire. organiser Anne Tate “Supporting these again at the helm, and awards is a natural extension of looking forward to “recognising the our commitment to being a pivotal role business plays as the responsible local employer within the economic life force of northern Humber area. In the years since the Lincolnshire”.

Chamber awards have been going, the Humber Refinery has invested Open to all companies, she said: heavily in the local area supporting “We want to recognise and applaud local businesses who have remained number charities and organisations.

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E-Factor Small Business Award Overview: Businesses that are able, committed and enthusiastic, and which have set themselves on the road to achieving clearly laid-out goals for future growth and success.

It will recognise progress in terms of business growth and development made by a small business over three years, with fewer than 25 employees and a turnover lower than £5 million.

Last year’s winner: Mentis Therapy & Training.

These awards are the perfect celebration of the fine work that businesses do in northern Lincolnshire

SHAPING UP: Owen Finn, above, and Julian Stoll.

Left, the Grease theme is emerging as the call for entries is made.

Some highlights have been the planting and opening of the largest community woodland in the area, Mayflower Wood, the $500,000 investment into Oasis Academy Immingham and last year’s building and opening of the new Enterprise Suite at Killingholme School.

“Similarly the Humber Refinery is committed to the development of people and skills that benefit both the refinery and the wider industry. It supports an extensive apprenticeship scheme in which it continually invests in 30 apprenticeships each year in mechanical and engineering disciplines. In addition Humber works closely with universities offering multiple internships each year, with many prior interns joining the company after completion of their degree studies. In 2015, all of our graduate hires were drawn from people who had previously held internships at Humber Refinery.

“Recognising that being part of the Humber region is a larger commitment than just operating our own facilities, the refinery also

supports a number of local organisations and have staff representation on the boards of HCF Catch and the Humber LEP, helping to develop industry in general and the area.

“With an employee retention rate in excess of 99 per cent, Phillips 66 Humber Refinery is a great place to

work and owes a lot of its success to its first class workforce!

“We are looking forward to a fantastic evening of celebrating the passion, vision, entrepreneurship, care, community spirit, and countless other attributes of the individuals and businesses that make this area great!”

hoped more of the same standard will be forthcoming.

Details of each category are featured on the facing page, with further information and the actual entry process to be found online at www.nlincsba.co.uk.

Companies are this year restricted to entering a maximum of

three categories.

There is still an award sponsorship opportunity, for the new business category.

Chosen charities for the annual raffle are Not Home Alone and Young Enterprise.

For more details about any aspects of the awards, call (01472) 342981.

The HBP Systems Innovation Award Overview: Provides recognition to those businesses that have found and developed new solutions to business growth or competitiveness. Not just inventions, but fresh thinking, too.

Open to all SMEs employing up to 250 people.

Businesses will be forward-looking, having explored, exploited and implemented innovate ideas.

Last year’s winner: Somi Trailers Ltd.

The ABP Business Growth Award Overview: A business of any age that can demonstrate proactive planning. A company that moves forward with enthusiasm, imagination and energy, with an eye on a sustainable future for itself.

It recognises significant growth in workforce, turnover or profit since last year.

Last year’s winner: G S Kelsey Ltd.

The Forrester Boyd Business Excellence Award Overview: A business of any age that exhibits characteristics of The Wilkin Chapman Grange WINNING COMBINATION: Anne Tate, with John Clugston, left, and Tim excellence in its field and a shining Business Person Of The Year Award Strawson, at the 2015 Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards. example to other businesses of Overview: A business person who hard work, profitability, good stands out from the rest as a leader It recognises the strides made by that chose North and North East management, adaptability and with excellent communicative a new business which is less than Lincolnshire for their investments sustainability. This will be skills and that “X factor” that three years old at the time of instead of competing areas, employ selected by the judges of all the brings success at every level. Can application. local people, contractors and other awards. be nominated by a third party.

Last year’s winner: Flixborough suppliers and can demonstrate Last year’s winner: Bradbury Last year’s winner: Tim Strawson, Eco Technologies Ltd. positive sustainability and impact Group. chairman of Bradbury Group. for the future.

The Franklin College Young The Grimsby/Scunthorpe Telegraph The International Trade Award One award for each local Entrepreneur Of The Year Award Lifetime Achievement Award Overview: Businesses of any age authority area where relocation to Overview: This award recognises Overview: This prestigious that can demonstrate how they – or significant expansion in – has that entrepreneurs find new and award will go to someone who have experienced significant taken place in the past five years. innovative solutions, invent new has had a significant and growth in international trade Last year’s winners: Jembuild Ltd positive impact on the local either through imports or exports. products and services, or find fresh and A Torn Construction Ltd business community over a Exploitation of niche markets and ways of looking at age-old problems.

The Grimsby Institute Training number of years. A implementation of a progressive Open to anyone aged 30 or under Excellence Award special accolade international marketing plan running a business who has Overview: This award recognises pre-selected. would be beneficial. demonstrated outstanding business organisations within the private or Last year’s Last year’s winner: GSA success during 2012 and 2013. public sector, and successful winner: John Environmental Ltd. Last year’s winner: Charlotte Hay, applicants will be able to Clugston.

The Award for New Business The Creative Larder. demonstrate how implementing Overview: A new business that training and staff The North And North East delivers vibrancy, moving forward development brings Lincolnshire Economic Development benefits which create in a structured way that balances Awards occupational and business skills real business impact.

Overview: Recognising successfully in order to overcome Case studies are a must contribution to the local economy, challenges and facilitating to support the entry. this will be presented to businesses continued success.

Last year’s winner: Wise Owl Private Day Nurseries Ltd.

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Ready to enter? Use the online form ONCE again this year, entries are completely online, building on the strong return enjoyed since the process first went digital in 2014.

A slight uplift in entries was recorded last year, with judges delighted with the quality.

With 13 awards available, 11 of which are open to application, it is

to corporate and social responsibilities demonstrate a positive impact on the community.

It can be a business of any age or size that demonstrates its commitment to its local community and evidence of being a good neighbour.

Last year’s winner: Nisa Retail.

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Record year for wind as capacity builds and availability soars

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FFSHORE wind energy stepped up to the plate in 2015, annual statistics released this month have shown.

presence with Lincs.

Operators that followed, E.on and Dong, have contributed to the major increase, with Humber Gateway and Westermost Rough coming online last year. They helped in the In what was a record year for provision of a further 1.2 per cent of generation from wind, several major electricity used in Britain from the schemes came online, including two renewable energy source new farms served out of Grimsby. year-on-year, representing nearly It was also a record year for the half of the added capacity. In total town’s first operator, Centrica, offshore wind accounted for 5.2 per having arrived first with Lynn and cent of the 11 per cent total from Inner Dowsing, then bolstering the wind, with onshore making up the

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balance, up from 9.5 per cent in 2014.

A constant through 2015 was Centrica’s three wind farms, the first to be operated and maintained out of Grimsby, with Tony Lyon, Centrica’s head of renewables, gave Business Telegraph a flavour of exactly what was involved in the record year for the Grimsby site as well as the country.

The 129 turbines across Lincs, Lynn and Inner Dowsing, remain the highest number operated by one company out of Grimsby, and he said they are capable of providing enough power for more than 330,000 homes.

Mr Lyon said: “We’re immensely proud of what’s been achieved by the team during 2015. Their hard work and dedication during the year helped set new records for generation and increased the availability of the wind far ms.

“The Grimsby dock area is a fantastic hub for offshore wind generation and is fundamental to regeneration in the region.”

Statistics from the North Quay base showed that the amount of power produced by the wind farms in 2015 was 1,756 MwH, 12.5 per cent higher than 2014.

Underlining the work that goes into the operations and maintenance, Mr Lyon said that in the course of 2015, wind turbines were climbed 1,583 times by engineers, with 91 weather days stopping work being carried out.

There were 1,370 vessel movements between the port and the farms, with 13,850 passengers carried, enabling them to do 166,200 hours of work.

Nationally last month saw a fresh monthly record set for UK generation, with wind supplying 17 per cent of Britain’s electricity demand at a time of the year when it’s needed most. The previous monthly record of 14 per cent was set in January 2015 – another cold period of the year.

wind speeds.

“It also demonstrates why the Government should continue to support wind energy, as we’re delivering on our commitment to keep Britain powered up. We can continue to increase the proportion of the nation’s electricity which we provide as we move away from fossil fuels to clean sources of power.”

As reported late last year, Energy Secretary Amber Rudd’s conditional support for the sector was welcomed by those behind the next two schemes to be realised from the Humber, Dong Energy with Hornsea, and RWE and Statkraft with Triton Knoll. Dong’s Race Bank is already underway, and will eclipse those already built, with those following larger again.

RenewableUK’s deputy chief executive, Barton-born Maf Smith, said: “The UK’s wind energy infrastructure pipeline remains healthy in the immediate term, continuing to bring billions of pounds of investment to British companies across the supply chain and supporting 35,000 jobs.

“No Government would want to jeopardise the successful future of such an industry. Government understands this and has set out a long term framework for offshore wind, allowing industry to plan ahead.

This means we can attract investment, down costs and secure the UK Tony Lyon bring supply chain. This needs to be RenewableUK’s director of policy, Dr replicated across the wider renewables sector.

Gordon Edge, said: “This is a great way to start the new year – the wind “People understand the importance industry can be proud that it has of investing in renewable energy. shattered weekly, monthly, quarterly That’s why they’ve told the National and annual generation records in 2015. Infrastructure Commission to make This re-writes the record books. We’ve this sector their number one priority. had a bumper harvest thanks to Wind deserves a place in our energy increased deployment and superb mix.”

A new weekly record was also set in December, with wind providing 20 per cent of the nation’s needs in the last week of the month – Christmas week – up from 19 per cent in the second week of November.

Wind also broke the quarterly generation record in the three month period from October to December 2015, with 13 per cent of the nation’s electricity demand met by wind – beating the previous 12 per cent high in the first quarter of 2015.

We’re immensely proud of what’s been achieved by the team during 2015.

Their hard work and dedication during the year helped set new records for generation and increased the availability of the wind farms. The Grimsby dock area is a fantastic hub for offshore wind generation and is fundamental to regeneration in the region

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ALL SMILES: Dr Gordon Edge, Tony Lyon and Maf Smith, and Centrica’s operations and maintenanace base in Grimsby.

Funding boost for the seafood sector A £25 million funding pot aimed at Grimsby’s primary industry has opened this week.

Britain’s ‘quota’ of the first phase of the £190 million European Maritime and Fisheries Fund has been revealed, and the country’s strongest cluster is gearing up to play a leading role in helping applicants access the long-awaited cash.

Seafood Grimsby & Humber, in partnership with Grimsby-based Seafox Management Consultants, is keen to help small-scale businesses take full advantage of what is on offer.

Steve Norton, chief executive of the cluster body, said: “We are delighted that this has been launched. It gives new hope to many of our members, and we see Seafood Grimsby & Humber as a vehicle to widen access to it on behalf of the industry here.”

It could lead to the organisation playing a management role for any new shared infrastructure, and heading up combined applications.

“Rather than having 10 individual applications, if we can have one big one that can be managed for and on behalf of smaller companies, that could be of benefit.

“Acting in partnership with organisations like Seafox – one of North East Lincolnshire and the region’s most knowledgeable organisations in respect of funding and applications for growth, with a great track record – we can work together and deliver something that is of benefit for our industry, and I am really pleased about that.

“I think Seafood Grimsby & Humber could project manage. It is a service we can offer smaller businesses who may be put off by bureaucracy, but through this could actually get a fair share of this £25 million without any fears of the application process. It is part and parcel of what Seafood Grimsby & Humber, and the Fish Merchants’ Association is about.

“There will be various criteria and eligibility, but I understand it is going to be easier than under the old regime.”

The first phase is open to: ● Assisting the fisheries sectors with the implementation of the reformed Common Fisheries Policy including the Landing Obligation ● Improving health and safety on fishing vessels ● Improving the added value or quality of fish caught including use of unwanted catches ● investments in fishing ports, landing sites, auction halls and shelters ● processing of fishery and aquaculture products ● Investments in aquaculture ● Fisheries Local Action Groups.

Offering clear scope for the town, Mr Norton said: “It is about the promotion of economic growth, job creation and planning for the future.

“Future-proofing and succession planning is something our industry is criticised for, about not having the skills set, so there could be something in there for specific training. We should never overlook the opportunities and importance of aquaculture either. I am quite encouraged and it has been a long time coming.

“A lot of work has been done and this is proof of the relationship with Europe we have got, and I am determined that in this particular

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Online Dispute Resolution – what do businesses need to do to comply?

There is currently a noticeable shift away from the process of litigation in favour of solving disputes by way of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

The government has recently implemented a Joshua Briggs, Senior Solicitor raft of reforms, one of which being in respect of online dispute resolution for • Any terms and conditions should contain information about consumer disputes. the ODR platform.

LOOKING UP: Seafood Grimsby and Humber’s executive team, from left, Simon Dwyer, George Krawiec, and Steve Norton. phase, that we get 100 per cent commitment for members and representatives, and that Government isn’t faced with an embarrassment of the project being under spent at the end of the term.”

It will run until 2020, or until exhausted, with The Marine Management Organisation accepting applications.

The aim is to help fishermen in the transition to sustainable fishing, support coastal communities in diversifying their economies, finance projects that create new jobs and improve quality of life along European coasts and make it easier for applicants to access financing.

England’s share of the UK total fund will be £70 million, with Scotland

netting £82 million as home to Peterhead – now by far the UK’s fishing fleet capital. It underlines the importance of the work by the cluster to forge links between there and Grimsby, as reported last month.

Mr Norton, who will represent the area on the EMFF’s Programme Monitoring Committee, will now look to garner support from Grimsby-headquartered Seafish, with a proposal to roll-out workshops to further assist interested businesses.

Liz Baghurst, director of funding and grants at Seafox, based at Humber Seafood Institute, said: “We welcome the launch of this long-awaited fund to support the wellbeing and growth of our local fisheries and seafood processing sector.

“There has been significant interest from local small to medium sized businesses already in applying for grants for their projects that will lead to the creation of jobs. Seafox will be working with these businesses to realise their ambitions.”

Humber Seafood Summit 2016 HUMBER Seafood Summit is on the move.

Back on the calendar in 2016 after World Seafood Congress rolled into town last year, the event takes place at The Pier, Cleethorpes, on September 28.

Julie Snowden, organiser and account manager for Seafish in England, said: “Due to the success of the previous summits and the impact of the World Seafood Congress, we required a larger venue to hold the day conference.

“I am very much looking forward to holding it at the spectacular Pier.

The highly regarded Seafood Fayre, a reception event on the eve of the summit conference that brings delegates together with some of the

NEW VENUE: The Pier, Cleethorpes, Inset, Julie Snowden. region’s finest food offerings as they arrive in North East Lincolnshire, will again be held at Humber Royal Hotel, Grimsby.

The themes for this year will focus on topics around the seafood consumer, aquaculture and trade.

The Regulation, which came into force on 9th January 2016, provides for the creation of an EU-wide Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform. It is hoped that this will provide a quick, cost-effective and impartial process for resolving online disputes out of court.

Does the regulation apply to your business?

The regulation applies to any trader who operates online, whether fully or partially, and is situated within one or more EU member states. It will only be mandatory where you have a dispute with a consumer who is based in another EU member estate.

What happens if you have a dispute?

Unfortunately disputes happen. If the consumer opts to use the ODR platform in a dispute, then; • The consumer fills out the relevant forms setting out the grounds for dispute which are sent to the respondent.

• You and the consumer exchange information and, if possible, agree on an ADR entity to handle the dispute. If you cannot agree the complaint goes no further. However, it does not mean that the consumer can’t attempt to resolve the dispute by other means.

How do you comply with the new ADR regulation?

• If an ADR entity is agreed, the consumer is informed. If instructions are accepted, they will contact you and the consumer to organise the next steps in the process.

• All traders must provide an easily accessible link to the ODR platform on their website and the email address of the trader must be shown on the website. If an offer of ADR is made by email, the link should also be in the email.

Whilst the success of this initiative remains to be seen, the regulation highlights the increased role of ADR, and reminds both businesses and consumers that there can be considerable advantages to settling disputes outside of the courts.

For further information, please contact Joshua Briggs on 01472 262626, email jbriggs@wilkinchapman.co.uk or visit www.wilkinchapman.co.uk

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FFSHORE wind energy stepped up to the plate in 2015, annual statistics released this month have shown.

presence with Lincs.

Operators that followed, E.on and Dong, have contributed to the major increase, with Humber Gateway and Westermost Rough coming online last year. They helped in the In what was a record year for provision of a further 1.2 per cent of generation from wind, several major electricity used in Britain from the schemes came online, including two renewable energy source new farms served out of Grimsby. year-on-year, representing nearly It was also a record year for the half of the added capacity. In total town’s first operator, Centrica, offshore wind accounted for 5.2 per having arrived first with Lynn and cent of the 11 per cent total from Inner Dowsing, then bolstering the wind, with onshore making up the

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balance, up from 9.5 per cent in 2014.

A constant through 2015 was Centrica’s three wind farms, the first to be operated and maintained out of Grimsby, with Tony Lyon, Centrica’s head of renewables, gave Business Telegraph a flavour of exactly what was involved in the record year for the Grimsby site as well as the country.

The 129 turbines across Lincs, Lynn and Inner Dowsing, remain the highest number operated by one company out of Grimsby, and he said they are capable of providing enough power for more than 330,000 homes.

Mr Lyon said: “We’re immensely proud of what’s been achieved by the team during 2015. Their hard work and dedication during the year helped set new records for generation and increased the availability of the wind far ms.

“The Grimsby dock area is a fantastic hub for offshore wind generation and is fundamental to regeneration in the region.”

Statistics from the North Quay base showed that the amount of power produced by the wind farms in 2015 was 1,756 MwH, 12.5 per cent higher than 2014.

Underlining the work that goes into the operations and maintenance, Mr Lyon said that in the course of 2015, wind turbines were climbed 1,583 times by engineers, with 91 weather days stopping work being carried out.

There were 1,370 vessel movements between the port and the farms, with 13,850 passengers carried, enabling them to do 166,200 hours of work.

Nationally last month saw a fresh monthly record set for UK generation, with wind supplying 17 per cent of Britain’s electricity demand at a time of the year when it’s needed most. The previous monthly record of 14 per cent was set in January 2015 – another cold period of the year.

wind speeds.

“It also demonstrates why the Government should continue to support wind energy, as we’re delivering on our commitment to keep Britain powered up. We can continue to increase the proportion of the nation’s electricity which we provide as we move away from fossil fuels to clean sources of power.”

As reported late last year, Energy Secretary Amber Rudd’s conditional support for the sector was welcomed by those behind the next two schemes to be realised from the Humber, Dong Energy with Hornsea, and RWE and Statkraft with Triton Knoll. Dong’s Race Bank is already underway, and will eclipse those already built, with those following larger again.

RenewableUK’s deputy chief executive, Barton-born Maf Smith, said: “The UK’s wind energy infrastructure pipeline remains healthy in the immediate term, continuing to bring billions of pounds of investment to British companies across the supply chain and supporting 35,000 jobs.

“No Government would want to jeopardise the successful future of such an industry. Government understands this and has set out a long term framework for offshore wind, allowing industry to plan ahead.

This means we can attract investment, down costs and secure the UK Tony Lyon bring supply chain. This needs to be RenewableUK’s director of policy, Dr replicated across the wider renewables sector.

Gordon Edge, said: “This is a great way to start the new year – the wind “People understand the importance industry can be proud that it has of investing in renewable energy. shattered weekly, monthly, quarterly That’s why they’ve told the National and annual generation records in 2015. Infrastructure Commission to make This re-writes the record books. We’ve this sector their number one priority. had a bumper harvest thanks to Wind deserves a place in our energy increased deployment and superb mix.”

A new weekly record was also set in December, with wind providing 20 per cent of the nation’s needs in the last week of the month – Christmas week – up from 19 per cent in the second week of November.

Wind also broke the quarterly generation record in the three month period from October to December 2015, with 13 per cent of the nation’s electricity demand met by wind – beating the previous 12 per cent high in the first quarter of 2015.

We’re immensely proud of what’s been achieved by the team during 2015.

Their hard work and dedication during the year helped set new records for generation and increased the availability of the wind farms. The Grimsby dock area is a fantastic hub for offshore wind generation and is fundamental to regeneration in the region

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ALL SMILES: Dr Gordon Edge, Tony Lyon and Maf Smith, and Centrica’s operations and maintenanace base in Grimsby.

Funding boost for the seafood sector A £25 million funding pot aimed at Grimsby’s primary industry has opened this week.

Britain’s ‘quota’ of the first phase of the £190 million European Maritime and Fisheries Fund has been revealed, and the country’s strongest cluster is gearing up to play a leading role in helping applicants access the long-awaited cash.

Seafood Grimsby & Humber, in partnership with Grimsby-based Seafox Management Consultants, is keen to help small-scale businesses take full advantage of what is on offer.

Steve Norton, chief executive of the cluster body, said: “We are delighted that this has been launched. It gives new hope to many of our members, and we see Seafood Grimsby & Humber as a vehicle to widen access to it on behalf of the industry here.”

It could lead to the organisation playing a management role for any new shared infrastructure, and heading up combined applications.

“Rather than having 10 individual applications, if we can have one big one that can be managed for and on behalf of smaller companies, that could be of benefit.

“Acting in partnership with organisations like Seafox – one of North East Lincolnshire and the region’s most knowledgeable organisations in respect of funding and applications for growth, with a great track record – we can work together and deliver something that is of benefit for our industry, and I am really pleased about that.

“I think Seafood Grimsby & Humber could project manage. It is a service we can offer smaller businesses who may be put off by bureaucracy, but through this could actually get a fair share of this £25 million without any fears of the application process. It is part and parcel of what Seafood Grimsby & Humber, and the Fish Merchants’ Association is about.

“There will be various criteria and eligibility, but I understand it is going to be easier than under the old regime.”

The first phase is open to: ● Assisting the fisheries sectors with the implementation of the reformed Common Fisheries Policy including the Landing Obligation ● Improving health and safety on fishing vessels ● Improving the added value or quality of fish caught including use of unwanted catches ● investments in fishing ports, landing sites, auction halls and shelters ● processing of fishery and aquaculture products ● Investments in aquaculture ● Fisheries Local Action Groups.

Offering clear scope for the town, Mr Norton said: “It is about the promotion of economic growth, job creation and planning for the future.

“Future-proofing and succession planning is something our industry is criticised for, about not having the skills set, so there could be something in there for specific training. We should never overlook the opportunities and importance of aquaculture either. I am quite encouraged and it has been a long time coming.

“A lot of work has been done and this is proof of the relationship with Europe we have got, and I am determined that in this particular

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Online Dispute Resolution – what do businesses need to do to comply?

There is currently a noticeable shift away from the process of litigation in favour of solving disputes by way of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

The government has recently implemented a Joshua Briggs, Senior Solicitor raft of reforms, one of which being in respect of online dispute resolution for • Any terms and conditions should contain information about consumer disputes. the ODR platform.

LOOKING UP: Seafood Grimsby and Humber’s executive team, from left, Simon Dwyer, George Krawiec, and Steve Norton. phase, that we get 100 per cent commitment for members and representatives, and that Government isn’t faced with an embarrassment of the project being under spent at the end of the term.”

It will run until 2020, or until exhausted, with The Marine Management Organisation accepting applications.

The aim is to help fishermen in the transition to sustainable fishing, support coastal communities in diversifying their economies, finance projects that create new jobs and improve quality of life along European coasts and make it easier for applicants to access financing.

England’s share of the UK total fund will be £70 million, with Scotland

netting £82 million as home to Peterhead – now by far the UK’s fishing fleet capital. It underlines the importance of the work by the cluster to forge links between there and Grimsby, as reported last month.

Mr Norton, who will represent the area on the EMFF’s Programme Monitoring Committee, will now look to garner support from Grimsby-headquartered Seafish, with a proposal to roll-out workshops to further assist interested businesses.

Liz Baghurst, director of funding and grants at Seafox, based at Humber Seafood Institute, said: “We welcome the launch of this long-awaited fund to support the wellbeing and growth of our local fisheries and seafood processing sector.

“There has been significant interest from local small to medium sized businesses already in applying for grants for their projects that will lead to the creation of jobs. Seafox will be working with these businesses to realise their ambitions.”

Humber Seafood Summit 2016 HUMBER Seafood Summit is on the move.

Back on the calendar in 2016 after World Seafood Congress rolled into town last year, the event takes place at The Pier, Cleethorpes, on September 28.

Julie Snowden, organiser and account manager for Seafish in England, said: “Due to the success of the previous summits and the impact of the World Seafood Congress, we required a larger venue to hold the day conference.

“I am very much looking forward to holding it at the spectacular Pier.

The highly regarded Seafood Fayre, a reception event on the eve of the summit conference that brings delegates together with some of the

NEW VENUE: The Pier, Cleethorpes, Inset, Julie Snowden. region’s finest food offerings as they arrive in North East Lincolnshire, will again be held at Humber Royal Hotel, Grimsby.

The themes for this year will focus on topics around the seafood consumer, aquaculture and trade.

The Regulation, which came into force on 9th January 2016, provides for the creation of an EU-wide Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform. It is hoped that this will provide a quick, cost-effective and impartial process for resolving online disputes out of court.

Does the regulation apply to your business?

The regulation applies to any trader who operates online, whether fully or partially, and is situated within one or more EU member states. It will only be mandatory where you have a dispute with a consumer who is based in another EU member estate.

What happens if you have a dispute?

Unfortunately disputes happen. If the consumer opts to use the ODR platform in a dispute, then; • The consumer fills out the relevant forms setting out the grounds for dispute which are sent to the respondent.

• You and the consumer exchange information and, if possible, agree on an ADR entity to handle the dispute. If you cannot agree the complaint goes no further. However, it does not mean that the consumer can’t attempt to resolve the dispute by other means.

How do you comply with the new ADR regulation?

• If an ADR entity is agreed, the consumer is informed. If instructions are accepted, they will contact you and the consumer to organise the next steps in the process.

• All traders must provide an easily accessible link to the ODR platform on their website and the email address of the trader must be shown on the website. If an offer of ADR is made by email, the link should also be in the email.

Whilst the success of this initiative remains to be seen, the regulation highlights the increased role of ADR, and reminds both businesses and consumers that there can be considerable advantages to settling disputes outside of the courts.

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ITH the increase in construction-based projects and the burgeoning renewables sector, Grimsby Institute’s East Coast Occupational Safety and Health (ECOSH) team is launching a new suite of programmes.

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They apply to supervisory level and above, for those with responsibilities under the Health and Safety (Construction, Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

Mrs Charlesworth-Browne said: “These courses are designed for They will support industry in the employees and managers who need the right level of skills and management of health and safety knowledge to fulfil their health and on the increasing number of sites safety responsibilities.” within the region.

Under the NEBOSH Certificate in Grimsby Institute director of Construction, candidates will learn business and professional management of health and safety, development, Lesley Charlesworth-Browne said: “We are under the ‘Plan Do Check And Act’ pleased to add these programmes to approach, which is endorsed by the our current offer and following our Health and Safety Executive, who believes it achieves a balance successful relocation to the between the systems and University Centre Grimsby we are behavioural aspects of looking forward to continuing our management. growth in 2016.”

The certificate is supported by the She said the new programmes are construction industry Sector Skills extremely valuable and highly regarded within the sector, and are Council and is also accepted by the Institution of Occupational Safety aimed at people working in and Health to meet the construction, renewables, civil requirements for Technical engineering, utilities, facilities,

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Membership of IOSH and the Association for Project Safety for Construction Safety Associate Membership. Additionally, the NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management is recognised industry wide and is designed to develop and reinforce the environmental skills of health and safety practitioners.

Candidates will learn management of health and safety, under the ‘Plan Do Check And Act’ approach, which is endorsed by the Health and Safety Executive, who believes it achieves a balance between the systems and behavioural aspects of management.

“NEBOSH is highly regarded in the construction and renewables sector, with the programmes on offer ensuring that learners take away new skills and techniques,” Mr Charlesworth-Browne added.

ECOSH is also offering the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) accredited Site Managers Safety Training Scheme, Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme and the associated refresher programmes to add to the already successful Level One Award Heath and Safety in a Construction Environment.

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FOUR apprentice metal work engineers from the Grimsby-area are bidding to compete on the international stage after winning places in the UK squad for the Worldskills challenge.

Ollie Kauss, Bradley Clare, Macaulay Reavill and Luke Sherwood are hoping to secure a place for WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, having performed spectacularly at the national competition at Bir mingham’s NEC late last year.

They make up four of the five selected in their discipline.

Ollie Kauss, who first entered the programme in 2014 as part of his first year with Humberside Engineering Training Association, won silver.

The 19-year-old said the experience so far has already made him a better engineer. He said: “It’s really good to have this on my CV and it’s setting me up really well. When I started my apprenticeship I never thought I would find myself in this position.”

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ONE MORE STEP AND AROUND THE WORLD WE GO: Successful apprentices in the Worldskills challenge, Ollie Kauss, top, Bradley Clare and Macaulay Reavill, right, and Luke Sherwood, left. All have been named in the UK squad ahead of Abu Dhabi 2017. year of his apprenticeship and is employed at Hodson and Kauss, a Stallingborough-based engineering company in which his father, Kristian, is a partner.

He said: “The first heat

was at HETA’s workshop at Catch and that was helpful because I knew the place and the machinery very well. When I was invited to go to the NEC it was massive and was kitted out very well.”

He is awaiting details of the next stage, which will involve working at universities and other sites around the country, and he is confident his bosses will support him! “I am lucky enough to work with my

dad and while that means I have to work very hard, it should also mean I can get the time off to compete in WorldSkills. It’s an absolutely brilliant event and such a good set-up from start to finish.”

Mick Jaques, fabrication and welding instructor at HETA, said: “Ollie’s score at the NEC was only 1.5 points below the highest ever achieved in the construction metalwork category, which is a great achievement.

“As soon as he arrived here he showed a flair for the work and was very switched-on and focused. He was willing to learn and to try new things to achieve what he wanted to achieve, and he went on to do very well.”

Bradley and Macaulay work for Allied Protek, and Bradley also took silver, with a highly commended for Macaulay.

Luke’s gold win in 2014 means the Barnetby fabricator is automatically entered. The trio represent Grimsby Institute.

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HE new chief executive of HCF Catch is looking forward to delivering a second decade of skills success.

David Talbot took up the position at the Stallingborough beacon training facility at the start of the month, with 21 years in the RAF and the introduction of the BAE Systems aircraft maintenance apprenticeship to Humberside Airport under his belt.

Now he has taken the key role at the helm of the public/private partnership that unites many of the region’s economic drivers.

Mr Talbot, a logistics specialist who became squadron leader and saw several operational deployments, said: “It is a very responsible position, bringing together the aspirations and needs of the region, and the training providers, to ensure we have the skills for the future generations.

That’s what made it such an exciting opportunity for me.

“It is very early days, this is week three, but in terms of challenges, what I need to understand is what the board and the membership of HCF Catch, really want, what the agenda is, and develop a strategy for the next phase.

“Part of what we will be looking at is the breadth of the organisation, and how we engage with the employers, the council and with training providers, how we bring these people together and influence the region.

“Clearly it is about working with an established industry to make sure competencies and skills are delivered, but also looking at new

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“It is very exciting to have AIS on site now,” Mr Talbot said. “We have had a number of meetings with the management to understand what they want from the site, and clearly they have some very exciting plans, which include some developments as well.”

After 21 years in the RAF, he left in 2007, joining Serco providing civilian support for his former employer. “I took off my uniform and did the same job in a suit,” he said.

“I spent at lot of time at RAF Cranwell. My last position was in charge of teaching the next generation of RAF officers, teaching them about the realities of air warfare.” Bitten by the training bug, he then joined TQ Education and Training Ltd, part of Pearson.

“That’s where I gained a commercial understanding of the training world,” he said. It resulted in him running a programme with 700 apprenticeship starts a year, in addition to a number of other roles.

David Talbot BAE followed for the recently married keen golf, tennis and squash player. industries. We have got to look a “That role was an exciting one, the renewables sector, where there running the aircraft maintenance is a lot of investment coming this way, and we have got to make sure apprenticeship, initially from Doncaster then moving to we are part of that. It is not just Humberside. It was during that wind either, but across the whole transition that I really started to renewables sector.” understand and get a feel for This year will mark ten years of northern Lincolnshire, and again delivery of courses at Catch, the it was really exciting to become process industry simulation plant, part of it.” with extensive workshops, teaching It was as a board member at facilities and conference centre.

Scunthorpe’s new Humber The phased arrival of training University Technical College provider AIS is underway, with (HUTC) that Mr Talbot met more than 30 jobs to be created and Brendan Conlan, chairman of HCF

It is a very responsible position, bringing together the aspirations and needs of the region, and the training providers, to ensure we have the skills for the future generations

Catch and managing director of On Line Design and Engineering in Immingham.

He hopes to maintain his link with the latest piece in the skills jigsaw. “I think there is a potential synergy, it is all about developing the skills. I think the Catch facility is fantastic. We have the process simulating plant, and we need to make sure we get the best use out of that. It is not just that, though, it is the wide variety of the offering; the process plant, the workshops, the classrooms, the conference facilities, the organisation and strength of membership – when you add it up the whole capability here is unique.”

Mr Conlan’s first role as chairman was to complete the recruitment process, filling a vacancy that existed for much of last year following the departure of Tony Flinn, little over a year into the role. Long-serving programme manager at HCF Catch, Katie

Hedges, had served as interim chief executive.

Mr Conlan said: “I have known David for two years now through our involvement with HUTC, and getting to know his involvement with skills and his background, I thought he was a perfect fit for growing HCF Catch and the skills agenda we have for the region.

“In his previous posts, he has all been about growing technical centres, and that’s where we are.

We don’t want to be stagnant, we want to grow and be at the centre of the skills agenda for the region.

We are not interested in being second best. We want to ensure our people get the best. I see this as the next generation, the next phase for Catch. The ten-year point is the ideal point to reassess where we are and see where we go forward, and we can use David’s previous experience to help us grow.

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NE of the area’s largest engineering businesses is now benefiting from the roofing that comes with the capacity its giant workshops offer.

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Working with a fledgling renewables-focused business, Blackrow Engineering has had a 190kw solar installation fitted.

It will halve the electricity bill at the company, which specialises in food, energy and process industry installations.

Barry Taylor, commercial director, said: “We were asked three times in the past four years – do we want them on the roofs?

And we said yes, then on each occasion the supplier said it could not do it.”

Carl Blissitt’s Cleethorpes-based Green Save Solar was the fourth provider through the door.

“When Carl walked in I was dubious, but it has been done,” Mr Taylor said. “Others told us the structure of the roof, with it being asbestos, would make it too costly and wasn’t viable. It was all executed right first time with no injuries.”

And the work isn’t stopping there.

“We are now looking at extending this project into all our workshops, changing from sodium to LED lighting, which will hopefully give us another 40 per cent saving.”

Launched 18 months ago, Green Save Solar specialises in commercial energy efficiencies, using renewable applications including biomass and combined heat and power.

“This is the largest project we have done, and we tend to specialise in commercial work and funding options,” Mr Blissitt said.

“We have done a 50kw and 60kw installation but this dwarfs it. We have brought the two things really

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needed, large roofs and high energy usage, and delivered a solution.

“We do have a small team of installers, but this was a large project, we project managed and contracted the work, and over saw the installation.”

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HUGH McNeal has been appointed as the new chief executive of trade body RenewableUK, bringing extensive Government knowledge to the role.

A civil servant for a substantial part of his career, he is currently director of change at the Department of Energy and Climate Change, tasked with improving the department’s efficiency and delivering financial savings.

He will take his new role in April, succeeding Maria McCaffery MBE who has headed the organisation for nearly a decade.

Other roles held by Mr McNeal, pictured, have included chief executive of the Office for Renewable Energy Deployment at DECC, and deputy director of low carbon business at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

He said: “It will be a privilege to represent an industry which is playing such a vital role in providing safe, secure power for our country’s homes and businesses, as well as tens of thousands of high quality jobs across the UK.” Mrs McCaffery has overseen a significant expansion in the deployment of onshore and

been for grid restrictions, a 500kw system could have been installed.

Mr Blissitt added that recent Government cuts to the solar feed-in tariffs have not changed the outlook. “It is business as usual and power purchase agreement rates can still be offered with between 30 per cent to 50 per cent savings on day time electricity rates.”

APPOINTED: Hugh McNeal, new chief executive of RenewableUK. offshore wind, as well as the development of wave and tidal energy. She has been a strong advocate of the work that has been done in the Humber.

RenewableUK’s chairman, Julian Brown, said: “Maria’s achievements as chief executive have been extraordinary. When she took on the role, 1 per cent of the UK’s electricity was generated by wind. By last year, that had increased to 11 per cent. She has deservedly won the admiration and respect of everyone involved in this dynamic sector, and we wish

her all the very best for the future.

“Now we have a new captain at the helm, and I’m confident that he will steer us to even greater successes in the future. Hugh brings an in-depth knowledge of the entire energy sector to RenewableUK at a crucial moment in the development of wind and marine power. I have no doubt that he will use his exceptional skills to represent the sector successfully, so that we can continue to increase the proportion of cost-effective electricity that we generate from home-grown sources, as well as creating jobs.”

Mrs McCaffery, who gave Business Telegraph an exclusive interview after announcing her decision to step down, said: “I am delighted to be handing over the reins of chief executive to such a capable pair of hands. I wish Hugh every success in his new role. He has a wealth of experience on energy policy and I have no doubt that he will be a highly effective champion of wind, wave and tidal energy.”

meeting of minds

UP FOR DISCUSSION: Prof Dan Wright and Dr Vasant Kumar.

LINCOLNSHIRE Iron and Steel Institute hosted a debate entitled How Do We Keep The Lights On? It was timed to coincide with the day, when, according to National Grid’s forecast, the gap between Britain’s energy needs and its power supply was to be at its thinnest.

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HANDELSBANKEN’S Scunthorpe branch is now open for business.

The Swedish bank has moved in to Park Square, having grown a strong northern Lincolnshire clientele from a Grimsby base over recent years.

Headed by Sarah Smith, Peter Hough has also moved ‘home’ to join the initial four-strong team, having served Scunthorpe during his time with the company.

They are delighted with the location, alongside the Scunthorpe Telegraph, the town’s MP, accountants and lawyers.

“We signed the lease on November 27 and it has taken about four weeks to fit it out,” Mrs Smith said. “We identified the location very quickly.”

Mr Hough, who joined Handelsbanken in 2011,

working at the Grimsby branch on Europa Park, said: “I had done some searching around and narrowed it down.

“It is great, and I live in walking distance, so I’ll be doing my bit for the environment!

Working in my home town will be fantastic.

We already know a lot of people, having covered this area from Grimsby for five years, and it is all part of the company’s philosophy of being closer to customers, now we are 30 miles closer than we were!”

Mr Hough has been in banking for more than 30 years, learning his trade with Midland Bank (which became HSBC), before moving to Alliance And Leicester, where he was head of the company’s commercial operations across Humberside.

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COACH with vast experience of supporting business growth has moved into an area he has previously served as part of Government-backed initiatives.

Andy Aldridge has provided consultancy services for 21 years, from a base in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

Now he has moved to Louth after his wife was approached to work at pharmaceutical giant Novartis, and is keen to provide the services he offered under the Growth Accelerator and Business Growth Service badges, with his own business, Consult 3A. Mr Aldridge, who ran a construction business and property portfolio, going on to impart his knowledge to others, said: “I have a history of working with companies in the region, a lot of construction and manufacturing companies.

“Because I had a construction industry background from 2000, I delivered a business improvement programme ‘Blueprint For Business Success’ with the Construction Skills Industry Training Board and Humber Business Link.

“We put 120 companies through that programme in the Humber, north and south of the river.”

With funding options currently limited, Mr Aldridge is confident his track record will encourage companies to invest for a return.

“I am a resource that goes in to a business and helps them,” he said.

“Often I’ll ask, what is the exit strategy? If they haven’t got one, I look at what the motivation is. That’s what I bring, clarity, and I grasp the nettle.

“In Lincolnshire we have a lot of family-owned businesses in their second or third generation, some people fall into it and don’t have a plan. What they need is some clarity, and until that is there, you are wasting your time.

companies have grown too fast.

Born in Norfolk, he moved to West Yorkshire, and now finds himself midway between the two, with his wife and two daughters, aged 17 and 12.

“I am really enjoying it. I don’t think people realise how fortunate they are when they live in this area. People moan about connection links, but I love it, and I like the people. Every day is a new discovery.”

Clear about his direct approach, the keen track cyclist said it can often be the case that people may not like what he is going to tell them.

But many like where it can take them, be it a short intervention or a longer term non executive role.

Working with Louth Tractors, Mr Aldridge helped the business raise turnover from £1.7 million to £5.7 million, going from employing six people to 15.

John Smith, managing director, said: “From the first hour we spent with BACK IN TOWN: Andy Aldridge, the Andy Aldridge I knew he would be Louth-based business consultant. fantastic. He takes a very pragmatic approach to business and is personable “It is a privileged role as people let me in their businesses, and everything and proactive. The fact that his agricultural knowledge wasn’t as we do is very constructive.

“A lot we have done has been funded. strong as ours didn’t matter at all, business is business.

There is a lack of funding to bring “He has given us the business expertise in, at the moment there is a void, but there has got to be something structure and language every company coming in the new financial year. It should have, as well as more was disappointing because Business confidence.”

Growth Service and Growth At Scunthorpe-based GS Kelsey, he Accelerator had an incredible amount worked with managing director of visibility and activity and I have Matthew Robinson, with the firm seen good results. growing turnover from £4.5 million in “It means now it needs to be focused on growth, if you are putting money in 2012 to £10 million in 2014, taking employment from 25 to 30 people. you want to see a return, I am happy Mr Robinson said: “What I appreciate with that, it is second nature to me.” is that a coach doesn’t tell you what’s Mr Aldridge said he helps with profitability and margins, dealing with right or wrong, they interpret what succession planning, people issues and you are telling them and help you organisational structure when challenge your own thinking.”

When the company was taken over by Santander management he was moved back to Leeds.

In the 18 months before joining Anthony Winn’s Grimsby operation, he was with support organisation Business Link.

As previously reported, he is joined in Scunthorpe by Maryellen Walden and Jacky Nutley.

An official opening of the Park Square office, below the with invited guests takes place on February 4, between 3pm and 7pm.

Month in Review Branding battle looms

SEAFOOD: A second seafood branding battle centred on Grimsby’s processing hub is looming in as many years, after JCS Fish said it is objecting to supermarket giant Morrisons' new range.

The Murray Street family business, behind BigFish Brand, claims the West Yorkshire retailer's own The Big Fish Company brand – produced on Grimsby's Europarc – is too close to call fair.

It follows Icelandic Seachill's High Court clash with Aldi, that saw its Saucy Fish Co dish imitated. It won legal protection and the budget retailer's packaging had to be pulled.

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NE of the area’s largest engineering businesses is now benefiting from the roofing that comes with the capacity its giant workshops offer.

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Working with a fledgling renewables-focused business, Blackrow Engineering has had a 190kw solar installation fitted.

It will halve the electricity bill at the company, which specialises in food, energy and process industry installations.

Barry Taylor, commercial director, said: “We were asked three times in the past four years – do we want them on the roofs?

And we said yes, then on each occasion the supplier said it could not do it.”

Carl Blissitt’s Cleethorpes-based Green Save Solar was the fourth provider through the door.

“When Carl walked in I was dubious, but it has been done,” Mr Taylor said. “Others told us the structure of the roof, with it being asbestos, would make it too costly and wasn’t viable. It was all executed right first time with no injuries.”

And the work isn’t stopping there.

“We are now looking at extending this project into all our workshops, changing from sodium to LED lighting, which will hopefully give us another 40 per cent saving.”

Launched 18 months ago, Green Save Solar specialises in commercial energy efficiencies, using renewable applications including biomass and combined heat and power.

“This is the largest project we have done, and we tend to specialise in commercial work and funding options,” Mr Blissitt said.

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needed, large roofs and high energy usage, and delivered a solution.

“We do have a small team of installers, but this was a large project, we project managed and contracted the work, and over saw the installation.”

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HUGH McNeal has been appointed as the new chief executive of trade body RenewableUK, bringing extensive Government knowledge to the role.

A civil servant for a substantial part of his career, he is currently director of change at the Department of Energy and Climate Change, tasked with improving the department’s efficiency and delivering financial savings.

He will take his new role in April, succeeding Maria McCaffery MBE who has headed the organisation for nearly a decade.

Other roles held by Mr McNeal, pictured, have included chief executive of the Office for Renewable Energy Deployment at DECC, and deputy director of low carbon business at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

He said: “It will be a privilege to represent an industry which is playing such a vital role in providing safe, secure power for our country’s homes and businesses, as well as tens of thousands of high quality jobs across the UK.” Mrs McCaffery has overseen a significant expansion in the deployment of onshore and

been for grid restrictions, a 500kw system could have been installed.

Mr Blissitt added that recent Government cuts to the solar feed-in tariffs have not changed the outlook. “It is business as usual and power purchase agreement rates can still be offered with between 30 per cent to 50 per cent savings on day time electricity rates.”

APPOINTED: Hugh McNeal, new chief executive of RenewableUK. offshore wind, as well as the development of wave and tidal energy. She has been a strong advocate of the work that has been done in the Humber.

RenewableUK’s chairman, Julian Brown, said: “Maria’s achievements as chief executive have been extraordinary. When she took on the role, 1 per cent of the UK’s electricity was generated by wind. By last year, that had increased to 11 per cent. She has deservedly won the admiration and respect of everyone involved in this dynamic sector, and we wish

her all the very best for the future.

“Now we have a new captain at the helm, and I’m confident that he will steer us to even greater successes in the future. Hugh brings an in-depth knowledge of the entire energy sector to RenewableUK at a crucial moment in the development of wind and marine power. I have no doubt that he will use his exceptional skills to represent the sector successfully, so that we can continue to increase the proportion of cost-effective electricity that we generate from home-grown sources, as well as creating jobs.”

Mrs McCaffery, who gave Business Telegraph an exclusive interview after announcing her decision to step down, said: “I am delighted to be handing over the reins of chief executive to such a capable pair of hands. I wish Hugh every success in his new role. He has a wealth of experience on energy policy and I have no doubt that he will be a highly effective champion of wind, wave and tidal energy.”

meeting of minds

UP FOR DISCUSSION: Prof Dan Wright and Dr Vasant Kumar.

LINCOLNSHIRE Iron and Steel Institute hosted a debate entitled How Do We Keep The Lights On? It was timed to coincide with the day, when, according to National Grid’s forecast, the gap between Britain’s energy needs and its power supply was to be at its thinnest.

Thankfully the

HANDELSBANKEN’S Scunthorpe branch is now open for business.

The Swedish bank has moved in to Park Square, having grown a strong northern Lincolnshire clientele from a Grimsby base over recent years.

Headed by Sarah Smith, Peter Hough has also moved ‘home’ to join the initial four-strong team, having served Scunthorpe during his time with the company.

They are delighted with the location, alongside the Scunthorpe Telegraph, the town’s MP, accountants and lawyers.

“We signed the lease on November 27 and it has taken about four weeks to fit it out,” Mrs Smith said. “We identified the location very quickly.”

Mr Hough, who joined Handelsbanken in 2011,

working at the Grimsby branch on Europa Park, said: “I had done some searching around and narrowed it down.

“It is great, and I live in walking distance, so I’ll be doing my bit for the environment!

Working in my home town will be fantastic.

We already know a lot of people, having covered this area from Grimsby for five years, and it is all part of the company’s philosophy of being closer to customers, now we are 30 miles closer than we were!”

Mr Hough has been in banking for more than 30 years, learning his trade with Midland Bank (which became HSBC), before moving to Alliance And Leicester, where he was head of the company’s commercial operations across Humberside.

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COACH with vast experience of supporting business growth has moved into an area he has previously served as part of Government-backed initiatives.

Andy Aldridge has provided consultancy services for 21 years, from a base in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

Now he has moved to Louth after his wife was approached to work at pharmaceutical giant Novartis, and is keen to provide the services he offered under the Growth Accelerator and Business Growth Service badges, with his own business, Consult 3A. Mr Aldridge, who ran a construction business and property portfolio, going on to impart his knowledge to others, said: “I have a history of working with companies in the region, a lot of construction and manufacturing companies.

“Because I had a construction industry background from 2000, I delivered a business improvement programme ‘Blueprint For Business Success’ with the Construction Skills Industry Training Board and Humber Business Link.

“We put 120 companies through that programme in the Humber, north and south of the river.”

With funding options currently limited, Mr Aldridge is confident his track record will encourage companies to invest for a return.

“I am a resource that goes in to a business and helps them,” he said.

“Often I’ll ask, what is the exit strategy? If they haven’t got one, I look at what the motivation is. That’s what I bring, clarity, and I grasp the nettle.

“In Lincolnshire we have a lot of family-owned businesses in their second or third generation, some people fall into it and don’t have a plan. What they need is some clarity, and until that is there, you are wasting your time.

companies have grown too fast.

Born in Norfolk, he moved to West Yorkshire, and now finds himself midway between the two, with his wife and two daughters, aged 17 and 12.

“I am really enjoying it. I don’t think people realise how fortunate they are when they live in this area. People moan about connection links, but I love it, and I like the people. Every day is a new discovery.”

Clear about his direct approach, the keen track cyclist said it can often be the case that people may not like what he is going to tell them.

But many like where it can take them, be it a short intervention or a longer term non executive role.

Working with Louth Tractors, Mr Aldridge helped the business raise turnover from £1.7 million to £5.7 million, going from employing six people to 15.

John Smith, managing director, said: “From the first hour we spent with BACK IN TOWN: Andy Aldridge, the Andy Aldridge I knew he would be Louth-based business consultant. fantastic. He takes a very pragmatic approach to business and is personable “It is a privileged role as people let me in their businesses, and everything and proactive. The fact that his agricultural knowledge wasn’t as we do is very constructive.

“A lot we have done has been funded. strong as ours didn’t matter at all, business is business.

There is a lack of funding to bring “He has given us the business expertise in, at the moment there is a void, but there has got to be something structure and language every company coming in the new financial year. It should have, as well as more was disappointing because Business confidence.”

Growth Service and Growth At Scunthorpe-based GS Kelsey, he Accelerator had an incredible amount worked with managing director of visibility and activity and I have Matthew Robinson, with the firm seen good results. growing turnover from £4.5 million in “It means now it needs to be focused on growth, if you are putting money in 2012 to £10 million in 2014, taking employment from 25 to 30 people. you want to see a return, I am happy Mr Robinson said: “What I appreciate with that, it is second nature to me.” is that a coach doesn’t tell you what’s Mr Aldridge said he helps with profitability and margins, dealing with right or wrong, they interpret what succession planning, people issues and you are telling them and help you organisational structure when challenge your own thinking.”

When the company was taken over by Santander management he was moved back to Leeds.

In the 18 months before joining Anthony Winn’s Grimsby operation, he was with support organisation Business Link.

As previously reported, he is joined in Scunthorpe by Maryellen Walden and Jacky Nutley.

An official opening of the Park Square office, below the with invited guests takes place on February 4, between 3pm and 7pm.

Month in Review Branding battle looms

SEAFOOD: A second seafood branding battle centred on Grimsby’s processing hub is looming in as many years, after JCS Fish said it is objecting to supermarket giant Morrisons' new range.

The Murray Street family business, behind BigFish Brand, claims the West Yorkshire retailer's own The Big Fish Company brand – produced on Grimsby's Europarc – is too close to call fair.

It follows Icelandic Seachill's High Court clash with Aldi, that saw its Saucy Fish Co dish imitated. It won legal protection and the budget retailer's packaging had to be pulled.

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HE LATEST television advertising campaign from Grimsby’s Young’s Seafood has launched this week, with a return of the feline ambassador Malcolm.

Drawing inspiration from global culinary trends, and gastro-pub favourites, it shows how Young’s Gastro range is ‘purrfect’ for date night, with prizes to be won through digital support of the mainstream push.

Yvonne Adam, marketing Hitting the screens during director at Young’s Seafood the break in Coronation Ltd, said: “We’re excited to Street on Monday, the launch our new discerning foodie cat is multi-channel campaign, again voiced by Hollywood helping people to create the actor Rupert Everett. ideal Date Night at home It features Young’s Gastro with Gastro. Featuring Wholetail Scampi and Young’s feel-good food, this Lemon & Herb Tempura campaign is about making Battered Basa Fillets. the best fish simple and

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The multi-million pound campaign also features in-store promotions and exciting competitions focussed on creating the ‘purrfect’ date night at home with Gastro, and driving consumption, and sales from Ross House.

Pete Ward, chief executive of Young’s Seafood Limited, added: “This new Young’s campaign builds on the success of our 2015 advertising and masterbrand re-launch.

With TV advertising and digital innovation, this is a truly innovative multi-channel campaign celebrating Young’s restaurant quality food and delicious fish dishes.”

Through the year, new adverts will also promote Young’s iconic Chip Shop brand.

Young’s Seafood has recently been named the ‘Top Campaign in Frozen Food: Fish’ by industry magazine the Grocer. It was supported on this campaign by advertising agency Quiet Storm, media planners

MediaCom, branding agency Springetts and digital agency Activation.

Young’s Seafood has appointed Consumer PR agency Kazoo, which are supporting this campaign.

Corporate and financial communications continues to be handled by strategy and communications agency Lodestone.

The Gastro campaign also includes a “Mr and Mrs” style game, with daily and weekly prizes, including a chance to have a personal chef for an evening.

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AIR Compressors & Blowers North Ltd is opening a compressor, blower and vacuum pump refurbishment centre to support the network of engineers it employs across a growing geographical area.

The rapidly expanding company, launched in 2012, opened an office in Grimsby a year ago. Since inception it has gone from six employees to 25.

Now the niche-filling facility is being developed in West Yorkshire to support the network that already operates throughout South Yorkshire, the Humber and now across the East Midlands, following a recent office launch in Derbyshire.

Lewis Smith heads up operations from The Business Hive in Dudley Street, where he was joined by office administration support Caroline Patrick in October.

He said: “We have expanded with Derbyshire being added to Sheffield and Grimsby and now we have the refurbishment centre as well.

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“It is a niche offering for us, and sits well with what we already carry out.

“We can also offer customers a hire unit so we can keep them operating while the work is carried out.”

The company is a main distributor for Gardner Denver products in the UK and offers sales, service and support for CompAir, Hydrovane, Elmo Riestchle and Reavell.

“All our engineers are factory-trained by the manufacturers, and we will have three engineers dedicated to that side of the business which includes blower and vacuum pump servicing as well,” Mr Smith said.

Lathe and milling machines are already in place should a part be required to be made from scratch.

As a member of the British Compressed Air Society, Air Compressors & Blowers is also offering a professional “air audit”.

NEW SERVICES: Lewis Smith.

It uses specialist analytical equipment to monitor voltage and amp consumption, with the team then looking at money and energy efficiency options, potentially involving variable speed power opportunities.

“Energy use and cost is so important now,” Mr Smith

said. “We install the specialist equipment, leave it logging for seven days before bringing it back to compile all the raw data, producing a report to present to the customer. We show them the bigger picture of what a new installation could mean, often paying back within

two or three years.”

The company is focusing on the fact that since 2005 average European electricity costs have risen by more than 60 per cent.

For more information about either development, e-mail lewis.smith@ acbnorth.com or call 01472 269121.

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STRONG Christmas trading performance has shown how Nisa’s turnaround strategy is gaining momentum, with a significant improvement in profitability over the vital 10-week window.

Volume growth of 5.7 per cent was achieved from the Scunthorpe specialist delivered wholesaler and convenience retail expert, with profit hitting £520,000, compared to a £2.4 million loss in 2014.

Sales values rose by 6.3 per cent year on year to £254.3 million, surpassing the 20 million case milestone.

Sharply priced promotional offers that were well received by members, help drive the results, up to January 3.

Nick Read, chief executive of Nisa Retail, said: “It is very pleasing to report improved trading, as many of our initiatives gain momentum. Last year the business made a loss during the Christmas period, so to register a profit of more than half a million pounds in a challenging marketplace and during a turnaround year for Nisa, is particularly gratifying. Our continued investment in a strong own brand range and competitive pricing has helped our independent retailer members to perform well through a key seasonal trading period – underpinning Nisa’s position as the partner of choice for convenience retailers.”

The stand out category performer was chilled, growing 23.8 per cent or £8.2 million to

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Nisa’s turnaround strategy, which started with the appointment of Mr Read in February last year, has led to an improvement in profitability, driven by sales and volume growth, an enhanced trading margin, better distribution efficiencies and a successful reduction of fixed costs.

In October the business also secured a new

two year banking facility, providing an increased level of finance to support the company’s growth plans.

Mr Read said that Nisa’s Christmas trading performance adds to the recent positive momentum from the turnaround plan, and re-confirms the management’s full year pre-tax profit target of £7.2 million.

Nisa supports more than 1,300 retailers and 3,000 stores across the UK, some under the Nisa brand and others under their own names, with stock.

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The new platform comes as the Humber’s Energy Estuary ambition is realised, with the area’s unique geography, backed up with skills and infrastructure, for once at the heart of new opportunity as an industry builds.

Offshore wind is leading the renewables revolution, with so much, so close to a river that has long-defined this area’s economic force.

The new era of electricity generation has arrived in spectacular style, with Siemens’ investment in Greenport Hull following on from the operations and maintenance hub that Grimsby has rapidly become.

Able Marine Energy Park at North Killingholme will complete a golden triangle of facilities spanning both banks, with a capability to build as big as they come.

Since the first blades began to turn in the near North Sea in 2008, through to the five farms now controlled, and on to the three further consented farms that will dwarf what has already been done, a huge industry has awoken a maritime giant.

It is a narrative that builds on a crucial role in other energy resources too, led chiefly by the Humber ports.

Coal remains critical for a final decade as transitions are made across the sector, with biomass building. Oil, an ever constant in the fuel make-up, is still a major force, with gas enjoying a

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And in a region that brings together the two most productive food counties, with an award-winning seafood cluster at the cusp of both – primed for the resurgence now experienced in North Sea stocks – the Humber can rightly claim to energise UK Plc’s workforce too, while helping keep it in tip top condition with pharmaceutical giants.

Behind these clearly defined sectors lies engineering excellence and logistics prowess the envy of Europe, with cold storage, relatively clear roads and direct links to London.

And with City of Culture status sailing up the Humber very soon, the quality of lifestyle that this area offers will be outlined to all, as training facilities and education establishments up their game to play a part in readying the future labour market.

Backing all this up are organisations such as Team Humber Marine Alliance, HCF Catch, Humber Local Enterprise Partnership and Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, ensuring the area speaks as one and a clear voice is heard on policy that matters, and the pan-Humber Bondholders, beating the drum for the promotion of the area.

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HumberBusiness.com is launched today, bringing you the news from the vibrant business community embraced from our teams in Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Hull.

The new platform comes as the Humber’s Energy Estuary ambition is realised, with the area’s unique geography, backed up with skills and infrastructure, for once at the heart of new opportunity as an industry builds.

Offshore wind is leading the renewables revolution, with so much, so close to a river that has long-defined this area’s economic force.

The new era of electricity generation has arrived in spectacular style, with Siemens’ investment in Greenport Hull following on from the operations and maintenance hub that Grimsby has rapidly become.

Able Marine Energy Park at North Killingholme will complete a golden triangle of facilities spanning both banks, with a capability to build as big as they come.

Since the first blades began to turn in the near North Sea in 2008, through to the five farms now controlled, and on to the three further consented farms that will dwarf what has already been done, a huge industry has awoken a maritime giant.

It is a narrative that builds on a crucial role in other energy resources too, led chiefly by the Humber ports.

Coal remains critical for a final decade as transitions are made across the sector, with biomass building. Oil, an ever constant in the fuel make-up, is still a major force, with gas enjoying a

resurgence that could see further investment in the near future.

And in a region that brings together the two most productive food counties, with an award-winning seafood cluster at the cusp of both – primed for the resurgence now experienced in North Sea stocks – the Humber can rightly claim to energise UK Plc’s workforce too, while helping keep it in tip top condition with pharmaceutical giants.

Behind these clearly defined sectors lies engineering excellence and logistics prowess the envy of Europe, with cold storage, relatively clear roads and direct links to London.

And with City of Culture status sailing up the Humber very soon, the quality of lifestyle that this area offers will be outlined to all, as training facilities and education establishments up their game to play a part in readying the future labour market.

Backing all this up are organisations such as Team Humber Marine Alliance, HCF Catch, Humber Local Enterprise Partnership and Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, ensuring the area speaks as one and a clear voice is heard on policy that matters, and the pan-Humber Bondholders, beating the drum for the promotion of the area.

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OMMERCIAL vehicle demand reached an all time high in 2015, according to figures released this month by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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A steep curve in growth since 2012 has seen the market overtake pre-recession levels with a total of 423,894 vehicles registered in 2015.

Growth was fuelled by the van sector, where demand, buoyed by the ongoing online shopping boom and attractive finance deals, hit record levels – up 15.6 per cent to 371,830 registrations in 2015.

Trucks also showed robust growth in a return to form for the sector, with registrations up 25.5 per cent to 52,064 units, following a slower year in 2014 after regulatory upheaval resulted in a distortion of fleet renewal patter ns.

Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, pictured, said: “This is excellent news for the commercial vehicle industry, and indeed the economy, with registrations of both vans and trucks posting strong gains, up 16.7 per cent in total on 2014. Commercial vehicle demand is a key barometer of UK economic confidence and the market’s strong growth in 2015 was particularly encouraging. However, with these record figures in mind, we will expect to see the market levelling off slightly in 2016.”

The boom was across the motoring board, with cars and the bus and coach market closing on a high.

For cars it was the best year ever, with UK new registrations for 2015 above 2.6 million units for the first time, sealing four years of consecutive growth.

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Under 3.5 tonnes Marque

Sales

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Marque

Sales

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Volkswagen

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Fiat

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Mercedes

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Vauxhall

41,736

Mercedes

1,858

Scania

7,075

Peugeot

33,695

Peugeot

673

Volvo Trucks

5,538

Mercedes

31,887

Iveco

316

MAN

3,999

Citroen

30,119

Volkswagen

195

Iveco

3,237

Renault

25,371

Vauxhall

140

Renault Trucks

2,453

Fiat

11,704

Renault

87

Isuzu Trucks

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Citroen

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in all bar one of the past 46 months and a bumper December – the biggest ever, up 8.4 per cent – saw 180,077 new cars registered.

Overall, the market rose 6.3 per

cent, to 2,633,503 cars – exceeding forecast and outperforming the last record year in 2003 when 2,579,050 new cars left showrooms. This is only the fourth time that the

market has surpassed 2.5 million vehicles in a full year.

Buses and coaches saw a 22.8 per cent rise to 9,025 units – the best performance in seven years.

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Air1 is the Norwegian giant’s brand of AdBlue, used to clean up diesel engines in heavy goods vehicles.

The Europarc-based business has now completed pump installations at all 44 Moto Hospitality Ltd venues across the UK. Charlotte Friggieri, Air1 commercial support specialist, said: “Back in October 2009, the first of the bulk AdBlue dispensers was installed at Wetherby Service Station, and since then Moto has steadily increased its AdBlue offering at their sites across

the UK – with Leeming Bar Service Station being the latest AdBlue installation by Air1.”

The business has also seen an earlier installation significantly enhanced.

“Among Moto’s sites is Poplar 2000 Lymm truckstop, which is one of the largest truckstops in the UK, at the junction of the M56 and the M6 in Cheshire, and has the benefit of access from local trunk roads, as well as the two motorways,” Mrs Friggieri said. “Back in 2012, Moto heavily invested in this site to offer AdBlue from six double-sided pumps, making it one of the largest forecourt installations in the UK Air1 network, and in November Moto further upgraded to 12 pumps.”

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OYOTA has earned itself a great reputation in the commercial vehicles sector, and is continuing to capture the market with its innovative designs and styles – with true reliability at the heart of everything they do.

There is some exciting news from the company on the commercial vehicles front later this year, with new launches planned … building on the success of vehicles that have certainly stood the test of time.

The history of the Toyota Hilux, for example, spans seven generations, during which the pick-up has earned a reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable commercial vehicles. Having survived extreme environments in the Arctic and Antarctic – and all points in between – the credentials of this ultra-tough machine are proven beyond doubt.

And as Europe’s best-selling pick-up it is clearly the workhorse of choice for many businesses.

Yet despite its no-nonsense approach, the Hilux package has gradually developed over the years to become a complete motoring solution, bridging the gap between work use and everyday driving needs.

Technically, the history of the Toyota Hilux began outside of Toyota Motor Corporation. Instead, the Hilux found its roots in the Briska line of small

pick-ups made by Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer Hino Motors since 1961. Toyota’s history with pick-ups dates back to the SB model of 1947 but halfway through production of the second-generation Briska, Toyota partnered with Hino Motors and pushed forward minor model improvements.

The Hino Briska was renamed the Toyota Briska from 1967, signalling a refocusing of the Hino brand towards production of medium to heavy-duty commercial vehicles instead.

It was March 1968 when Toyota dealerships in Japan took delivery of the first genuine Toyota Hilux pick-up.

This new model bore the N10 chassis code, and although it was conceived

by Toyota, the new Hilux continued to be engineered and built at Hino Motors’ Hamura Plant.

Upon its launch, the Hilux swelled Toyota’s light-duty pick-up range from two to three separate models, the new pick-up joining the existing Corona and Masterline (Crown). The latter two were car-based derivatives and Toyota moved swiftly to phase them out so as to delineate between Toyota’s light commercial vehicle range and its passenger cars.

The new Hilux – its name a contraction of ‘high’ and ‘luxury’ – utilised a separate frame construction

with a double wishbone/coil spring suspension set up at the front and rigid axle/leaf spring arrangement at the rear. At the outset, the Toyota Hilux began as a short-wheelbase model powered by a four-cylinder 1.5-litre R-series petrol engine with a column-shift, four-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. Just over a year into production in April 1969, the Hilux range grew (literally) to include a long-wheelbase model. And February 1971 witnessed the arrival of a gutsier 1.6-litre version that replaced the base engine. Passenger capacity was for three people sat abreast on a bench seat.

For the important North American market, Toyota made some unique changes. To begin with, the Hilux name wasn’t used – instead, the pick-up was simply badged as the ‘Toyota Truck’ to prevent confusion over its name and purpose. The American market only received larger 1.9- or 2.0-litre R-series power plants, and only the short-wheelbase chassis with its 1.85m long bed was offered to buyers.

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Although most businesses are presently still using desktop-based software to keep their books, the pendulum is most definitely swinging away from this more traditional format.

And with good reason, as the benefits of online bookkeeping and accounting become more obvious to more business people. ● Anytime, anyplace, anywhere: Perhaps the most obvious advantage is accessibility. No longer are businesses tied to having their accounting software on only one computer (without paying excessive licence fees for networking rights). If you can get onto the internet then you can access your financial information: on PC, laptop, tablet or even smart phone.

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DS Smith’s two Louth sites have been awarded Healthy Heart Mark awards by national charity, Heart Research UK for supporting healthy lifestyle habits among employees.

The packaging and supply cycle specialist was presented with a silver award at its sheetfeeding site, with the nearby Northfield site achieving the bronze accreditation.

The sheetfeeding site in Louth was recognised for building on existing initiatives and introducing new employee programmes such as badminton competitions and putting up posters highlighting the importance of staying hydrated. The adjacent Northfield site has been recognised for introducing new initiatives such as free fruit Fridays, healthy menu options in the staff canteen and organising an event where employees had to use pedal power to make their own fresh juice.

Heart Research UK’s Healthy Heart Mark scheme is aimed at recognising employers’ efforts to improve the wellbeing of employees by introducing health initiatives at work.

There are three levels – bronze, silver and gold –

the senior team to roll out the programme at all of our locations.”

DS Smith started by offering healthy heart checks at its 31 sites – from Livingston to Launceston – providing workers with the opportunity to have their blood pressure, cholesterol levels, BMI and waist measurements checked and ask questions about their lifestyle habits.

Heart Research UK funds pioneering medical research into the prevention, treatment and ON FORM: Heart Research UK national director, Barbara Harpham, centre, hands out the silver cure of heart disease. The Healthy Heart Mark award, with, from left, Michael Longman, Justin Coleman, Leah Jacklin, Richard Brown, Gary employer award is an Brown, Mark Mumby, Tracey Paine, Andy Pinkney and Mark Hatrick. accreditation that shows how an organisation values for UK Packaging at DS we’ll be striving to reach and businesses can work its workforce and makes Smith, said: “Health and towards the varying awards the gold accolade.” positive contributions Mike Nicholas, managing safety is extremely by demonstrating how they’re encouraging staff to director at Northfields, said: important in the packaging towards employee health and wellbeing. and manufacturing “It’s great to be recognised lead a healthier lifestyle.

Vicki Litherland, Lifestyle industries, but often most of for the activities and Neil Osborne, operations Officer at Heart Research initiatives that we have put the focus is on safety and director of conventional UK, said: “It’s great to see not on health. into place. We can’t wait to sheetfeeding, said: “We have a duty of care to that Healthy Heart Mark introduce further benefits “Employee health and activities are continuing to our employees and we are for our employees that wellbeing is extremely have a positive impact on committed to supporting encourage healthier important to DS Smith, so not only employee health initiatives that lead to a it’s been really rewarding to lifestyles.” but team spirit in Louth too.

The initiative will support healthy and happy see the positive reaction to Staff can now choose the new initiatives we have DS Smith’s aim to achieve a workforce. In fact, this healthier meals in the campaign originated from Healthy Hearts Mark introduced at our (HHM) employer award next one of our sites and when it canteen and take part in sheetfeeding site. team sporting activities and proved to be very popular year.

“Now that we have challenges.” we secured support from Brian Wark, HR director achieved our silver award,

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WRITING IS ON THE WALL: The conservatory area within The Lounge bar and restaurant, at the Brackenborough Hotel, which features some eye-catching curios throughout.

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FIRST significant investment in the Oak Ridge Hotels group following the buy-out of his fellow shareholder has been completed by Ashley Lidgard.

The Cleethorpes businessman behind The Brackenborough Arms Hotel and Ashbourne Hotel has invested £50,000 in the complete refurbishment of his Louth venue’s lounge bar and restaurant, with the reception to follow, so too the bistro at North Killingholme.

It comes as the 25th anniversary year of ‘The Brack’ was revealed to be the best ever for the group, in a 12 month period that ended with the Cornish family’s 50 per cent stake being taken on by Mr Lidgard.

Mark McGrath, the Louth hotel’s director, said: “It has been really exciting. We have had great feedback from existing clients. They like the change of look and feel. It is a lot more relaxed, and much more a place where people can sit and have a drink if they wish.

“I think people were waiting for something different, and this fits the bill quite nicely.”

The Lounge offers 70 covers, a bar area, with open fire and a selection of delightful ornamental curios, from wall-mounted typewriters displaying menus, to Mad Hatter’s Tea Party silverware collections.

“We have re-designed the layout so we can do bigger parties, and there is the option to have the conservatory totally separate,” he said.

The work of Jason Carlisle, Oak Ridge’s maintenance manager, and “fantastic artists” adorn the walls,

with Mr Lidgard and his partner Victoria Parkes having brought all the interior work forward themselves.

“We have done it all ourselves,” Mr Lidgard said. “Jason goes from painting the pictures to painting the walls!”

Mr Carlisle has been with Oak Ridge for eight years and is in his final year of a degree in Fine Art Practice at Grimsby School of Art. A variety of names were put forward for the refurbished lounge at the former dairy farm, having originally been the Tippers Retreat Lounge, settling on The Lounge.

“People just used to call and say can we book a table in the lounge. It is accessible, whether people have just finished work or a special occasion. It is really flexible, and it is more of a relaxed atmosphere before,” he said.

“It is the first investment since taking overall ownership. It has been a really good project, the business is really good, and we are really pleased with how everything is going. It was our biggest year last year,” Mr Lidgard said, reflecting on the achievements previous investments have brought.

They included the standalone function facility, The Tennyson Suite – opened in 2013 – as a gem in a portfolio of facilities now employing between 80 and 120 people, depending on the season.

“The Tennyson has matured nicely, again it was the biggest year last year for it, and this year will eclipse that,” he added.

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‘Invaluable contribution’ praised TEN years on from buying out his retiring parents John and Audrey Lidgard – part-supported by the financial backing of the Cornish family – Mr Lidgard formed the Oak Ridge Hotels brand.

The shareholder recently announced his retirement, presenting a “timely opportunity”.

Mr Lidgard said: “The Brackenborough and Ashbourne Hotels have been a big part of my life. Buying the business from my

parents took place in conjunction with a shareholder, whose contribution has been invaluable as the hotels have navigated their way through the changing economy. I am fortunate that I am now in a position to take full control of the hotel group.

“This also could not have been possible without the unwavering support of the loyal team I have built around me; they too have played a large part in our success.

And of course the loyalty of our customers over the past 25 years has also contributed immeasurably.

“To become sole director will not change anything; I will always have the same ‘hands-on’ ethos that I look for in the rest of my team. Being on the front line on a daily basis means I am more involved and can make informed decisions to drive the business forward.”

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T IS a New Year and a new start at CATCH.

The industry-led training provider, based in Stallingborough, has seen a number of positive changes during 2015; new staff members, a newly appointed chairman, Brendan Conlan, and the appointment of the new CEO, David Talbot.

The CATCH facility also welcomed a new on-site training provider, AIS Training, specialising in the renewables sector.

A refreshed online presence, www.hcfcatch.com, highlights new training courses, industry news and upcoming events.

Although CATCH is an industry-led training, competence assessment and conference facility, modelled to simulate a real-working industrial process plant, the organisation offers much more than that.

It operates a number of industry-led networks and membership groups, where industry leaders discuss and comply with the ever-changing legislative issues and government policies.

What makes CATCH truly unique is the facility has a fully functional process plant.

This is spread over a three storey industrial building that includes a working bunded tank farm, vessels, pumps and instrumentation.

Only water is used in the process plant, so there is no high level of risk associated with processing and handling dangerous substances.

This experience provides apprentices and delegates with a more gradual and controlled transition from the classroom to the workplace.

The CATCH facility is soon to be launching a new training experience for both event managers and event supervisors.

The ‘Shutdown, Outage and Tur naround’ course uses theory and practical application using the world-class process plant training facility. ● For more information about CATCH contact Paul Mason, business development manager, on 01469 552843.

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A new opportunity to recognise stars of training and education WORKPLACE training is included in the South Bank’s first ever education-focused Golden Apple Awards, for which nominations are now open.

Celebrating the talent and hard work that goes into teaching, training and skills-building across northern Lincolnshire, it culminates in an awards ceremony at Humber Royal Hotel, Grimsby, on Thursday, February 25.

It is being brought forward by your Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraphs.

We are launching the awards to the region

because we feel the local community deserves recognition and offer encouragement toward exceptional efforts and achievements with the intention that it will inspire the future generation of the region.

All those who seek to make lasting contributions to the lives of young people by educating them to the very highest standard possible should be involved in the Golden Apple Education Awards.

And all those who are committed to supporting schools, educators and training

organisations as they do this should be adding their voices to the recognition, praise and thanks that these awards exist to bestow.

“Education is the key that can unlock so many opportunities and we must do all we can to ensure our young people can access every possible route to the world outside where, if they are determined enough, they can succeed beyond their wildest dreams,” said Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers.

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academic year (2014/15) or is working towards an apprenticeship. Judges will be looking for someone who has made outstanding progress in both their practical work and in their studies and who have made an exceptional contribution to their workplace.

Commercial Training Excellence will go to an individual or organisation whose training and skills development programmes have resulted in exceptional commercial benefits.

There is also a Lifetime Contribution Award. This prestigious award will go to someone who, according to the judges, has had a significant and positive impact on education in North East Lincolnshire over a period of years.

You can also nominate by logging on to: www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/goldenappleawards or www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/goldenapple awards.

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Peter Whittle has taken over from founder Stephen Clarke, who will remain a director in the Grimsby business he established in the mid-Seventies.

From the area, Mr Whittle worked in banking for several years, before a spell in the oil industry and time as a consultant, working around the world.

He now lives in Louth, having joined Tri-Pack four years ago as general manager.

“I have gradually taken over the reins as Steve has moved away from the business and I am now looking forward to taking full responsibility as managing director,” he said.

Launched in 1974, Mr Clarke was named Northern Lincolnshire’s Business Person Of The Year in 2011, a decade on after launching his Coolseal brand in what was a return to a seafood industry he first engaged with in the dog fish days of 1974.

He has significantly expanded the South Humberside Industrial Estate base, putting his polypropylene product range into other sectors.

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“There are plenty of opportunities here that we are trying to explore, we have a very strong business, a family-run business essentially, with a very strong core of dedicated employees.

“We will continue to look to make improvements in infrastructure and products, as well as training for our multi-skilled workforce.”

He has recently overseen the installation of solar panels on the premises as it looks to manage energy costs on site.

Mr Clarke said: “I am delighted to announce that Peter Whittle has been appointed managing director.

“Peter’s career at Tri-Pack started four years ago and he has been the general manager for the last three years, during which time he has gained experience in all aspects of the company and the packaging industry. Peter is excited to assume the responsibilities as managing director and is looking forward to driving the company into sustainable growth and creativity.

“This appointment is therefore timely and a perfect launch for the coming years of commercial growth, and we are all excited by this development and the new impetus it will bring.

“I will remain a director, and while taking an increasingly reduced part in the business, I remain available whenever I am called upon. All the shareholders are pleased with this development, and have pleasure in wishing Peter great success.”

THERE is to be a new man at the helm of northern Lincolnshire’s rail service.

FirstGroup has announced that as part of its plans for the new TransPennine Express franchise, Leo Goodwin pictured, has been appointed as managing director designate.

He will lead the new franchise from launch on April 1.

He said: “I am delighted to be given the opportunity to build on the successes that First TransPennine Express achieved over the last 11 years, in which we have more than doubled passenger journeys on the network. We will offer ambitious improvements for passengers. Our new franchise will deliver faster and more frequent services as well as investment in new trains with millions more seats available, free Wi-Fi and simpler smart and mobile ticketing.”

Mr Goodwin has held several previous roles within FirstGroup since joining in 1998. He initially worked at First Great Western in a range of management positions, and after the successful bid for the TransPennine service in 2003, he was part of the management team and later became commercial director.

It was a period that saw industry-leading levels of passenger growth and a significant expansion of services.

In 2013, he became commercial development director at First Rail division.

Steve Montgomery, managing director of First Rail, said: “We have exciting plans to help the Government achieve its vision for a Northern Powerhouse and keep people moving and communities prospering across the region.”

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SPEARHEAD: Jim Ballantyne, who has retired.

AN INSTRUMENTAL figure who has helped a Louth plastics business accelerate up the technical supply chain for the automotive industry has retired.

Jim Ballantyne’s 15 years with Luxus has seen the operation move from supplying entry level black grades to the development of sustainable thermoplastics to satisfy critical class “A” finish auto components.

Having joined the £25 million turnover business in 2001, he spearheaded the operation into a new era.

He said: “We quickly moved from offering colour matched polymer compounds for low level visible interior applications to upper cabin visible interior applications.

The challenge was to convince the client that compounds with recycled polymer didn’t mean a problematic product.

“To help achieve this technical leap, considerable innovation and consultation with the client was required to deliver a repeatable product with appropriate tensile, impact, scratch resistance and other properties required to meet quality and performance standards – all this from a recycled content, not prime.

“Inevitably the automaker’s requirements became more complex, challenging us to deliver increasingly technical materials as specifications quickly evolved.

‘Cost down’ of course remained

important, but so too were the technical attributes of the material – we needed to constantly innovate.”

Mr Ballantyne is now overseeing his very own “grand design”, as he project manages the build of a new home in the centre of Louth.

Looking ahead for the business, now an employer of 155, he said the greatest change to the industry will be globalisation. “A reducing ‘pool’ of both suppliers and manufacturers means materials specifications are now adopted on a global, not local scale. Automakers can pick up and drop production lines regardless of location.

“We believe therefore, the next step to stay ahead is via knowledge transfer, to offer our technology to selected European compounders through license agreements for the first time. This means Luxus will be well placed to offer a truly global materials supply solution.”

For ten years, Jim Ballantyne had sole responsibility for business development across many diverse markets until the sales team inevitably grew.

Peter Atterby, managing director of Luxus, added: “Jim has been instrumental in moving Luxus forward into the 21st century as a leading technical compounder. His relationship building skills across varied stake holders in the automotive arena has helped Luxus establish our reputation and credentials as a leading supplier

FOND FAREWELL: Rob Flynn, centre, with Peter Atterby, right, and Geoff Mountain, compounding manager, as he retires from Luxus. within this challenging sector.

“It has been a pleasure working with Jim over the years and I have enjoyed the experience on both a professional and personal level. I’d like to thank him for his contribution to the company and wish him all the very best for the future.”

The year end has also seen the retirement of Rob Flynn, after 22 years with the business, having joined as an extrusion operator, where he spent a decade, before moving to the blending team, and then in semi-retirement becoming a yard operative.

Mr Flynn trained as a joiner

restoring antique furniture before he began at Luxus in July 1993.

He said: “It has been a pleasure working for Luxus these past 22 years and to have had the added benefit of being employed by a major manufacturer based here in my home town, Louth. I’d like to thank everyone for their support; I have always enjoyed being part of the Luxus team.”

He intends to take up joinery again, purely for a hobby.

Mr Atterby added: “Rob’s continued support has been invaluable over the years. We’d all like to wish him the very best for his retirement.”

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OPEN: The new BAE Systems RJ Mitchell Aircraft Maintenance Academy at Humberside Airport.

To date, 70 per cent of DFDS’s UK employees have taken part in walk-in safety awareness briefings, focusing on the personal development of each employee to manage their own health and safety systems and taking responsibility for workplace safety.

This phase introduces an iCARE traffic light system covering safety improvement plans, competences and effective supervision, with all employees meeting the first (red) level in the near future.

This stage is supervised and implemented in conjunction with the iCARE compliance team.

As employees progress through the traffic light stages, they assume a greater role in managing their own health and safety systems.

“DFDS has some of the UK’s most professional teams moving millions of tons of cargo a year, so workplace safety is a constant management focus in running our day-to-day operations,” said Alan Finch, terminal operations director. “iCARE is a culture shift that enables everyone across the business to be proactive in workplace health and safety for their own sake as well as ensuring

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Picture: ABP/David Lee Photography. their actions count towards maintaining a world class health and safety standard.” iCARE has been gaining momentum since it was agreed in outline by the senior management team in 2014.

They wanted to develop DFDS’s health and safety plan, recognising the role of enhanced leadership, planned organisational development and strategic intent to deliver a mature health and safety

culture across DFDS Seaways PLC through a five-year programme.

Managing director Sean Potter said: “Workplace health and safety is the responsibility of every DFDS employee rather than being driven by a top-down approach.

“To engage all employees the health and safety team delivered IOSH accredited courses for both management and staff under the iCARE umbrella.

“This DFDS initiative is part of a

journey covering all aspects of employee engagement.”

“DFDS Seaways at Immingham became licensed to deliver IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Working Safely training which are nationally recognised, respected and certificated training courses.”

“The new year is a good time to launch the latest iCARE phase and we wish everyone success in their initiative,” added Kevin Tighe, head of health and safety.

Enterprise zone boost to the economy analysed SECURING enterprise zone status for Humberside Airport and the wider Able UK logistics park at North Killingholme will bring around £150 million of direct investment to northern Lincolnshire and the creation of around 5,600 jobs.

That is the claim from North Lincolnshire Council, after it revealed its expectations following the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s move to endorse plans late last year.

Together with the go-ahead for the South Humberside Industrial Infrastructure Programme between Great Coates and Stallingborough – co-ordinated by North East Lincolnshire Council and unveiled earlier in 2015 – it creates a huge development bank.

Cllr Rob Waltham, deputy leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Having enterprise zone status presents some fantastic opportunities to businesses and will be a major draw in attracting new companies to the area.

The council has worked hard to pull more businesses into North Lincolnshire and continues to do so. These are huge levels of investment that will create thousands of jobs.

“The logistics and marine energy park together will

WELCOME BOOST: Cllr Rob Waltham, above, and Deborah Zost, left.

ZONAL MARKING: Able Logistics Park, looking back south east towards North East Lincolnshire and Humber Sea Terminal. create around 10,000 jobs; it is set to be Europe’s leader in renewable energy.”

Work is nearing completion on getting the first 716 acres of the 1,230 acre site ready to attract new businesses to the area at North Killingholme. The new road to be built in the New Year will put the finishing touches to the project which will include transport depots, warehousing, external storage areas, offices, a business park and hotel.

The business park has full planning permission.

Having EZ status will mean businesses based at the Logistics Park can reclaim 100 per cent tax back on building, equipment and machinery costs.

Turning his attention to Kirmington, Mr Waltham added: “Humberside Airport is a fast growing airport and is attractive to new businesses wanting a prime location to operate from. There’s been some key investment at the airport recently and it is hoped more businesses will follow suit.

“Providing incentives to attract businesses is good for the area. It creates job and training opportunities.

It demonstrates not only the Gover nment’s commitment to business growth, but shows potential businesses that North Lincolnshire is an attractive place to invest with a lot to offer.”

The business park at Humberside Airport spans 94 acres. BAE Systems has built a £5 million training base, with a Hilton Hotel now under construction and the existing Nightel facility also being expanded.

Deborah Zost, managing director of Humberside Airport, said: “We are delighted with the news and are confident that this will encourage new businesses to Humberside. The airport’s location has been a key driver for businesses in the past and this development will provide a further incentive.

Humberside has flights with worldwide connections and is in close proximity to the motorway network making the airport an ideal location.”

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Plans for five new branches to build on five years of growth A

FIVE year expansion plan has been launched by a Scunthorpe business as it looks to complete an incredible decade of growth.

The Builders’ Merchant Company is looking to add five branches to create a regional network, using The Brickyard in Scotter Road South as the “mothership”.

Final stages of planning are being progressed for the first in Hull, building on five strong years in northern Lincolnshire.

Managing director Duncan Thomson, from Waltham, has overseen growth of 88 per cent since joining in 2010. He said: “We cannot grow any more from our base. Fuel costs are huge, we do a lot of work on the north bank, so it was obvious to us to open there.

“We are targeting opening five new branches in the next five years. We feel we do things differently, we are very service orientated. What the customer wants, the customer gets.

“I started out at Travis Perkins, and I was at head office when it opened the 100th branch. They are now at 1,500 branches in various guises. At some point someone in there said ‘we can grow’. We have a very positive and successful method of selling, we don’t say you can only by ‘x’, if a customer wants ‘y’ we will get it.”

Son Alistair has come on board as regional sales manager of the business, which reverted to its original name from Harrison And Jewitt in 2011. “He has brought in new customers and that has given us confidence that we could expand further,” Mr Thomson said.

“We like being independent and we like being local, we also like being able to take on local people and help develop them.”

Expansion begins with Sutton Fields, to the north of Hull city centre, this spring, with six more employees joining, to be led by Stephen Quigley, who will manage the branch.

TEAMWORK: Giles Barker and Stuart Turner of Flixborough Eco-Technologies.

BIG AMBITION: Alastair Thomson, Duncan Thomson and Stephen Quigley at Builders’ Merchant Company Ltd, The Brickyard, Scotter Road South, Scunthorpe.

“This will be the mothership, we will feed from here,” Mr Thomson said of the former brickyard just off South Park Industrial Estate. “This is 4.5 acres, Hull is roughly an acre.

“We are looking at Goole and Lincoln, a whole circle from here.

Gainsborough, if large enough,

possibly Doncaster. We are a Scunthorpe business and that is where we are staying. This will become a head office.”

With the business turning over £3 million, Mr Thomson hopes to add £1.25 million with each satellite branch.

“We are looking at the Aldi effect,” he added. “The individual branches will sell what people buy regularly, as opposed to putting lots of shelving in and filling it. Items that sell in Scunthorpe will be stocked there, the more out of the ordinary stuff we can supply from here.”

The business is closing in on 90 years of trading, having been launched in 1928. It was originally based in John Street, Scunthorpe, and joined forces with Winteringham Brothers timber importers of Grimsby during the Second World War.

City to benefit from efficiency expertise NORTHERN Lincolnshire Business Awards winner Flixborough Eco Technologies has expanded into Lincoln.

Having a background in renewable energy and a keen interest for business energy saving solutions, managing director Giles Barker set up the business in Scunthorpe. Now, after celebrating its third anniversary a second office has been added.

Energy efficiency consultant Stuart Turner has been promoted to technical director and will head up the new office.

Mr Barker said: “It was always a part of the business plan to open an office in Lincoln. We’re excited about the expansion and hope that businesses in Lincoln share the same ‘deal local’ ambition as businesses in

Scunthorpe and Grimsby.

“There are so many energy saving solutions a business can benefit from; it’s not all solar PV! Some businesses think they wouldn’t see a benefit with the services we provide, however I am pleased to say we have never been unsuccessful in helping a business reduce their costs. The huge savings and real solutions we’ve been able to deliver are what drive us forward and make our jobs so worthwhile. We’re all truly excited to be bringing Flixborough Eco Technologies to Lincoln.”

Mr Barker was renewable energies design project manager for Doncaster-based construction giant Keepmoat, and was brought up in Whitton, the Humber bank village.

His dad had a family business

operating from Flixborough, and Mr Barker launched from that unit, but last June he moved to Normanby Gateway on Lysaghts Way, Scunthorpe.

Mr Turner said: “As a sustainability professional, I am extremely passionate about the industry and greatly looking forward to the opportunity to head up the new office in Lincoln. Flixborough Eco Technologies is a great company to work for and the job satisfaction of saving companies money is second to none. It can be difficult for businesses to understand exactly what goes into energy saving solutions but that’s what we’re here for. We take great pride in our work and have a passion to future-proof businesses and households.”

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Commercial Property

Commercial Property Serving the Region’s Business & Commerce Excellent Fish & Chip/A5 Premises With Living Accommodation NEW TOT MARKE

Prominent Corner Retail/ Warehouse Accommodation - Excellent Development

Immingham - Kings Road £85,000

Grimsby-Gilbey Road £75,000

An excellent opportunity to purchase a prominent corner Fish & Chip/A5 premises of 634 sq ft (58.9 sq m) providing first floor two bedroomed living accommodation set within a busy mixed use location, access to the town centre and the A180 are within close proximity with high volumes of traffic and footfall throughout the day. The accommodation is fitted to a very high standard and is ready for immediate trading. Available with an asking price of offers in the region of £75,000, fixtures & fittings available by way of separate negotiation.

Prominent Town Centre Town Centre Private Car Workshop/Unit Situated Within Parking Spaces Available A Busy Established Trading Area On Easy In/Out Terms

NEW TOT MARKE

Prominent corner two storey retail/ warehouse premises with excellent development potential of approximately 1599 sq ft (148.6 sq m), located on the portsides busy thoroughfare of kings Road with direct links to the A180. The accommodation is situated within a mixed use location of traders and residential occupiers alike, although would be suitable for various uses , subject to the appropriate consents. Available For Sale with offers in the region of £85,000

Prominent Investment Opportunity

NEW PRICE

NEW TOT MARKE

Grimsby Holme St £5,750 p.a Prominent town centre Workshop/ warehouse accommodation of 1436 sq ft (133.5 sq m) located on Holme Street/ Eastgate Grimsby situated within a busy established trading area, located close to Hainton Avenue/ and Freeman Street providing easy access to the docks A180 motorway network. Secure car parking and loading facility, 3 phase electricity supply. Available To Let from April 2016 on terms to be agreed at an annual rent of £5,750, incentives available.

Various Garages/Lock Ups Available To Let On Flexible Terms

Grimsby - Eastgate/ Holme Street

Town centre allocated private car parking spaces available immediately on easy in/out terms at competitive rents, located within a secure, private yard accessed from Eastgate leading from Hainton Avenue Grimsby with easy access to all vehicular routes including the A180 leading on to motorway networks. Available on easy in/out terms at a rent of £10 per week, including tenants reservation board.

Cleethorpes Grimsby Road £89,000 Prominent retail investment premises situated within a busy shopping parade on Grimsby Road the main arterial route through to both the towns of Grimsby and Cleethorpes with high levels of traffic throughout the day. The ground floor accommodation totals an area of 907 sq ft (84.3 sq m) with A2 consent, suitable for various other uses, subject to the appropriate consent (currently available To Let at £85 PW) with first floor self contained one bedroomed living accommodation.

Rental potential of up to approximately £8,500 p.a.

Available For Sale with offers in the region of £89,000.

Extensive Former Public House With Various Commercial & Residential Consents

NEW PRICE

Grimsby - Various From £5 Per Week A variety of brick built lock up garages and store/lock up facilities situated with various central Grimsby locations and within easy access to all main thoroughfares and the A180 motorway network.

Available to let on short and long term agreements at competitive rents and possible incentives.

Suitable for vehicular and various other storage uses. Available with rents from £5 per week.

Luddington - High Street

£90,000

An extensive former public house on a site of approximately 0.83 acres, located on the B1392 within the heart of the picturesque rural village of Luddington North Lincolnshire, lying between the towns of Scunthorpe and Goole that has undergone part conversion to the ground and upper floors, providing a two bedroomed apartment with space for a further residential dwelling to the first floor. An excellent development project with various commercial planning consents to the ground floor, including A3 and A5 use. The property is available for sale with an asking price £90,000.

CHARTERED SURVEYORS • PROPERTY CONSULTANTS • ASSET MANAGERS GRIMSBY 01472 353436 SCUNTHORPE 01724 856037 www.lovelle-commercial.co.uk Other branches in Brigg, Barton-Upon-Humber, Hessle, Humberston, Lincoln, Market Rasen, North Hykeham & Gainsborough

www.DiscoverNEL.co.uk

Occupation rates are high - but build costs remain a barrier to development A

LACK of available stock and an absence of attractive margins for new development are the key factors that could disrupt a vibrant commercial property sector on the South Bank.

sector. I think there is still positive news to come out of that in terms of investment by bigger players, but also with the knock-on effect of the support industry and supply chain.

“It would be wrong of us not to be cautious about wider The two issues together form economical factors and a tricky barrier to growth, challenges not of this region’s with those having to build making, and the impact they through necessity needing to could have locally. There is factor in higher costs, or seek turbulence in China, and US available grant support. bank rates have gone up too, so Commercial property what will happen without professionals are confident interest rates is a big question. strong activity levels of 2015 We all said at the start of 2015 will continue, while agreeing it was inevitable the rate on the key challenges. would go up, and it never did.

Carl Bradley, director of Clark Weightman, saw more deals completed year-on-year over the past 12 months. He said: “The lack of stock remains a challenge for all of us in this business. Building, generally, stopped in 2007/2008 and in northern Lincolnshire we have had this comfort zone of businesses not having particularly high overhead costs, and then not wanting to pay the level of rent for office and industrial premises that would stimulate new development. While rental values fell and capital values fell post credit crunch, construction costs have been nudging up faster than values have recovered. That shortage will still remain an issue for the region.”

Back on 2015, and the deal that saw Wickes open a new purpose-built outlet on Grimsby’s Birchin Way was a Duncan Willey particular highlight.

“A lot of time and effort was How long it will stay put, I spent over a long period of don’t know. The cost of time, and it was by far the biggest deal we did in 2015,” he mortgages is going up slightly, we all expect a rate rise, it has said. “It is nice to get one like just not come. A bit of me that under your belt.

“I don’t think there will be a senses a rate rise signifies the deal of that nature in 2016 but I end of the hard times, so we could take a positive out of the think the trend is there, the general volume of transactions fact it goes up a little bit.

“There will be the odd sharp will be there, and it will be on intake of breath in the local a par if not better than 2015. economy. There will be There is no reason to believe that we will lose the administrations and closures momentum. that surprise us.”

“There are a few things in Mr Bradley was also the pipeline, and I think we complimentary of the business will see a few more residential and public sector partnerships land sales go through too. that have emerged to aid “I think we still have grounds economic development in to be excited by the renewable North East Lincolnshire,

There has been very little speculative development undertaken during the last seven or eight years. The other issue is ultimately one of value. Build costs have risen, but values haven’t

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urging other authorities to follow suit.

“I think North East Lincolnshire Council should take pride in the relationships that take place with the key sectors. That’s part of the reason why we have a lot to shout about. From the Commercial Property Liaison Group onwards, they are an important part of our growth and prosperity. We shouldn’t bury the work, hide it or forget about these, we should ensure they have the credence and are given the credibility they deserve. They are very instrumental in what goes on.”

Duncan Willey, partner at PPH Commercial, is optimistic with the work with the South Humber Industrial Infrastructure Programme and the opportunities enhanced enterprise zone status brings to Humberside Airport and the Able sites at North Killingholme. He said: “2015 was a pretty good year for transactional activity, with an increase year on year. There has been a greater volume of transactions, with five or six transactions involving industrial premises more than 50,000 sq ft.”

He highlighted the sale of Cofely Fabricom’s former Immingham site to pave the way for Modal logistics training facility, the former Univar site to PPS in Grimsby and Moulded Foams’ expansion in Scunthorpe.

“The poignant issue, the acute problem, is a lack of stock, particularly industrial and office accommodation available to the market. The industrial estates throughout northern Lincolnshire are around 95 per cent occupied, which is the best it has been for a number of years.

“Unfortunately there has been very little speculative development undertaken during the past seven or eight years, and there is going to be a time lag while that is addressed, and people can move into extra space.

“The other issue is ultimately one of value. Build costs have risen, but values haven’t.”

Having completed more than a transaction a day in the first week since the new year celebrations, Mr Willey said:

REASONS FOR OPTIMISM: The new Wickes on Birchin Way, Grimsby, far left, with Pete Ward of Young’s Seafood and Mayor of North East Lincolnshire Cliff Barber and PPS managing director Joanne Moss above.

Left, the SHIIP plan, and centre from top, Duncan Willey, Carl Bradley and Lawrence Brown.

“There is activity in the marketplace, but there is also a lack of options.”

Lawrence Brown, managing partner at Scotts, said: “2015 was better than I thought it would be, I think more happened generally. We are seeing an improvement in the economy, banks are becoming

more willing to lend money, which helps.

“Across northern Lincolnshire, and the Humber area, there is still some surplus property on the market, but a big issue is the lack of a differential between build price and values, and that makes it a challenge bringing forward

new stock. If the development community can’t make a profit, it can’t build. If it can’t get new stock how do you attract new businesses in?

“One of the biggest selling points, low occupation costs, can act to our detriment because low occupation costs don’t allow new property to

come forward. Getting that balance right is a challenge.”

Mr Brown urged people to welcome changes for the better, and said a further challenge was the increased pressures on public finances. In another nod to working groups already set up by North East Lincolnshire for development and growth, he

said: “We are going to see a lot more partnership working with the local authorities.

“We are going to see local authorities relying even more on people who volunteer, a resource coming together, that if paid would cost tens if not hundreds of thousands of pounds.

tes turner evans stevens

FOR

SALE

ENERGY SURVEYS COMMERCIAL

Former Nursery School Buildings, Top House Farm, Grimsby Road, Caistor, LN7 6RJ

GRIMSBY

• High quality refurbished and modern purpose built school buildings with potential for change of use set in 10.5 acres.

CHARTERED SURVEYORS & COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CONSULTANTS MARSHCHAPEL

174-176, Cleethorpe Road

Sea Dyke Way

* Approx. 0.498 acre (SSS), Industrial land currently used as a secure compound * Suitable for B1/B2 uses (STPC), Current income £6000 p.a. exclusive of outgoings * Vacant possession available, Freehold

* Sales area approx. 138.7sq.m, Secondary sales approx. 69sq.m on the first floor * Ancillaries/workshops & offices approx. 51.3sq.m, 1st floor approx. 1257sq.ft * Investment/dev potential, EPC Rating C

* Established and fully equipped business. Modern F&F, full inventory available * All year round trade with seasonal uplift. Rent £5200 per annum * Presently trading limited hours to suit circumstances * Potential outside eating area, EPC C

NORTH COTES

GRIMSBY

GRIMSBY

FOR SALE

PRICE: O/A £80,000

• Attractive amenity land with potential planning consent for residential use.

LOUTH 01507 602264 GRIMSBY 01472 362020 LINCOLN 01522 511665 MABLETHORPE 01507 473476 SKEGNESS 01754 766061 SPILSBY 01790 752151 SUTTON ON SEA 01507 441166 WOODHALL SPA 01526 354111 www.tes-property.co.uk www.rightmove.co.uk

GRIMSBY

Prince Albert Gardens

“I’m not sure the public at large appreciates what goes on, and that is going to have to increase.”

Finally, Mr Brown said Europe had to be dealt with quickly.

“One thing the business community does not like is uncertainty.”

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

PRICE £145,000 PRICE: Offers on £15,000 for FF&G

• Land with Development potential.

• Amenity land to rear of houses at Spa Top.

The Fleece Inn, Lock Road

Prince Albert Gardens, Cleethorpe Road 18, Cleethorpe Road

* Substantial public house * 252.96 sqm/2723 sq ft; * 4 bedroomed living accommodation * Large car park, EPC rating E

* Modern purpose built office suite, Approx 958 sqft/89sqm, * * Period office building in 5 offices on 2 levels, Approx 1029 sqft/95.6 sqm Arranged as 3 offices, * Character accommodation, opposite potential off-road parking, available * Good specification accommodation with shared entrance facilities separately * Good on site parking, EPC Rating C * Close to Victoria Street North/Westgate, EPC Rating F

CLEETHORPES

BINBROOK

FOR SALE

Freehold. Available as a whole or in four separate lots.

PRICE £195,000

TO LET

TO LET

RENT £7,500

RENT £80 p.w.

LOUTH (REFURBISHED)

Tel: 01482 645522 www.clarkweightman.co.uk property@clarkweightman.co.uk 20 The Weir, Hessle, Hull, HU13 0RU

23, Alexandra Road

Manor View Stores, Market Place 180, Eastgate

* FISH & CHIP SHOP/RESTAURANT WITH LET FLATS OVER * 24 inside/out covers * EPC Rating E

* Village centre shop with 4 bedroomed owner's accommodation * Excellent life style/business opportunity * EPC Ratings - Flat: E, Shop: C

FOR SALE

@clarkweightman ©LW

Offers Over £250,000

FOR SALE

PRICE £190,000

TO LET

* Former dental practice/arcade cafe, approx 61sqm/658 sqft, Internal frontage approx. 4.5m/14.8ft * Presently partitioned to create various consulting rooms * Forecourt access/parking, New lease, term by negotiation, EPC Rating C

RENT £8,000 p.a.x.

LINCOLNSHIRE’S LEADING ESTATE AGENCY GROUP

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Commercial Property

Commercial Property Serving the Region’s Business & Commerce Excellent Fish & Chip/A5 Premises With Living Accommodation NEW TOT MARKE

Prominent Corner Retail/ Warehouse Accommodation - Excellent Development

Immingham - Kings Road £85,000

Grimsby-Gilbey Road £75,000

An excellent opportunity to purchase a prominent corner Fish & Chip/A5 premises of 634 sq ft (58.9 sq m) providing first floor two bedroomed living accommodation set within a busy mixed use location, access to the town centre and the A180 are within close proximity with high volumes of traffic and footfall throughout the day. The accommodation is fitted to a very high standard and is ready for immediate trading. Available with an asking price of offers in the region of £75,000, fixtures & fittings available by way of separate negotiation.

Prominent Town Centre Town Centre Private Car Workshop/Unit Situated Within Parking Spaces Available A Busy Established Trading Area On Easy In/Out Terms

NEW TOT MARKE

Prominent corner two storey retail/ warehouse premises with excellent development potential of approximately 1599 sq ft (148.6 sq m), located on the portsides busy thoroughfare of kings Road with direct links to the A180. The accommodation is situated within a mixed use location of traders and residential occupiers alike, although would be suitable for various uses , subject to the appropriate consents. Available For Sale with offers in the region of £85,000

Prominent Investment Opportunity

NEW PRICE

NEW TOT MARKE

Grimsby Holme St £5,750 p.a Prominent town centre Workshop/ warehouse accommodation of 1436 sq ft (133.5 sq m) located on Holme Street/ Eastgate Grimsby situated within a busy established trading area, located close to Hainton Avenue/ and Freeman Street providing easy access to the docks A180 motorway network. Secure car parking and loading facility, 3 phase electricity supply. Available To Let from April 2016 on terms to be agreed at an annual rent of £5,750, incentives available.

Various Garages/Lock Ups Available To Let On Flexible Terms

Grimsby - Eastgate/ Holme Street

Town centre allocated private car parking spaces available immediately on easy in/out terms at competitive rents, located within a secure, private yard accessed from Eastgate leading from Hainton Avenue Grimsby with easy access to all vehicular routes including the A180 leading on to motorway networks. Available on easy in/out terms at a rent of £10 per week, including tenants reservation board.

Cleethorpes Grimsby Road £89,000 Prominent retail investment premises situated within a busy shopping parade on Grimsby Road the main arterial route through to both the towns of Grimsby and Cleethorpes with high levels of traffic throughout the day. The ground floor accommodation totals an area of 907 sq ft (84.3 sq m) with A2 consent, suitable for various other uses, subject to the appropriate consent (currently available To Let at £85 PW) with first floor self contained one bedroomed living accommodation.

Rental potential of up to approximately £8,500 p.a.

Available For Sale with offers in the region of £89,000.

Extensive Former Public House With Various Commercial & Residential Consents

NEW PRICE

Grimsby - Various From £5 Per Week A variety of brick built lock up garages and store/lock up facilities situated with various central Grimsby locations and within easy access to all main thoroughfares and the A180 motorway network.

Available to let on short and long term agreements at competitive rents and possible incentives.

Suitable for vehicular and various other storage uses. Available with rents from £5 per week.

Luddington - High Street

£90,000

An extensive former public house on a site of approximately 0.83 acres, located on the B1392 within the heart of the picturesque rural village of Luddington North Lincolnshire, lying between the towns of Scunthorpe and Goole that has undergone part conversion to the ground and upper floors, providing a two bedroomed apartment with space for a further residential dwelling to the first floor. An excellent development project with various commercial planning consents to the ground floor, including A3 and A5 use. The property is available for sale with an asking price £90,000.

CHARTERED SURVEYORS • PROPERTY CONSULTANTS • ASSET MANAGERS GRIMSBY 01472 353436 SCUNTHORPE 01724 856037 www.lovelle-commercial.co.uk Other branches in Brigg, Barton-Upon-Humber, Hessle, Humberston, Lincoln, Market Rasen, North Hykeham & Gainsborough

www.DiscoverNEL.co.uk

Occupation rates are high - but build costs remain a barrier to development A

LACK of available stock and an absence of attractive margins for new development are the key factors that could disrupt a vibrant commercial property sector on the South Bank.

sector. I think there is still positive news to come out of that in terms of investment by bigger players, but also with the knock-on effect of the support industry and supply chain.

“It would be wrong of us not to be cautious about wider The two issues together form economical factors and a tricky barrier to growth, challenges not of this region’s with those having to build making, and the impact they through necessity needing to could have locally. There is factor in higher costs, or seek turbulence in China, and US available grant support. bank rates have gone up too, so Commercial property what will happen without professionals are confident interest rates is a big question. strong activity levels of 2015 We all said at the start of 2015 will continue, while agreeing it was inevitable the rate on the key challenges. would go up, and it never did.

Carl Bradley, director of Clark Weightman, saw more deals completed year-on-year over the past 12 months. He said: “The lack of stock remains a challenge for all of us in this business. Building, generally, stopped in 2007/2008 and in northern Lincolnshire we have had this comfort zone of businesses not having particularly high overhead costs, and then not wanting to pay the level of rent for office and industrial premises that would stimulate new development. While rental values fell and capital values fell post credit crunch, construction costs have been nudging up faster than values have recovered. That shortage will still remain an issue for the region.”

Back on 2015, and the deal that saw Wickes open a new purpose-built outlet on Grimsby’s Birchin Way was a Duncan Willey particular highlight.

“A lot of time and effort was How long it will stay put, I spent over a long period of don’t know. The cost of time, and it was by far the biggest deal we did in 2015,” he mortgages is going up slightly, we all expect a rate rise, it has said. “It is nice to get one like just not come. A bit of me that under your belt.

“I don’t think there will be a senses a rate rise signifies the deal of that nature in 2016 but I end of the hard times, so we could take a positive out of the think the trend is there, the general volume of transactions fact it goes up a little bit.

“There will be the odd sharp will be there, and it will be on intake of breath in the local a par if not better than 2015. economy. There will be There is no reason to believe that we will lose the administrations and closures momentum. that surprise us.”

“There are a few things in Mr Bradley was also the pipeline, and I think we complimentary of the business will see a few more residential and public sector partnerships land sales go through too. that have emerged to aid “I think we still have grounds economic development in to be excited by the renewable North East Lincolnshire,

There has been very little speculative development undertaken during the last seven or eight years. The other issue is ultimately one of value. Build costs have risen, but values haven’t

25

urging other authorities to follow suit.

“I think North East Lincolnshire Council should take pride in the relationships that take place with the key sectors. That’s part of the reason why we have a lot to shout about. From the Commercial Property Liaison Group onwards, they are an important part of our growth and prosperity. We shouldn’t bury the work, hide it or forget about these, we should ensure they have the credence and are given the credibility they deserve. They are very instrumental in what goes on.”

Duncan Willey, partner at PPH Commercial, is optimistic with the work with the South Humber Industrial Infrastructure Programme and the opportunities enhanced enterprise zone status brings to Humberside Airport and the Able sites at North Killingholme. He said: “2015 was a pretty good year for transactional activity, with an increase year on year. There has been a greater volume of transactions, with five or six transactions involving industrial premises more than 50,000 sq ft.”

He highlighted the sale of Cofely Fabricom’s former Immingham site to pave the way for Modal logistics training facility, the former Univar site to PPS in Grimsby and Moulded Foams’ expansion in Scunthorpe.

“The poignant issue, the acute problem, is a lack of stock, particularly industrial and office accommodation available to the market. The industrial estates throughout northern Lincolnshire are around 95 per cent occupied, which is the best it has been for a number of years.

“Unfortunately there has been very little speculative development undertaken during the past seven or eight years, and there is going to be a time lag while that is addressed, and people can move into extra space.

“The other issue is ultimately one of value. Build costs have risen, but values haven’t.”

Having completed more than a transaction a day in the first week since the new year celebrations, Mr Willey said:

REASONS FOR OPTIMISM: The new Wickes on Birchin Way, Grimsby, far left, with Pete Ward of Young’s Seafood and Mayor of North East Lincolnshire Cliff Barber and PPS managing director Joanne Moss above.

Left, the SHIIP plan, and centre from top, Duncan Willey, Carl Bradley and Lawrence Brown.

“There is activity in the marketplace, but there is also a lack of options.”

Lawrence Brown, managing partner at Scotts, said: “2015 was better than I thought it would be, I think more happened generally. We are seeing an improvement in the economy, banks are becoming

more willing to lend money, which helps.

“Across northern Lincolnshire, and the Humber area, there is still some surplus property on the market, but a big issue is the lack of a differential between build price and values, and that makes it a challenge bringing forward

new stock. If the development community can’t make a profit, it can’t build. If it can’t get new stock how do you attract new businesses in?

“One of the biggest selling points, low occupation costs, can act to our detriment because low occupation costs don’t allow new property to

come forward. Getting that balance right is a challenge.”

Mr Brown urged people to welcome changes for the better, and said a further challenge was the increased pressures on public finances. In another nod to working groups already set up by North East Lincolnshire for development and growth, he

said: “We are going to see a lot more partnership working with the local authorities.

“We are going to see local authorities relying even more on people who volunteer, a resource coming together, that if paid would cost tens if not hundreds of thousands of pounds.

tes turner evans stevens

FOR

SALE

ENERGY SURVEYS COMMERCIAL

Former Nursery School Buildings, Top House Farm, Grimsby Road, Caistor, LN7 6RJ

GRIMSBY

• High quality refurbished and modern purpose built school buildings with potential for change of use set in 10.5 acres.

CHARTERED SURVEYORS & COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CONSULTANTS MARSHCHAPEL

174-176, Cleethorpe Road

Sea Dyke Way

* Approx. 0.498 acre (SSS), Industrial land currently used as a secure compound * Suitable for B1/B2 uses (STPC), Current income £6000 p.a. exclusive of outgoings * Vacant possession available, Freehold

* Sales area approx. 138.7sq.m, Secondary sales approx. 69sq.m on the first floor * Ancillaries/workshops & offices approx. 51.3sq.m, 1st floor approx. 1257sq.ft * Investment/dev potential, EPC Rating C

* Established and fully equipped business. Modern F&F, full inventory available * All year round trade with seasonal uplift. Rent £5200 per annum * Presently trading limited hours to suit circumstances * Potential outside eating area, EPC C

NORTH COTES

GRIMSBY

GRIMSBY

FOR SALE

PRICE: O/A £80,000

• Attractive amenity land with potential planning consent for residential use.

LOUTH 01507 602264 GRIMSBY 01472 362020 LINCOLN 01522 511665 MABLETHORPE 01507 473476 SKEGNESS 01754 766061 SPILSBY 01790 752151 SUTTON ON SEA 01507 441166 WOODHALL SPA 01526 354111 www.tes-property.co.uk www.rightmove.co.uk

GRIMSBY

Prince Albert Gardens

“I’m not sure the public at large appreciates what goes on, and that is going to have to increase.”

Finally, Mr Brown said Europe had to be dealt with quickly.

“One thing the business community does not like is uncertainty.”

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

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• Land with Development potential.

• Amenity land to rear of houses at Spa Top.

The Fleece Inn, Lock Road

Prince Albert Gardens, Cleethorpe Road 18, Cleethorpe Road

* Substantial public house * 252.96 sqm/2723 sq ft; * 4 bedroomed living accommodation * Large car park, EPC rating E

* Modern purpose built office suite, Approx 958 sqft/89sqm, * * Period office building in 5 offices on 2 levels, Approx 1029 sqft/95.6 sqm Arranged as 3 offices, * Character accommodation, opposite potential off-road parking, available * Good specification accommodation with shared entrance facilities separately * Good on site parking, EPC Rating C * Close to Victoria Street North/Westgate, EPC Rating F

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Manor View Stores, Market Place 180, Eastgate

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* Former dental practice/arcade cafe, approx 61sqm/658 sqft, Internal frontage approx. 4.5m/14.8ft * Presently partitioned to create various consulting rooms * Forecourt access/parking, New lease, term by negotiation, EPC Rating C

RENT £8,000 p.a.x.

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Commercial Property

Tech specialist launches 21st century base after software division sale A

WELCOME: Shane Traill, director, at First Media.

MOVE to a state-of-the-art new we look at offshore wind, the opportunities office has been completed by First for the training element there. We could Media, after the sale of a software support training organisation with packages.

“We have just recently launched with division necessitated a new base.

The £500,000 investment is a perfect fit with the cutting edge technological advancements it works with as a fully integrated digital agency, providing applications for e-learning training packages as well as offering full audio and visual support for conferences and events for major national clients.

The company, run by managing director Ian Hargreaves and fellow director Shane Traill, enjoys a long standing relationship with the Football League and FA Premier League.

Now it is turning its attention to ‘home matches’ looking at what it can achieve in the area.

“We are trying to build up our profile in the Humber region,” Mr Traill said, confident the track record and new working environment will underline the quality of the end product.

“There is a lot of good stuff happening when

University of Hull a process safety management course too, and that has been

£500,000 Total investment in the move across Louth’s Fairfield Industrial Estate. really successful.”

Set up in 2000, a software business was launched in 2005, and was sold to national company Access Group in 2014, having been built from scratch.

Access Group stayed at the premises in Tattershall Way, with First Media taking Nottingham Road on, and beginning a huge

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renovation of what was a base for telecommunications specialist IndiComm.

“The deal’s completion meant we had two smaller companies,” said Mr Trail. “While we worked together, we did have different procedures and policies and we needed to get our own place and go again.”

The team of 10 was split from what was a 40-strong group formed prior to the sale. “For a technology company based locally it is a high number,” said Mr Trail. Keen to stay in Louth, the second property on the ever-expanding Fairfield Industrial Estate was taken, and a major conversion project unleashed to create a thoroughly modern office.

“The plans are to expand further. It was all normal office space, we pulled it down and redesigned it.”

National and international clients continue to be served too, with an e-learning project with national hairdressing group Saks also recently completed.

FUTURE FOCUSED: The new First Media premises in Nottingham Road, Fairfield Industrial Estate, Louth.

Top, the reception area; left, the boardroom; below, the open plan office area where the developers work.

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Commercial Property

Network expands as broker pursues further acquisitions

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LEADING insurance broker, launched in northern Lincolnshire, has opened a 14th office.

BRANCH 14: Oliver Daley, James Ramirez, Mark Robinson, Jessica Kelly, Carlo Francisco Sandoval and Nick Savage at Henderson Insurance Brokers in Harrogate. business and this year celebrates delivered by a local office. opportunity to access the Group’s specialist divisions, 30 years since the first office “We are focused on providing opened in Scunthorpe. products and services.” the same high levels of The Harrogate office will Leeds, Hull and Grimsby customer service that the other followed, prior to the Humber Henderson Insurance Broking officially launch on January operations being unified at Group offices provide while 26. The group continues to be benefiting from the an independent, family-run Kir mington.

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Midway between Scawby and Hibaldstow.

Extending to approx. 0.6 acres.

Relatively level parcel of land.

2 storage buildings approx. 1000 sq ft total.

Previously used as fencing contractors yard.

FREEHOLD PRICE £89,950

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built out. If the Government wants to truly tap into the potential of SME house builders, it should bring forward a wide range of packages of land, including those attractive to the smallest of developers, thereby improving both capacity and speed of delivery.”

He added: “As positive as this development is however, it remains only one piece of the jigsaw. The on-going skills shortage is as pertinent for local firms as it is for larger contractors. We desperately need more skilled tradespeople in the industry, otherwise even supportive plans such as those announced today will be challenging for builders to deliver. Boosting apprenticeship training among construction SMEs will be crucial to this.”

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THE Government’s plans for ‘directly commissioned’ house building on surplus public land could help tackle the housing crisis, the Federation of Master Builders has said.

And the organisation has called for sites to be broken down into small and micro parcels wherever possible.

Brian Berry, chief executive of the FMB, said: “The availability of small sites is the greatest barrier that small and medium sized house builders currently face when delivering new homes, which is why the Government’s initiative to make public land available to small builders is so welcome.

“The Government clearly recognises that we need to bring more small house builders back into the market if we have any hope of addressing the housing shortfall.

“Directly funding developments on publicly owned land, with planning permission already granted, should encourage growth of smaller builders and new entrants into the market.”

Underlining the importance of addressing scale and capability to open the door to all, Mr Berry continued: “As the Housing Minister, Brandon Lewis, himself has recognised the smaller the site, the quicker it will get

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Henderson Insurance Broking Group, which is administered from a Kirmington base, has added Harrogate to the national network.

It comes as a further 10 per cent organic revenue growth was added in the last financial year, taking turnover past the £30 million mark.

The management team is also hoping to finalise two acquisitions in the near future, which could add a further £5 million to the group.

Henderson’s new Cardale Park office will be headed up

by Mark Robinson and he has already created six new jobs.

His previous role was also based in the spa town, as he joins from a six-year tenure at Bluefin.

Mr Robinson said: “I’ve been surprised at the lack of strong insurance broking support in the region. The town has a significant amount of major businesses who, I believe, would benefit from national capabilities and expertise

Start small call for public land housebuilding plans

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Fourth venue hoping to be a box office hit

IN THE CREDITS: Alex Douglas, of RNS, left, with Scott Marshall.

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Cleethorpes business’s latest cinema been opened.

1,000 seats, a café bar and function room. has Managing director Scott Marshall said: “As an independent business, we only Parkway Entertainment invest where we believe we can Company, with its showpiece make a real difference to the venue in Cleethorpes, has community, and Beverley is opened its fourth cinema in Beverley’s multi-million pound exactly the right place for our newest cinema.

Flemingate Shopping Centre.

“We’re very proud of what has The six-screen complex been achieved and delighted to includes a theatre and stage,

be part of the new and exciting Flemingate Shopping Centre. I know the cinema will add to and enhance the visitor experience.”

The new cinema covers 33,723 sq ft and incorporates the latest state-of-the-art projection and Dolby sound, including 3D technology.

Mr Marshall, who also oversees cinemas in Barnsley

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and Louth from King’s Road, said: “It is not just the latest spectacular film releases that Beverley will experience. There will be classics, too. Lovers of independently-minded cinema will welcome our special seasons and events plus there will be senior screen mornings to enjoy a brew and a chat as well as a film.

“We will also be offering comedy, music and theatrical shows and the best theatre, opera and ballet from across the world, broadcast live onto the big screen. These have proved extremely popular in our other cinemas.

“The Parkway’s Cafe Bar will be a great place to relax before and after a film or even if you are not watching a movie.

“The Art Deco surroundings, great selection of drinks and nibbles, are sure to make this a popular destination in Beverley.”

Flemingate is located a short walk from Beverley Minster, and has been brought forward

by Wykeland, the company behind Grimsby’s Europarc and Scunthorpe’s The Parishes. It includes shops, restaurants, a hotel and a 500-space car park.

Northern Lincolnshire’s RNS Chartered Accountants has acted for the Parkes family, the owners of the cinema, for 20 years.

Mr Marshall thanked senior partner Ian Pounder and associate partner Alex Douglas for their support.

“We’ve forged a great partnership and, specifically for Beverley, they’ve provided invaluable support with their forecasting and business planning,” he said.

Mr Douglas said: “The cinema is at the heart of a fantastic new leisure complex right in the heart of the town.

“We’re delighted to have played a support role in a tremendous cast behind the opening of this cinema.”

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LAISTER’S Last Word

BY DAVE LAISTER

Open all hours... unless you’re pulling pints?

A FASCINATING business debate is raging in my parish, that bears little of the “happy new year” feel good factor we’re just about done with imparting.

It centres on Sea View Street, and for those reading from the western end of the A180 who may not be fully versed, it is a lovely terraced street of independent shops, and cafes that leads to the highest point in Cleethorpes. A natural inclusion in what is rather grandly referred to as the “golden loop” that visitors are most likely to stroll.

It also features, from memory, two banks, two (independent) estate agents, two pubs, a taxi office and an Indian restaurant.

When a kitchen shop owner decided to cut her losses and close, the operator of the neighbouring pub, sought permission to open Craft and Cork, what sounded to me like a small slice of heaven, where I could sit and relax while my wife enjoyed perusing the wares of said independent shops, should the children be delighting the grandparents on an occasional weekend.

But it was knocked back quicker than I could have downed a pint of Tom Wood’s Lincoln Gold, to my surprise, with objections brought forward from several traders in the street, keen to ensure shopping remained the main theme.

The objections weren’t a surprise. I’d refused to sign a petition when in a venue of a similar nature just before Christmas. It soured my delightful breakfast somewhat as it smacked of fear of competition to me, and that’s not a valid complaint in my mind. Customers will eventually decide if a place has merit, and the more attractive the area, the bigger the pie for all to share in, surely?

Competition can after all be good. It sharpens your act, and ultimately it should be the customer who benefits again.

The refusal, and the obvious financial results, has clearly sparked bad feeling, leading to

the owner of the kitchen shop, and a separate (and still trading) boutique, to vent her anger through photography and social media. Mel Tillett highlighted objecting businesses who closed on Sundays, which in turn sparked a second debate.

She argued that by turning their back on half a weekend, they were doing more damage than a bar.

What a point. What a battle.

We’re not dealing with new start-ups here. Many businesses have traded since, well, mainstream Sunday trading. They, and their supporters highlight the importance of family time over profit, a noble defence and one that is difficult to argue in this modern time-pressed world. Several will probably step up when summer nears, but what a conundrum to open up, or not, as the case clearly is.

Way back when I once served ice creams by the pier, the owner would make a call based on the weather off-season, as to whether it would open. Not so easy with retail, when a cobweb blow down a quaint street can be just the answer, or you could pay someone, or sit there yourself, and not see a soul all day. Yet we live in a world with social media and e-commerce where I’m sure there is more to do than bundle rock in anticipation of Easter, as was my chore on those quiet, cold, afternoons.

Independents rightly value their independence. Perhaps, on this occasion, they should have maintained their neutrality to the application too. Perhaps if the time comes for them to sell up, maybe they’ll wish they had too. If the guard is up, should the shutters be too? Alas, the Sunday issue won’t see a sudden solution, it isn’t a decision that has repercussions, unlike Craft and Cork. But it is food for thought, Let’s hope these traders can patch it up for the good of the area. Empty shops, with shutters down all week, are not attractive either.

FUN LOVIN’ CRIMINAL? Christmas has been and gone since I last wrote, and we have several new additions to the family. Chiefly Playmobil and Thomas the Tank Engine characters. Both great collectables, and with an eye on treats / behavioural bribes I decided to check out the options of additions via on eBay. Wow! There’s a lot out there, including this. Yes, a toy speed camera set. Talk about putting the brakes on fun. The thought of having to simply explain what it is and why would leave me heading straight over to the Island of Sodor.

My daughter has her eyes on the school. Just wait until she finds out it doubles up as the venue for the four-hour speed awareness course.

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