Lancing Business Park News

Series 6 of ITV's 'Grace' Filmed In Peter Road

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:45:00 GMT

On Sunday, ITV viewers were treated to an inside view of Triad Timber in Peter Road, as part of the storyline for Series 6 Episode 1 of their hit detective drama 'Grace'.

After covering the LBP sign to conceal the location, the episode showed Police taking evidence in a ransacked version of Triad's office and we promise it doesn't normally look like this.

Then there were views of Triad's workshop as Police interviewed a factory worker with Triad's roof frame in the backdrop.

The filming in Peter Road actually took place on Saturday 17th May 2025 and LBP would like to thank Les and Stephen Fuller from Triad, for allowing this filming to take place. For more information on Triad Timber please click here

It really was a win, win all round, as ITV kindly donated £250 to Turning Tides, LBP's Charity of the Year, as a thank you for LBP's help with the filming arrangements.

This is the second time that ITV has featured Peter Road in this drama, as back in October 2020 they spent the day filming just across the road. For more details of this earlier filming please click here

Announcing A New LBP Sponsor

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:45:00 GMT

LBP are pleased to announce that Recorra has confirmed their sponsorship of Lancing Business Park BID.

To see how Recorra can help your business and to view their Exclusive LBP Member Free and Discounted Services please click here

Nominations Open For LBP Charity of The Year

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:44:53 GMT

Last February, the LBP Committee announced that Turning Tides had been selected as LBP Charity of the Year and we have been working together ever since to promote their great work helping to tackle homelessness.

We are now reaching the time of the year where the LBP Committee consider nominations for the next LBP Charity of the Year.

LBP works with the selected Charity of the Year to help raise their profile, publishing their events and information direct to the 250 businesses and 3000 employees based on the park.

If businesses on the park have a charity they would like to nominate for consideration please email the charity's name and reason for nomination to LBP by clicking here

The deadline for submission is 10am on Monday 20^th April, so please nominate quickly to enable your chosen charity time to prepare their submission.

If a charity would like to nominate themselves to be considered, please email your one page A4 submission (doubled sided) explaining all about your charity and why you feel the LBP Committee should select your charity this year by clicking here

Thank you

Planned Major Fire Exercise At Paula Rosa Manhattan - 8pm Monday 23rd March

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:54:08 GMT

Please be aware that West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service are working with Paula Rosa Manhattan to plan a major emergency fire exercise on site in Marlborough Road.

The exercise will take place from 8pm on Monday 23rd March with 3 Fire Trucks attending Paula Rosa Manhattan, considerable generated smoke and rescue activity.

Please can you spread the word so that people are aware this is a simulated exercise and not an actual fire.

Many thanks

New Public Access Cycle Racks Installed On LBP

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:45:00 GMT

We are pleased to confirm that Adur & Worthing Councils secured funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to help support active travel in our area.

LBP has been working with the Project Team who have now delivered the first stage of these improvements, two banks of brand new public access cycle racks on LBP

The first on the junction of Blenheim Road and the second on the junction of Chartwell Road.

LBP would like to thank Karyn Picker - Neighbourhood Project Officer and the Adur & Worthing Engineers for their delivery of these great additions to the park, along with West Sussex Highways for supporting this work on their land.

These new additions compliment the existing public access cycle racks available opposite Chartwell Business Centre in Chartwell Road.

Please feel free to start using all the cycle racks safe in the knowledge they are covered by LBP's CCTV cameras, to help improve safety for cyclists on the park.

LBP is now working with the Project Team on the second stage of improvements, which will see wayfinding signage installed along the route from Lancing Train Station to the park, helping to encourage more active travel.

New LBP CCTV Tender Invite Launched - Closes 23rd January 2026

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:45:00 GMT

The next major project for LBP is to build a new LBP CCTV Network, to utilise new technologies and ensure the system is fit for purpose for years to come.

LBP has been preparing for this project over a number of years and has ringfenced income to enable the full replacement of the LBP CCTV Network, infrastructure and cameras to provide the best possible security for our businesses.

We have planned for the existing LBP CCTV Network to continue to operate until the new system has been installed and fully tested, to provide a seamless switch over to the new system.

In line with LBP's ethos of transparency and best value, we invite suitably qualified, accredited and experienced CCTV security system providers to submit tenders for this work by:

5pm on Friday 23rd of January 2026

To view the tender invitation including project specification please click here

Announcing A New LBP Sponsor

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

LBP are pleased to announce that Hunters Recruitment & Training Ltd has confirmed their sponsorship of Lancing Business Park BID.

To see how Hunters Recruitment & Training Ltd can help your business and to view their Exclusive Member Offer please click here

Emergency Services Train At Sussex Transport’s HQ In The First 'LGV Appreciation Day'

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:45:00 GMT

LBP-based logistics and lifting specialists Sussex Transport recently hosted an innovative LGV Appreciation Day at their headquarters on the park, bringing together teams from West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service and the South East Coast Ambulance Service for a unique hands-on training event.

The purpose of the day was to help local emergency crews develop a deeper understanding of Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs), their structure, risks, and the challenges they can present during real-life emergencies.

With Sussex Transport providing full access to its working fleet and training facilities, crews had the opportunity to rotate through a series of realistic, scenario-based exercises.

The teams used three of Sussex Transport’s operational vehicles – an articulated truck, a HIAB crane vehicle, and a 26-tonne curtainsider fitted with a Moffett forklift – to simulate a range of emergency incidents. Scenarios included highlighting danger areas around different LGVs, gaining access to a driver in medical distress, managing a trapped casualty, and using lifting equipment and airbags to stabilise or raise a vehicle safely. Each scenario encouraged teamwork, communication, and problem-solving under realistic conditions.

“It was fantastic to see our vehicles and site being used in such a positive and meaningful way,” said Andy Packham, Lifting & Training Manager at Sussex Transport. “We work with heavy and specialist equipment every day, so it’s great to share that knowledge and experience to help those who respond to real-world incidents involving vehicles like ours.”

Managing Director, and Business Park Chairman Damian Pulford added that initiatives like this reflect Sussex Transport’s wider Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals: “As a long-established local employer, we see value in sharing our knowledge and facilities whenever we can. This event perfectly illustrates how business and public services can work together for the good of the region.”

The day was a huge success and is part of Sussex Transport’s ongoing commitment to supporting the local community through its CSR programme. Over time, the company has also supported other emergency services organisations, including the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS).

Alongside its transport and lifting operations, Sussex Transport operates a dedicated Training Division, offering:

1. Vehicle Marshalling Training

2. Lifting Training (Appointed Person, Lorry Loader, Crane Lift Supervisor, Slinger Signaller, Overhead Gantry Crane, Marine Knuckle Boom Crane, Mobile Crane)

3. Materials Handling Training (Forklift / Counterbalance, Telescopic Handler)

4. Working at Height Training (Working at Height, Harness and Fall Arrest, MEWP Boom and Scissor, Safe Use of Ladders)

5. Industrial Training Courses (Abrasive Wheels, Emergency First Aid at Work, Fire Marshall / Warden, Manual Handling)

Located right here on Lancing Business Park, Sussex Transport is proud to play an active role in both the business and wider local community – not only through its logistics operations but by supporting initiatives and training that make a real difference beyond the day-to-day transport industry.

Businesses on the park are invited to contact Sussex Transport if they ever have a safety concern or a construction-related training enquiry, or would like to discuss how the Training Division can support their teams.

Simply visit https://www.sussextransport.com/training/ for further information.

Update - LBP Connect - UK Export Breakfast - 20th November 2025

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:45:00 GMT

Yesterday, LBP hosted the LBP Connect - UK Export Breakfast with experts from UK Export Finance and The Department of Business and Trade.

LBP would like to thank Eschmann Technologies Ltd for kindly providing their wonderful 2nd floor facilities to enable this event on the park.

Snack Shack in Marlborough Road catered this event to give attendees a bacon bap start to the day.

The session commenced with International Trade Adviser Kate Pinkerton, who provided a overview of the support services provided free of charge by the Department of Business and Trade.

Kate has kindly provided the links below to give a flavour of the free online services available to help businesses on their export journey:

This was followed by Export Finance Manager Lisa Maddison-Brown, who gave examples of how UK Export Finance has supported businesses in Sussex and the type of help available.

To find out more about the support on offer please view the presentations by clicking here

It was great to see LBP Businesses and Sponsors networking at this event, meeting neighbours and exploring how we can all work together to benefit each other.

Lisa and Kate are keen to hear from any businesses on that park with export questions or need help resolving an export issue. Sometimes getting the orders is the easy bit, scaling up and securing finance to enable delivery are the hard bits, either way Lisa and Kate are there to help so please feel free to pick up the phone:

Kate Pinkerton - International Trade Advisor

Department for Business and Trade

Tel: +44 (0)7803 200 927

Email: kate.pinkerton@businessandtrade.gov.uk

Lisa Maddison-Brown - Export Finance Manager

UK Export Finance

Tel: +44 (0)7976 727419

Email: Lisa.Maddison-Brown@ukexportfinance.gov.uk

Serious Damage To A Van In Marlborough Road

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:45:00 GMT

On Tuesday, a silver van parked perfectly legally near the Quoin Estate in Marlborough Road, was subjected to serious damage.

Owned by a business on the park, the van had just been repaired by another LBP member and was parked up whilst the business owner went on holiday. He quickly received a call from a member of staff who passed the van and couldn't believe what they saw.

LBP used the CCTV network to track what had happen when and then worked with LBP businesses to gather as much information as possible. LBP would like to thank staff at Goring Electricals and PC Globe who went out of their way to help.

As a result of these combined efforts, LBP was able to track the operator of the very large blue artic with no company markings, who visited the park that lunchtime, ploughed into the side of the van, delivered and left the park without leaving a note. LBP explained that we have CCTV of the incident and the name of a witness.

LBP are very pleased to report the operator has agreed to fully fund the repairs and the business owner’s holiday was able to continue without further impact.

This is another great example of the wonderful business community we are lucky to have on the park, which helps protect us all!

Marlborough Road Power Issues Resolved

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:45:00 GMT

LBP are pleased to confirm that UK Power Networks has now invested heavily into the upgrade of the Winston Road Substation, which provides electricity for many businesses in Marlborough Road.

The installation of the new electrical pillars is now complete, along with decommissioning the old cabinet, removal of the generator and the groundwork repairs in the Winston Road pavement have also commenced.

LBP worked with UK Power Networks and businesses to schedule and give notice of the switchover from generator power to the new mains feed. To minimise business disruption, the planned power cut took place from 5:30pm to 7pm on Tuesday night.

LBP would like to thank Scout Store and South Link who kindly arranged for access to be available to UK Power Networks during the switchover works, so that tests could be undertaken to ensure the feed was fully off before works commenced and fully functioning after the works were completed.

Yesterday, UK Power Networks installed monitoring equipment in the cabinet to ensure the new pillars continue to run without any issues.

It is expected that the pavement will be fully repaired and reopened by Monday, bringing a close to these costly but essential works.

LBP expects these works to have fully resolved the intermittent power issues previously experienced in Marlborough Road with but one caveat… the underground cabling in parts of Marlborough Road is slightly dated, so could still experience weather related issues, although we have our fingers crossed this will not be an issue for some time to come.

LBP would like to thank UK Power Networks for their investment over the past two years in resolving the High and Low Voltage issues in Commerce Way, along with upgrading the following 8 substations which feed the park:

Marlborough Road Car Park
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions
Paula Rosa Manhattan
Elm Grove North
Elm Grove Pumping Station
The Triangle
Peter Road
Winston Road

If your business experiences any power issues, please let LBP know and we will work with UK Power Networks to help address your issues. Please email by clicking here

Marlborough Road Power Fault Update

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:45:00 GMT

Last Saturday morning, UK Power Networks found an underground power fault in Winston Road which was impacting 11 properties in Marlborough Road.

UK Power Networks' engineers were quickly on site with a large-scale generator, restoring power by 2pm to the LBP businesses impacted.

The generator has been effectively providing the needed power since, with the exception of a few minutes of power loss at 7:15am on Wednesday. LBP has liaised with UK Power Networks to find this power loss was caused by them switching from the large-scale generator to the slimline generator which is now in operation.

The original generator was blocking access for the works and therefore UK Power Networks needed the slimline version installed to enable the require access.

For sometime, Marlborough Road has been suffering from intermittent power cuts which are very disruptive and often costly to servers, equipment and productivity. LBP has been working with UK Power Networks to encourage a full upgrade of the Winston Road Substation to try to prevent future issue, but this requires extensive investment from UK Power Networks.

We have good news to share!

The extensive investment has been confirmed and the full upgrade works are now underway.

Excavation was completed on Wednesday, and they are currently prepping for the for new electrical pillars to be installed next week. This means the end of the very dated equipment onsite, along with unpicking of the underground electrical diversion, that was put in place to resolve previous capacity issues. Once installed, the new pillars will stablise the electrical feed for Marlborough Road going forward.

To enable these transformational works, UK Power Networks will need to take the 11 properties off generator power to fully shutdown two electrical feeds in Marlborough Road and enable safe transfer onto the new pillars. This will unfortunately mean up to a 3-hour power cut at some stage next week to enable these works.

LBP is working with UK Power Networks to schedule this power cut as effectively as possible and hopes to know more by end of play today. LBP will update the businesses impacted as soon as we know more.

As with the LBP Road Improvement Works, a little pain for a lot of gain and please rest assured that LBP is working to help minimise that pain.

Truck Fire Closed Chartwell Road on Wednesday

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Just after midday on Wednesday, West Sussex Fire & Rescue Services (WSFRS) were called to Chartwell Road to attend a fire and arrived in minutes to contain the situation.

A section of Chartwell Road was immediately closed as the Emergency Services extinguished a fire in a Biffa truck, parked in the loading bay outside the Waste Transfer Station on Chartwell Road Bend.

The truck was carrying a secure store of batteries ready for disposal and as the Biffa driver entered the site he smelt burning, immediately moving the vehicle into the loading bay to clear the site. This swift action by the driver isolated the fire from the waste on site, helping to avoid the fire spreading.

This is a warning to us all, to never place old batteries in a waste bin as they can combust at anytime especially in high temperatures and when this happens waste surrounding the batteries fuels the fire. Biffa trucks only carry batteries in secure battery bins, isolated from other material to prevent fires from spreading, therefore providing the essential time needed for WSFRS to extinguish the fire and cool the battery store fully.

Back in August last year, a fire broke out in a waste facility in Climping, near Littlehampton closing the A259 and burnt for three days. For further details of this fire please click here

LBP would firstly like to thank WSFRS for saving the park for the second time in less than 5 weeks, after expertly extinguishing the motorhome fire in Elm Grove in June. LBP would also like to thank Bidfood, Crawley Coaches and Scout Store for all jumping into action to help LBP safely redirect traffic the wrong way around the one-way system during the closure, to help clear the long line of waiting vehicles. And let’s not forget to thank all the drivers who waited patiently whilst LBP helped HGVs to turn and then redirect vehicles to continue on their journey.

Chartwell Road was reopened as quickly as possible and returned to normal flow by 1:40pm.

LBP can assure all vehicles that helped by travelling the wrong way around the one-way system during the closure, that they will not receive a penalty notice. LBP has everything crossed that this is the last time that we will need vehicles to travel the wrong way around the one-way system, especially as a few visiting HGV drivers could have shown more caution whilst driving the wrong way.

Thank you to everyone for your support during this incident and please now adhere to the one-way system again fully to help keep drivers, cyclists and pedestrians safe.

LBP Road Improvement Works Update- Project Completed On Schedule!

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:45:00 GMT

Works Status – Completed on Schedule!

Last Friday night saw the tenth and final night of the LBP Road Improvement Works completed on scheduled as promised!

FM Conway’s crew worked tireless until 3:45am to complete the final stage of the works, resurfacing Commerce Way, repairing areas of damaged surface and surveying all the foul drain access points across the park. They then cleared their equipment and fully reopened the park for normal activities, reinstating evening on-street parking for everyone.

This project has totally transformed the public roads across the park, whilst ensuring that every single business met their operational requirements and commitments, which is a huge achievement for such a busy 24/7 business park.

LBP would like to thank West Sussex County Council for funding these Major Road Improvement Works, listening to business needs and scheduling delivery for an optimum time, minimising business disruption as much possible.

LBP would also like to thank FM Conway for their effective planning, flexibility, communication, implementation and speed of the works. Every single member of their staff was always considerate and helpful, making LBP’s role much easier than it could have been. LBP will be forever grateful for that!

We have always had a caring business community on LBP, but this project has seen this shine! From businesses sharing sites to enable access during the works, to lifting pallets for each other and providing free wood to protect the new surface, businesses have all worked so hard to make this project a success. Thank you!

A massive thank you must also go to all the evening visitors to the park who kindly followed each night’s parking directions and everyone who kept the park free of vehicles to provide safe passage around the one-way system. To our residential neighbours too, who will have been impacted by the noise of the night works, we thank you for your understanding and support!

It’s not often that a project of this size can report that not a single complaint was received during the works and that is down to the detailed planning, constant communication and understanding demonstrated by everyone involved.

Two weeks of exhaustion for all parties and we now have the best roads in West Sussex, helping to support the local economy and business operations for many years to come!

But what’s next…

It’s ok, please do not worry no more disruption is planned, as West Sussex Highways included in this project the highest specification road surface possible, designed to withstand high volumes of HGV traffic. They even reinforced areas of the park which previously suffered from regular potholes.

One thing to keep in mind though is that the majority of our roads are made of a concrete base, which naturally expands and contracts. As this movement happens over time, the central road seam is expected to crack, but West Sussex Highways will be monitoring any cracks and have planned a programme of filling to ensure all their hard work does not degrade.

This is why the one-way arrows in Chartwell Road have been painted slightly off centre, to ensure that any future cracking does not impact the arrows, as it’s crucial that we improved visibility to help reduce the number of vehicles travelling the wrong way on the one-way system.

The rather large one-way sign painted at the entrance to Chartwell Road and the line of arrows approaching the Marlborough Road/Winston Road Junction will all hopefully help too. LBP really hopes the new road markings will substantially reduce the danger from vehicles travelling the wrong way on the one-way system. If nothing else, these markings will vastly improve LBP’s CCTV footage when reports are sent to the Police, as it will be very hard for any driver to now state they didn’t know it was a one-way system.

LBP walked the route from the park to Lancing Train Station yesterday with Adur & Worthing Councils’ Neighbourhood Team, who are kindly preparing a funding BID to instal route signage designed to encourage walking and cycling, from Lancing Village to and from the LBP. It really isn’t far, and clear signage will help link the park and village, making them much more accessible to each other.

Lastly, just one final request please…our wonderful roads are not for racing and LBP is concerned the improvements may encourage boy-racers. Please can everyone adhere to LBP’s ‘20mph is Plenty’ ethos whilst travelling around the park. Please also let LBP know if you see any signs of speeding, as LBP will use the CCTV to help put a stop to this and protect the safety of everyone on the park. Thank you!

Ninth Night of LBP Road Improvement Works Update - One More Night To Go!

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:45:00 GMT

Works Status – Ahead of Schedule!

Please note tonight is the final night of the 8pm parking suspension on the park

We are almost there!

Last night saw the completion of the strengthening works and resurfacing at the end of Marlborough Road, up to the junction with Commerce Way.

The crew also managed to get ahead of schedule ready for their last night of resurfacing works in Commerce Way, by prepping parts of Commerce Way early to help speed up their final exit from the park tonight.

One slight change of plan happened last night, when the road repairs became slightly more than expected after a very warm day. The decision was made to postpone these works until tonight, allowing sufficient time to complete all the repairs and then providing better curing time with less movements on Saturday and Sunday. As a result, the parking suspension will stay in place tonight to ensure nobody parks near or over the damaged areas, providing full access for the Repair Crew as this is the only shot we have to address the damaged areas.

Please note that Commerce Way will be fully closed from 8pm tonight to enable uninterrupted works time for the crew. Please can you access the park via Winston Road from 8pm tonight and park in the Marlborough Road Car Park if you need to enter or exit Commerce Way/Peter Road after 8pm. Thank you.

We are sure that you will all be pleased to hear that when FM Conway complete their works tonight, they will be removing all the parking suspension signs and returning the park to completely normal access from then on.

LBP appreciates there has been a little bit of pain for businesses, staff and customers during these works, but we hope you will join LBP in feeling that the pain was really worth it.

After tonight we will have the best roads in West Sussex!

Eighth Night of LBP Road Improvements Update

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:44:21 GMT

Works status: On Schedule

Please note that flow will return to the correct direction on the one-way system for tonight, but parking is still suspended from 8pm to enable repair works.

A difficult programme of resurfacing was completed last night whilst retaining full access to the one-way system, albeit the wrong way round again.

As a result, the Marlborough Road/Winston Road Junction now has a beautiful unrutted surface to enable safe entrance to the park, along with all the way in front of the Chartwell Road entrance down to halfway across Sussex Transport’s entrance near Commerce Way. The crew have deliberately stopped slightly shy of the previously planed surface, as tonight is all about the north end of Marlborough Road.

We have seen a few road collapses at the north end of Marlborough Road over the past couple of years and West Sussex Highways has therefore commissioned strengthening works on this section to help prevent future issues. The equipment being used tonight will overhang the edges of the strengthened area and therefore Dean has planned ahead to ensure the equipment doesn’t damage any of the newly laid surface. By the end of tonight the final section of Marlborough Road will be strengthened and resurfaced. On Friday, please could everyone drive carefully on this section whilst the works cure.

Last night the crew also planed the whole of Commerce Way, ready for resurfacing on Friday night. Please drive really carefully on Commerce Way for today and tomorrow as the road surface is currently pretty rough, kicking up stones and lots of dust. Apologies to the vehicle owners parking in Commerce Way over the next two days, as the dust level will be determined by the speed of the travelling vehicles.

Tonight, please only use the Commerce Way entrance if you are heading down Commerce Way or Peter Road, as the crew working on the end of Marlborough Road will be overflowing into Commerce Way. Please therefore be patient with the workers to gain access to the rest of Commerce Way and Peter Road tonight.

Please can everyone else use the Winston Road entrance to access the rest of the park tonight, as the Marlborough Road/ Commerce Way Junction will be completely closed from 8pm to enable the strengthening works. There is a lot to get through here and the crew will not have time for any interruptions as they are trying to clear the road ready for any 5am starters.

Unfortunately, the heat is prolonging the surface curing time and therefore LBP instructed HGV drivers not to turn their wheel whilst stationery and vehicle loaders to place plywood under their runners before loading or unloading. However, where these instructions have not been followed the surface has been damaged. It is essential that we avoid damage as much as possible, else weak points will be created in the road surface and the surface will degrade quickly over time.

FM Conway has therefore commissioned special equipment arriving just for tonight, to hopefully address the areas of damage found in Chartwell Road and Blenheim Road. A large pad will heat the damaged areas tonight so that the surface can be repaired as best as possible. Please drive careful passed these repair works to safeguard the crew.

Once this work is complete, we will be left with any further areas of damage that occur, so please can you ensure all your drivers and delivery drivers are very careful over the next few days to enable the surface to fully cure undamaged.

Thank you.

Seventh Night of LBP Road Improvements Update

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:54:41 GMT

Works Status: On Schedule

LBP are pleased to report that a difficult programme of works was completed night last on schedule, whilst maintaining vehicular access to all but Blenheim Road and Brooklands House.

The crew transformed the fourth section of the one-way system in Marlborough Road, from the Marlborough Road Car Park to the junction with Winston Road. They also planed Marlborough Road from the Winston Road Junction, across the Chartwell Road Junction and up to just passed Sussex Transport’s access near Commerce Way.

LBP met with the Liners on site last night to review all lines and one-way arrows. It was recommended to black out the additional double yellow lines outside the Marlborough Road Car Park for now, to provide parking whilst the surface cures fully. Once cured, these lines will be burnt off. The missing lines on Chartwell Road Bend were reviewed and have now been fully painted, along with the loading bays by the Fire Station.

The crew will be resurfacing from the Winston Road junction down to just passed Sussex Transport’s access tonight and planing the end of Marlborough Road and Commerce Way. Please note that as the roadway at the entrance to Commerce Way around the grass area has recently been resurfaced, this area will not be included in these works.

Dean Larter, FM Conway’s Works Supervisor has again carefully planned tonight's works to ensure planing starts at the far end of Commerce Way, to provide access through Commerce Way to Marlborough Road, whilst they resurface the junction with Winston Road. Then by the time the planing reaches the Commerce Way junction with Marlborough Road, the Winston Road access to Chartwell Road will be open.

We are sorry to say it is hard to give an accurate estimate of when the resurfacing at Winston Road Junction will be completed. Please assume that up to midnight you will need to approach from Commerce Way and after midnight use Winston Road, but please be understanding if you are then redirected to the other access point.

To help avoiding any HGV turning issues, LBP will ask Dean to liaise with known HGV operators to let them know when the switch happens again tonight.

Can all vehicles at The Quadrant after 8pm tonight, please use the rear access through Blenheim Road and go the wrong way around the one-way system.

To protect the new surfaces whilst they cure, please could all vehicle loaders help by placing plyboard under their runners when loading cars on the new surface. Free plyboard can be found in the woodstore outside Ruhrpumpen Uk Ltd, on the corner of Marlborough Road and Commerce Way.

Please could everyone continue to drive slowing on the planed section, as there is exposed ironwork to avoid and driving at speed flicks stones and dust up onto the parked cars.

Thank you.

Sixth Night of LBP Road Improvements Update

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:27:24 GMT

Works Status: On Schedule

Last night FM Conway’s crew transformed the third section of Chartwell Road/Marlborough Road, all the way from Chartwell Business Centre up to and including the entrance to the Marlborough Road Car Park, bringing both back into use for staff and customers from now on.

The crew also planed the section from Marlborough Road Car Park to just before the junction with Winston Road, ready for resurfacing tonight. This means that all vehicles will be travelling the one-way system in two directions via the Chartwell Road entrance tonight, with no vehicular access to Blenheim Road and Brooklands House from 8pm.

LBP is sorry to report that additional double yellow lines have been painted opposite the Marlborough Road Car Park and some are still to be painted after the Chartwell Bend. LBP and the Liners are meeting tonight to arrange all the required amendments.

There will be a difficult juggling act tonight to keep the Chartwell Road junction open for access, as the crew also need to plane Marlborough Road from the junction with Winston Road up to just passed Sussex Transport’s entrance near Commerce Way.

FM Conway has confirmed tonight’s planing will be undertaken in two sections:

Section 1 - Marlborough Road/ Winston junction to half way across the Chartwell Road junction – during this time please use Commerce Way to access Chartwell Road

Section 2 – From half way across the Chartwell Road junction to just passed Sussex Transport’s entrance near Commerce Way – during this time please use Winston Road to access Chartwell Road

Please note that two way temporary traffic lights will be in use at the Chartwell Road junction to enable safe access, whilst planing takes place either side of this junction.

We are sorry to say it is very hard to put times on these planing sections but appreciate it’s going to be hard for HGVs to turn if they approach from the wrong access point. Please assume that up to midnight you will need to approach from Commerce Way and after midnight use Winston Road, but please be understanding if you are then redirected to the other access point.

To help avoiding any HGV turning issues, LBP will ask the crew to liaise with known HGV operators to let them know when the switch happens.

Please keep in mind that a two-week full park closure from 8pm to 6am was requested to enable these works. We are sure you will join LBP is thanking FM Conway and West Sussex Highways for working with us to enable business access, by keeping as much as the park open as possible during the works.

LBP has just had a report of vehicles driving too quickly on the planed surface in Marlborough Road. Please could everyone drive slowing on the planed section, as there is exposed ironwork to avoid driving at speed flicks stones and dust up onto the parked cars.

Thank you.

Fifth Night of LBP Road Improvements Update

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:52:31 GMT

Works Status: On Schedule

The weekend rain order was definitely delivered in gusto, and LBP is pleased to report this seems to have cleared the forecast for our final week of LBP Road Improvements.

On Friday night, FM Conway’s crew transformed the second section of Chartwell Road all the way around the bend, as well as catching up on the 20 metres at the end of the first section. The third section was also planed from the entrance to Chartwell Business Centre up to and including the entrance to Marlborough Road Car Park.

LBP would like to apologise to local residents ahead of this week’s works as we navigate around to sections of the park which are closer to residential roads. Tonight will unfortunately see a substantial number of extra vehicles parked on residential roads whilst the third section is resurfaced, removing vehicle access for both Chartwell Business Centre and the Marlborough Road Car Park.

The crews will also move on to plane the fourth section tonight, from the Marlborough Road Car Park up to the junction with Winston Road.

Please can all Chartwell Business Centre Customers and night workers who are unable to access their employee parking because of the road improvements, park off the business park just for tonight. If all goes to plan tonight, both these parking areas will be back in use tomorrow, restoring normal parking facilities on the park for the rest of the works.

Please can all drivers slow down on the park today to safeguard the newly laid surfaces and to safely cross the uneven planed area. Traffic will also be directed the wrong way around the one-way system again tonight to enable the works, so please be aware that you may very well meet oncoming traffic. Thank you.

Fourth Night Of LBP Road Improvements Update

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:45:00 GMT

Works Status: On Schedule

LBP would like to kick-off this update with an apology to all the vehicle owners parked on the first section of Chartwell Road yesterday. Your vehicles were not transported to the Sahara Desert whilst you worked. The four foot of dust you returned to, was a result of the huge number of traffic movements navigating the planed road surface next to your vehicles and unfortunately could not be avoided.

What a difference four nights of LBP Road Improvements has made though!

Spencer Road, Blenheim Road and now the first section of Chartwell Road have been beautifully transformed to provide a sneak peak of what all the public roads across the park will look like, hopefully by the end of next week. 20 metres at the end of the first section of Chartwell Road, has been transferred to tonight's resurfacing work, but this is not expected to impact the schedule.

The Chartwell Bend has also been planed ready for resurfacing tonight, when the planing will move on to cover the entrance to Chartwell Business Centre (CBC) and Marlborough Road Car Park. This will unavoidably remove access to the Marlborough Road Car Park and CBC from 8pm to 5am tonight and Monday night. Please can all night workers who are unable to access their employee parking because of the road improvements, park off the business park until Tuesday when the Marlborough Road Car Park will be back in use at night again.

Please could you all help?

Early yesterday morning a non-LBP HGV visited a site in Blenheim Road and turned their wheel whilst not in motion, causing some damage to the new road surface. Fortunately, LBP was onsite in time to help flatten the still slightly sticky surface, aided by a kind Rabbit driver who used his vehicle to finish off the flattening. However, this happen again a bit later on and we were unable to flatten the surface completely as they curing process was further advanced.

Please can you update all your drivers and any deliveries companies that you’re expecting, to drive carefully and not turn that wheel unless currently in motion, as we really want the best surface possible to provide longevity. Please can you also ask them to slow completely down through the planed areas, as this will improve safety and reduce dust.

LBP would like to again thank all the businesses and staff for their support in removing parked vehicles from LBP roads by 8pm, this is really helping to keep the works on schedule. Last night two vehicles were lifted to provide unencumbered access for the roadworks crew and two lanes of traffic travelling the wrong way around the one-way system. LBP are sorry this is causing everyone extra work, but please keep this up as it is essential. Thank you.

Third Night of LBP Road Improvements Update

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:35:45 GMT

Works Status: On Schedule

Last night the weather was kinder to us, staying dry and the slight drop in temperature made conditions more suitable for the roadworks crew to keep on schedule, which they did.

LBP is pleased to report that Blenheim Road has now been completed, and the crew safely planed the first section of Chartwell Road after a broken-down flatbed truck was removed from the loading bay near the Fire Station. This provided sufficient carriageway width to enable two lanes of traffic to pass it each other safely.

Last night went without a hitch and LBP would like to thank all drivers for slowing down as they travelled the wrong way around the one-way system. LBP would also like to thank all businesses, night workers and customers for changing their normal parking routines, as this really helped free-up the carriageway width to support the directional changes. Thank you.

We have unbroken sunshine forecast again today, so can all drivers please drive slowly on the new surfaces in Blenheim Road and Spencer Road to ensure they continue to set fully. Please avoid turning the wheel without being in motion, as this will help safeguard the new surfaces too.

As always, the number of traffic movements into the Chartwell Road is expected to be very high today and we ask all drivers to please navigate the works area slowly, as the surface is rough with raised ironwork to navigate around. This section will be resurfaced tonight, and the next section of Chartwell Road will planed.

For further project details please click here

Second Night of LBP Road Improvements Update

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:32:25 GMT

Works Status: On Schedule

Rain is obviously welcome at this time of year for our gardens, but not so for the LBP Road Improvement Works. The pouring rain in the early hours of this morning had a real impact on the works, but FM Conway remained on site to wait it out and to keep on schedule.

As a result of their hard work, the surface binding and new surface are complete in Spencer Road, but some of the lining will be completed tonight instead. Blenheim Road has been planed ready for resurfacing works tonight.

Concern has been raised about the weather conditions impacting the road surface setting process. Luckily the temperature has dropped a little since yesterday so hopefully the temperature will enable the surface to set quicker today, however the continued rain could have an impact.

Please can all drivers travelling on Spencer Road and Blenheim Road today, take real care to slow down. Please can HGV drivers avoid turning their wheel whilst not in motion as this will increase the chance of the surface being damaged before it fully sets.

Along with the Blenheim Road resurfacing and lining tonight, we will also see the first section of Chartwell Road planed ready for resurfacing on Thursday night. Staff will be onsite from 8pm tonight to redirect vehicles the wrong way around the one-way system, with vehicles entering and exiting on the same piece of road. Please drive slowly tonight to help avoid any head-on collisions.

The rain is forecast to be with today until this afternoon and then due to dry up ready for this evening's works, so let's hope the forecast is accurate.

For further project details please click here

First Night Of LBP Road Improvements Update

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:36:46 GMT

Works Status: On Schedule

Last night FM Conway worked through the heat to plane, bind and paint temporary lines in Spencer Road.

Spencer Road has suffered for periodic collapses and the binder course has been designer to help prevent this in the future.

Tonight they will be resurfacing Spencer Road and planing Blenheim Road.

Please contact LBP on 07584 503729 if you require business access after 8pm each night and we will work with you to agree an Access Plan.

Please keep night vehicle movements to a minmum during the works with no parking on LBP road from 8pm to 6am to enable works access. Any obstructing vehicles will be lifted using West Sussex County Council's lifting powers.

For further details please click here

Major Investment in LBP Roads Starts Monday

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:45:00 GMT

It has been a busy week preparing for West Sussex County Council's major investment in the public highways on Lancing Business Park, which starts at 8pm next Monday night.

This Tuesday, LBP met with road contractors- FM Conway to walk the park discussing the planned works, business access, vehicle obstructions and witness marking all the road markings, which will be fully repainted as part of this project.

LBP has been supporting businesses to find solutions around expected access issues during these night works but still has a couple of Access Plans to issue.

LBP is pleased to confirm that if the weather is dry and works goes to plan each night, FM Conway hope to exit the park by 2am. This will therefore reopen LBP roads ready for businesses who work in the early hours and many who start at 5am.

LBP therefore asks for everyone's support in please removing vehicles from all public LBP roads before 8pm each night, to enable the crew to work unobstructed, as well as allowing two lanes of traffic to travel around the park safely, and no rain dancing over the next two weeks please.

If night rain is experienced during the works, the crew will be unable to lay the new surface and road markings, which will undoubtedly cause delay to the project. A little of bit of rain won't stop play, as the crew will wait it out to try to keep on track each night, but this will have a knock-on impact to how long before 6am the roads reopen in the morning.

FM Conway will have staff on the park throughout the works to direct night traffic, often the wrong way around the one-way system. Please drive as carefully as you can, as you may very well encounter HGVs approaching from the other direction.

LBP will definitely be painting the town red when these works are complete, as it will finally resolve the highest priority issue on the park and we are very grateful to West Sussex County Council for their support. LBP has one sad piece of news to relay though...

West Sussex Highways has listen, acted and supported business needs, by fully funding dedicated night works and an advanced quality road surface material, to provide longevity under the constant HGV movements on the park. West Sussex Highways also researched an advanced paint for our road markings and offered to include this in the project too.

The sad new is... the advanced paint takes 3 times as long to lay and 6-12 hours to cure. West Sussex Highways therefore consulted LBP on the impact of including this paint in the works. LBP sadly had to conclude that the impact to business operations was too extensive, as roads would need to remain closed until lunchtime each day, preventing normal business operations. Unfortunately, this leaves us with the regular paint used on all West Sussex Highways, but being laid on a new fresh surface will hopefully reduce paint wear from the constant vehicle movements on the park.

Dean Larter, FM Conway's Works Supervisor for this project, has kindly provided his mobile number for businesses to make contact if there are any issues during the night works that he can help with. Dean's number is 07824 301052. Obviously, please only call Dean whilst the crew is on the park at night, as we want him rested ready the next night's work.

If you would like to raise an issue you are concerned may happen, please call LBP on 07584 503729 and we will work with FM Conway to help mitigate that issue for you.

LBP understands that no parking on LBP public roads from 8pm each night for the next two weeks is going to be tricky, but please let your night staff know they are welcome to park free of charge in the Marlborough Road Car Park next to Lancing Fire Station. Please be aware that West Sussex Highways will need to use their Lifting Powers for any vehicles left on the roads at 8pm, as the planing works will cause damage to the vehicles and the vehicles will cause obstruction/delays to works.

Each morning LBP will publish a progress update in the Latest News box on the homepage of the LBP website, to help keep businesses updated. LBP are hoping this update will constantly read that we are on schedule, but please help by checking the updates each day to avoid any impact to your business. Thank you.

We hope that by working together the works will be completed on schedule, help avoid any access issues, and all LBP roads will be reopened as quickly as possible.

For details and map fo which roads will be worked on when please click here

For more information regarding the project background please click here

Dates Confirmed For LBP Road Improvement Works Phase 2 & 3

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:45:00 GMT

On Tuesday 10th June, LBP met with West Sussex Highways and FM Conway to walk the park and discuss their programme of resurfacing works on LBP's public highways.

FM Conway have confirmed the works will commence at night on:

Monday 30th June and aim to be completed by Friday 11th July

Road Closure Orders will be in place for weeknights between 8pm and 6am to enable these works. All pavements will remain open during the works and no parking will be allowed in the works area between 8pm and 6am. Please note that any vehicles found to be obstructing the works will lifted out of the way.

LBP is working with businesses who operate out of hours to help enable required access. Staff will be on site to help redirect traffic around the one way system to keep as much of the park accessible during the works and FM Conway have confirmed they will enable access whenever possible.

We ask that all motorist please be patient during these essential works.

The programme has been designed so that each section of road will be planed one night to remove the top layer and then resurfaced and line painted the following night. This will allow the very heavy machinery to proceed around the park without then driving on the newly laid surface. Trucks will be on the park to immediately remove the debris and transport this to Newhaven to keep the park as clear as possible.

After a section of road has been planed, it will be reopened to traffic at 6am (or earlier if possible). Please could drivers be extra careful as there will be a ramp onto the planed area and off again.

It is essential that the very heavy machinery remains at the point that it finishes that night, ready for the next night. This does mean the machinery will take up parking spaces during the day, but this is unfortunately unavoidable.

Additional substructure works are planned for Spencer Road to help prevent future collapes, but this does mean that Spencer Road will be fully closed to all vehicles from 8pm until 6am for at least two nights. We therefore ask that anyone needing access to Spencer Road during the schedule work nights, please park off the park and walk to their site.

To help businesses plan, we have publish below the proposed dates for each road and a map of the area being worked on (highlighted in yellow). Please note that the surface being laid is designed for heavy HGV use and cannot be laid if it is raining. These dates are therefore weather dependant and LBP will keep you updated as we proceed through the works:

Monday 30th June:
- Spencer Road - Planing and Substructure Works - Map

Tuesday 1st July:
- Spencer Road - Resurfacing & Painting - Map
- Blenheim Road - Planing - Map

Wednesday 2nd July:
- Blenheim Road - Resurfacing & Painting - Map
- Chartwell Road Entrance - Planing - Map

Thursday 3rd July:
- Chartwell Road Entrance - Resurfacing & Painting - Map
- Chartwell Bend - Planing - Map

Friday 4th July:
- Chartwell Bend - Resurfacing & Painting - Map
- Marlborough Road East - Planing - Map

Monday 7th July:
- Marlborough Road East - Resurfacing & Painting - Map
- Marlborough Road West - Planing - Map

Tuesday 8th July:
- Marlborough Road West - Resurfacing & Painting - Map
- Marlborough Road North - Planing - Map

Wednesday 9th July:
- Marlborough Road North - Resurfacing & Painting - Map
- Commerce Way - Planing - Map

Thursday 10th July:
- End of Marlborough Road North - Planing - Map
- End of Marlborough Road North - Resurfacing & Painting - Map

Friday 11th July:
- Commerce Way - Resurfacing - Map

For further details of this project please click here

If you would like any other information please email LBP by clicking here or call 07584 503729

LBP MP Business Roundtable Lunch - 7th March 2025

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 05:45:00 GMT

Damian Pulford, LBP Chairman and MD of Sussex Transport welcomed Tom Rutland MP to the park on the 7th March 2025, for the LBP MP Business Roundtable Lunch.

Kindly hosted by Paula Rosa Manhattan in their impressive Design Lab next to their Kitchen Showroom in Marlborough Road.

Businesses from a spread of industries on the park were treated to a delicious lunch provided by Andie and Emily at the Auctioneer's Kitchen and served in Paula Rosa Manhattan's beautiful Kitchen Showroom.

Businesses were given an open forum to directly discuss with Tom the issues facing their industry and explain the impact each issue is having on their business growth.

The discussion was filled with a long list of concerns impacting all areas the business, from the crucial bottom line to government support, A27 improvements and a multitude of other issues.

This event has hopefully provided Tom with a full range of issues in our area to feedback into government and help inform future strategy and decision making.

To view the full list and more detail please click here

LBP would like to thank Tom Rutland MP for making the time to attend this event and being open to hearing all the about the issues in area. LBP would also like to thank Paula Rosa Manhattan for hosting and Andie and Emily at the Auctioneer's Kitchen for their great lunch.

LBP MP Tour - 7th March 2025

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:45:00 GMT

On Friday 7th March, Tom Rutland MP visited for his second tour of Lancing Business Park.

First on the list was Sussex Transport to meet Damian Pulford, MD and LBP Chairman. Damian gave Tom a full rundown of the history of the park and the BID, explaining the progress made over the years and the challenges ahead. Damian then gave Tom a site tour and a sneak peek into a selection of the luxury brands Sussex Transport support. Damian also explained about Sussex Transport’s Haulage, Logistics, UK Pick and Pack, Freight and Training arms, along with raising a concerning government procurement issue.

Next on the tour was Regency Radio in Winston Business Park, where Tom was introduced to their Chairman - James Crawley. James had a surprise up his sleeve as Tom was then greeted by the national institution that is DJ Mike Read, along with Jay Jackson- Chief Broadcaster and Dave Phoenix – Presenter/DJ.

Tom was then showned the onsite Podcast Studio and treated to listening live in the studio to Lee Everest’s Morning Show and seeing a master in action.

Tom was then whisked off to meet Katy Hodgson owner of Wicker Gymnastics in Chartwell Business Centre.

Katy gave Tom a site tour explaining their range of community services and growth over the years. Katy also explained they play a key role in supporting around 1000 children in the local area.

Katy has been working with LBP to try to address parent pick-up and drop-off issues to improve child safety and avoid obstructions in Chartwell Road. This is a work in progress which LBP and Katy will continue to work on.

Last but by no means least was Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA), to meet their MD Alex Wright and Michael Simmons - Operations Director.

Alex gave Tom an overview of SVAs staggering growth and their substantial investment in several additional sites to help ease the pressure on the park. Tom then visited the Sale Room to see where the auctions take place and trade all over the country. Tom even got to meet SVA’s Chestnut Tree House Owl and Bear.

LBP would like to thank these businesses for making time to enable this tour.

If you would like your businesses featured on a future tour, please email LBP by clicking here

UK Power Networks Dedicate Resources To Safegaurd LBP Supply

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:45:00 GMT

LBP and UK Power Networks appreciate how essential a constant power supply is to business operations. LBP has therefore been working with UK Power Networks to:

Help identify issues on the network
Enable access
Update businesses
Arrange a switch back to mains power schedule, which avoids business impact

Following recent issues on the park and the fire which occurred on Monday at the substation in Elm Grove, UK Power Networks has been dedicating a huge amount of resource to provide a full MOT for the following substations whilst the network is on generator power, avoiding the need to cut supply to businesses:

Marlborough Road Car Park
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions
Paula Rosa Manhattan
Elm Grove North
Elm Grove Pumping Station

UK Power Networks explained there is a common misunderstanding regarding substations on individual business sites, leading to a belief that a substation feeds merely that one business, but that’s not case. All the substations on LBP, in Winston Road and Elm Grove provide a network power loop, connecting many businesses via each substation.

The loop consists of a double cable feed, which enables UK Power Networks to quickly react when a fault occurs, by redirecting the power feed to the second cable or alternative substation. It is therefore essential that unimpeded 24/7 access is granted to all substations, to allow UK Power Networks to quickly redirect if needed.

LBP is 99% occupied with many heavy industrial uses on the park and these power requirements are naturally placing a high load on the network. The current works being undertaken, along with the recent repairs in Commerce Way, Peter Road and Winston Road, are all helping to safeguard the supply for businesses on the park.

LBP will continue to work with UK Power Networks to encourage as much proactive maintenance as possible whilst we are on generator power and will update businesses when the switch back is rescheduled.

If your business has experienced any power issues this week, please report these to LBP on 07584 503729, so that we can make the most of the resources currently on the park and get these issued addressed for you. Thank you.

2025 LBP Charity of The Year Announced

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:46:00 GMT

LBP are pleased to announce the LBP Committee selected Turning Tides to be the 2025 LBP Charity of the Year.

Turning Tides is the largest provider of homelessness services to single adults across West Sussex.

They don’t believe in ‘sticking plaster solutions', but support people at every stage of their journey, empowering them on a pathway to greater strength and independent living, offering support to permanent solutions.

Based in central Worthing, the charity offers a wide range of services across the county: from community hubs which connect people sleeping rough with the support they need to begin their journey out of homelessness, through to residential projects ensuring people have the skills, resilience and confidence to sustain them in their future.

People become homeless for all sorts of reasons: bereavement, poor physical or mental health; redundancy; addiction issues; leaving the armed forces; relationship breakdown and many others. Turning Tides also understand the stigma of being homeless. It’s not something people will readily admit to.

For every person you see rough sleeping, they estimate that there are another 20 ‘hidden homeless’ - people living in their cars and vans, or sofa-surfing, or sleeping in tents in fields or woodland on the edge of the town.

Can you be sure that everyone in your business has a safe, secure home to return to at the end of their working day?

There are many ways for your staff and business to get involved with Turning Tides, and support local people experiencing homelessness:

holding fundraising events
donating goods and/or services
participating in Turning Tides events
visiting our services to learn more about our work
getting involved in our events/campaigns
setting up a payroll-giving scheme for your staff
reducing your corporation tax with regular or one-off donations
donating a % on every sale of your goods/services
adding the option for micro-donations with every sale

Why not start by booking in a team building exercise?

Our Sussex 3 Peaks Challenge on 28^th June 2025 is a 24k hike from Steyning up to Steepdown, along to Cissbury Ring and Chanctonbury before returning to Steyning. The walk, estimated to take between 7 and 8.5 hours, offers not just a physical challenge but also moments of reflection on rural homelessness and the difficulties people face while homeless

For further details of the walk please click here

For more details about Turning Tides who can visit their website by clicking here

You can also find out more about working with Turning Tides to help make a difference by clicking the image below:

2025 LBP Charity Bake Off Raises £434.05

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:45:43 GMT

On Valentines Day, LBP hosted the 2025 LBP Charity Bake Off, raising £434.05 for Safe In Sussex.

We were joined on the day by Jurgen Kraub, Great British Bake Off Star Baker and Tracie Davey CE of Worthing and Adur Chamber of Commerce, who kindly judged the wonderful entries.

All entrants put their heart and sole into their bakes and really did their companies proud.

In the Sweet Catergory the stand out Winner was this amazing Rasberry & Chocolate Cake which tasted as good as it looked, created by Andie & Emily at the Auctioneer's Kitchen. Still hard at work they sent Richard Dalwood from Shoreham Vehicle Auctions to collect their prizes.

The Sweet Runner-up was awarded to Denise Packham's Carrot Cake and Sussex Transport's MD, Damian Pulford collected the award on Denise's behalf.

In the Savoury Category, Snack Shack's Rebecca Cracknell was awarded Winner for her Sweet Chilli Jam Scotch Eggs and these sold out the quickest in the Bake Sale. But not to worry as Rebecca sells these in Snack Shack on a regular basis.

The Savoury Runner-Up also went to Andie & Emily at the Auctioneer's Kitchen for their flavourful Smoked Salmon, Leek and Tomatoe Quiche

In the Kids Category, the Winner was awarded to Fizz Creations' Keiron Fitzgerald for his delicious Cinnamon Buns.

The Kids Category Runner-up was awarded to Lucie Henderson of Sussex Transport for her delicious White Chocolate & Rasberry Cookies.

LBP would like to thank all entrants for taking the time to create these wonderful bakes and attendes for their generous donations which helped raised this welcomed funding for Safe In Sussex.

LBP would also like to thank Jurgen and Tracie for being wonderful judges, Lawerence Boon of Fizz Creations for kindly donating the prizes and Paula Rosa Mahattan for providing the venue.

At the end of the Bake Sale all leftovers were boxed up and taken to LBP's newly selected Charity of the Year. More news of this next week.

Nominations Open For LBP Charity of The Year

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:34:13 GMT

Last February, the LBP Committee announced that Safe In Sussex had been selected as LBP Charity of the Year and we have been working together ever since. Working with Safe In Sussex provides varies benefits for LBP businesses from advice and support, to training and policy guidance. For further information please click here

We are now reaching the time of the year where the LBP Committee consider nominations for the next LBP Charity of the Year.

If businesses on the park has a charity they would like to nominate for consideration please email the charity's name and reason for nomination to LBP by clicking here

The deadline for submission is 1pm on Friday 31st January, so please nominate quickly to enable your chosen charity time to prepare their submission.

If a charity would like to nominate themselves to be considered, please email your one page submission (doubled sided) explaining all about your charity and why you feel the LBP Committee should select your charity by clicking here

Thank you

LBP Big Clean - Sunday 29th December 2024 from 7am

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:31:33 GMT

LBP are pleased to confirm that the 2024 LBP Big Clean has been booked for:

Sunday 29th December from 7am onwards

LBP will be undertaking a deep clean of the public highways across the business park to clear the debris and autumn leaves which have built up. The LBP Big Clean helps to raise the overall cleanliness of the public areas of the business park, ready for businesses to return in the New Year.

Please can all businesses share this information with their staff and ask that no vehicles are parked on the public highways across the business park from 7:00am on Sunday 29th December, to provide unrestricted access to enable a thorough clean.

Many thanks.

To view details of last year's LBP Big Clean of each road on the park please click here

LBP Road Improvement Works Phase 2 Confirmed and Phase 3 Planned

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:45:00 GMT

LBP are very pleased to announce that Cllr Paul Marshall, Leader of West Sussex County Council has reviewed Phase 1 of the LBP Road Improvement Works, confirmed Phase 2 and even planned Phase 3!

Back in May 2024, Phase 1 was temporarily placed on hold following continual rain and heavy HGV movements exposed the full extent of the required substructure works. West Sussex Highways quickly restructured the project and implemented a new Phase 1 Road Improvement Plan, which saw extensive substructure repairs throughout August and September 2024. As part of these works, FM Conway (infrastructure specialists) filled all the potholes with an interim surface to improve road conditions for businesses, staff and visitors to the park.

LBP then discussed the ongoing need for further works with Cllr Paul Marshall who kindly agreed to review the project and budget, to determine how best West Sussex County Council could support the needs of the second largest employment area in the county.

LBP are pleased to now share the outcome of Cllr Paul Marshall’s project review:

'As you highlight it has been another very difficult wet year having considerable impact across the highway network.

I’ve sought advice from the team on the issues raised in your email and I’m pleased to confirm with the repairs to the substructure of the roads (“Phase 1”) now complete. The team has developed a plan comprising a further two phases, which will incorporate resurfacing of all the publicly maintainable roads within the Business Park.

Phase 2: resurfacing of Spencer Road and Commerce Way. These two roads are a flexible (tarmac) construction, and the intention is to resurface them in the early part of 2025.

Phase 3: resurfacing of all other roads within the Business Park. The remaining roads are a rigid (concrete) construction. Design work will take place over the winter with the aim of construction taking place during the 2025/26 financial year. A specialist product specifically designed for rigid roads is being investigated for this phase, with a view to ensuring a high quality and long-lasting finish is achieved

Both of the remaining phases can be carried out at night to minimise the impact on individual businesses. The funding for Phase 2 is already available, and whilst the budget for the 2025/26 financial year will not be confirmed until early 2025, funding has been provisionally allocated in the draft delivery programme to enable Phase 3 to take place in full.

Once all phases are completed this improved highways infrastructure will add value to the business park as a location for businesses in the region.’

LBP would like to thank Cllr Paul Marshall and West Sussex County Council for their understanding and support for the 250 businesses and 3000 employees who work on Lancing Business Park.

West Sussex Highways has also confirmed that as Phase 1 was implemented successfully whilst retaining business access, FM Conway’s services have been secured for Phase 2 and Phase 3 deliveries. LBP will therefore be working with West Sussex Highways and FM Conway to plan these deliveries to minimise impact to businesses on the park, especially our 24/7 operators.

More news to follow in the New Year!

MD of Eschmann Technologies Appointed to West Sussex Economic Growth Board

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:45:00 GMT

LBP would like to congratulate Phil Kennedy, MD of Eschmann Technologies Ltd in Peter Road, for being formally appointed to the West Sussex Economic Growth Board (WSEGB).

The WSEGB has been newly formed by West Sussex County Council, to drive forward economic growth and prosperity in the county. It is a business-led board providing a strategic voice on key issues to inform countywide investment decisions.

Phil’s appointment is a real achievement and is based on his wealth of global medical manufacturing expertise. At the helm of Eschmann, Phil is well established at leading British design and manufacturing of medical, dental and animal health products and services. Eschmann’s has more than a 190 years of continuous innovation experience, producing world leading products like their T20 Operating Table, which is still used in hospitals around the globe.

Phil is also the Chair of the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) an organisation who support the HealthTech community to provide products and services that help people live healthier lives, acting as the voice of the industry.

After many years on Lancing Business Park, Phil’s new appointment provides LBP with a direct route into the WSEGB, to help raise local business issues direct with the strategic decision makers in West Sussex.

LBP Connect - Free Sustainabilty Workshop

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:45:00 GMT

On Wednesday 27th November, Adur & Worthing Councils' Business Support Programme funded a free Sustainability Workshop for businesses on the park.

Delivered by Kerry and Simon from Brighton University's Clean Growth UK, the workshop explained the benefits businesses would gain from starting their Net Zero Journey as early as possible.

This jargon busting workshop provided a clear picture of how important it is for businesses to start considering and reporting their Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions and how this action could help secure new contracts, customers and skilled staff.

Michael Simmons, Operations Director for Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) explained their three stage plan to becoming the first Zero Emissions Auction House in the country. Stage 1 of their plan included installing 145 solar panels which produce on average 150kWh of electricity per day and in the summer this can soar to 400kWh. Along with replacing gas radiators for electric, an electric company car, EV chargers, a new valet filtration system and even bee hives at their third site in East Worthing.

Stage 2 will try to reduce tailpipe emissions, instal more solar panels and bees. Once all CO2 has been minimised, Stage 3 will consider investing in local carbon offsetting projects to help improve the local environment.

Paula Rosa Manhattan (PRMF) also provided a presentation of their Net Zero Journey which commenced back in 2008, achieving zero landfill as early as 2012. By 2020 their production was Co2 Neutral and in 2022 HVO (biofuel) was introduced within their transport fleet. This year will see their Scope 1 transport emissions reach carbon neutral, following a 90% reduction! Their plans continue, with 2030 delivering a Scope 3 emissions reduction of 50%, perfectly placing PRMF to attract new large-scale contracts.

PRMF has implemented many measures to reach these impressive achievements including Real Living Wage accreditation, Air source heating system, an all electric forklift fleet, EV Chargers, building insulation and removal of all PVC products from their offering. Lee Golby, PRMF's Sustainability & Compliance Manager has kindly offered to share more details of PRMF's journey, with any businesses on LBP wanting to consider their own Net Zero Journey. Please email LBP by clicking here and we will help connect you to Lee.

Kerry and Simon then shared surprising carbon measurements. Did you know that using a hand dryer uses 2grams, whereas paper towels use 10grams. Or that an avocado is 625grams as they mainly come all the way from Mexico and just switching the milk in your tea from dairy to soya could reduce the carbon from 71grams to 47grams. Small changes can equate to huge reductions in Co2 when multiplied across a whole business.

To top things off, Kerry and Simon explained about the £3K Adur & Worthing BSP Sustainability Grant, which attendees now qualify to apply for.

LBP would like to thank SVA and Andie & Emily at the Auctioneer's Kitchen for kindly hosting this event, SVA and PRMF for sharing their journeys, along with Adur & Worthing Councils' BSP Programme and Brighton University.

LBP will be working to provide all LBP businesses with more information to support their Net Zero Journey, so please keep checking in.

LBP Tour For Newly Appointed MP

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:45:00 GMT

On Friday the 15th November, Tom Rutland MP newly appointed for East Worthing & Shoreham, visited Lancing Business Park for the first time.

LBP are grateful to Tom for finding the time to visit the park and to the four LBP businesses who opened their doors to welcome Tom. This was a whistle stop tour designed as a first introduction to the park. Each of the four provided an overview of their operations and a quick tour of their site, whilst explaining the issues currently facing them.

The tour commenced with Lawrence Boon, MD at Fizz Creations in Commerce Way. Lawrence provided a tour of his global novelty gifts operation and introduced Tom to staff across the business. Lawrence explained Fizz's fair employer ethos and the difficulties UK companies face when trying to compete with the likes of China and Amazon.

A quick trip up Peter Road and Tom visited Phil Kennedy, MD at Eschmann Technologies. Phil explained the history of their global autoclave operation and the measurers currently being researched to reduce production costs and maximise manufacturing. Phil raised concern about the impact the budget's Employer National Insurance increase is going to have on their operation.

Tom was then whizzed across the park to visit Lee Golby, Sustainability & Compliance Manager at Paula Rosa Manhattan Furniture (PRMF) for a tour of the largest manufacturing site on the park. Lee explained how their manufacturing floor was originally the old carriage works for the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. Emily Sparrow, PRMF's Finance Director then explained how PRMF has recently expanded their kitchen manfacturing operation from new build wholesale, to now also include retail direct to individual customers.

Emily expressed that PRMF are keen to support the new Living Wage increase, but coupled with the Employer National Insurance increase this is not an easy transition for any large UK business.

Last but by no means least, Tom was welcomed at Bidfood in Chartwell Road. Formally a steel works, this 65,000sqft state of the art foodservice wholesale & distribution hub was built in 2018. Gavin Hill, Business Unit Director and Tom Souter, QHSE provided a tour of the facility which included a quick visit to Bidfood's enormous freezer and fridge.

By this time it was evident that there are many business issues which need further discussion and therefore Tom agreed to work with LBP to design a Business Roundtable Event soon and LBP are very grateful to Gavin for offering to host this event.

Tom is keen to continue visiting the park to meet a whole range of businesses and gain insight into each business sector represented on the park.

If your business is based on the park and you are keen to be included in a future tour please email LBP by clicking here

To view Tom's comments on this visit click here

Expansion Of LBP Free & Heavily Discounted Waste Services Announced!

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:45:00 GMT

In March 2025 new waste management obligations will come into force for businesses.

To read Adur & Worthing Council Services' (AWCS) briefing on the changes please click here

LBP has been working with AWCS and Recorra to provide a range of FREE & discounted waste mananagement service for businesses based on the park, to help the transition and provide real savings.

Whether you are considering implementing mixed recycling to finally recycle those cans, tins, cartons and bottles; or food waste to save on your general waste bills, then AWCS can help provide discounted services at levels only available on LBP.

Don't worry if you're already an AWCS customer, as all the LBP discounts apply to exisiting customers too and will be automatically applied to your annual invoice.

If you're business has been shelling out for confidential waste services or wooden pallet collections, then LBP are pleased to confirm new FREE services for businesses based on the park. If you shred your own confidential waste and then are left unable to recycle this paper, we are pleased to announce a new FREE secure collection service on the park for you.

Is a large proportion of your general waste bin filled with pallet shrink wrap? If so, you will be pleased to hear about the new discounted recycling service on LBP, to reduce your general waste costs and carbon footprint.

Are you keen to recycle crisp packets, paper coffee cups and single use compostable cutlery? Then LBP has discounted services for those too.

Whatever material you want to recycle, LBP can help point you in the right direction to help grow the local circular economy.

For further details and discounted prices please click here.

A259 / Western Road Lighting Improvements Update

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:30:00 GMT

It has been a difficult week for businesses and staff trying to navigate the local road network to access the park.

Damian Pulford, Chairman of Lancing Business Park BID (LBP) and MD of Sussex Transport would like to thank West Sussex Highways for working with LBP and the lighting contractor, Telent to implement traffic flow improvements to the roadworks permit on the A259 at Western Road Lancing.

“LBP appreciate these lighting improvements are essential to keep traffic flowing effectively on the A259 for years to come and that disruption was inevitable to enable these works to take place. Unfortunately, the impact of these works combined with unavoidable works on the A27, and utility works in Sompting Village, South Street and Grinstead Lane, have hit businesses hard as traffic flows ground to halt across Adur and Worthing.

LBP are therefore very grateful that West Sussex Highways understands the impact this has on businesses, staff and residents in the area and therefore have been proactively working to expedite these works ahead of the original 25^th October completion date. LBP are pleased to confirm that as the lighting groundworks are now complete, a new plan has been agreed and implemented to help relieve traffic congestion across the area, enabling two lanes in all directions to now function at the junction.

Additional temporary equipment has been quickly installed to open the extra lanes with a separate temporary lighting heads, whilst the remainder of the works are hoping to be completed by Wednesday 23^rd October. The additional temporary equipment is understandably slower than the finished lights, but having the extra lanes opened this afternoon has made a huge difference to traffic flow.

This really is great news for the 250 businesses and 3000 employees based on Lancing Business Park. It may seem like a cliché, but travel time really is money for our local businesses and anything that can be done to help keep our roads flowing, really helps support the local economy.”

To view more information in featured in The Worthing Herald, please click here.

Safeguarding Colleagues

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:45:00 GMT

A large proportion of our time is spent at work and many of us work within a team where we really get to know our colleagues, their routines and how they behave. Never was this more important than this week on the park!

Without mentioning names, a member of a team who has worked closely with a colleague for many, many years, thought it was strange that their colleague was running behind their never missed schedule. The team member was concerned and rather than just putting his concern to one side, he went to check on his colleague. After a quick chat he asked if his colleague had a toothache, but this was not the case. The team member just knew something was different and kept checking to then find his colleague's speech was starting to slur.

Taking just few minutes to check on his colleague helped to raise the alert that his colleague was having a minor stroke. Immediate hospital action was taken and evidence of previous strokes came to light. The colleague is currently undertaking further medical tests to safeguard his health.

This could have been a very different story and LBP would like to commend the company for fostering a caring work environment and the team member for watching out for his colleague and taking quick action.

LBP is a vibrant business community and we are very all busy, but taking a few minutes to check when things feel wrong, could make all the difference. Encouraging staff to gently approach those they are concern about saves lives and can help ensure we all feel an important part of the environment in which we work.

For further details on what Stroke Signs to look out for please click here

West Sussex are also asking us all to be aware of the 48,000 deaths from Sepsis in the UK each year and quick action will also help save lives here too. For details of the Sepsis Signs to watch out for please click here

Please help spread the word.

Phase One Of LBP Road Improvement Works Is Complete

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:45:00 GMT

LBP is pleased to confirm Phase One of the LBP Road Improvement Works is now complete, with all substructure repairs undertaken in Chartwell Road.

There are a few areas of line markings still to be replaced, but these will be repainted on a Saturday afternoon, to ensure Rabbit's access to their site is not impeded during operating hours. Plans are also underway to fill a couple of potholes in Marlborough Road North and one in Commerce Way, but these are awaiting excess materials from another job nearby, so we will need to be patient on these.

It was wonderful to see the completion of the new surface water drainage gully in Commerce Way and it has certainly been tested over the past week. The gully is fully working, helping to avoid flooding in Commerce Way and the Perpetual Puddle is no more!

The pavement corner outside Sussex Transport in Marlborough Road North served as an essential storage area for works debris, but unfortunately this took it's toll on the surfacing. LBP are so pleased to see that FM Conway has already beautifully resurfaced this corner.

LBP met with West Sussex Highways and FM Conway to walk the park yesterday, to sign off these works and discuss next steps. Unfortunately at this stage there are no guarantees, but plans are afoot to submit a funding bid for Phase Two of the LBP Road Improvement Works, which aim to fully resurface all the public highways across the LBP next year, along with repainting all the road markings.

Test drilling has been completed in Commerce Way and Spencer Road to show the substructure of these road is not a concrete base and therefore budget consideration is underway to see if these two roads can be resurfaced this year. More news as we hear it.

LBP is in discussion with Cllr. Paul Marshall, Leader of West Sussex County Council, who has kindly taken an interest in LBP's road issues and is helping to review the next steps.

In the meantime, LBP has raised a safety concern regarding the fading of the one-way arrows in Chartwell Road and West Sussex Highways are referring this issue to see if these can be repainted asap.

This leaves LBP with one last job on Phase One and that is to thank:

Everyone on the park for their understanding and patience during these works.
West Sussex Highways for their meticulous planning and support for businesses based on LBP.
FM Conway for their understanding, flexibility and communication, which have help ensure business access was retained as much as possible during all the works.

If you have any questions regarding this project please feel free to call LBP on 07584 503729.

Thank you!

LBP Road Improvement Works Due to End Wednesday 4th September

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 04:45:00 GMT

Last weekend, FM Conway's crew worked all Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday to complete the works outside Rabbit's two access points in Chartwell Road. LBP are pleased to report that access was reopened as planned, ready for work as usual on Tuesday morning.

This week has seen great progress with the majority of the trenches now completed and areas of roadway reopened for full access. Unfortunately sourcing materials has continued to be problem which has caused a slight delay.

LBP are pleased to report that many more areas of plating have now been filled, along with the potholes in the Marlborough Road Car Park crossover. A new large capacity gully pot has also been fitted in Commerce Way, to remove the perpetual puddle and help avoid flooding. The crew plan to fill and re tarmac the gully area later today.

The crew has been observing vehicles entering and exiting the Winston Business Centre (WBC) Access Road and have identify a way to undertake the works at the the top of this access during the day, whilst retaining full access for businesses.

LBP are therefore pleased to report that a weekend closure of the WBC Access Road is no longer required. The crew plan to commence works here on Monday, with half the access worked on at a time. Additional crew will be on site to ensure that each vehicle is carefully guided through the access and if needed, the crew will speedily cover works with metal plates to maintain artic access. The works are expected to continue on Tuesday with full access open by end of play on Tuesday and fully completed on Wednesday. The crew are prepped to facilitate business needs as quickly as possible, but please could all drivers be patient during these final works.

The area of pavement on the corner of Marlborough Road outside Sussex Transport has been an essential resource to enable all debris to be stored and then safely removed from the park. This area is due to be cleared early next week and the tarmac area will be resurfaced.

LBP will be walking the park with FM Conway early on Tuesday morning to help identify if any further works are required.

The works permit has been extended until Friday 6th September to enable these final works and to provide time for the crew to remove all of their equipment.

LBP look forward to confirming that all works have been completed next week.

LBP Road Improvements Entering Final Phase

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:45:00 GMT

This week saw the completion of the road improvement works at the entrance to Chartwell Road and a full switch to works on the left-hand side of Chartwell Road.

The crew has been reopening sections of road as soon as possible to enable the switch and power through the rest of the works to keep on track, regardless of the continued delays in concrete supply and the awful weather yesterday.

LBP liaised with businesses in Chartwell Road and all motor trade businesses on the park this week, to try to identify the owner of the Fiat Panda which has not moved from Chartwell Road for a substantial period of time and is now causing an obstruction to the roadworks. LBP also issued a urgent text alert but to no avail, as it appears the Fiat is not linked to any business on the park. Full credit must be given to the artic drivers as they have managed to navigate around the Fiat and keep the traffic flowing. LBP will continue to try to find the owner of the Fiat and arrange for this vehicle to be removed from the park asap.

Trenches that were dug earlier in the week outside the Test Centre were filled with concrete late yesterday and the top coat is expected later today. Today will also see many more areas of plating filled to help flatten the roads across the park.

LBP is very grateful to report that the crew has kindly cleaned the covered gullies in Blenheim Road and ensured these are now functioning to avoid future flooding. WSCC Drainage Team have kindly arranged for these gullies to be fully cleaned in the next two weeks to set us in good stead for the winter.

Works have also commence in Commerce Way on the new gully to prevent the Perpetual Puddle, provide better drainage during high rainfall and avoid the surface drainage system backing up across the park which causes silting problems.

There are only a few trenches now left to dig but three of these are problematic. The crew has therefore kindly agreed to work this Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, to dig the trenches required outside both of Rabbit's access points in Chartwell Road. Plans are in place to ensure Rabbit's access is restored by first thing on Tuesday morning.

We will then be left with the trench required at the top of the Winston Business Centre (WBC) access road. Maintaining weekday and Saturday morning access here is essential, therefore approval has been sort to enable Saturday afternoon and Sunday working, hopefully on 31st August and 1st of September. The WBC businesses have been notified of this temporary access closure and dates will be confirm early next week.

LBP Road Improvement Works Update

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:45:00 GMT

19 trenches have now been dug to repair the substructure of Chartwell Road and rebuilding of theses areas is almost complete. A large section of repair has been completed outside Bidfood and will shortly be reopened ready for traffic again.

Floor sawing is well underway to ensure each trench has a crisp edge to help avoid future break-ups. This work is undertaken with a water saw to minimise dust.

A major concrete delivery is expected this afternoon, following a slight delay due to the concrete plant breaking down earlier this week. FM Conway adjusted their work plan to keep the project on target and currently hope to complete all works a few days before the end of August.

The crew are working well to avoid impacting business access and to maintain traffic flow in Chartwell Road as much a possible. LBP would like to thank everyone for their patiences and understanding as this has made things so much easier for the crew and has enabled them to power through the right-hand side of the works.

So far this week we've managed to avoid any breakdowns within the open lane, although a big thank you needs to go to Sussex Transport for their very speedy rescue in Marlborough Road North on Tuesday. A delivery driver left a van without the handbrake on and Damian Pulford (LBP Chairman) and his staff jumped behind the van to stop its journey backwards into traffic and to push the van out of the way. Luckily no one was hurt and all damage was avoided. Well done ST!

Yesterday FM Conway reopened the right-hand side of the Chartwell Road entrance and switched to the left-hand side, ensuring sufficient HGV access is maintained.

Work has also commenced as planned on the far side of the access to Chartwell Business Centre, temporarily reducing access to one vehicle at a time.

LBP are also pleased to report that the two buried gullies at the end of Blenheim Road have now been cleared and rodded. LBP hopes this will resolve the drainage issue and help avoid scenes like this:

Once the right-hand trenches are repaired and cured, the crew will switch to the left-hand side of the road next week, to complete the other side of each trench. More of the plating across the park will start to be filled as excess materials are available from each load.

The new gully in Commerce Way is currently being planned and we will have more news about this next week.

LBP Road Improvements Works Well Underway

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 04:45:00 GMT

What a difference a week makes!

FM Conway have made great progress this week and LBP are pleased to report that so far each trench dug out has been straightforward. However, there are no guarantees this will continue as excavations progress throughout the rest of Chartwell Road. We have our fingers crossed though.

The plan to keep excavations to one side of the road at a time is working well and this will be maintained as much as possible.

LBP has been monitoring traffic flow and apart from the complications posed by the broken down artic in Chartwell Road yesterday afternoon, traffic has continued to flow well. FM Conway are committed to helping maintain access and traffic flow, so please do approach the crew if you have any issues and they will happily revise operations to assist you.

The crew has now progressed to the entrance of Chartwell Road and appreciate the issues this could cause, so are trying their hardest to excavate and repair this area as quickly as possible. It's hoped this area will be completed today if possible.

What a wonderful sight to see works commence on filling the areas of plating across the park with an interim surface. The aim is to provide a flat surface before the works are completed at the end of August and for full resurfacing works to be applied for next year.

Next week the crew aim to fill all excavated areas on Tuesday ready for reopening on Wednesday and then to swap sides of the road. This is dependant on many factors, so please bear with us as works progress as quickly as possible.

On Tuesday works are also due to commence outside Chartwell Business Centre (CBC), reducing this access to one vehicle at a time. During these works pedestrian access to CBC will be via the gate to the side of the main vehicle access point. These works are expected to take at least a week as one side of the access needs to repaired and cured before works on the other side can commence. Please can CBC businesses ask staff and visitors to be as patient as possible and to drive slowly through these works.

The holiday period has definitely reduced the number of movements on the park to help make these works possible. LBP do however understand the works are noisy and unavoidably disruptive. LBP would like to thank all businesses and drivers for their understanding during these essential works and please rest assure everything possible is being done to speed through these works.

More news next week.

LBP Road Improvements Works To Commence Monday 5th August

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 04:45:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the LBP Road Improvement Works are due to commence in Chartwell Road on Monday 5th August and this stage of the works are expected to last until 30th August 2024.

This is the first step towards addressing the numerous road surface issues across the park. LBP would like to thank West Sussex Highways for revising their plans to provide the substantial substructure repair works required in Chartwell Road, before full resurfacing works can be planned. LBP are pleased to confirm West Sussex Highways has appointed road repair specialist FM Conway, to undertake these works.

LBP has been working with West Sussex Highways and FM Conway to ensure all issues are discussed and solutions identified. FM Conway are fully briefed about LBP and appreciate how important it is to provide site access and keep the traffic flowing.

LBP met with West Sussex Highways and FM Conway on Wednesday to walk the park to determine:

Why the dates were no longer showing on the works signs at Chartwell Road entrance - FM Conway have apologised as the sun unfortunately sweated off the pen used to mark the works dates. This will be addressed asap, but please rest assured the works dates have not changed.

What works are required before Monday - It's essential that tracing works are completed before Monday, to identify any utilities that exist in the works area. This will not impact traffic flow but will result in red (electric), blue (water) and yellow (gas) marking on the road. Delivery of the works barriers, signs and welfare unit will also need to take place before works commence on Monday.

Where best to commence the works - the works will commence on Monday outside Biffa in the right lane of Chartwell Road, but access will be maintained to all sites.

How best to manage the works to maximise traffic flow on Chartwell Road - works will only be undertaken in one lane at a time, with the loading bay outside Biffa needing to be taken out of commission for the week, to enable traffic to flow fully in the left lane. Please can you inform your drivers and customers to use either the loading bay outside the Test Centre or round by the Fire Station next week. On Monday, FM Conway's Foreman will be visiting all sites surrounding the works to ensure required movements are facilitated. Please call LBP on 07584 503729 if you have any concerns and we will work with you and FM Conway to address these for you.

The most suitable location for the works welfare unit to be placed - this will be placed on the west side of the Marlborough Road/ Blenheim Road Junction.

The least impactful site for the works waste materials to be store and collected by grab lorry - this will be placed on the north corner of the access to Sussex Transport in Marlborough Road.

Whether the potholes across the rest of the park be filled - West Sussex Highways has also instructed their Operations Team to fill all qualifying potholes across the park and these works are expected to be undertaken during twilight hours to minimise impact. Filling existing potholes can be completed very quickly (within an hour) and consideration will be given to maintaining traffic flow as much as possible. LBP are very pleased to confirm that the areas of 'plating' across the park, where the top surface has revealed the concrete underbase but are not deep enough to qualify for repair, are also to be addressed by FM Conway as they progress the works. These will be repaired with an interim material on an adhoc basis, as excess materials become available from the main repair works. The aim is for the whole of LBP to be as flat as possible by the end of this phase of works.

What works will take place in the following roads during this phase of works:

Spencer Road - No works are planned in August for Spencer Road.
Peter Road - This is a private road so no West Sussex Highways works are planned. LBP has reported the collapsed BT access point in the pathway outside Unit 9 and expect this to be resolved shortly.
Commerce Way - LBP are very pleased to confirm a new gully will be installed outside Ruhrpumpen to remove the perpetual puddle and help resolve flooding issues in Commerce Way.
Blenheim Road - West Sussex Highways has kindly researched the drainage provision at the north end of Blenheim Road to help resolve flooding issues. LBP are pleased to report that two gullies have been located and marked. These are currently covered by a thick layer of mud and require works to uncover and reinstate this drainage. LBP will be working on this asap.
Marlborough Road - all potholes and plating issues expected to be addressed in August
Chartwell Road - numerous collapse sites require substantial substructure repair works in August, from the entrance to Chartwell Road to just past the bend near Shoreham Vehicle Auction, but no substructure works are needed on the bend. All potholes and plating issues are expected to be addressed in August.

Whether the works will be completed on time - Unfortunately it's not possible to guarantee the works will be completed by 30th August, as FM Conway will not know the extent of the works required until each area of collapse has been excavated. FM Conway are however committed to providing a long-term solution for the park as quickly as possible.

What will happen next - LBP will meet with FM Conway each Wednesday to review the previous week, discuss issues and plan for the following week. LBP will then place an update on the LBP News to keep business informed as the works progress.

FM Conway are happy to work with all businesses on the park to ensure these works run as smoothly as possible. Please could you ask your staff and delivery drivers to be as patient as possible during the works. These are essential works and we really are doing everything we can to minimise impact to the day to day operation of the park.

More news next week, but please feel free to call LBP on 07584 503729 if you need any further information.

Paula Rosa Manhattan Planned Major Fire Exercise - Monday 22nd July From 8pm

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:02:51 GMT

Please be aware that West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service are working with Paula Rosa Manhattan to plan a major emergency fire exercise on site in Marlborough Road.

The exercise will take place from 8pm on Monday 22nd July with 3 Fire Trucks attending Paula Rosa Manhattan, considerable generated smoke and rescue activity.

Please can you spread the word so that people are aware this is a simulated exercise and not an actual fire.

Many thanks

Update 29th May Traffic Incident

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:30:29 GMT

LBP would like to thank everyone who has asked after the driver injured in the crash on 29th July 2024, outside Paula Rosa Manhattan in Marlborough Road.

LBP are very pleased to report that after being worked on by Paula Rosa Manhattan staff with their defibrillator and then the Emergency Services, the driver is recovery well in hospital.

The driver is now talking and walking following the serious head injury. In fact this week the driver recovered sufficiently to undergo successful heart surgery, to help address the underlying course of the crash.

It is expected that the driver will need to remain in hospital for the foreseeable future, whilst his neurology and cardiology issues are monitored. It is however hoped that rehab treatment will commence shortly.

LBP would like to send the driver and their family our best wishes for a continued good recovery.

New LBP Road Improvement Plan Announced - 25th August 2024 Park Closure Cancelled

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:45:00 GMT

LBP would like to apologise for the period of quiet since the LBP Road Resurfacing Works announcement in May 2024, this has been necessary whilst we worked with West Sussex Highways to determine the best course of action for the park.

LBP are now in a position to give you a full update and share West Sussex Highways' new plan for improving the public roads across the park.

Please note the planned full park closure on 25th August 2024 has now been cancelled.

To view the update please click here.

LBP Connect - Free Legal Clinic With Bennett Griffin - 2nd July

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:14:25 GMT

Nick Tompkin, Partner and Head of Corporate & Commercial Department at Bennett Griffin, has kindly offered to provide a free Legal Clinic for businesses based on Lancing Business Park and LBP Sponsors.

This is a unique opportunity for businesses on the park to confidentially discuss any legal issue they are facing in their business and gain free legal advice.

There will be 30 minute slots available from 10am on Tuesday 2nd July.

LBP would like to thank Pasante Healthcare Ltd for kindly hosting this event in there private conference facility, adjacent to their beautiful reception (below) in Peter Road.

For further details and to book a slot please click here

Further Update - 29th May Traffic Incident

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:30:00 GMT

Last week LBP provided an update on the traffic incident that occurred at 6:30am on Wednesday 29th May, outside Paula Rosa Manhattan.

We are now be in a position to update you on the condition of the driver, who crashed in Paula Rosa Manhattan's fence, after a health issue at the wheel.

As explained last week, luck was on the driver's side, as the point of impact meant that help was immediately on hand from an L&S Waste Management HGV driver, a learner driver with their tutor, Mike Nea of CJS Landscapes and multiple employees from Paula Rosa Manhattan, who came running with their defibrillator in hand.

The CPR and defibrillator work administered firstly by Chris Chapman and Ryan Greenland, First Aiders at Paula Rosa Manhattan and then the extensive support provided by the South East Coast Ambulance Service crews, ensured the driver was breathing when he left the scene.

It has been an incredibly difficult week for the driver and their family, at times looking very bleak. LBP are however so pleased to report that the driver has now turned a corner and is conscious. The driver is still in ICU but is now breathing independently and responding well.

This wonderful news would not have been possible without the amazing support of those at the scene. LBP would like to thank all of them for their immediate action, which helped to change this story completely and enabled the driver's to be here for their birthday last week.

LBP would like to wish the driver, their family and colleagues all the best and we hope that the road to recovery is as smooth and speedy as possible.

LBP has a network of 17 defibrillators across the park for exactly these situations and are so grateful to support of LBP businesses, in sharing their resources for public access.

To view the Defibrillator Map please click here

The British Heart Foundation offers the following free and clear online training:

Learn how to do CPR in 15 minutes - please click here
Understanding defibrillators - what they are and how to use them - please click here

29th May Traffic Incident Update

Fri, 31 May 2024 04:30:00 GMT

At 6:30am on Wednesday 29th May, an employee from Lancing Business Park suffered a health issue, whilst driving their car along Chartwell Road into Marlborough Road.

LBP is very sorry to report that the driver then crashed into a fence at Paula Rosa Manhattan. However, luck was on driver's side, as the point of impact meant that help was immediately on hand at this early stage of the morning.

Opposite in the loading bay was an L&S Waste Management HGV and a learner driver with their tutor, and seconds after the crash Mike Nea of CJS Landscapes arrived on the scene. All parties immediately jumped into action, with the L&S Driver alerting the Emergency Services, whilst Mike called for help from Paula Rosa Manhattan.

Six employees from Paula Rosa Manhattan came running with their defibrillator in hand. Everyone worked together to pull the driver from the car so he could be laid on the ground, to enable Chris Chapman and Ryan Greenland, First Aiders at Paula Rosa Manhattan, to administer the defibrillator and CPR.

Due to the early hour, there was no traffic to delay the Emergency Services, who arrived in numbers within minutes to take over the scene.

The driver was later rushed to hospital, but due to the action of all these wonderful people, the driver was thankfully breathing.

The driver is currently still in critical condition and our best wishes go to driver, their family and colleagues. We so hope that the driver's luck continues and we hear good news very soon.

LBP would like to thank everyone who supported the driver to give them best chance possible. Without your action this would be a very different report!

LBP understands that a second Police incidents was underway elsewhere in Sussex and LBP are therefore very grateful to the Police for their continued presence on the business park, until the one-way system was reopened at lunchtime.

Thank you to everyone who adjusted their travel plans on Wednesday and those who waited patiently whilst we redirected traffic.

Amazingly, this is not the first emergency incident that Chris Chapman has supported. A few months back, Chris was called to a colleague who had a heart attack at work.

LBP has a network of 17 defibrillators across the park for exactly these situations and are so grateful to support of LBP businesses, in sharing their resources for public access.

To view the Defibrillator Map please click here

We can't finish without sharing the following training just in case it helps support someone else in need. The British Heart Foundation offers the following free and clear online training:

Learn how to do CPR in 15 minutes - please click here
Understanding defibrillators - what they are and how to use them - please click here

LBP will update you further as more news is available.

Where To Eat On Lancing Business Park

Mon, 27 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT

The past year has seen more venues on the park serving food and drink to businesses and the general public. This has also provided various LBP Member Offers for those working on the park.

LBP has therefore designed a dedicated webpage on the LBP website to keep you up to date on what is available, where and when.

For opening times, menus, discounts, contact details and produce for sale please click here

Shuna the Sheep

Fri, 10 May 2024 05:05:39 GMT

For those who have headed down Peter Road recently you may have noticed we have a new addition to the LBP Community!

Please meet the very pretty Shuna the Sheep.

Shuna was a charity donation to cancer through Martlets, from the estate of Una Walker who sadly passed away in August 2023, organised by her son Kenny Walker.

Kenny works for Tri-Fab who are based in Marlborough Road, Commerce Way and Peter Road.

Shuna has been a long while in waiting, whilst a steel frame was embedded into concrete underground to secure her in place and now she is watched closely by both Tri-Fab's and LBP's CCTV.

Kenny and his family derived Shuna's name from a merging Shaun the Sheep and their Mum's name Una.

This lovely memorial has been specifically positioned using grid points, so that her eyes are pointing exactly towards Una's hometown of Glasgow and where Kenny grew up.

LBP would like to thank the Kenny and his family for sharing Shuna with us and to encourage anyone that needs a moment, to please feel free to join Shuna on the bench just next to her.

Please could everyone help to keep Shuna safe and let LBP know if you see anything of concern.

Many thanks.

May Road Closures Cancelled

Wed, 08 May 2024 08:38:30 GMT

West Sussex Highways has been in touch to confirm that the following Sunday road closures planned for May have now been cancelled, whilst the extent of the levelling works are fully determined:

12^th May – Chartwell Road & Spencer Road
19^th May – Commerce Way

West Sussex Highways and contractors are visiting the park next week to review the works required and are hoping to reschedule the levelling works for evening closures instead.

LBP will update you as soon as we hear more.

Chartwell Road & Spencer Road Closed Sunday 12th May

Tue, 07 May 2024 12:16:24 GMT

Chartwell Road and Spencer Road will be closed to all traffic on:

Sunday 12th May from 8am to 6pm

whilst West Sussex Highways undertake the required levelling works to enable the resurfacing works of all public roads across the park, due to take place on Sunday 25th August.

For further details please call Suzy Bastable on 07584 503729.

West Sussex Highways Confirm LBP Road Resurfacing Works

Thu, 02 May 2024 21:49:37 GMT

LBP would like to thank West Sussex Highways for confirming final budget approval for their 2024/25 Highway Work Programme, which includes full resurfacing of the following public highways on the park:

Commerce Way
Marlborough Road
Chartwell Road
Spencer Road
Blenheim Road

The full LBP resurfacing works have been designed to improvement vehicle and cycling safety across the park by repairing the recurring potholes, failing joints seals and edges, and resolving the plating issues.

West Sussex Highways has also addressed the BID's concerns regarding the longevity of the proposed works, by ordering leveling works and two layers of high-spec surfacing, which has been found to be much more resistant to HGV movements than regular tarmac.

Levelling Works are due to commence on 12th May with several Sunday Road Closures and the Resurfacing Works have been booked for the Sunday 25th August 2024 with a Full Park Closure.

For further details please click here

LBP Tenders Now Open

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT

LBP invite tenders from local Service Providers for the following contracts:

CCTV Maintenance Contract from 1st July 2024 to 31st June 2025 click here

Recycling Collection & Disposal Contract from 1st September 2024 to 31st March 2028 click here

Grounds Maintenance Contract from 1st September 2024 to 31st March 2028 click here

The tender submission deadline for all contracts is 5pm on 24th May 2024.

Tender selection notification date is 21st June 2024.

We look forward to hearing from you.

LBP Charity Of The Year Is Here To Help - Businesses Now Required to Adopt A Domestic Abuse Policy

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:28:46 GMT

It’s now a legal requirement for all businesses to have a domestic abuse policy in place and to make sure employees are aware of the local support available.

You can find further information at West Sussex County Council - Support for Employers by clicking here

In return for a contribution to Safe In Sussex they can:

• Work with you to implement or review your domestic abuse policy

• Offer onsite or online domestic abuse awareness training

• Provide information, advice and support to those impacted by domestic abuse.

Interested? Please contact Safe In Sussex by emailing training@safeinsussex.org.uk and they will be in touch to help you.

Safe In Sussex are working to eliminate domestic abuse across West Sussex and beyond. To read about all the services Safe In Sussex provide please click here

How We Can Help Safe In Sussex:

• Safe In Sussex welcome donations of goods from their Safe in Sussex Amazon Wishlist

• You can donate for FREE as you shop through Safe in Sussex at Easyfundraising

• Make a direct one off or regular donations

• Follow them and share their posts on social media Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

• Or have FUN fundraising…

Safe In Sussex has three events that they would like LBP to please support this year:

Shocking Shirts & Funky Frocks - Friday 28th June

A great team building event with an open donation scheme. For details please click here

Inflatable Fun Run - 5th October

An exhilarating and unforgettable 5K obstacle course.

For details please click here

Gingerbread House Decorating Competition - Thursday 28th November

Categories include 2 business and 1 children's competition and the kits will be available to buy online from 1st October.

For details please click here

For a Safe In Sussex poster to share with you staff please click here

LBP Connect - UK Export Breakfast

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:10:34 GMT

On Friday the 15th March Tim Loughton MP joined LBP, in welcoming Lisa Maddison-Brown from UK Export Finance and Rob Lewtas from the Department of Business and Trade (DBT), at LBP's free UK Export Breakfast.

LBP are very grateful to Phil Kennedy from Eschmann Technologies Ltd for hosting the breakfast on the second floor of Eschmann House, in their currently available 4,747sqft office suite (with great facilities).

Businesses were treated to Iagos Cafe's hot bacon baps whilst they mingled first thing.

Tim made the introductions, followed by Lisa who explained the wealth of grants, support and expertise which UK Export Finance are happy to provide, to help businesses take their first steps into exporting, or to expand their current export operations.

To view Lisa's presentation please click here

Rob then gave a great account of the positives and pitfalls of a range of exports markets, what to consider and how to effectively reach your target market.

Businesses soaked up Rob's experiences, raising several questions including a very concerning issued currently being faced with the US market. Rob kindly agreed to connect the business with an expert in this field to investigate the issue and provide support to identify an effective solution.

To view Rob's presentation please click here

After the session, LBP encouraged businesses to stay and make the most of the networking opportunities.

LBP would like to thank Tim for arranging the UK Export Finance and DBT visit, along with Lisa and Rob for providing very useful information and their ongoing offer of support.

Businesses asked if LBP could provide an update export session once some of the questions raised have been answered, so please keep your eyes posted for news later in the year.

Paula Rosa Manhattan Warehouse Clearance Sale

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:32:31 GMT

Massive Reductions at Paula Rosa Manhattan Warehouse Clearance Sale on:

23rd, 24th & 25th February

1st, 2nd & 3rd March

from 9am to 4pm

Bargains not to be missed!

Please see the map below for directions:

#lancingbid #lancing #kitchensale #appliancesale #BigBrandSale

LBP Charity Bake Off Raises £540 For Electric Storm Youth

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:00:56 GMT

At the LBP AGM on Friday 9th February, we were joined by Tim Loughton MP and Great British Bake Off Star Baker, Janusz Domagala who kindly judged the LBP Charity Bake Off.

Tim's first task was to tuck his tie away to avoid trailing it into the bakes and then both judges expertly sliced the bakes and loaded their plates ready to sample each and every entry.

Commencing with the very impressive Kids entries, they sampled Teddy Bear Cookies through to Carrot and Courgette Flat Cake and were amazed with the hidden surprise in the Rainbow Smartie Cake. Finally selecting the following winners:

Kids Category:

Winner - Tia-May age 14 yrs from Fizz Creations for her Bobble Hat Cake.

With the prize collected by Lawrence Boon MD of Fizz Creations

Runner-Up - Isla age 11yrs from Priavo Security for her Nutella Stuffed Cookies.

With Isla's proud Mum Michele Goering pictured with Janusz.

Then it was onto the Savory category with a variety of delicious bakes to sample including various favoured loafs, Sausage Pies and Chilli Con Carne Cake. Both Judges immediately agreed the following results:

Savoury Category:

Winner - Andie & Emily from Auctioneer's Kitchen for their Black Pudding & Pork Scotch Eggs, with eggs cooked to perfection.

Michael Simmons from Shoreham Vehicle Auction collected their award from Janusz, but we later caught up with Andie & Emily to hear they will be opening to the general public from 1st March 2024.

Runner-Up - Andrew Goodchild from Paula Rosa Manhattan for his flavourful Chilli & Cheese Lactose Free Loaf.

Finally the judges moved onto the Sweet category which was full to the brim of amazing gateaux, cup cakes and tray bakes. There was Red Velvet 20th Anniversary Cake from HR Smart, a Logo'd Fizz Creations spectacular and even a bouquet of cupcake flowers. What a difficult category to decide! The judges did their best to select from all types of cakes but were finally split between two entries:

Sweet Category:

Winner - Marie MacBain from Paula Rosa Manhattan tipped the scales with her amazing showstopper Triple Chocolate/Vanilla Cake with Oreo Buttercream Filling.

Lee Golby collected the trophy from Janusz but we later caught up with Marie pictured above with Andrew.

Runner-Up - Riina Mcloughlin from

Sussex Transport provided a perfectly baked Black Forest Gateau, merely pipped to the post by the complexity of Marie's showstopper.

When the judging was over we thanked our judges for their meticulous job and were assured dinner would now need to be a lite bite for both of them.

We would like to thank the AGM attendees who sampled the cakes and gave handsomely towards the pot. In total this event raised £540 for Electric Storm Youth and all leftover cakes were taken back to treat those attending Electric Storm Youth's youth event the following day.

LBP would like to thank:

Tim Loughton and Janusz Domagala for judging
Sussex Transport and Little Concepts for supplying the baking trophies
Fizz Creations for providing gift bags to give to all the kids who entered
Everyone who entered for all their wonderful hard work
All donators.

It was an enjoyable day for a great cause as we say goodbye to Electric Storm Youth.

Free Wood For Collection

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 06:02:30 GMT

Ruhrpumpen are based on the junction of Commerce Way and Marlborough Road, where they have a fenced-off wood store on their forecourt which is filled on a regular basis. (pictured above)

To improve sustainability and reduce waste, Ruhrpumpen invite businesses and neighbours to help themselves to the wood within the fenced-off wood store.

Whilst helping yourself, please be mindful not to block Ruhrpumpen's access and please could you ensure the wood store is left tidy with the gate closed when you leave.

Thank you.

Fine Cut Group - A Journey To Solar Powered Energy

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:47:04 GMT

As everyone struggles with the increases, businesses are facing astronomical energy bills. Fine Cut saw their electricity costs double in just one year and in a business environment, reducing energy costs can be very difficult.

Machines need to run and lights need to be on continually, so cutting back on output was not a feasible option.

With this in mind, they looked at internal strategies they could put in place to reduce their energy output. The first step was to insulate the entire factory wherever possible. By identifying the areas which needed attention, such as where they had suspended ceilings and the air temperature could not be maintained - they started insulating all these ceilings. The results have been dramatic and these areas now maintain a workable temperature and have had an instant reduction in gas and electricity usage.

Along with doing what they could internally, Fine Cut had the entire premises roof reclad ahead of their solar project, as it was crucial that the roof was in good order before the solar panels were install.

The next steps towards solar powered energy was to apply for a grant and go through the tender process to vet potential contractors. Their forecast indicated that solar should generate 40-50% of their energy required annually, and a saving of £30k a year, so it was a worthy investment going forward...

Please click the image below for an overview of the project savings.

To continue reading the full story on Fine Cut's journey to solar powered energy and their very kind offer to share the knowledge gained, please click here

Four LBP Businesses Featured on National BBC News

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT

LBP are so pleased to report that everyone's hard work paid off and four LBP businesses were featured on last Friday's National BBC News at 1pm, 6pm and 10pm.

Faisal Islam and his crew spent two days filming on the park interviewing LBP businesses, to accompany the National BBC News report on the latest GDP announcement.

LBP is excited to confirm the BBC News Team were very impressed with all interviewees and the sheer size of Lancing Business Park, along with the diversity of business sectors based here. Before leaving, the crew asked if they could contact LBP for future reports, which LBP encouraged avidly.

LBP would like to thank and congratulate everyone who helped make this opportunity possible and for all the interviewees who were amazing!

The following businesses were featured on 10th November:

* Dominic Boon, Finance Director for Fizz Creations was featured on the 1pm slot:

* Emily Sparrow – Finance Director for Paula Rosa Manhattan was featured on the 1pm, 6pm and 10pm slots:

* Lucy Iago – Owner of Iagos Café was featured on the 1pm, 6pm and 10pm slots:

* David Barr – Co-Owner of Brighton Sausage Co was featured on the 6pm and 10pm slots:

To view the footage from each slot please click the links below:

To find out how LBP arranged this coverage please click here

Three LBP Businesses Featured on National BBC New

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:23:27 GMT

So far three LBP businesses have been featured on today's National BBC News, with the 6pm and 10pm slots still to come:

To view footage please click here

To find out how LBP arranged this coverage please click here

Watch out for more coverage on today's National BBC News at 6pm and a longer piece at 10pm.

National BBC News Feature on LBP

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT

One of LBP’s key priorities is to raise the profile of Lancing Business Park and the businesses who are based here. As a result of LBP’s promotional work, we have now developed a relationship with the BBC’s Economic News Crew.

LBP are very pleased to announce that BBC News has now completed two days of filming on the park, creating a Lancing Business Park news piece. Faisal Islam, BBC Economics Editor and his crew have prepared this piece to report on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) announcement due today.

It is hoped this piece will feature on today’s 1pm, 6pm and 10pm National BBC News.

Unfortunately, it’s not guaranteed to air today, as this will depend on whether any global events hit the headlines, overriding the planned reporting schedule. LBP therefore have our fingers crossed that world events are calmer today and LBP businesses are rewarded with National BBC News coverage.

LBP wishes every business on the park could have been featured, but this only the start of this relationship and we hope to promote more businesses in the future. BBC News specified a business sector brief for LBP to work to and then selected from the list of potential businesses LBP submitted.

LBP would like to thank all businesses who agreed at short notice to be considered and special thanks to following businesses who were chosen as they wonderfully represented the park.

* Damian Pulford – LBP Chairman and MD of Sussex Transport represented LBP and explained the current economic climate in our area.

* Dominic Boon, Finance Director for Fizz Creations in Commerce Way, explained the financial changes in global shipping and the retail sector.

* Emily Sparrow – Finance Director for Paula Rosa Manhattan described the current economic climate in the manufacturing and construction industries.

* David Barr – Co-Owner of Brighton Sausage Co at Wayside in Commerce Way detailed the impact of food price inflation on food manufacturing and the food retail sector.

* Lucy Iago – Owner of Iagos Café in Marlborough Road, outlined the impact of rising costs on the catering industry and the reduction in customers disposable income.

With the nature of reporting, we have no idea which of these interviews will make it through editing, but LBP are very proud of all these brave business leaders, who spoke so eloquently on behalf of their business and the park.

Please keep an eye out, as LBP will be posting all the features aired as today progresses.

LBP businesses will receive news soon of a Brighton Sausage Co Member Offer for their high quality, high welfare English produce, including Ethical Bronze Turkeys for Christmas.

(Please click images to enlarge)

Nominations Open For LBP Charity of The Year

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:14:23 GMT

It's approaching the time of the year where the LBP Committee consider nominations for the next LBP Charity of the Year.

If businesses on the park have a charity they would like to nominate for consideration please email the charity's name and reason for nomination to LBP by clicking here

The deadline for submission is 1pm on Friday 17th November, so please nominate quickly to enable your chosen charity time to prepare their submission. Thank you

LBP Businesses Featured in 2023 Adur & Worthing Business Awards Shortlist

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:07:14 GMT

The 2023 Adur & Worthing Business Awards Shortlist has now been announced and LBP are very proud to see so many businesses based on the park featured within this year's shortlist.

LBP wishes everyone the best of luck for the Awards Ceremony on 10th November at The Pavilion in Worthing:

(Please click the company logos below to find out more about each company)

Davies Roberts and the Team at Flare Audio are based in Chartwell Business Centre in Chartwell Road and have been shortlisted for the following awards:

Innovation
Medium Business

Mick Daniels and the Team at Osam Websites are based in Brooklands House in Marlborough Road and have been shortlisted for the following awards:

Training & Development
Medium Business

Les Fuller and the Team at Traid are based in Peter Road and have been shortlisted for the following award:

Building & Construction

Paul & Zoe Stannard and the Team are based in Crown Buildings in Chartwell Road and have been shortlisted for the following award:

Building & Construction

Bennett Griffin, LBP Sponsors have been shortlisted for the following award:

Large Business

To view this year's full shortlist please click here

2023 LBP BID Ballot Result is In

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:46:13 GMT

LBP are very pleased to announce the 2023 LBP BID Ballot was a resounding success!

96.9% of BID Levy Payers who voted were in favour of progressing to our 4th BID Term, with 99.3% of the aggregated Rateable Value also in favour and a 51.9% overall turnout.

Damian Pulford, Lancing Business Park BID Chairman said:

"This is excellent news and the BID is grateful for all the support received. Your support has enabled LBP to continue to provide BID services and help develop our clean, safe, accessible and connected working environment. We look forward to working together during our 4th BID Term for all our benefit."

To further details and to view the Declaration of Ballot Result please click here

The 4th BID Term will commence on 1st September 2023 and will run until 31st March 2028.

Adur District Council Backs BID To Boost Lancing

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:15:00 GMT

Adur District Council will again back the Lancing Business Improvement District (BID) for a fourth BID term to help give an economic boost to businesses on Lancing Business Park.

The aim of the not-for-profit BID is to facilitate a safe, accessible, clean and connected business community.

It also aims to maintain the positive working partnership between Lancing Business Park, the businesses that they serve and the Council ensuring all parties continue to work together to support future economic growth.

The BID generates more than £400,000 in funding from a levy from all eligible businesses on the business park over a period of four years and seven months, starting from September 1st, 2023.

Cllr Angus Dunn, Adur's Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, said:

“We are committed to working with businesses in Lancing to help them thrive and boost the local economy, which benefits everyone.

“The BID has a proven track record over the years of promoting local businesses and attracting investment, as well as benefiting the environment thanks to innovative shared schemes.

“The BID helps safeguard businesses, as well as providing future competitiveness and prosperity by helping to decide where the spending priorities lie and helping provide improved services where needed.”

Damian Pulford, BID Chairman and MD of Sussex Transport said:

“Thanks to Adur District Council for their continued support of Lancing BID. We are a Business Improvement District; a local business community supporting our members to navigate business issues and encourage growth.

“A successful BID works collaboratively with good communication and shared understanding. Communities thrive through working together and we appreciate all our members', stakeholders' and partners' support and input. Together we will continue to boost the local economy and help unlock the real potential of Lancing.”

To read more please click here

Have You Received Your Ballot Paper?

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:16:31 GMT

If your business has a rateable value of £8,501 or more, your LBP BID Ballot Paper should now have reached you in the post.

If you have multiple qualifying properties, you should have now received one Ballot Paper per qualifying commercial property.

Please do not mistake these envelopes as junk mail, as these are essential to the survival of Lancing Business Park BID, which provides services designed by businesses to support businesses based on the park. For further details of the services provided please click here

If you have not received your Ballot Paper, please let us know and we look into this for you to ensure you can have your say.

Please could all BID Levy Voters return their completed Ballot Paper as soon as possible to ensure they reach CIVICA before the deadline - 5pm on Thursday 13th July 2023. It's essential that the Ballot receives a good turnout of Ballot Papers to ensure the end result can be officially ratified.

Damian Pulford, Chairman of LBP said:

"A 'Yes' vote in the upcoming BID Ballot is a vote to enable the good work to continue and for the BID to develop and expand the services provided to help our businesses succeed. Please could all BID Levy Payers return their ballot papers, as without your vote the BID could end and all the good work could end along with it."

BALLOT TIMETABLE

Adur District Council has appointed Civica Electoral Reform Services to independently conduct the BID Ballot via postal vote. Please see below the ballot timetable:

3rd July 2023 - Latest Date to Appoint Proxy

7th July 2023 - Replacement Ballot Papers Issue Deadline

8th July 2023 - Latest Date to Cancel Proxy

13th July 2023 - Close of Ballot at 5pm

14th July 2023 - Issue of Result by 5pm

If the ballot is successful, the fourth LBP BID Term will commence on 1st September 2023 and end on 31st March 2028.

To view further details about the BID Ballot, including the Ballot Notice and Baseline Agreements from West Sussex County Council and Adur District Council please click here

To view a double sided, one page BID Summary foldings into an A5 leaflet please click here

If you have any questions please call LBP on 07584 503729 or email us by clicking here and we will happily answer your questions.

LBP Ballot Update

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 08:59:49 GMT

If your business has a rateable value of £8,501 or more, a Ballot Paper will be sent via post to you on Tuesday 13th June. If you have multiple qualifying properties, you will received multiple Ballot Papers.

With the recent Royal Mail issues, please could all BID Levy Voters return their completed Ballot Paper as soon as possible to ensure they reach CIVICA before the deadline - 5pm on Thursday 13th July 2023.

Damian Pulford, Chairman of LBP said:

BALLOT TIMETABLE

Adur District Council has appointed Civica Electoral Reform Services to independently conduct the BID Ballot via postal vote. Please see below the ballot timetable:

13th June 2023 - Despatch of Ballot Paper

14th June 2023 - First Day of Ballot

3rd July 2023 - Latest Date to Appoint Proxy

7th July 2023 - Replacement Ballot Papers Issue Deadline

8th July 2023 - Latest Date to Cancel Proxy

13th July 2023 - Close of Ballot at 5pm

14th July 2023 - Issue of Result by 5pm

If the ballot is successful, the fourth LBP BID Term will commence on 1st September 2023 and end on 31st March 2028.

To view further details about the BID Ballot, including the Ballot Notice and Baseline Agreements from West Sussex County Council and Adur District Council please click here

To view a double sided, one page BID Summary foldings into an A5 leaflet please click here

If you have any questions or you do not receive your Ballot Paper(s) then please call LBP on 07584 503729 or email us by clicking here and we will happily answer your questions.

LBP BID Proposal Approved

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:44:06 GMT

With the current BID Term due to expire on 31st August 2023, we are pleased to announce that Adur District Council has reviewed LBP's full BID Proposal and approved our progression to BID Ballot on 13th July 2023.

All businesses who qualify for the BID Levy, where the rateable value of their premises is £8,501 or more, should now have received their Ballot Notice through the post. If you fall within this criteria but are yet to receive your Ballot Notice, please call LBP on 07584 503729.

We are also pleased to share our 2023 - 2028 LBP Business Plan with you, which will give you a flavour of the work LBP has been undertaking, where we are now and what is planned for our fourth BID Term.

To view the 2023 - 2028 LBP Business Plan please click here

Alternatively to view a double sided, one page summary which folds into an A5 leaflet please click here

Thank You - LBP BID Survey Is Now Closed

Fri, 05 May 2023 08:34:09 GMT

LBP would like to thank the 90 respondents who kindly completed the LBP BID Survey. The feedback provided is very much appreciated as this will help form the basis of the 2023 -2028 LBP Business Plan.

LBP will review this information fully to help understand the issues facing businesses on the park and to determine the support needed during the next BID Term.

It will take some time to review all the responses fully, but we couldn't resist sharing this initial data with you:

LBP BID Survey Closing on 30th April 2023

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:09:12 GMT

LBP would thank the 80 businesses who have already completed the LBP BID Survey. This will help provide essential business feedback on current BID Services and Projects, along with future business needs.

The current BID Term is due to end on 31st August 2023 and therefore LBP ask that businesses based on the park please share their thoughts with us, to help inform the 2023- 2028 BID Business Plan before the BID Survey closes on Sunday 30th April 2023.

For further information and to view an outline of the work undertaken in the current BID Term please click here

To go straight to the 2022/2023 LBP BID Survey please click here

Please can as many businesses as possible spare the time to complete this quick survey and help steer the BID in the right direction. Thank you.

LBP's Charity of The Year - Electric Storm Youth

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 06:00:00 GMT

LBP are pleased to announce the LBP Committee considered 9 local charities and selected Electric Storm Youth as the new LBP Charity of the year.

John Randall, ESY Fundraiser said:

"First, on behalf of everyone at Electric Storm Youth (ESY) and especially the young people who use and rely on our services, I would like to

thank Lancing Business Park for choosing ESY as your charity of the year 2023.

Your support and potential funding will help raise our profile within the business community and hopefully lead to corporate donations. Your donations will enable us to maintain our 1-2-1 mental health sessions with a dedicated therapist and set up open access mental health support workshops and activities delivered through our Senior Youth Worker..."

To read more please click here

To visit ESY's website please click here

Fizz Creations Cake Sale & Raffle Raised £700 For Charity

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 13:34:30 GMT

Fizz Creations in Commerce Way, organised a staff cake sale and raffle in the run up to Christmas, in aid of charity.

LBP are amazed to report they raised £700 for charity, which has been split between Adur Special Needs Project and Lancing & Sompting Churches Food Bank.

Very welcomed support for these local charities over the Christmas period.

Well done Fizz!

Nominations Open For LBP Charity of The Year

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:47:26 GMT

It's approaching the time of the year where the LBP Committee consider nominations for the next LBP Charity of the Year.

If businesses on the park have a charity they would like to nominate for consideration please email the charity's name and reason for nomination to LBP by clicking here

The deadline for submission is 5pm on Wednesday 23rd December, so please nominate quickly to enable your chosen charity time to prepare their submission. Thank you

Calling All LBP Businesses - 2022 Lancing Business Park BID Survey

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:31:25 GMT

LBP has launched the 2022 LBP BID Survey to gain essential business feedback on current BID Services and Projects, along with future business needs.

The current BID Term is due to end on 31st August 2023 and therefore LBP ask that businesses based on the park please share their thoughts with us, to help inform the 2023- 2028 BID Business Plan.

For further information and to view an outline of the work undertaken in the current BID Term please click here

To go straight to the 2022 LBP BID Survey please click here

Please can businesses spare the time to complete this quick survey and help steer the BID in the right direction. Thank you.

LBP Charity Golf Day

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:18:04 GMT

On Thursday 13th October the rain held off long enough for 15 business teams to take part in LBP Charity Golf Day at Worthing Golf Club, in aid of Adur Special Needs Project.

This event was designed to provide a healthy way to connect LBP businesses and managed to raise £4,867 for Adur Special Needs Project, LBP's Charity of the Year.

For more details and lots of photos please click here

Announcing New LBP Sponsor

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:16:45 GMT

LBP are pleased to announce that Eschmann Technologies Ltd has confirmed their sponsorship of Lancing Business Park BID.

To see how Eschmann Technologies Ltd can help your business with any infection control needs please click here

Lancing Strongest 2022 Raises £1,700 For Charity

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:56:32 GMT

South Coast Gym would like to say a special thanks to all the businesses and employees on the business park, who sponsored and supported this year's Lancing's Strongest.

Special thanks to:

Sussex Transport
ST Containers
Fine Cut
Wickers Gymnastics
Zodiac Allstars

This year the event managed to raise £1,700 to be divided between two charities, The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation and Veterans Lifeline.

It was an amazing weekend with competitors coming from all over the South of England.

If you would like the chance to train for next year's Lancing's Strongest or just to get fit, then don't forget all employees on Lancing Business Park qualify for a special discounted rate for membership.

Once again thank you to all who made the event.

For more information about South Coast Gym please click here

Announcing New LBP Sponsor

Fri, 27 May 2022 07:22:35 GMT

LBP are very pleased to announce that Phoenix Systems has become a new Lancing Business Park BID Sponsor.

To find out how Phoenix Systems can help transform your business environment please click here

2022 LBP Charity Golf Day

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:43:40 GMT

Calling all business based on Lancing Business Park and LBP Sponsors.

LBP invites you to register for the 2022 LBP Charity Golf Day in aid of Adur Special Needs Project.

For further details please click here

Announcing New LBP Sponsor

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:00:00 GMT

LBP are very pleased to announce that Briant Broadband has become a new Lancing Business Park BID Sponsor.

To find out how Briant Broadband can help by providing affordable, reliable, high speed broadband and VOIP telephony for your business please click here

Chartwell Road Ridge Collapse Works Completed Ahead of Schedule

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:08:29 GMT

LBP are pleased to report that West Sussex Highways contractors have completed the ridge collapse works outside the Test Centre in Chartwell Road, ahead of schedule.

The contractors conducted the works yesterday during the off-peak period, managing to keep the road open without causing any traffic issues.

LBP would like to thank businesses for slowing down during these works and helping to keep everyone safe.

Chartwell Road Ridge Collapse Works Planned - Wednesday 9th March

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 18:00:10 GMT

LBP are pleased to report that West Sussex Highways have scheduled the repairs for the ridge collapse in Chartwell Road outside The Test Centre for:

Wednesday 9th March

This is a provisional date which we hope will be possible, but LBP will let you know if this date changes.

A West Sussex Highways Contractor will undertake the works on the driver-side of the carriageway and is expected to completed these works within the same day.

LBP appreciate how important it is for Chartwell Road to remain open and therefore it is planned to close the HGV loading bay outside The Test Centre during the works, to enable access around the works and ensure the road is kept open.

We ask that all businesses please be patient and ensure vehicles slow down as much as possible whilst passing the works, to help safeguard the works crew.

Thank you.

Announcing New LBP Sponsor

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:47:25 GMT

We are very pleased to announce that Bennett Griffin has confirmed their sponsorship of Lancing Business Park BID.

Please click here to view how Bennett Griffin can provide legal advice and support for your business.

West Sussex Highways Pavement Improvements Completed

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:00:00 GMT

LBP are pleased to report that West Sussex Highways have now completed their pavement improvements on the business park.

These works include:

Resurfacing the Pavement in Commerce Way between Carlton House and 5 Commerce Way:

West Sussex Highways replaced all the kerb stones and provided a new safe pavement surface for pedestrians, on the north side of Commerce Way between Carlton House and 5 Commerce Way.

LBP liaised with impacted businesses and the contractors to ensure access was maintained for all businesses throughout the works.

To view a map of the works area please click here

New Dropped Curb Crossing Points in Marlborough Road:

West Sussex Highways have created the following dropped curb crossing points:

Both sides of the junction of Chartwell Road and Marlborough Road
Both side of the rear access to Marlborough House
Outside Unit 1 Royal Buildings on both sides of the road

LBP would like to thanks West Sussex Highways for helping to make Lancing Business Park safer for pedestrians walking on the park.

Fitness February Supporting Adur Special Needs Project

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:36:04 GMT

Following on from 'Dry January', could Fitness February be an opportunity to raise fitness levels in preparation for a brighter year ahead?

Adur Special Needs Project (ASNP) would love businesses and staff to please support their seafront Sponsored Family Walk on Sunday 27th February 2022. This walk has been designed for all levels of fitness with a choice of 2 mile, 5 mile and 10 mile routes.

If you would like to take part in this charity event please click here to register

To download a sponsorship form please click here or to set up a Just Giving Fundraising page please click here

If you are unable to take part but would like to sponsor this event please click here

For further information about ASNP please click here

LBP Community Highway Scheme Completed

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:00:00 GMT

LBP are very pleased to confirm that West Sussex Highways have now completed the LBP Community Highway Scheme.

This project has provided the following changes:

New HGV Loading/ Waiting Bays
Additional Double Yellow Lines
New Parking Spaces
One-Way Measures
Refreshed Junction Markings
Refreshed Existing Double Yellow Lines

We ask that all business please help to keep access clear and the business park safe, by adhering to the new measures. Please note that all new measures are now enforceable by the Traffic Wardens.

To view further details and photos of the changes made please click here

2021 LBP Big Clean

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 06:00:00 GMT

This year's LBP Big Clean was delivered on on Sunday 9th January 2022, which was slightly later than normal to coincide with the implementation of the LBP Community Highway Scheme. This measure ensured businesses only needed to clear the business park of vehicles for just one day and helped provide a clean surface for the line painters to work.

LBP would like to thank businesses for supporting these works by clearing the park of as many vehicles as possible, to enable a deep clean of all the public highways across the business park.

LBP would also like to thank Mike Nea of CJS Landscapes Ltd for his hard work on the day, along with the Adur & Worthing Council Services Team pictured above, for their hard work and patience whilst we co-ordinated efforts with the LBP Community Highway Scheme works.

To read more and view photos of the works undertaken please click here

Sunday 9th January 2022 - LBP Highway Works

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:56:26 GMT

LBP Community Highway Scheme Update

LBP are very pleased to announce that WSCC Highways have concluded the public consultation for the LBP Community Highway Scheme, which highlighted concern over visibility as a result of additional parking planned outside Parklands Business Centre. Highways have therefore removed two spaces from the scheme to ensure parked vehicles will not impact visibility whilst exiting the site.

LBP are very pleased to report that the LBP Community Highway Scheme has now been approved and programmed for implementation on:

Sunday 9th January 2022

These improvement works have been designed to:

Help address 38 outstanding highway issues
Remove access obstructions
Improve junction visibility and access
Create HGV waiting/ loading bays, restricted to one hour between 6am & 6pm
Create additional on-street car parking spaces on the business park

WSCC Highways also plan to repaint the give way lines across the park and install road markings to help ensure people go the correct way around the one way system.

LBP Big Clean

In preparation for the LBP Big Clean, LBP liaises with businesses on the park to ensure the roads are as clear of vehicles as possible on the day of the Big Clean. This enables a thorough clean to take place.

To minimise the impact to businesses, LBP usually aims to undertake the Big Clean between Christmas and New Year, providing a clean environment for businesses to start the year.

This year LBP have programmed the LBP Big clean to co-inside with the implementation of the LBP Community Highway Scheme on:

Sunday 9th January 2022

This will ensure that vehicles only need to be cleared once from the park and the park is clean ready for the new measures to be implemented.

Please can all business help by updating their staff that there will be no parking on the business park on Sunday 9th January. Thank you

LBP's Charity of The Year - Adur Special Needs Project

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:00:00 GMT

LBP are pleased to announce that the LBP Committee considered 11 local charities and selected Adur Special Needs Project as the new LBP Charity of the year.

Jon Rush, ASNP Trustee commented "Thank you to the Lancing Business Park Committee and members for choosing Adur Special Needs Project (ASNP) as their new Charity of the Year. We are thrilled to be given this opportunity to work with the businesses and employees on the Park whilst having fun and raising money for our local cause.

Adur Special Needs Project runs Play Schemes on the 2^nd and 4^th Saturdays of each month during term time at Herons Dale School in Shoreham. We look after local children who have registered Special Educational Needs or Disabilities. Our Charity aims to achieve three things:

Provide fun and stimulating play and learning activities for children between the ages of 5 and 15
Provide valuable respite time for the families
Provide vocational paid work and training for people above the age of 16 in the local community

We are looking forward to the next year and we will be providing LBP businesses with fundraising ideas as well as a summary of the events we already have in the pipeline. We hope that we can have a successful fundraising year and have a lot of fun at the same time.

If you would like to learn more about what ASNP do please click here to view our website, or follow us on Facebook here

To contact ASNP please email by clicking here

2021 LBP AGM Update

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 06:00:00 GMT

The 2021 LBP AGM was held yesterday via Zoom, with Fizz Creations kindly hosting the meeting from their Product Showroom.

Members, Sponsors and Tim Loughton MP were in attendance, whilst LBP presented this year's BID progress and future plans.

This year has seen various changes to the LBP Committee with:

Maurice Lee, LBP Director announcing his retirement and LBP welcoming Lawrence Boon, MD of Fizz Creations to join the LBP Directors team.
Tina Tilley, CEO of Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce also retiring and LBP welcoming Tracie Davey onto the LBP Committee in Tina's place.
Shirley Ely stepping down from the Committee after moving to West Sussex County Council and LBP welcoming Michael Robinson from Adur & Worthing Council Services in Shirley's place
LBP also welcomed Lee Golby from Paula Rosa Manhattan and David Pena from Scout Store as new LBP Committee Members.

Damian Pulford, LBP Chairman thanked Maurice, Tina and Shirley for their many years of support and wished them all the best for the future.

During the meeting LBP were very pleased to announce:

The LBP Looking to the Future discussion paper has helped inform a Lancing wide investment BID submitted by Adur & Worthing Councils, under consideration for Coast to Capital's Regional Pipeline Projects.
The LBP Community Highways Scheme has been slightly amended to address concern over visibility outside Parklands Business Centre and approved for implementation on Sunday 9th January 2022
The LBP Big Clean - has also been programmed for Sunday 9th January 2022 to ensure we only need to clear vehicles off the park once.

To find out more and to view the AGM presentation please click here

Lancing Business Park Annual General Meeting 8th December 2021

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:45:06 GMT

Lancing Business Park Business Improvement District (BID) gives notice of the Annual General Meeting:

Date: Wednesday 8th December 2021

Time: 11:00am until 12:00pm

Venue: Via Zoom

Businesses based on Lancing Business Park and Partner Organisations are invited to attend the 2021 LBP AGM via Zoom.

Please register to attend this meeting so that you can meet the LBP Team and find out more about LBP's projects and progress.

The AGM is an open meeting, however only members (companies based on the business park) are allowed to vote on motions and there is a strict ruling of one vote per member. The AGM will be run in accordance with BID best policy, and will elect the Members of the Advisory Committee for the forthcoming year.

For further information regarding this event please click here

Fizz Creation's Food Bank Support

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:49:10 GMT

Staff at Fizz Creations in Commerce Way, have been busy this week donating food for the Lancing & Sompting Churches Food Bank, to help support local families in need as the weather changes and household bills increase.

This impressive donation was delivered to the Harriet Johnson Centre in Sompting on Tuesday.

If you would like to help by donating to the Food Bank please click here for details of the Food Bank's needs and collection centres.

Announcing New LBP Sponsor

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:44:21 GMT

We are very pleased to announce that Wightman & Parrish has confirmed their sponsorship of Lancing Business Park BID. .

Please click here to view how Wightman & Parrish can help provide your business with a new approach to health and hygiene products.

LBP 531ft Abseil Raised £1,984 For Local Charities

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:01:52 GMT

Yesterday started with the mantra ‘Don’t look down’ and within seconds of arriving at the I360 on Brighton seafront it quickly changed to ‘Don’t look up’.

No wonder it’s reported as the highest controlled descent in the UK, the structure affectionately known as The Donut is sky-scraping, with 531ft of sheer drop! Thoughts immediately turned to ‘I’m the Donut here, for agreeing to do this on behalf of Lancing Business Park!’

No time for second thoughts though as both Lancing & Sompting Food Bank and Care for Veterans are facing a very hard winter and need all the support they can get. Numbers needing the support of the Food Bank have soared recently and the Food Bank are concern how they will meet this year’s demand. The current economic climate has resulted in a major drop in donations for Care for Veterans, leaving a very worrying hole in their budget and concern over how they will continue to provide all their services for our dear veterans.

Greeted by Martin Bloomfield of Seaside Creative Ltd, who kindly agreed to photograph the event for posterity and a whole raft of supporters offering stiff drinks to set me on the way. Unfortunately having to rain check the drink offers until after, as definitely needed a clear head to embark on this adventure (ok honestly, the event had a strict no alcohol policy and couldn’t risk jeopardizing the funding).

After a day of awful rain, the clouds disappeared and the wind dropped to provide the most perfect clear night, with no excuse not to descend. Matt Clifton-Bowley from UK Pick & Pack and I joined the fourteen other adventures on the long journey to the top. We both agreed that going first would be a foolish move, especially considering the previous event delay whilst safety equipment was sourced from Germany. We watched as the first descended, grateful to be slightly later in the proceedings.

Matt took the leap ahead of me with real confidence, which helped settle my concerns. Pure concentration required to ensure that my accident-prone nature did not surface and to conquer the initial emergence from the pod. I must say I’m not keen to ever do that bit again, as I swung like a rag doll at 531ft from the ground, very proud not to have screamed and to quickly have regained control! Then onto the descent, which was breathtaking, emerging from the clouds to witness the beauty of Brighton’s illuminated skyline. Halfway down even managing to release my desperate grip on the rope, to wave at the spectators below.

It was all going so well until the ground approached quicker than expected, leaving me as the only abseiler to land on their bum! Oh well, I tried my best!

To view a video of the descent please click here

And then to quickly pass our learnings to Alex Pulford of Sussex Transport, who stepped into the breach at the last minute to fill a vacant slot in the preceding group. ‘Empty your pockets, it’s important that you focus when instructed how to emerge from the pod and try your hardest to hide that you’ve drunk a couple of pints!’ Well done Alex, you descended like a star!

I’m still in shock that I actually did it and very proud to represent LBP in helping to raise £1,984, to be shared by these two worthwhile local charities. LBP and myself would like to say a huge thank you to the following businesses for their kind donations and as always for the wonderful support of my family and friends:

For further information or to donate please click here

Many thanks

Suzy Bastable, BID Manager for Lancing Business Park

Industrial Labels - Wholesale Options

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:51:25 GMT

Fine Cut has re-launched their shop where you can order industrial labels online.

The shop includes:

and more…

The online ordering system cannot be easier and the refined search feature makes labels easy to find.

Visit Fine Cut’s website by clicking here

Wholesale options are available

Please email for further details by clicking here

Connecting To Aid Business Recovery

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:30:01 GMT

Damian Pulford, Chairman of Lancing Business Park (LBP) and MD of Sussex Transport has been based on the park for more than 20 years. During this time Damian has developed relationships with many of the businesses based here and appreciates the benefits this can bring to your business. LBP is an active community, with the BID committed to encouraging inter-park trading to support business based on the park and help cut carbon emissions.

Damian said ‘The past 18 months have been difficult for us all, whether it be dealing with impact of the lockdowns, changes in European trade and logistics or identifying additional staff and materials for surges in demand, it has definitely not been business as usual! The BID has been working behind the scenes connecting businesses on the park to help solve issues and meet demand, but we do not want it to stop there.

It is uncertain how long the recent lifting of restrictions will last, but in the meantime we have a real chance to transform supply chains, to help safeguard businesses going forward regardless of whether there will be any restriction in the Autumn. Why wait months for supplies or services from elsewhere in the country or Europe, when a business on the park may be able to help you, substantially reducing delivery times and often at a discounted rate.’

The BID website offers a free Member Directory, which lists all the companies on the park who are keen to promote their products and services, many with discounts for businesses based on the park. We ask that you please review your listing to make sure it displays your current information and if you find your business is not listed, then please complete the quick Member application so you can add your company details free of charge. This is really worthwhile, as the LBP Member Directory is on public display and is visited by thousands of businesses a year, so you will not only be promoting your business on the park, but nationwide and internationally. Don’t just take our word for it, please see below the email LBP received from Lawrence Boon, MD of Fizz Creations in Commerce Way.

Lawrence said ‘I thought I would take a minute to say a few words about our Business Park and how lucky we are to be part of such a varied and vibrant business community. After 10 years in an isolated unit in Shoreham, to be part of such a well-run park is a real pleasure. The more you look and become involved then the more you find and the greater the benefits.

Just in the past recent period Fizz has had:

Multiple large deliveries professionally fulfilled by Sussex Transport
Supplies of skin care products from Pasante Health Care
Our drains cleared by Ist Clearflow
Some excellent re-upholstery from TL Burtenshaw
Our IT requirements well provided by 5-Rings, especially important during the transition to homeworking
Storage and co-working with Parafix & Ruhrpumpen
Gym classes & facilities provided by South Coast Gym
Our offices beautifully fitted by Phoenix Systems
Car serviced and MOT’d plus tyres from Setyres
And car fantastically repaired and resprayed by Wheatleys Accident Repair Centre, great friendly service.
Fantastic clearance and demolition work by Rabbit as well as provision of our waste services
Our HR needs well & studiously fulfilled by HR Smart
Our cleaning done by Core Cleaning who started their business on the park

Then I have to say a massive thanks for the great work the BID does with the LBP Committee who are excellent, to keep us all together, providing excellent support and advice through the pandemic, and beyond. The relationships the BID develops and maintains with the Council, the Police, Traffic, Environment Agency, Worthing & Adur Chamber and so many more help and benefit us all and keep the wheels turning, thank you.

I think as a business park we need to pat ourselves on the back, realise the fantastic opportunities we have and where possible continue to look within for our business partners.’

To view the Member Directory please click here

For businesses based on the park - to complete the free Member Application please click here

New Date Confirmed for Charity Abseil

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:14:37 GMT

LBP are pleased to confirm that the company operating the I360 IDrop charity event has received the part from Germany and the equipment is now fully operational.

The new date has been agreed and Suzy will be in Brighton making the 531ft descent on:

Tuesday 14th September at 7pm

LBP would like to thank our sponsors for their patience whilst the equipment issue was addressed and we will update you once the descent has taken place.

If you would like to help LBP raise more funds for Lancing & Sompting Churches Food Bank and Care For Veterans by kindly sponsoring, please click here

Announcing New LBP Sponsor

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:28:22 GMT

We are very pleased to announce that Jago Recruitment has confirmed their sponsorship of Lancing Business Park BID. .

Please click here to view how Jago Recruitment can help your business.

Net Zero - Where to Start and Save Money?

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:00:37 GMT

For years we have heard phrases like 'Net Zero', 'Cut carbon emissions' and 'Go green', but for businesses this is a potential minefield, especially after having to navigate the COVID19 nightmare for more than a year.

The government made a G7 pledge to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035; end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and is asking businesses to exchange polluting vehicles for clean ones. In the current economic climate, businesses are understandably cautious when it comes to new expenditure, electing to safeguard their business survival over investment in green technology. We all appreciate that things need to change, but for businesses it is crucial that change is in line with operational needs, with carefully managed steps towards Net Zero.

LBP has therefore been working with Rivervale Leasing to identify an initial change that could help set a business on the route to Net Zero. Rivervale Leasing has provided the data to calculate the true cost of choosing electric over fossil fuels when considering your next company lease car and the data is surprising!

It is not just the savings you can achieve by charging rather than refuelling, there are also several tax benefits that mean electric vehicles can provide substantial savings when compared to their Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) equivalents. Did you know that by choosing a Tesla over a petrol E Class Mercedes you could save £25K over three years?

Electric vehicle batteries have leapt forward in recent years, now providing around 250 miles per charge on a larger vehicle, taking round 40 minutes to fully recharge at a rapid charging point. The roll-out of public charging points has commenced with garages, supermarkets and Council’s providing this vital infrastructure, along with mobile apps to map the locations and book slots. Alternatively, you can even charge without a charging point being installed, as you can just plug into your mains connection when you get home and by the morning your battery will be replenished, or if it is an option, you could plug in at work.

Rivervale Leasing has provided data to compare a small, mid-range and executive electric car option with their fossil fuel ICE equivalent, to help explain the savings from leasing, fuel, benefit-in-kind payments and charging times.

To view this savings data please click here.

In addition to the savings calculated, electric cars also enjoy:

Grants of up to £350 towards the cost of installing a home charger.

100% discount on London’s Congestion Charge.

Access to clean air zones, including the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Reduced Employer’s Class 1A National Insurance Contributions.

For more information regarding making your switch to an electric car lease and how to benefit from these savings please click here.

Drastic Times Call For Drastic Measures!

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:58:54 GMT

LBP appreciate the last year has been extremely difficult for local charities and we are therefore happy to participate in an extreme charity event, actually we mean nominate Suzy to do this!

Yes, you've read correctly, Suzy will be abseiling off the I360 in Brighton at 7pm on Thursday 8th July (weather permitting).

This 531ft wire drop is the highest controlled descent in the UK!

In return for this amusing spectacle, we ask for your help in raising much needed funds for Lancing and Sompting Churches Food Bank, LBP's nominated charity of the year and Care For Veterans who were last year's LBP nominated charity.

Please note that the first £300 raised will go to Care For Veterans and all proceeds over £300 will be split 50/50 between the two charities.

To support this event and help two extremely deserving local charities through a very difficult time please click here

Please give generously to make this ordeal worthwhile!

LBP Pothole Audit

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT

This week LBP completed a full audit of all the potholes, road cracks and pavement hazards across the park.

Many of the public highways on the park consist of a concrete base covered with a tarmac surface. When the tarmac breaks up it exposes the concrete causing shallow potholes to form.

The County Councils Safety Plus Policy states that potholes must exceed a depth of 40mm (golf ball) and a width of 150mm to qualify for repair. Unfortunately due to the concrete base, some of the potholes on the park do not exceed the depth requirement and therefore currently do not qualify for repair.

LBP has reported all the issues which appear to meet the County's requirements, along with seam cracking and pavement trip hazards. LBP has forwarded photographs of each issue for West Sussex Highways to consider.

West Sussex Highways have confirmed that they will be sending out a Highways Steward to review each of the issues reported and will raise repair works in accordance with their policy.

To read more about West Sussex Highway's policy please click here

Temporary Traffic Lights Are Out

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:46:56 GMT

Please be aware that the temporary traffic lights on the bridge in Western Road are currently not working.

Please approach with real care to help avoid any incidents.

LBP has reported this issue to SGN who are sending someone to resolve this quickly.

Announcing New LBP Sponsor

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 07:42:34 GMT

We are very pleased to announce that Preston Insurance Brokers LLP has confirmed their sponsorship of Lancing Business Park BID. .

Please click here to view how Preston Insurance Brokers LLP can help your business.

Free Lateral Flow Tests For All Businesses - Register Before 31.3.21

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:07:53 GMT

As part of the government’s roadmap to cautiously lift restrictions, businesses of all sizes, including those with fewer than 50 employees, can register from today to order free lateral flow tests for their employees.

Around 1 in 3 people with coronavirus don’t have symptoms, which means they could be spreading the virus in workplaces without knowing. Rapid testing detects cases quickly – in under 30 minutes – meaning positive cases can isolate immediately, breaking chains of transmission.

Regular testing could be the difference between a workplace being able to stay open and operational, or needing to close due to a COVID-19 outbreak. It will form a crucial part of the government’s plan to gradually and safely ease restrictions as we get back to a more normal life.

So far over 3,500 businesses are signed up to offer workplace testing programmes, and over 14,000 have registered their interest in offering rapid testing, with many already rolling tests out.

Businesses have until 31 March to register for the government’s workplace testing scheme, which will remain free until the end of June. All those who can work from home should continue to do so.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said "Regular workplace testing is a vital part of our route back to normal life, which is why I’m very pleased that we’re now expanding our offer of free workplace testing to businesses of all sizes, including SMEs.

These rapid tests will allow positive cases of Covid-19 to be..."

To read more please click here

To register for the free tests on the online portal before 31st March 2021 please click here

Prime Minister Announces Roadmap Out Of Lockdown In England

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:49:23 GMT

This afternoon the Prime Minister announced the government's roadmap to lifting restrictions in England.

Four stages were announced with at least five weeks between each stage, this is to allow four weeks for the impact of a change to show in the data, plus the government wants to give at least one week's notice of a each change coming into force.

Each stage of the roadmap is subject to four conditions being met, with Stage 1 due to come into force on 8th and 29th March.

For a summary of the conditions and stages please see below:

To enlarge the roadmap summary please click here

To view the full roadmap please click here

Please note that four government reviews are being undertaken:

How long we need to maintain social distancing and face masks- This will inform guidance on working from home – which should continue wherever possible until this review is complete

Consider the resumption of international travel - The outcome of this review is expected on 12th April

Potential role of Covid-status certification in helping venues to open safely

Safe return of major events - To help determine how and when these can resume.

To view the Prime Minister's full speech please click here

Snow Update 11th February 2021

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 07:21:10 GMT

We are pleased to report that road conditions are good on the park this morning and snow is no longer forecast for our area.

Snow Update 10th February 2021

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:17:57 GMT

We are pleased to report that road conditions are good on the park this morning and snow is not forecast for today.

Snow Update 9th February 2021

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:19:15 GMT

Please drive carefully whilst on Lancing Business Park today.

All roads on the park are currently clear of snow but please beware of ice patches. There is a light dusting of snow in Marlborough Road Car Park.

Heavy snow forecast from 10am to 5pm today.

Fizz Creations Ltd's Support For Lancing & Sompting Churches Food Bank

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:53:01 GMT

The staff at Fizz Creations Ltd in Commerce Way have established a monthly donation scheme, to provide much needed support for the Lancing & Sompting Churches Food Bank.

During January the staff have donated the food pictured above which the Food Bank will distribute to local families in need.

Before Christmas, Lawrence Boon who is a Director at Fizz, arranged a quiz to provide much needed funds for the Food Bank over the festive period, raising a very impressive £680 for this worthy cause.

If you or your staff would like to help support LBP's Charity of the Year, the Food Bank would very much welcome the following support:

Cash Donations are welcome via bank transfer to the Lancing and Sompting Churches Foodbank:

Sort Code: 20-79-31 Account: 73929213

Food Donations are welcome:

Tuesdays - 9:30 to 10:30am at the car park of the Harriet Johnson Centre, Loose Lane, Sompting
Thursdays - 10:30 to 11:30am at the Lancing Children's Centre, 42 North Road Lancing
Please check the Foodbank's Facebook page to ensure donations are being accepted on your chosen day by clicking here

If You or Your Staff Can Provide:

Laptop - do you have a laptop you can spare?
IT Training - Spare some free time to help provide IT training for the Foodbank Volunteers?
Manpower - Spare anytime to help the volunteers to collect or distribute the donated food?
Food Storage Space -Does your business have spare refrigeration/freezer storage space to help preserve the lifetime of donated food?

Please email your support offer by clicking here

Snow Update 8th February 2021

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:30:46 GMT

Please drive carefully whilst on Lancing Business Park today.

The main roads are currently clear with a light dusting in Peter Road, Winston Business Centre, Spencer Road and Blenheim Road.

More snow is forecast until 5pm tomorrow.

2020 LBP Big Clean - Sunday 3rd January from 7am

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:11:18 GMT

On Sunday 3rd January LBP will be undertaking the annual Big Clean of the public highways across Lancing Business Park.

Please can we ask that all businesses share this news with their staff and ask that all vehicles are cleared from the business park from 7am on Sunday, to enable a thorough clean of the public highways.

Many thanks

West Sussex Placed in Tier 2 Restrictions

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 11:39:29 GMT

Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health has announced this morning that West Sussex has been placed in Tier 2 Coronavirus Restrictions (High Alert).

To check which Tier your postcode falls within please click here

To view the government's 'Full List of Local Restrictions Tiers by Area' please click here

To view the rules and restriction for Tier 2 please click here

LBP Christmas Charity Quiz - 10th December 2020 at 3:45pm

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 10:38:57 GMT

Following in the success of Fizz Creations Ltd.'s Halloween Staff Zoom Quiz which raised £294.98 for Lancing & Sompting Churches Food Bank, Lawrence Boon, Director of Fizz is now kindly arranging an LBP Christmas Zoom Quiz, with all proceeds being donated to the Food Bank to raise much needed funds for our local community.

As a seasoned Quiz Master with many charity events under his belt, Lawrence will host this event and provide an enjoyable range of questions to appeal to everyone.

This Zoom quiz will be held on Thursday 10th December from 3.45pm and will finish around 5:15pm. This will be a great way to bring people together to help lift everyone's spirits during this difficult time.

Businesses and the community are welcome to join this event, with teams of up to 6 people and an entry cost of £25 per team. This is a COVID friendly event with team members able to sign in separately, so there is no need for team members to be in the same room

There is an engraved trophy on it's way, so bragging rights will be available for the winning team!

For further details of this event and how to enter a team please click here

Lancing Business Park Protected from Residential Development

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:00:00 GMT

Lancing Business Park BID (LBP) have been working with businesses on the park regarding the Permitted Development Notice that was submitted to Adur District Council, for change of use of the Quadrant in Marlborough Road, from office space to 53 residential units.

After 25 objection letters were received from Tim Loughton MP, businesses based on the park and local and regional Business Partnerships, Cllr. Brian Boggis, Executive Member for Regeneration at Adur District Council, called-in this Notice to be heard by the Adur Planning Committee tonight.

After due consideration, the Planning Officer’s recommendation was to refuse the application on the basis that the proposed change would result in the creation of dwellings in close proximity to a wide range of commercial uses, at significant adverse impact upon the future occupiers.

Objector representations were heard tonight from Tim Loughton MP, Eric Prescott, Managing Director of Paula Rosa Manhattan who are based directly behind The Quadrant and Lancing Business Park BID. All explaining the detrimental impact this change would have on future residents and the businesses on Lancing Business Park.

LBP are delighted to confirm that the Adur Planning Committee unanimously voted tonight to refuse this Permitted Development Notice, thus preventing the development of residential units within Adur and Worthing’s largest business park and the 2^nd largest in West Sussex. This action has helped to safeguard an invaluable 24/7 industrial area to support businesses and the local economy during this very difficult time.

Damian Pulford, Chairman of Lancing Business Park BID said ‘The business community on the park has worked together to highlight their concerns regarding the long-term impact of this application. LBP would like to thank businesses for finding the time to consult on this crucial matter and to our business partners for actively supporting the park through this difficult issue. We would also like to thank the Adur Planning Committee, Tim Loughton MP and Cllr. Brian Boggis and for helping to protect Lancing Business Park as a dedicated business environment, to support business recovery from pandemic and future business growth.’

To watch a recording of the Adur Planning Committee meeting please click here and then scroll down to select the YouTube media link

Lancing Business Park - Looking to the Future Discussion Paper

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:49:02 GMT

Lancing Business Park BID (LBP) has been working with businesses on the park to create a broad ‘think piece’ to try and articulate the vision, ideas and wishes of the business community for the future direction of the park, within the context of the wider development potential of the Lancing area.

LBP consulted businesses on the park to encompass business views, along with key stakeholder discussions to enable a cohesive development approach. The resulting discussion paper has been titled 'Lancing Business Park - Looking to the Future' and highlights that Lancing has the potential to attract the skilled workforce of the future and become an ideal 24/7 business location in which to connect to the rest of the UK.

This discussion paper has been approved by the LBP Committee and forwarded to Adur & Worthing Councils for consideration.

To view the discussion paper please click here

To read further information and the next steps please click here.

2020 LBP Charity - Lancing and Sompting Churches Food Bank

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:42:54 GMT

At the 2020 LBP AGM it was confirmed that the LBP Committee have selected Lancing and Sompting Churches Food Bank as the LBP Charity of the year. The Committee felt strongly that LBP should support the Food Bank in their efforts to provide essential supplies to struggling local families during this very difficult time.

Peter Johnston from the Lancing and Sompting Churches Food Bank said:

'We are delighted and very grateful to be chosen to work in partnership with LBP, in helping to provide support to local families in genuine need. We are a small team of volunteers currently supporting 80-90 families a month and we fear the worse is yet to come. Any support that LBP businesses could please provide would be very much welcomed"

To see the Food Bank's submission and learn more about the essential services they provide please click here

LBP are always blown away by the generosity provided by businesses based on the park and we ask that businesses please consider if there is anyway that you could please do to help:

Cash Donations are welcome via bank transfer to the Lancing and Sompting Churches Food Bank account:
- Sort Code: 20-79-31
- Account Number 73929213
Food Donations are welcome:
- Tuesdays - 9:30 to 10:30am at the car park of the Harriet Johnson Centre, Loose Lane, Sompting
- Thursdays - 10:30 to 11:30am at the Lancing Children's Centre, 42 North Road Lancing

Please check the Food Bank's Facebook page to ensure donations are being accepted on your chosen day by
clicking here

Please email by clicking here if you or your staff can provide:
- Laptop - do you have a laptop you can spare?
- IT Training - Spare some free time to help provide IT training for the Foodbank Volunteers?
- Manpower - Spare anytime to help the volunteers to collect or distribute the donated food?
- Food Storage Space - Does your business have spare refrigeration/freezer storage space to help preserve the lifetime of donated food?

LBP are very grateful for any support you could please provide to the Food Bank.

ITV Film Peter James Adaptation on Lancing Business Park

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:28:25 GMT

Last week ITV transformed Peter Road on Lancing Business Park into a filmset.

ITV are filming two two-hour screenplays based on Peter James' first two stories in the best selling Roy Grace series, Dead Simple and Looking Good Dead.

Life on Mars star John Simm plays the lead role as detective Roy Grace and the screenplays will feature a number of locations throughout the local area.

Photos kindly provided by Martin Bloomfield at Seaside Creative

Lancing Business Park Annual General Meeting 30th September 2020

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 11:14:09 GMT

Lancing Business Park Business Improvement District (BID) gives notice of the Annual General Meeting:

Date: Wednesday 30th September 2020

Time: 12:30pm until 1:30pm

Venue: Via Zoom

Businesses based on Lancing Business Park and Partner Organisations are invited to attend the 2020 LBP AGM, which for the first time will be held online in accordance with Coronavirus social distancing measures.

Please register to attend this meeting so that you can meet the LBP Team and find out more about LBP's projects and progress.

For further information regarding this event please click here

To view the 2020 LBP AGM Presentation please click here

Announcing New LBP Sponsor

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:29:26 GMT

We are very pleased to announce that Northstar IT has confirmed their sponsorship of LBP .

Please click here to view how Northstar IT can help you.

Bunch of Keys Found on Elm Grove Park

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:37:23 GMT

A business on LBP has reported finding a bunch of keys on Elm Grove Park and we would like to help reunite these with their owner.

If you have lost a set of keys please call 07584 503729

Eschmann Launch WHO Approved Hand Sanitiser

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:43:41 GMT

Eschmann Technologies are pleased to announce the launch of World Health Organization approved Hand Sanitiser.

The Hand Sanitiser is made in partnership with local British companies, a brewery and distillery. It is the result of family businesses in the region supporting each other, rapidly changing business practice to serve the country during the current crisis.

Hundreds of thousands of litres have already been supplied to front line services and government agencies. Eschmann will now take charge of the supply and distribution through the healthcare sector.

The Hand Sanitiser gel contains 70% alcohol and includes Jojoba and Vitamin E oil, to protect your hands from damage caused by long term use.

Ingredients: Ethanol, Demineralized Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Glycerine, Monopropylene Glycol, Vitamin E oil, Jojoba oil, Carbopol, Triethanolamine.

Available to purchase on the Eschmann website in both 500ml and 60ml bottles::

500ml please click here

60ml please click here

Parafix Have Built Capacity To Supply PPE Face Shields For Businesses

Fri, 29 May 2020 07:22:46 GMT

Parafix can supply businesses with face shields to support the implementation of Coronavirus safety measures within the workplace.

Parafix are a BS EN 13485 (Medical device) approved manufacturer supplying to four different NHS Trusts. Whilst this product is not currently CE marked, product approval is in place from senior NHS clinicians.

Parafix currently have the capability to manufacture up to 20,000 pieces per day and can produce additional stock to be available immediately if needed.

Shield quantities available are:

10 per bag
24 bags per box (240 shields per box)
20 boxes per pallet (4800 shields per pallet)

Cost for less than a pallet is £1.75 per shield, 100 piece minimum

Cost for pallet quantities is £1.50 per shield, delivered to UK mainland.

To view the product specification please click here

For further details and to place an order please click here

Sussex Transport - Win A £2000 Storage Container Sports & Leisure Clubs Competition

Thu, 21 May 2020 07:44:00 GMT

Sussex Transport have launched a competition for one lucky Sussex sports or leisure club to win a £2000 new 20' storage container for their club.

With 3000 employees based on the business park and many living locally, Sussex Transport invites all businesses to share this competition with their workforce for a chance of winning for their local sports or leisure club.

It is testing times for many right now but as lockdown begins to ease and sport and leisure slowly comes back to life across the county, Sussex Transport wanted to thank the clubs for hanging on in there and waiting for recreation to return.

If you are an owner, on the committee, member or visitor of a local sports or leisure club then please let your club know about this wonderful chance to win a superb, secure storage container for your site.

All your club has to do is head over to Sussex Transport's social media where they have pinned this competition to their feeds, like the post and follow them on their social media channel.

For further details and links to Sussex Transport's social media please click here

Travellers on Elm Grove Park Ordered To Leave Adur

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:45:32 GMT

Yesterday lunchtime travellers established an unauthorised traveller encampment on Elm Grove Park in Lancing, adjacent to Lancing Business Park.

LBP are very grateful to a business on the park who immediately notified LBP as soon as the travellers arrived. LBP have since been working with partners and businesses, as well as utilising LBP's CCTV network of 29 cameras across businesses park, to quickly address the situation and avoid impact to businesses on the park and the surrounding local residents.

LBP are very pleased to report that Sussex Police have approved a Section 62A Public Order and the notice has been served on the travellers in Elm Grove Park. This notice instructs the travellers to move immediately and prevents them from taking occupation of any other site in Adur.

LBP are conscious of the difficulties businesses are currently facing as a result of the pandemic and that additional issues are the last thing that businesses need at moment. This action has also helped to maintain social distancing guidance and reduce the risk of spreading the Coronavirus.

LBP would therefore like to thank Tim Loughton MP, Sussex Police, West Sussex County Council Gypsy & Traveller Team and Adur & Worthing Councils, for providing such swift and decisive action to support the businesses and residents in Lancing during this very difficult time.

Stay At Home Plate Raises £5000 To Support Our NHS

Fri, 01 May 2020 12:41:29 GMT

Dragonfly Rally, part of the Fine Cut Group have designed the “Stay Home Rally” Plate of 2020 commemorating the many cancelled Classic Car Rallies of this year, but predominantly to show support for the NHS.

100% of profits from each sale are being donated to the 'NHS CHARITIES TOGETHER COVID-19 APPEAL' which has already raised over £5000 so far!

If you are interested in supporting the NHS by buying one of these Stay At Home Rally Plates please click here

Support the NHS - Stay Home Rally 2020

Charity Rally Plates made with 100% profits being donated to the 2020 covid-19 NHS Charities together fund. Dragonfly Rally plates - proud supporter of the NHS.

shop.dragonflyrally.co.uk

Parafix Supplies Essential COVID-19 PPE To Frontline NHS Services

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 08:30:00 GMT

Image: Steve Hill, Clinical Procurement Specialist from Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust & Parafix’s General Manager, Steve Barwick overseeing a delivery of a further 10k face shields

During these challenging times, Parafix is in a fortunate position to repurpose some of its production lines from manufacturing customised adhesive tape components to making 20,000 protective face shields per day.

Full face visors are an important part of the personal protective equipment (PPE) healthcare professionals are required to wear to keep them safe whilst treating patients with COVID-19. Due to the shortage, Parafix was keen to deliver the face shields to the frontline NHS workers as soon as possible. Parafix have already started regular deliveries to 8 different hospitals within NHS trusts in Sussex and Bristol, while still speaking with others.

Parafix has two Class 7 Clean Rooms, which they ordinarily use to make supplies for the healthcare and electronic industries, like wound care dressings and lab-on-a-chip components. With already highly regulated environment suitable for production of medical equipment, they have introduced additional safety measures to minimise the risk of spreading COVID-19 on the factory floor.

Given the high demand for face shields, Parafix have just completed a successful recruitment drive and introduced additional shifts to enable us to increase output. In order to make this happen, they are thankful for the support of our community: Tim Loughton MP helped connect Parafix with the right individuals within NHS, while Lancing Business Park and many others helped them with the recruitment. Parafix are also thankful to all of the applicants and our existing staff who have stood up to the challenge and are going above and beyond to support the NHS.

Parafix are honoured to have the opportunity to support the heroic efforts of the frontline NHS staff and to help keep them safe.

Bidfood Are Supplying Crucial Food for Our NHS and Community

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 13:14:00 GMT

Bidfood are working hard as key workers to supply Hospitals, Care Homes, delivering care ‘Shielding’ packs for the Government and also care packs for local authorities.

These are challenging times when we need to come together and stay strong as an industry, Bidfood's wheels are still turning for their customers, delivering the vital supplies they need.

Bidfood are also offering a home delivery service whilst they can, to help everyone that wants it. Just head for the Bidfood website by clicking here and click the become a customer button, then follow the instructions online and Bidfood will deliver all that you need to help you through this difficult time.

Fine Cut Group Are Working Hard to Support Our NHS

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:10:37 GMT

Fine Cut are continuing to operate but at a reduced staff level, practising social distancing within the workplace and introducing new levels of protection to safeguard their staff.

Their main priority is to continue to support the supply chain for the NHS, medical and ventilator industries, and they have seen a promising increase in enquires and orders for the manufacture of labels and overlays as well as parts they never knew had any relationship with the medical sector.

Fine Cut are proud to be able to support the NHS in these uncertain times and are continually trying to do what they can to help and support others in our community. They have set up some new ranges of standard labels via their online Labels Direct shop - small batches (10) can be ordered for free, such as, Wash Hands and other PPE and Mandatory messages. These labels can be found by clicking here

As well as this Fine Cut are introducing a range of social distancing floor and wall graphics for small shops, butchers, pharmacies etc. These will be available on their Labels Direct shop within a few days.

Fine Cut send their best to all their friends within LBP, continue to stay strong, and stay safe.

LBP BID Levy Payment Deadline Extended - 1st May 2020

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:47:22 GMT

LBP have been working with Adur District Council to help ease the pressure for LBP businesses during this very worrying time.

LBP are pleased to announce that the payment due date for current LBP BID Levy invoices, has now been extended to 1st May 2020.

Inter-Park Trading Connect Event 11th March 2020

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:30:01 GMT

On Wednesday 11th March Pasante Healthcare Ltd kindly opened the doors of their new Head Office in Peter Road, to host an LBP Inter-Park Trading Connect Event.

Businesses from across the park came together to view the transformation from warehouse to corporate office space and network with businesses based on the park.

Louise Ball, Marketing Director for Pasante Healthcare Ltd and Julian Ridley, Contracts Manager from Phoenix Systems Ltd who undertook the works, introduced the new building. They explained the benefits of working with another business based on the park and how pleased they are with the final outcome.

Businesses were encourage to tour the new facilities and see firsthand the standard of building that can be created from just a blank warehouse shell.

With ever increasing demand for commercial property on the business park, businesses are considering options fully and rethinking their current space, before deciding to leave the park.

LBP would like to thank everyone for attending this lunch event and of course Pasante Healthcare Ltd for their hospitality and the generous lunch spread they kindly provided. We would also like to thank Martin Bloomfield of Seaside Creative for the event photography.

LBP are hoping to provide more Inter-Park Trading Connect Events throughout the year, so if you would like to host an event on the park please email suzy@lancingbusinesspark.co.uk.

LBP Proposed Community Highways Scheme

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 13:40:33 GMT

West Sussex Highways have confirmed that after careful consideration they determined the LBP Traffic Regulation Order Application (TRO) required more than a TRO could provide and kindly considered the LBP application as a Community Highway Scheme instead.

We are very pleased to report that the LBP Community HIghway Scheme has been moderated and scored over the minimum threshold score and will be proposed to be included on West Sussex County Council's Annual Delivery Programme, although this is subject to available resources and governance.

LBP are hoping for a final decision and delivery timescale by April 2020.

The LBP Community Highways Scheme aims to:

Remove access obstructions
Improve junction visibility and access
Create HGV waiting/ loading bays, restricted to one hour between 6am and 6pm
Create additional on-street car parking spaces on the business park

Further information and detailed maps of the proposed highway changes can be viewed by clicking here

2019 LBP Big Clean Update

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 19:06:38 GMT

Each year LBP provides the LBP Big Clean of the public highways across the business park, to help clear any autumn leaves and mess which may have accumulated.

In preparation LBP liaised with businesses to ensure the roads were left as clear as possible to enable a comprehensive clean and undertook an audit of abandoned vehicles on the business park. LBP are very pleased to report that no abandoned vehicles were found on the public highway and arranged for a van to be removed from Peter Road prior to the 2019 LBP Big Clean.

On Sunday 1st December the 2019 LBP Big Clean took place and this year incorporated Peter Road and the access roads for Winston Business Centre and Marlborough Business Centre, to help raise the overall cleanliness of communal area on the business park.

For more information and to view the photos please click here

Coast to Capital Local Industrial Strategy LBP Roundtable

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 11:13:44 GMT

Jonathan Sharrock, Chief Executive of Coast to Capital LEP and Tim Loughton visited business leaders to discuss the issues facing companies on Lancing Business Park.

Kindly hosted by Eschmann Technologies Ltd in their Experience Centre, Peter Road, Jonathan gave an interesting presentation regarding Coast to Capital's draft Local Industrial Strategy. This roundtable event was designed to ensure that Lancing Business Park issues are incorporated in the strategy before being submitted to government.

To view Jonathan's presentation please click here

The discussion covered a wide range of issues from lack of available and suitable commercial space, to how Lancing could be reshaped to help attract the talent that businesses are seeking.

Jonathan also asked what support businesses would like from government, with businesses highlighting A27 improvements, establishing an Innovation Hub on the park and investing in the Lancing area to create a 'green town'.

To view the full meeting notes please click here

To view Coast to Capital's social media post for this event please click here

2019 LBP Big Clean

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 09:28:32 GMT

On Sunday 1st December LBP will be undertaking the annual Big Clean of the public highways across Lancing Business Park.

Please can we ask that all businesses share this news with their staff and ask that all vehicles are cleared from the business park from 7.30am on Sunday, to enable a thorough clean of the public highways.

Many thanks

Successful Interactive Benefits Seminar

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 05:49:03 GMT

On 5th July 2019 HR Managers and business leaders from across Adur and Worthing met with Tim Loughton MP and the DWP at the Experience Centre, Ecshmann House, to hear all about the benefits provided by Universal Credit, Apprenticeship Support, Mentoring Circles, Access to Work and Disability Confident.

This free session was organised by Lancing Business Park BID in partnership with the Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce and we would like to thank Philip Kennedy, Managing Director of Eschmann Technologies Ltd, for donating their wonderful conferencing facility and hosting this event.

Emma Wareham, DWP County Partnership Manager and her Team provided an enjoyable and informative session, explaining how Universal Credit is really flexible, enabling employees to work more than 16 hours a week and still claim, as well as adjusting benefits to help the self-employed and those who work less during school holidays.

Universal Credit also provides 85% of Childcare costs to enable parents to return to work and a benefits calculator so that employees can check first-hand how increasing their working hours, will increase their income as benefits will be adjusted monthly to support their earnings.

The session also provided information on additional benefits available to support Apprentices on a Care Plan and opportunities for employers to donate 6 hours (over 3 weeks) to help mentor young people back into work.

Attendees were also very pleased to hear that the Access to Work Scheme provides up to £52,900 per employee per year, to provide support, advice, equipment and adjustments, to aid those with a health condition or disability to access work.

Disability Confident is a new government scheme which has been launched to support employers make the most of the skills and talents that people with a disability, or long term health condition can bring to the workplace. This is a simple and achievable accreditation scheme that will help employers promote their positive approach to recruitment.

This seminar provided useful contacts, support information and lots of food for thought.

Please click here to view the presentation slides for further information and contact details.

2019 LBP Highways Consultation - Closing This Weekend

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:26:14 GMT

Calling all LBP businesses that are currently experiencing highways issues on the business park.

Please click here for details of the issues already recorded, to see if your issue has been captured.

If your highway issue has not been captured, please email details to suzy@lancingbusinesspark.co.uk by close of play on:

Sunday 30th June 2019

Thank you.

2019 LBP Charity Nominations

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:22:12 GMT

LBP have been very proud to support Care for Veterans as the official LBP Charity over the past year, helping to promote their events, support their Centenary Events Committee and raising awareness of this very worth while charity.

Every year LBP welcomes charity nominations for consideration and then announces the new official LBP Charity at the AGM. With the AGM approaching it is time to consider which charity should be selected from August 2019.

If you have a charity that you would like considered for the next official LBP Charity, please can you email details by the 1st July 2019, giving a brief summary of the charity and why you feel this charity should become the next LBP Charity.

Please click here to email.

Lancing Business Park Annual General Meeting 17th July 2019

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:34:34 GMT

Lancing Business Park Business Improvement District (BID) gives notice of the Annual General Meeting

Date: Wednesday 17th July 2019

Time: 1:30pm until 2:30pm with food on arrival and drinks/networking after 2.30pm on the lawns (weather permitting)

Venue: Tuk Tuk, Marlborough Road, Lancing Business Park

Businesses based on Lancing Business Park and Partner Organisations are invited to attend the 2019 LBP AGM, with food provided on arrival and drinks/networking on the lawns after the formal proceedings have concluded at 2.30pm (weather permitting). Please register to attend so that you can meet the LBP Team and find out more about LBP's projects and progress.

For further information and to register for this event please click here

Tim Loughton MP - Free Interactive Benefits Seminar

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 09:08:20 GMT

Tim Loughton MP has been working with Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), Lancing Business Park BID and Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce to bring you this free Interactive Benefits Seminar.

This interactive seminar is aimed at HR Managers based in Adur and Worthing and will provide DWP's in-depth knowledge of the Earnings Regulations for Universal Credit, detailing the benefits available to lower earning employees; along with discussing Disability Confident and Mentor Circles.

Tim Loughton MP would like local businesses to please help disseminate this information to their staff, raising awareness of the breadth of support currently available.

Date: Friday 5th July 2019 - 9am to 10.30am

For further details and to register please click here

Announcing New LBP Sponsor

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 13:22:52 GMT

We are very pleased to announce that Rabbit Group have confirmed their sponsorship of LBP .

Please click here to view how Rabbit Group can help you.

Gigabit Breakfast Update

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 11:57:21 GMT

Please click the blue icon above to read this article

Last week LBP & AWBP hosted the free Gigabit Breakfast for businesses to hear about the potential of the new 1GB Broadband technology, which is currently being installed in the Council depot in Commerce Way.

LBP would like to thank Lawrence Boon and Spencer Wells at Fizz Creations for providing their wonderful facility free of charge, for making us feel so welcome and for kindly providing all the refreshments. LBP are very grateful for this support and attendees were fascinated to view Fizz's product range whilst enjoying the catering, funded by AWBP and supplied by The Pit Stop Cafe at Shoreham Vehicle Auction.

Peter Raynsford and Steve Maton from 5Rings Group explained how Lancing Business Park will be the first to benefit from the new end to end fibre technology, with each new connection capable of supporting 250 users and providing upload and download speeds of 1,000 Megabits per second.

Adur and Worthing Council's partnership with City Fibre will see this new technology built-out from the business park and a site in Durrington, to provide services for businesses and residents across the Adur and Worthing area.

Delivery on Lancing Business Park is currently planned for Q3 2019, with significant pavement works across the park to enable this roll-out. Dave Harper from City Fibre attended the breakfast and explained how essential these works are to building infrastructure that will meet current and future business needs, with the new network expected to be 50% to 70% cheaper than the current BT Gigabit network.

Peter also reported that the government have launched their Gigabit Connection Voucher Scheme which provides up to £2,500 towards the costs of installing this new technology. To qualify for this funding businesses need to fit the following criteria:

Small or Medium Business with less than 250 staff
Annual turnover below €50mil
Not received more than €200,00 in grants over last 3 years
1 Voucher per business

Businesses are encouraged to act quickly if they would like to secure a voucher, as already half of the fund has been allocated and once it's gone it's gone. Businesses can apply for a voucher and then they have 12 months to use the voucher.

To find out more about how 5Rings Group can help your business please click here or to view other suppliers on the business park please click here

Photos supplied by Martin Bloomfield, Seaside Creatives based in Brooklands House.

Free Gigabit Breakfast Thursday 21st March 2019

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:28:10 GMT

Lancing Business Park BID, Adur & Worthing Business Partnership and the 5Rings Group have been working together to bring you this free Gigabit breakfast.

Adur & Worthing Councils are currently utilising their buildings to install a new Fibre Network, which will enable 1GB broadband to soon be available across the whole business park and other areas across Adur and Worthing.

Join us for a free breakfast to hear the potential benefits this project can provide for your business.

Date: Thursday 21st March 2019

Time:

8:00am: Introduction and Breakfast - kindly funded by AWBP

8:30am: Gigabit Presentation from the 5Rings Group

9:15am: Networking

10:00am: Close

Venue: Fizz Creations

Ltd, 6 Commerce Way, Lancing Business Park, BN15 8TA

Please click here to register for this event.

Announcing New LBP Sponsors

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:14:18 GMT

Please click the blue icon above to read how our Sponsors can help your business.

We are very pleased to announce that Towergate Insurance Brokers have confirmed their sponsorship of LBP. Please click here to view how Towergate Insurance Brokers can help you.

LBP are also pleased to announce that Lancing based business, HR Smart have confirmed they sponsorship of LBP. Please click here to view more about how HR Smart can support your HR needs.

20mph is Plenty

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:09:18 GMT

Members have raised concern regarding vehicles travelling at speed around the business park and the associated risks this causes.

Lancing Business Park is a very busy, thriving business park with a large number of HGV, van and car movements; along with cyclist and pedestrians navigating the park every day.

Please can all businesses, staff, visitors and delivery drivers help us to keep the business park safe, by applying a 20mph limit whilst travelling around the park.

Reducing the speed of vehicles on the business park will substantially reduce risks and incidents on the park, helping businesses to prosper in a safe business environment.

LBP really appreciates your continued support.

Announcing LBP Sponsors

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 13:11:35 GMT

Please click the blue icon above to read how our Sponsors can help your business.

We are very pleased to announce that Kreston Reeves are continuing their support for businesses on the park and sponsoring LBP again this year. Please click here to view how Kreston Reeves can help you.

LBP are very grateful that Parafix are continuing to sponsor LBP after many years of great support. Please click here to view more about Parafix's products and services.

Damian Pulford, our LBP Chairman has confirmed his sponsorship of LBP to further support our projects. Please click here to view how Sussex Transport can help with your Transport and Training needs.

Devonshire Recruitment Agency have also confirmed their sponsorship. Please click here to view how Devonshire Recruitment Agency can support your Recruitment needs.

If you would you like your business to benefit from the following Sponsor benefits:

Logo & hyperlink on the homepage
Company photo in rotating banner on homepage & link to Company’s profile page
Introduction & photo on the Profiles page & link to Company’s profile page
500-word Profile, Photo, Logo and hyperlink on a dedicated Company profile page
Use of LBP Sponsor Logo with hyperlink back Company Profile page
Logo & hyperlink on the LBP News Emails
Logo & hyperlink on the LBP BID Manager Emails
Company Articles in LBP News Emails and LBP Social Media
Company Pop-Up Banner at LBP AGM
A Company Stand or Pop-Up Banner at an LBP Networking Event

Please contact Suzy on 07584 503729 or via email at suzy@lancingbusinesspark.co.uk

Icy Junction

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:02:33 GMT

A report has just come in that the corner of Chartwell Road and Spencer Road is particularly icy this morning. Please drive with real care at this junction.

Weather Update

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:16:30 GMT

We are pleased to report that the roads are currently passable across the business park, but care is needed. No further snow is forecast today, but rain is expected late afternoon which could lead to ice on the roads.To view the latest weather forecast please click here

To keep up to date with West Sussex County Council's gritting announcements please follow @WSHighways ‏on Twitter.

For details of Lancing Business Park's Winter Management Guidelines please click here

Snow is Forecast Tonight

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:24:42 GMT

Please note that snow is forecast from 7pm today and into Friday, to view the latest weather forecast please click here

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) are planning to treat all gritting routes from 7pm onwards. To keep up to date with WSCC's announcements please check here or follow @WSHighways ‏on Twitter.

For details of Lancing Business Park's Winter Management Guidelines please click here

New LBP Sponsorship Scheme Launched

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:52:23 GMT

We are pleased to announce the launch of LBP's new Sponsorship Scheme.

LBP actively welcomes businesses based on and off the park to sponsor the BID and take advantage of additional BID benefits. LBP have been busy refreshing the LBP website to provide an effective marketing tool. We hope this will enable commercialisation for the benefit of businesses on the park, with all income raised being reinvested into BID activities.

LBP have agreed a set of Sponsorship Principals which we hope will help with any questions you may have. Please click here for further information.

Businesses based on Lancing Business Park now have the opportunity to become an LBP Sponsor for £500 + Vat each year and in return will receive the following additional benefits:

Logo & hyperlink on the homepage
Company photo in rotating banner on homepage & link to Company’s profile page
Introduction & photo on the Profiles page & link to Company’s profile page
500-word Profile, Photo, Logo and hyperlink on a dedicated Company profile page
Use of LBP Sponsor Logo with hyperlink back Company Profile page
Logo & hyperlink on the LBP News Emails
Logo & hyperlink on the LBP BID Manager Emails
Company Articles in LBP News Emails and LBP Social Media
Company Pop-Up Banner at LBP AGM
A Company Stand or Pop-Up Banner at an LBP Networking Event

Businesses not based on Lancing Business Park are also welcome to apply to become Official LBP Sponsors for £1000 + Vat each year, with a comprehensive External Sponsor Package available.

If you have an questions or you would like further information on becoming an LBP Sponsor, please contact Suzy on 07584 503729 or via email at suzy@lancingbusinesspark.co.uk.

LBP BID Grounds Maintenance Contract Awarded

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 08:55:00 GMT

We are pleased to report that LBP received three competitive tender submissions for the new grounds maintenance contract, which commenced today and will run for the duration of the BID expiring on 31st August 2023. After a thorough tender selection panel meeting, attended by Damian Pulford of Sussex Transport, Euan Cameron of Parafix and Maurice Lee of UK Packaging the contract was awarded to CJS Landcapes Ltd.

Full consideration was given to all tenders with CJS Landscape scoring higher, due to their extensive experience, excellent service and flexibility. The new contract will enable grounds maintenance of the common areas across the business park, to take place at weekends to minimise disruption to businesses, maximise opportunity to undertake the works fully and minimise risks.

LBP BID Grounds Maintenance Contract Tender Invitation

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:05:58 GMT

After the very successful Renewal Ballot result, Lancing Business Park BID has now renewed for its 3rd 5year BID Term, which will run until 1st August 2023. Lancing Business Park BID is pleased to open an invitation to tender for their new 5 year Grounds Maintenance Contract. For further details please click here

Please note that tender proposals need to be submitted by email to suzy@lancingbusinesspark.co.uk by:

5pm on 19th October 2018.

2018 Lancing Business Park BID Survey- Now closed.

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:54:50 GMT

Are you are business based on Lancing Business Park?

If so, please can you complete the 2018 Lancing Business Park BID Survey.

Lancing Business Park BID Committee feels it is essential to the success of the BID for businesses to please share thoughts with us, so that we can fully consider issues affecting businesses on the park.

The information submitted in this online survey will enable the BID Committee to design services to meet current and future business needs. Please rest assured that we will keep any sensitive issues confidential and we will do our very best to cover as many issues as possible for you.

We've kept the survey brief and it should only take around 5 minutes to complete. We openly welcome any feedback that you have and ask that you please encourage any surrounding business to also complete the survey asap.

Please click the link below to complete the survey:

2018 LBP BID SURVEY

Many thanks

Suzy Bastable, BID Manager

Email: suzy@lancingbusinesspark.co.uk Tel: 07584 503729

Lancing Business Park Annual General Meeting 8th March 2018

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 12:43:26 GMT

Lancing Business Park

Annual General Meeting 8th March 2018

Dear Businesses,

What a busy week we had last week, but it was great to meet so many of you last Wednesday when I handed out the latest LBP BID invoices. At least it was only a partial invoice from April till August, with a second invoice maybe due in September for the rest of the financial year.

On Thursday, Lancing Business Park Members gathered at the impressive Experience Centre at Eschmann House for the 2018 LBP AGM.

Members were treated to a wonderful spread sponsored by Clayton Morris at the Pit Stop (on the Shoreham Vehicle Auction site) and kindly served by Clayton and Emily.

Members were then welcomed upstairs to Eschmann's Bramber and Chichester Suites, by Damian Pulford from Sussex Transport, the now appointed Chairman of LBP.

Damian explained how during his 20 years on Lancing Business Park he has witnessed the transformation that the LBP BID has made to the business park, creating a vibrant and attractive business area to operate from. Damian thanked Mike Punter from Parafix for being instrumental in these changes and developing the LBP BID to the successful partnership that it is today. Damian also thanked Linda Stopp for her contribution to the BID and wished her a happy retirement, along with Darren Holloway from RRD, for his years of service on the BID Committee, as Darren is now part-time, he is unfortunately no longer available on Committee days.

Damian then introduced Paul Moore, Head of Operations for Bidfood, to give an update on their 65,000sqft development in Chartwell Road.

Paul talked members through the development layout, progress to date and operational hours. Explaining that they will commence in September with 50 staff on site and 7 loading bays to service 21 HGVs and 3 vans. Bidfood have developed the site to ensure all their vehicles will be accommodated on site, to minimise impact to the business park, providing 47 HGV parking spaces and 82 car parking spaces to enable future on site expansion. Before you ask, yes we have asked if Bidfood will consider leases spaces, but unfortunately this is not something Bidfood will be able to do.

I then gave an update on each of the four LBP projects - Access, Clean-up, Connect and Safe. Explaining how 1.5 tonnes of paper and card is collected free each week to be recycled, all the work Linda Stopp undertook before her retirement in December 2017, the Grounds Maintenance contract work undertaken by Mike Nea from CJS Landscapes and the projects I have covered since joining in January this year e.g. the deep clean of Marlborough Road Car Park, ridding the business park of three caravans and removal of numerous abandoned vehicles. I am very pleased to report that finally today, we have a business park free of abandoned vehicles, maximising available parking spaces on the business park.

Peter Raynsford from 5 Rings then gave an update on LBP's CCTV network, explaining that capacity has been increased from the original 7 cameras to 29 cameras, now giving coverage across the whole park. Peter's team have also provided CCTV footage to the Police which led to Police action, helping to further deter future incidents.

I must also add that Peter has delivered this network upgrade with a 75% efficiency on the original operating costs and expanded the network to enable future cameras to be added if needed.

Euan Cameron from Parafix, the LBP Company Secretary kindly gave an entertaining rundown of the BID's company finances. I have two apologies to make to Euan, firstly for surprising him with a few more slides than he was expecting and secondly for enjoying his presentation so much, that I forget to get up to take any photos of him. Here is a photo of Euan deep in conversation with Mike at the start of the evening instead.

We then thanked the 2017 BID Committee, who duly stepped down and members approved the proposed 2018 BID Committee, sadly without Darren Holloway from RRD and Mike Punter, as he has retired from the LBP BID Committee, but can still be found at Parafix, when he is not in Cheshire or at his Eastern Europe operations.

I then explained that in July this year, the LBP BID will go to ballot to decide if the BID should continue when the current term expires on 31st August 2018. The official ballot day is 12th July 2018 with the results being announced on 13th July 2018. I also explained that I will be launching a LBP Survey in the next few weeks, to help identify what services would help businesses on the park over the next five years. Please can I ask that as many of you as possible please complete the survey, as the information submitted will form the basis of the 2018-2023 LBP BID Business Plan and we want to make sure that all your comments are considered fully.

The lovely Elizabeth Baxter from Care for Veterans thanked all members on the business park for their assistance, participation and generosity over the past year. With particular mention of Linda Stopp and Lawrence Boon at Fizz for all their support and expertise. Elizabeth explained that they have rebranded from Queen Alexandra Hospital Home to Care for Veterans, as they feel this better portrays what their charity does.

The BID Committee then proposed that Care for Veterans be retained as LBP Charity for a further year, as it was felt that LBP could really help during the charity's transitional period.

I would just like to say a big thank you to Ray Wood and Clive Stoner from Eschmann Equipment for providing such a wonderful venue and to Clayton Morris from The Pit Stop, for providing and serving the lovely food. To Paul Moore from Bidfood for sharing their development news with us, Peter Raynsford for all his hard work on the LBP CCTV and to Euan Cameron for making sure LBP BID's finances are recorded accurately and effectively.

If you would like to know more about any of the items I have mentioned above, please click the presentation slide below to view the full AGM presentation. Please note this presentation opens much quicker using Chrome :

ADUR LOCAL PLAN - Statement of Adoption

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 11:19:21 GMT

ADUR LOCAL PLAN

Statement of Adoption

Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 as amended

Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.

Notice is given that in accordance with Regulation 26 and 35 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended) and the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act, this Adoption Statement hereby gives notice that on 14^th December 2017 Adur District Council adopted the Adur Local Plan as a Development Plan Document.

The Adur Local Plan 2017 replaces the ‘saved’ policies of the Adur Local Plan 1996.

The Adur Local Plan 2017 has been subject to examination by an independent Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State. In the report published on 29^th September 2017 the Inspector confirmed subject to a number of Main Modifications the Plan was sound and recommended its adoption. The adopted Plan incorporates the Main Modifications recommended by the Inspector as set out in the Appendix to the Report on the Examination of the Adur Local Plan 2016.

Any person aggrieved by the adoption of the Adur Local Plan 2017 may make an application to the High Court under Section 113 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

Any challenge pursuant to Section 113 must be made on the grounds that

(a) the document is not within the appropriate power and/or

(b) a procedural requirement has not been complied with.

Any such application should be made promptly and, in any event, no later than the end of the six week period starting from the date on which the Plan was adopted (that is, by 25^th January 2018.

Location of Documents for Inspection

In accordance with the Regulations the following documents have been made available to view:

(i) the Adur Local Plan 2017;

(ii) this Adoption Statement and

(iii) the Sustainability Appraisal Report document.

They are available to view at: www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/adur-local-plan

They are also available to view at the following locations:

Shoreham Centre, 2 Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5WU

Shoreham Library, St Mary’s Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5ZA

Lancing Library, Penstone Park, Lancing BN15 9DL (

Southwick Library, Southdown Road, Southwick, BN42 4FT

In addition to providing copies of the said documents in accordance with Regulation 35, reference copies have been placed at Sompting Parish Council (Harriet Johnson Centre, Old School House, Loose Lane, Lancing, BN15 0BG) and Lancing Parish Council (Parish Hall, South Street, Lancing, BN15 8AJ).

Email address for queries: planning.policy@adur-worthing.gov.uk

or telephone: 01273-263000 and ask for the Adur Planning Policy Team.

£1 Million fund available for SME's

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 09:59:59 GMT

£1 Million fund available for SME's

Utilise Plus supporting energy efficiency improvements for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The programme offers:

- Grant funding

- energy audits and healthchecks
- events and workshops
Funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF); supported by the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership; delivered by the sustainable Business Partnership CIC.

Benefits:

Increase:

- Energy efficency
- Your cash flow
- Workplace productivity and competitiveness

Decrease:

- Energy bills

- Greenhouse gas emissions

- Exposure to future energy price rises

Find out more:

- Eligibility criteria

- Register your interest

- Email info@sustainablebusiness.org.uk

- Call 01273 964239

Stress in the workplace

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:39:16 GMT

Stress in the workplace

Introduction

Recently, I have visited a number of organisations to discuss their Healthcare insurances and when I raise the topic of Mental Health, the response is often along the lines of “we’re all mad here!” It always draws a little smile but there is a serious side to the stresses of work and home life and it is a subject that many employers choose to ignore or don’t fully understand.

Encouragingly, evidence suggests that there has been a decline in work absence from stress over the last decade. However, statistics still demonstrate that this is the largest single factor for sick days, accounting for 37% of work related ill health and 45% of days lost in 2015/16 in the UK. Put into perspective, this represented 11.7m days in 2015/16.

Stiff upper lip

Close to a third of UK workers say they are not able to talk openly with their line manager about their stress and only 45% of those that have been diagnosed had told their employer.

After being diagnosed, 40% of individuals admitted that they wouldn’t speak about it to their colleagues because they don’t want to be treated differently. The stigma surrounding mental health means that employers have typically neglected to address it and still struggle to see mental health in the same way they see physical health.

Developing a workplace culture, which changes attitudes and prioritises the mental wellbeing of staff, may seem burdensome to employers who need to get the day job done and remain efficient. However, in the rapidly fluctuating and competitive global economy, healthy and productive employees are crucial to an organisation’s success.

Addressing the issue

It’s vital that open lines of communication are created, developing a greater understanding of the symptoms, causes and treatments of mental illness.

Following the recent pledge by Prime Minister Theresa May to transform support for mental health in the workplace with extensive new review, there is a nationwide drive to encourage employers to lead the way and promote and facilitate healthier lifestyles.

4 easy steps to follow

· Consider whether any mental health stigma exists within your workplace and question why.

· Train Line Managers and Senior Management so they are comfortable to talk openly about the subject.

· Improve the awareness of the issues; conduct staff surveys, launch awareness campaigns and champion non-judgemental attitudes.

· Utilise existing or introduce a Private Medical Policy, Health Cash Plan and/ or Employee Assistance Programmes to offer a number of wellbeing benefits to your staff. This includes counselling, debt management, legal advice and information on eldercare or emotional and work-life issues.

To discuss how Sutton Winson can help your employees contact Chris at chris.hickey@swib.co.uk or call 07813 673 546.

Introducing the University of Chichester Engineering & Digital Technology Park

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 09:58:09 GMT

Introducing the University of Chichester Engineering & Digital Technology Park

Dozens of businesses from the local area attended our recent breakfast event to introduce the University's Engineering & Digital Technology Park.

The event had a focus on the Engineering & Design Department. Attendees were shown a 3D walkthrough of the new building and were introduced to our staff, research areas, facilities and Degree Apprenticeships.

A further event covering the Department of Creative & Digital Technologies is planned for the 6th December from 8am-10am at our Bognor Regis Campus.

Rampion Announces £4 Million Community Fund

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 12:06:10 GMT

Rampion announces £4 million community fund

£3 million fund for local projects to benefit the Sussex community
£800,000 investment in Rampion Visitor Centre to be located in Brighton
£100,000 donation to local RNLI stations who help save lives at sea

Rampion has announced it is to launch a £4 million Community Fund, which is set to benefit communities across Sussex.

As well as incorporating a £3.1 million community benefit fun to support local community groups, charities and not for profit organisations, £800,000 will be invested in a Rampion Visitor Centre to be located in the seafront arches just east of the i360 in Brighton. A charitable donation of £100,000 is also being made to the local RNLI stations.

The Rampion Fund at Sussed Community Foundation has been made available to support the local community, from Littlehampton Habour in the west, to Beachy Head in the east and up to the A272 near Twineham in the north close to the wind farm's onshore substation. It is designed to help fund local projects particularly those with links to the environment and ecology, climate change and energy, as well as those that work to improve community facilities.

Chris Tomilnson, Development and Stakeholder Manager for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm, said: "We are delighted to be able to launch the Rampion Fund being managed by the Sussex Community Foundation. Our aim is to make a real difference to people living in the area surrounding the wind farm and we hope many organisations will apply to the fun to support their local Sussex projects.

"We're also happy to be able to announce the location of the Rampion Visitor Centre, due to open later next year. The newly refurbished seafront arches in Brighton were chosen due to their view of the wind farm, high football location and excellent public transport connections, as well as their size of floor space, which will allow us to house exhibitions and interactive displays for visitors to learn more about wind energy and discover the whole Rampion story.

To read more click here

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 11:58:04 GMT

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

What is GDPR?

This new set of regulations will have an impact across many areas of your business including IT, HR, Marketing, Sales and Compliance. GDPR is designed to provide safeguards to individuals’ data and asks questions, surrounding how you manage, store and process personal data. They supersede the UK’s Data Protection

Act and harmonise the various laws within each of the EU member states. The UK will retain these obligations despite exit plans from the EU.

Businesses will need to document and evidence the decisions that they make, have processes in place that properly seek permission to contact consumers and other businesses, be aware how they capture data, where this is stored and demonstrate their security features to prevent network or data breaches. The Regulations come into effect on 25th May 2018 and your business not being ready could lead to significant fines.

What do you need to do?

There are 5 key steps to help you start the review process:

Nominate

Nominate senior person(s) that will be accountable, normally a Board member, and allocate responsibility including a Data Protection Officer where applicable.

Audit

Carry out an information audit to ascertain where your data comes from, how you store it and why it is used. At the same time, review your privacy notices and the process for deleting personal information or setting up a common format for responding to requests.

Supervision

If your organisation operates in more than one EU member state (i.e. you carry out cross-border processing), you should determine who your lead data protection supervisory authority is.

Consent

You should review how you record and manage consent and whether you need to make changes. You need to be able to verify a person’s age and to obtain parental consent as required.

Detection

You should make sure you have the right procedures in place to detect, report and investigate a data breach.

Insurance implications

As of November 2017, there are elements of GDPR still in consultation. This includes, for example, guidance on the contractual responsibility between Processor and Controller, which could impact Professional Indemnity and Cyber policies.

Although insurers have yet to set out their stall, there could be 3 major implications:

1. We can expect insurers to be asking for more information about your business processes and procedures. This is because many clients now buy Cyber 3rd Party Liability and related 1st Party insurance (costs of notifying the data subjects or having to provide credit-monitoring services, for example). In addition, many policies now cover ‘Civil Fines’ imposed by Regulators, which could all result in increased exposure under your insurance policy.

2. Insurers are likely to require policyholders to declare, to the best of their knowledge, that they have taken all reasonable steps to be compliant with GDPR. Failure to fairly represent how the organisation is managing their risks could allow an insurer to a void a claim.

3. If existing or potentially new insurers are not satisfied that their client has demonstrated an acceptable level of GDPR compliance, they could put the premium up or even decline to quote.

Sutton Winson has entered a joint venture with legal and security specialists to create ‘the SME Cyber Alliance’. This alliance will help you get started and implement the right procedures and processes in place in order to comply with

GDPR.

If you would like more information, please email marketing@swib.co.uk

Local MPs welcome positive response from Transport Secretary Chris Grayling about way ahead for A27 improvements

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 08:41:08 GMT

Worthing’s MPs Tim Loughton and Sir Peter Bottomley have welcomed a positive response from Transport Secretary Chris Grayling about future options for the A27. This follows a meeting they held with the Secretary of State straight after Highways England announced its limited single option proposal constrained by the indicative budget allocated to the project. Subsequently the proposal met with universal rejection and the A27 Working Group, set up by the MPs, wrote formally to reject what was on offer.

The MPs have consistently argued for options that involve grade separation at the major junctions if the online option is the only way ahead after a full blown bypass was earlier rejected as unworkable and unaffordable. This would involve underpasses or bridges at key pinch points widely seen as the major obstacle to proper traffic flow. Earlier this month they met the lead officials from Highways England working on the project to discuss ongoing work on options once the consultation responses have been processed. An announcement is expected by January.

The letter from Chris Grayling confirms that the single option from Highways England has very little support and therefore he has asked for a review of ‘viable alternative options…including a grade separation option…to give a full perspective of the alternatives in terms of funding and environmental factors.’

Tim Loughton & Sir Peter jointly commented:

“This is very good news and we are delighted that Chris Grayling has listened to the very real concerns we preened from our constituents who have universally rejected the inadequate and underfunded single option.

"It is essential that Highways England is now permitted to look at the grade separation options which are referred to in the consultation document and new effective solutions can be put forward to local people next year. This is the only way that we stand any chance of achieving significant improvements to traffic flow on our stretch of the A27.

"We will continue to work hard to achieve the additional funding required. That will certainly not be anything less than the amounts that have been earmarked for the Arundel section, which is still on track. This may delay the work a little but it will be worth it rather than compromise on a costly white elephant which only offered ‘tinkering at the edges.”

A full version of Chris Grayling’s letter can be downloaded here.

The view of Lancing Business Park regarding the A27 Improvements Scheme.

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:37:23 GMT

I write as a business owner of Parafix Holdings Ltd whose Head Quarters are on the Business Park along with owners of other large companies who represent the Park on the A27 Working Group, namely Sussex Transport Ltd and Rabbit Waste Management Ltd.

Having read the Highways England proposal and attended the very many presentations, we reject outright their proposal, we are businesses that genuinely want to continue to operate from Lancing but our strong view is that the proposal will give us 2 years of chaos resulting in a loss of income and growth potential for a questionable benefit.

The haulage and transport firms on the Park believe if we are unable to achieve the obvious resolution to this challenge of tunnelling under the Downs, the only effective solution would be grade separation.

We as business owners are called to make capital expenditure decisions, recognise the additional cost but when we make such a call it has to be fit for purpose, even if the pay back is longer but sustainable.

Consideration must also be taken into account if the solution does not resolve the issue the larger companies will move away.

This proposal is seen as a cheap sticking plaster option. Please go back to the Government and restate the case for the budget to give us what we need.

We offer ourselves available to discuss this urgent matter further.

For your information, Lancing Business Park is a B.I.D. with 290 buildings, 250 companies employing 3,000 people.

Michael A Punter

Chairman

Lancing Business Park Ltd

mpunter@parafix.co.uk

West Sussex Health and Life Sciences Cluster September Update

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 15:24:55 GMT

Welcome to the latest news update, keeping you informed about the health and life sciences initiatives we are progressing, highlighting relevant sector events and funding opportunities, and updating you on the exciting things that are happening in and around the county.

Cluster Activities

West Sussex Health and Life Sciences Cluster Directory

The latest version of the cluster map and directory have now been published online.

We have now identified over 140 life science related companies in West Sussex.

If you are aware of companies that we have not included, please let us know. We would also be delighted to hear your comments and suggestions. Please email Rachael.merriman@westsussex.gov.uk

Apprenticeship Skills Reform and Science Industry Partnership Webinar

On August 8th, WSHLSC partnered with Cogent Skills, the sector skills body for the science industries, to deliver a free webinar to support companies with the recent skills changes.

Information covered in the webinar is applicable to both apprenticeship levy paying organisations and non- levy paying organisations.

The webinar covered the following topics:

what the apprenticeship reforms mean
the apprenticeship levy and how funding works
the transition from frameworks to standards
using apprenticeships for workforce development
setting up DAS account & adding apprenticeship starts

If you missed the webinar, you can listen to the recording for free by clicking here.

The Big Bang Fair South East

The Big Bang Fair South East took place on June 28th. 8,900 students and teachers attended the day. Regional employers, HE and FE organisations, and professional bodies provided 262 interactive activities, stands, shows and workshops.

Cluster members including GSK, Edwards Vacuum, BSE3d and BOC all delivered engaging activities. We would like to thank everyone that participated in making the day a success.

A short video of the day has been produced and can be found here.

ERDF Sector Support Call

On June 30th, an ERDF sector support call was released for the Coast to Capital area (of which West Sussex is part). The call contains a life sciences element which is split into two lots:

Lot 1- supporting innovation across niche sectors

Lot 2- meeting the skills needs of the life sciences cluster

Potential partners were brought together for a project scoping and idea generation workshop facilitated by the West Sussex EU Resources project.

Unfortunately due to tight timeframes arising from a September 8th deadline, and the added challenge of the summer holiday period, it is unlikely that bids will be submitted this time. However a positive consortium of potential partners has been warmed up, with the intention of developing robust projects in advance of any rereleases of the call.

If you have any thoughts on stimulating innovation across the sector, or there is specific innovation support that your organisation would benefit from, please emailRachael.merriman@westsussex.gov.uk

Events

Brighton University Placements Event

University of Brighton invites you to exhibit at their Science Careers & Placements Fair at 1-3pm onWednesday 11th October 2017. This will be an exciting event to showcase the work you do and speak with students looking for placements and careers in the science industry. This fair is aimed at undergraduates from the following areas: Biomedical Science; Biological Science; Chemistry; Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences; Ecology.

If you would like to exhibit please complete the online form by going to -https://brighton.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/pabs-oct-2017-exhibitor-booking. There is no charge for this event

Brighton Science Festival

In 2017, the British Science Festival will be held in the city of Brighton, co-hosted by the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex.

The festival delivers lots of exciting talks and activities over 5 days at venues across the city. For a timetable of events click here.

Getting to Grips with the New Health App Endorsement Process Event- September 26th, Southampton

NHS England, The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), and Public Health England have worked together to develop an App Endorsement Process, launched earlier this year.

Diarmaid Crean (Deputy Director of digital at Public Health England), has been instrumental in putting this process into action. At this free event, Diarmaid will talk through the App Endorsement Process, covering who, why, how, when and will take questions.

This is a key opportunity for all those involved in health related app development. Further details can be found here.

KSS Diabetes Medical Technology Collaborative – Launch event

This event is a collaborative approach to enhancing clinical outcomes and quality of life for adults with Type 1 diabetes by improving access and use of medical technology.

The Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) Diabetes Medical Technology Collaborative is a KSS AHSN project, led and developed in partnership with the South East Clinical Network. Industry partners with KSS AHSN are Dexcom and Animas.

Organisations involved in the development of the project are KSS AHSN, SECN, INPUT, Paula Carr Trust, Diabetes UK, ABCD IPN-UK, clinicians and commissioners.

The event takes place in Crawley on October 18th. Full details of the event can be found here.

National 5G Testbed Workshops

The Digital Catapult in Brighton will be hosting a national 5G testbed and are inviting digital businesses to explore the opportunities 5G enables in the following workshops:

5th September: Exploring the technical aspects of 5G: Join the waiting list here
7th September: VR/ AR powered by 5G: Join the waiting list here
12th September: A Stadium of the Future powered by 5G: Join the waiting list here
15th September: Exploring the Internet of Things and connected devices powered by 5G Join the waiting list here

Accessing the NHS & Care Sector Surgery – 4th October 2017

SEHTA is continuing work with the Mayor of London andMedCity, to help SMEs understand the process of engagement with the NHS & Care sector, and are holding an Accessing the NHS & Care Sector Surgery which will take place on Wednesday 4th October at City Hal, London. SEHTA will be offering a series of 1hr 1:1 meetings that will cover developing value propositions, commercialisation of technology and understanding NHS and Care sector markets.

Click here to access the full details and pre event questionnaire assessment.

National

AHSNs to be relicensed as NHS ‘centrepiece for innovation’

On July 21 NHS England confirmed its intentions to relicense the 15 Academic Health Science Networks. The detailed relicensing process will continue throughout the summer and the new 5-year licence period will start in April 2018.

The Kent, Surrey and Sussex Academic KSSAHSN Health Science Network is the AHSN for this region. KSSAHSN is a membership organisation that works for NHS, higher education, local government and industry organisations in Kent, Surrey and Sussex to spread innovation, improve health and generate economic growth.

Click here to find out more about KSSAHSN and email enquiries@kssahsn to join their mailing list.

Call for evidence -The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee launches an inquiry into Life Sciences and the Industrial Strategy

The Government set out in its Industrial Strategy Green Paper its intention to create a new Life Sciences strategy to make the UK the best place in the world to invest in life sciences.

This inquiry will investigate issues such as whether the Government has the necessary structures in place to support the life sciences sector; how the NHS can use procurement to stimulate innovation in the life sciences; and the content of the new Life Sciences industrial strategy, when published

The Committee is inviting written evidence on the issue, to be received by Friday 15 September 2017, and will start taking oral evidence on the inquiry in October

Further details can be found here.

Life Sciences Industrial Strategy Released

The strategy provides recommendations to government on the long term success of the life sciences sector. It has been Life Science’s Champion Professor Sir John Bell in collaboration with industry, academia, charity, and research organisations.

The report covers 7 themes:

Health Advanced Research Programme (HARP) proposal
reinforcing the UK science offer
growth and infrastructure
NHS collaboration
data
skills
regulation

Funding

SBRI Healthcare Call Now Open- Cancer: Screening, Earlier Diagnosis & Faster Diagnosis

SBRI Healthcare is an NHS England initiative led by the Academic Health Science Networks to develop technology solutions for known healthcare challenges.

Launched on the 25th July the next funding round on cancer focuses on finding innovative solutions with the ability to transform screening and facilitate both earlier and faster diagnosis of cancer. Applications are welcomed from companies with innovative solutions.

A full competition brief can be found here.

The deadline for the competition is September 6th at noon.

The Digital Health Technology Catalyst

The Digital Health Technology Catalyst is a new £35 million funding programme to be funded through the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund over the next 4 years.

Feasibility projects must range in size from total project costs of £50,000 to £75,000 and you must complete your project within one year.

Industrial research and experimental development projects must range in size from total project costs of £500,000 to £1 million and you must complete your project within 3 years

A recording of the competition briefing can be found here and the full details, here.

The deadline for the first round is noon October 11th.

Biomedical Catalyst Round 3: early stage

Micro, small or medium-size UK companies can apply for a share of £10 million to work alone or with others on solving healthcare challenges.

This is an early-stage competition. They are looking to fund projects that enable SMEs to complete a data package sufficient to support the subsequent testing of their product or process in a clinical setting (or other relevant environment). The early-stage project can include:

experimental evaluation (lab scale)
use of in vitro and in vivo models (but not studies in humans or patients) to evaluate proof of concept and safety testing to appropriate regulatory standards
exploration of potential production mechanisms
early-stage prototyping
product development planning
intellectual property protection

Projects should last between one and 3 years and range between £250,000 and £4 million.

Further details on the funding can be found here. The competition closes on October 11th at noon.

Biomedical Catalyst Round 3: feasibility studies

Micro, small or medium-size UK companies can apply for a share of £2 million to work alone or with others on solving healthcare challenges.

This is a feasibility competition. They are looking to fund projects that explore and evaluate the commercial potential of innovative scientific ideas by:

reviewing research evidence and identifying possible applications
assessing business opportunities
investigating the intellectual property position
validating initial concepts or existing pre-clinical work through experimental studies
identifying areas for further development

Projects can range in size up to £200,000. Projects should last no longer than 12 months.

Further details on the funding can be found here. The competition closes on October 11th at noon.

NIHR i4i Connect for SMEs

Expressions of Interest are invited for i4i Connect, an NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) funding stream aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in need of a funding boost to reach the next stage in the development pathway. The i4i programme is a translational funding scheme advancing healthcare technologies, devices and interventions for patient benefit in areas of existing or emerging clinical need. The aim of i4i Connect is to de-risk projects, making them attractive to follow-on funders and investors, potentially providing a pathway into a full programme of i4i funding.

This fund offers between £50,000-£150,000 over a 6-12 month period.

Further details on the funding can be found here. The call closes at 1pm on September 13th.

Trade

Diabetes & Oncology trade mission to India.

A call has been made for the best British digital healthcare innovators to take part in the Department for International Trade’s Diabetes and Oncology events in India this year.

The mission will take place 3 – 13 November 2017, in Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Bengaluru and Mumbai. The full details can be found here.

Expressions of interest need to be made to Madhukar.bose@trade.gov.uk bySeptember 6th.

Public urged to have their say on major Lancing development

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 12:49:14 GMT

People are being urged to have their say on plans to build 600 homes and a new Ikea superstore in Lancing.

Adur District Council has received the proposal from New Monks Farm Development, which is a subsidiary of Brighton & Hove Albion FC, for the New Monks Farm site.

In addition to the homes and superstore, the application also includes the planned creation of a new roundabout on the A27, a country park and school/community hub.

Members of the public now have eight weeks to have their say on the plans with councillors making a decision later this year.

More than 1,200 letters informing local residents will be sent out to residents in Lancing and Shoreham asking for their views on the application for the site.

The full set of plans and supporting documents is also being uploaded onto the Adur and Worthing Councils website while a full hard copy will also available at the Shoreham Centre, Pond Road.

James Appleton, Adur and Worthing Council’s Head of Planning and Development, said:

“This is a complex detailed planning application which will affect thousands of people across Adur and beyond. For that reason, we are determined to allow as many as possible to see and comment on the proposal. As a result, we have extended the time that people can comment on the application from the usual three weeks to eight.

“All of these comments will then be taken on board before the council takes a decision on the application possibly before the end of the year depending on when the council receives the inspector’s full report on Adur’s emerging Local Plan.”

The application for the site, located between the east of the Mash Barn estate and to the north of Brighton & Hove Albion’s training ground and next to Shoreham Airport, is 1,200 pages long.

It is described as a hybrid, which means some aspects are for full permission; while others are for outline, which requires a further detailed application at a later date.

An illustrative masterplan brings the whole development together. It includes plans for:

250 residential dwellings (full application);

350 residential dwellings (outline application);

32,900sqm of IKEA store (outline);

relocation of travellers site with an additional two pitches (full);

new A27 Roundabout at Sussex Pad junction, with associated access roads (full);

28 hectares of Country Park (full);

two football pitches for Brighton & Hove Albion training ground (full);

school and community hub (outline)

The residential part of the plan will include 30% affordable homes, which is in line with Adur District Council’s housing policy.

The creation of a new roundabout replacing the Sussex Pad traffic light junction is separate to the ongoing A27 consultation run by Highways England, which includes alterations to the Grinstead Lane roundabout in Lancing.

If approved, developers believe work could start on the site by 2019.

Image: Artist impression of proposed New Monks Farm Development

Greater Brighton leaders say A27 improvements do not go far enough

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 11:17:17 GMT

A long-term solution to the A27 is urgently needed if the region is to fulfill its potential, it was warned today.

The call from the chairman of the body brought together to promote the Greater Brighton City Region economy comes as Highways England is part-way through an eight week consultation on making improvements to the heavily-congested stretch of road through Lancing and Worthing.

Commenting on the plans, Cllr Andy Smith welcomed the promise of transport infrastructure investment from government, particularly with planned growth along the wider A27 corridor in the pipeline.

However, he said he feared that the £69 million proposal did not go far enough in creating a lasting solution to the lack of capacity on this major east-west route and called for other options to be part of the consultation.

Cllr Smith, chairman of the Greater Brighton Economic Board, said:

“The A27 is crucial to the wider Greater Brighton area, not only as an arterial route for freight, but as the main east-west transport corridor for the 700,000 people that live in the City Region.

“The right sort of investment in the few miles of highway through Worthing and Lancing could have a major impact on the Greater Brighton region as a whole, boosting growth and creating jobs.

“While we do welcome Highways England wanting to invest in the area, it does appear that the proposed solution is far from the lasting one that residents and businesses have been pushing for in the last 20 years.

“A failure to invest in our region’s infrastructure now can only set Greater Brighton back from reaching it’s full potential in the years to come.”

Government officials have spent more than 20 years trying to find a solution to the lack of road and junction capacity on the A27, which is the only east-west trunk road south of the M25.

The road through Lancing and Worthing is currently either single or narrow dual carriageway. This means it is heavily congested, particularly at Grove Lodge, Durrington Cemetery and Lyons Way.

In 2015, the Government included the six kilometre stretch in Worthing and Lancing in its five year Road Investment Strategy, which states that “England’s strategic road network requires upgrading and improving to ensure...can support the nation in the 21st century”.

A budget of between £50 million and £100 million was then allocated to the scheme as part of a package of investments along the A27 corridor from Arundel to east of Lewes.

Highways England released its plan for Worthing and Lancing last month. Rather than producing a series of options, the only recommendation provided was to make changes to six junctions along the route.

Within the documents, Highways England officials admitted that there would be no “significant improvements” brought about from the proposal, but added it was the only one which fell within the budget for the scheme.

If approved, construction work could start in 2020 with work complete by 2022.

Cllr Smith, who is also leader of Lewes District Council, said:

“The Greater Brighton Economic Board is determined to lobby on behalf of residents and businesses to draw in government money and ensure it is spent wisely to boost growth across the region.

“Whether people use to road for work, study or recreation, I urge everyone to look at the plans and have their say.”

The consultation, which can be found on the Highways England website, will run until September 12.

First Responder Advice for Treatment of Acid Attacks

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 10:47:56 GMT

There has been a recent increase in the use of corrosive substances such as acids and alkalis being used to attack victims. A substance could be in its original container or decanted into another to disguise it and/or weaponise it. The most common containers used to disguise are squeeze bottles, particularly Lucozade or Fruit Shoot plastic bottles, but many other types of container have been used.

Please share the following with colleagues, centre management, security staff etc.

General Advice

Wear gloves and eye protection
Ensure the emergency services have been called
Avoid getting contaminated
Do not conduct sniff tests of bottles
Request suspect bottles be placed on ground prior to approach
If attacked, use hands to cover your face and eyes

First Aid

Ensure own safety by wearing two pairs of nitrile gloves and, if available, goggles to prevent contamination of the first aider
Flush the affected area with water for 20 minutes ensuring the chemicals are being washed away from the area, and not onto other areas of the body or pooling
Remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible, being careful not to contaminate other areas unless the clothing is stuck. Do not pull stuck clothing -- pour the water over it. Remove jewellery if possible
Dressings or burns dressings should not be applied until the area has been flushed for the twenty minutes, after which time they can be applied if medical help has not arrived
If the incident affects the eyes the minimum flushing time is ten minutes – up to 20 minutes – if the person cannot open their eyes the first aider should try and open the eyes for them if this can be done safely. It is important when flushing eyes to ensure the contamination is not spread to the other eye by positioning the person appropriately

This information has been kindly shared by Revo. To find out more about ATCMs Purple Flag programme click here.

A27 Worthing & Lancing Public Consultation Exhibition Events

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 09:18:24 GMT

Highways England are holding a public consultation about the A27 Worthing and Lancing improvements scheme between Wednesday 19 July and Tuesday 12 September 2017.

Below is an invitation from Highways England who invite you to a business exhibition on Thursday 17th August 2017 to show you the proposals and ask for your views

Date: 17th August 2017 Venue: Chatsworth Hotel, 17-23 The Steyne, Worthing BN11 3DU Time: 8am - 10am

To register for the A27 Worthing & Lancing improvements business exhibition, please click here
If you are unable to come, you may wish to visit one Highways England public consultation events listed here

Please find your invitation below - click here to download as a PDF

Latest Rampion Newsletter - Issue 8, Summer 2017

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 08:19:27 GMT

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Lancing Business Park share their security success story

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:01:08 GMT

Lancing Business Park in conjunction with 5Rings their CCTV provider would like to announce their recent success stories on the business park. One of the companies was the victim of fly tipping and another a robbery with goods stolen. Through our upgraded CCTV system the Police were provided with footage of the offenders and their vehicle registration numbers, a great success. A further CCTV upgrade by 30% is taking place by the end of June 2017. So next time you visit the business park smile because you’re on CCTV !

Adur Local Plan - Main Modifications Consultation

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 09:08:05 GMT

ADUR LOCAL PLAN

MAIN MODIFICATIONS CONSULTATION

Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004

Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.

The Adur Local Plan was submitted to the Secretary of State for Examination on 20th October 2016. The Examination Hearing sessions took place from 31st January – 8th February 2017.The Inspector has written to the Council to recommend Main Modifications. The Inspector’s letter may be found at:

https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/media/media,144436,en.pdf

The Inspector is inviting comments on the post-submission Main Modifications to the Submission Adur Local Plan. Main Modifications are those which the Inspector considers are necessary to make the plan sound/ legally compliant. Main Modifications are proposed without prejudice to the Inspector’s final conclusion on the Local Plan which will take account of all representations submitted in response to this consultation. This is not an opportunity to again raise matters relating to other parts of the submitted Local Plan which have already been considered by the Inspector during the Examination. The Inspector will only consider representations from this consultation which relate to the Main Modifications.

The consultation period will commence 15th June - midnight 26th July 2017.

Electronic versions of the Main Modifications to the Adur Local Plan can be found on the Council’s website at https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/alp-main-modifications/ from 15th June onwards along with response forms and guidance on how to make a representation.

The Council is also inviting comments on the accompanying Addendum to the Sustainability Appraisal of the Adur Local Plan – Proposed Main Modifications (2017). A Schedule of Minor Modifications, which are minor changes to the Plan which do not affect soundness, are also published; however these are for information only and do not form part of the consultation.

Representations should be made in writing, and can be emailed or posted to the addresses below, by midnight 26th July 2017. Only representations received within this period will be considered by the Inspector; late representations will not be considered.

Location of Documents for Inspection

Paper copies of the Main Modifications are available at the following locations for inspection:

Shoreham Centre, 2 Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5WU

Shoreham Library, St Mary’s Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5ZA

Lancing Library, Penstone Park, Lancing BN15 9DL

Southwick Library, Southdown Road, Southwick, BN42 4FT

Response forms are available at all the above locations, or from the Council’s website.

Representations must be received by midnight 26th July 2017 at the following addresses:

adurplanningpolicy@adur-worthing.gov.uk

Or:

Planning Policy Team, Adur and Worthing Councils, Town Hall, Chapel Road, Worthing, BN11 1BR

Or handed in at:

· Shoreham Centre, 2 Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WU or

· Portland House, 44 Richmond Road, Worthing, BN11 1HS

For more information visit:

https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/alp-main-modifications/

Email address for queries: planning.policy@adur-worthing.gov.uk

or telephone: 01273-263000 and ask for the Adur Planning Policy Team.

Greater Brighton building a bright new future for the construction trade

Thu, 18 May 2017 08:53:06 GMT

Greater Brighton building a bright new future for the construction trade

The next generation of construction workers are set for a bright future thanks to the work of the Greater Brighton Economic Board (GBEB).

Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, decorators and plasterers are among the trades to be taught at the new £9 million Trades and Construction Centre in east Brighton.

The building has been made possible by local growth deal funding, secured by Greater Brighton through the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership, as part of a drive to boost skills in the wider area.

Ahead of the hub being opened to students in September, GBEB chairman Dan Humphreys was given a tour of the site in Wilson Avenue by Nick Juba, CEO of Greater Brighton Metropolitan College (the MET).

Speaking after the visit, Cllr Humphreys, who is also leader of Worthing Borough Council, said:

“Greater Brighton was formed three years ago as local authorities, businesses and education providers realised we could do more by working together.

“We want to combine our skills and resources to boost the local economy, boost jobs, boost productivity and boost quality of life for people living across the region.

“This amazing new centre is a perfect example of what difference Greater Brighton can make, giving people the skills to thrive in the 21st century economy.”

The centre is just one of a number of projects which has received support from the GBEB.

Cllr Humphreys heard how trades were previously taught on three different sites at City College Brighton & Hove before the further education college merged with Northbrook in Worthing and Shoreham to form the MET.

The £9 million of funding secured from the LEP allowed the construction of a new hub in east Brighton to expand the college’s courses in construction and trades.

The hub will be a base for 500 students a year across the Greater Brighton area, which stretches from Worthing across to Newhaven, Brighton up to East Grinstead. Students and apprentices from Worthing will continue to be able to access local construction courses at other MET campuses in the Greater Brighton region.

External construction work was completed in April, a week ahead of schedule.

Those at the college are now working with students and staff to develop a kit list to ensure it is fully kitted out in time for the new autumn intake.

Cllr Humphreys also heard how the development was one that was literally created in the Greater Brighton region: Sussex-based HNW Architects designed the new building, while property consultancy practice NorthGates, which work from an office just outside Shoreham, oversaw the project management.

Mr Juba, CEO of the MET, said:

“I want to say thank you to the Greater Brighton Economic Board and the local enterprise partnership for all their support.

“I am a board member of both and being involved in both of those organisations has given the MET a chance to thrive while thinking about how we organise our courses and provision to support local communities

“That investment that both organisations have made in this facility is very much appreciated and I know our students will be saying the same thing.”

University of Chichester Employer Briefing: The New World of Apprenticeships

Thu, 04 May 2017 11:34:45 GMT

University of Chichester Employer Briefing: The New World of Apprenticeships

14th June 2017 - 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Whether you are a levy-paying employer or not, the apprenticeship reforms and the introduction of the apprentice levy provide an opportunity for you to develop new and existing talent to meet the needs of your organisation.

Join us for a free event on June 14th to find out what it could mean for you, find out about Degree Apprenticeships offered by the University of Chichester and hear first hand from an employer and a degree apprentice about their experiences.

Venue

The University of Chichester

The Dome

Bognor Regis Campus

Upper Bognor Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 1HR

Agenda

5.30pm Networking and refreshments

6.00pm Welcome and introduction to the new world of apprenticeships

Sandra Coley, Head of Employer Engagement

University of Chichester Degree Apprenticeships

Andrew Adams, Business Development Manager

Why employers should get involved

Guest Speaker - Simon Pringle, Co-Founder, Red River Software

What the Degree Apprenticeship means to me

Guest Speaker – degree apprentice (to be confirmed)

Q & A

7.30pm Close

West Sussex Small Business Grants - Funding Still Available

Thu, 04 May 2017 10:56:24 GMT

West Sussex Small Business Grants - Funding Still Available

Funding for small businesses is still available in areas of West Sussex

Looking to develop website?
Need new office equipment?

Does your business need to pay for training?

You can still apply for up to £2,000 to help develop or establish your business.

Funding still available through the following areas:-

Crawley Borough Council
Adur & Worthing Borough Councils
Mid Sussex District Council

The Business Navigator service has helped over 2,000 businesses since January 2016 and the team attend over 40 events last month alone.The team can research potential funding options, help you find a business mentor/adviser, help with recruitment, find support to help with website development, and much more.

For further information please call 0800 977 4146 for free and impartial guidance from the Navigator team.

For more information

‘FORGET THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE, GIVE US THE SOUTHERN ACCELERATOR’

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 11:27:54 GMT

‘FORGET THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE, GIVE US THE SOUTHERN ACCELERATOR’

The Greater Brighton Economic Board (GBEB) met on Tuesday April 25, 2017, to discuss a packed agenda focused on bringing more investment into the region, which extends from Worthing in the west across to Newhaven and up to East Grinstead. After overseeing his last meeting as GBEB Chairman, Councillor Daniel Humphreys, shares his personal reflection on the progress that’s being made

You've probably heard of the Northern Powerhouse. You may have heard of the Midlands Engine. But very soon I expect you will also know more about the Southern Accelerator.

This is the banner under which the Greater Brighton Economic Board hopes to drive growth throughout our areas.

The term has been universally supported within the Board’s response to the Government's Industrial Strategy.

The idea is simple - using our power as civic, education and business leaders to focus our energy to propel the region forward.

This was my last meeting as Chairman of the Board. In the last 12 months I have seen first-hand the impact that a joined-up approach can deliver.

From Worthing to Newhaven, Brighton up to East Grinstead, across the region we already have so many of the ingredients needed for an economy that delivers better outcomes for everyone.

We have a highly qualified workforce, we have the will from leaders, and we are very well connected.

What we need now is to put the foot on the accelerator to enable us to compete alongside the likes of London on a national and international stage.

The timing for jump-starting our economy has never been better. The regional economy is strong. Business growth rates are improving. Plus the government is willing to give the provinces more power and, more importantly, funding to deliver real change.

Investment in housing, transport and supporting further and higher education could make all the difference to the region as a whole, especially if we brand it under a single banner.

That's why I'm delighted to say that Whitehall officials are already showing an interest in the idea and are willing to visit to find out more to take the proposal forward.

It is yet another example of how Greater Brighton is making great strides in such a short space of time.

Recent months has seen the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership provide over £58 million towards infrastructure and regeneration in Greater Brighton.

This includes projects such as building office space at Adur Civic centre to keep 400 jobs in the area; transport and roads improvements in the Burgess Hill area; and funding towards delivering a new £99 million Life Sciences building at the University of Sussex’s Falmer campus.

In time these schemes, and others, will unlock hundreds of thousands of square metres of employment and housing space, creating jobs, homes and business space for those in our communities.

We are also seeing some major projects come to conclusion. Building work on the Construction Trades Centre at The GB Met further education college in east Brighton is now complete; while the tidal walls scheme at Shoreham and flood alleviation scheme at Newhaven are moving along quickly.

Greater Brighton is also getting bigger, Crawley Borough Council and Gatwick Airport Ltd will be invited to join the board. With their co-operation we can strengthen the existing growth corridor from the coast up to the fringes of the capital.

It means we able to pull in more investment and focus on key infrastructure needs, such as increasing capacity on the Brighton mainline, which is the cause of so much misery to thousands of commuters in our area.

And finally, it would only be right to say a massive congratulations to Brighton and Hove Albion for their promotion to the Premier League.

The Seagulls, in some ways, represent everything that’s good about Greater Brighton - working together across traditional district boundaries to deliver places for our wider communities to thrive while showcasing all that is good on the national stage.

The Albion's reach extends to the Greater Brighton's boundary and beyond. The fantastic stadium complex at Falmer straddles parts of Brighton & Hove and Lewes; the state-of-the-art training ground is in Adur; not forgetting that fans flock from every corner of the county to watch Chris Hughton's team in action.

With the club now competing on the elite stage, it's a chance to put our region on the national and global map.

It will be a privilege to be part of the civic parade through Brighton and Hove on May 14 to celebrate with all the Seagulls fans.

Small Business Grant (and Apprenticeship Grant) Funding

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:47:20 GMT

Small Business Grant (and Apprenticeship Grant) Funding

Adur & Worthing Councils, in partnership with Adur and Worthing Business Partnership, are pleased to announce a new grant scheme for Small Business grants and Apprenticeship grants for micro and small businesses in the Adur and Worthing area.

Small Business Grants

The Small Business Grant is available to local micro businesses of up to 10 employees and the Councils are offering grants of up to £2,500 which you will need to match fund. For example, if you want to purchase some equipment that costs £1,500 you can apply for £750 from the grant fund and source the additional £750 needed from your own funds.

You must be able to demonstrate how the project will develop or establish your business and what difference it will make.

First - read the grant criteria information:

Small Business Grants guidance notes

Then if you meet the criteria:

Apply for a Small Business Grant here

Apprenticeship Grants

The Apprenticeship Grant is available to small businesses of up to 50 employees and the Councils are offering grants of £1,500 to match funding currently available from the Government.

First - read the grant criteria information:

Apprenticeship Grant guidance notes

Then if you meet the criteria:

Apply for an Apprenticeship Grant here

About these grants

The scheme is being delivered by the Adur & Worthing Business Partnership and businesses will be on the Awards Panel, helping to decide which applications are successful.

If you would like to discuss either of the above grants please contact:

Tina Barker
on 01273 263147
or email tina.barker@adur-worthing.gov.uk

Lancing Business Park Warden's Blog - February 2017

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 11:01:37 GMT

Lancing Business Park Warden's Blog - February 2017

After a good couple of days walking around the park, popping into business's all over the park I have to say the overriding feeling is one of positivity. My first port of call was Shoreham Vehicle Auctions and they seem to be going from strength to strength. Had a nice chat with them and an insight into their ongoing success and the changes they're making to improve the day to day running of the company.

Walking down Spencer Road Lancing Commercials are as busy as ever and DMH Motors are just as busy too, the yard next door to them which is owned by Edburtons is full up and has a long waiting list for space as well.

Progress is also going well down at Winston Business Centre, now that the road has been done all of the units are occupied and I'm liaising with the managing agents to put funding in place for a new set of gates and security fencing to the entrance while the Lancing Business Park Committee have agreed to install cameras to monitor the site 24/7 and to say this has gone down well would be an understatement.

A business that has been a recent addition to the park is Healthy Supplies Ltd, they haven't been here to long but they've already outgrown the unit they're in so I've put them in contact with another company on the park that installs mezzanine floors so hopefully that will work out for all concerned and they are one of the friendliest business's to pop in to see, lovely bunch down there.

All in all I have to say the park is extremely busy and the feedback I get is nothing but positive, the parking situation has improved dramatically, although not perfect it's a lot better than it was and thanks to Mark Quarterly and his team the park is litter picked and road swept weekly sometimes daily if they can.

I would like to say thank you to everyone I see for all the tea's and coffee's, it is very nice to see so many friendly faces.

Mike – Lancing Business Park Warden

Together We Did It! - Ocean Press Christmas Card Promotion

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 10:47:30 GMT

Together We Did It! - Ocean Press Christmas Card Promotion

Last year, Ocean Press ran a Christmas card promotion in aid of the excellent childrens charity The Rockinghorse Appeal.

They are delighted to announce we raised £170.00. Thank you so much to all those customers who took part and ordered their Christmas cards through Ocean Press.

As in previous years, an extra special thanks goes to Damian Motram, of mobile phone supplier Cellular Solutions, who increased the total raised with an additional donation.

If you would like to learn more about the great work The Rockinghorse charity does, please click here.

www.oceanpress.co.uk

A LEAP forward for local businesses with Small Business Grants

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 11:00:27 GMT

A LEAP forward for local businesses with Small Business Grants

A new grant scheme for small businesses and apprenticeships is being introduced by Adur & Worthing Councils, offering grants of up to £2.5K until the end of September 2017.

Part of a West Sussex-wide scheme, known as the Local Enterprise and Apprenticeship Platform (LEAP), there is approximately £71,000 available for businesses located in Adur and a similar amount for businesses based in Worthing.

The scheme recognises the vital role that small businesses play in the local economy and the particular difficulties that micro businesses (those with up to 10 employees) can face in accessing funds to help them grow and take on staff. Small businesses (up to 50 employees) can face similar difficulties when looking to take on an apprentice or provide apprenticeship opportunities for existing staff, and these are the type of businesses this scheme is designed to help.

How to Apply?
Come along to Worthing and Adur Chamber of Commerce's Networking Breakfast on 24th March at 7.30am to understand the criteria and information on what will be accepted for the grants. Click here to Register for the event

About these grants
The scheme is being delivered by the Adur & Worthing Business Partnership and businesses will be on the Awards Panel, helping to decide which applications are successful.

Small Business Grants
The Small Business Grant is available to local micro businesses of up to 10 employees and the Councils are offering grants of up to £2,500 which you will need to match fund. For example, if you want to purchase some equipment that costs £1,500 you can apply for £750 from the grant fund and source the additional £750 needed from your own funds.

You must be able to demonstrate how the project will develop or establish your business and what difference it will make.

Apprenticeship Grants
The Apprenticeship Grant is available to small businesses of up to 50 employees and the Councils are offering grants of £1,500 to match funding currently available from the Government.

For more information about the grants, guidance notes and application forms please click here

Lancing GP Team Event

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 10:52:49 GMT

Lancing GP Team Event

Teamsport Indoor Karting will host a Lancing Business Park race. This will be a team event consisting of about 3-4 drivers per team racing to represent your company and win your business free entry to the next Lancing Grand Prix! It really is fun on 4 wheels.

Date: Thursday 9th March Cost: £99 Per team

15 minute Practice
10 minute Qualifier
90 Minute Race

Time:19:00 Arrival: 19:30 Race

The bar will be open through the night for drinks and hot and cold food.

Get involved and have a great night with us. Give us a call on 07854 228521 or email for more information.

£48.73million investment comes to the Greater Brighton City Region

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 09:52:09 GMT

£48.73million investment comes to the Greater Brighton City Region

In a significant demonstration of the Chancellor’s commitment to the Greater Brighton City Region, £48.73million of Local Growth Fund Round 3 is to be invested in the City Region over the coming year, driving key projects forward.

These key projects are:

Worthing Central Phase 1 - the first phase of a comprehensive and co-ordinated transformation programme of Worthing’s Town Centre, stretching from Worthing Central Railway Station to the Seafront - £5.69million

Decoy Farm, Worthing - transforming the site – which has stood unused for over three decades – into one of the most exciting commercial employment centres on the South Coast, providing openings for existing businesses to expand and attracting wider enterprise and investment from the South East and London - £4.84million

New Monks Farm & Airport - establishing the essential road infrastructure needed to unblock the development of both New Monks Farm and the Airport Business Estate into a strategic employment and housing growth centre - £5.7million

Burgess Hill Growth Area Infrastructure Package - putting in place a package of local infrastructure improvements – including road enhancements, public transport improvements, walking and cycling initiatives, access to the proposed Science Park among others – that will support the delivery of the £1b Burgess Hill growth programme - £14.9million

Sussex Bio-Innovation Centre, Brighton - delivering a new £99m Life Sciences building at the University of Sussex’s Falmer campus. This building will provide dedicated teaching space, modern laboratory equipment, technical support and inspiring collaboration spaces for academics, researchers and clinicians from different disciplines to share knowledge and create innovative partnerships - £5.5million

Brighton Waterfront, Black Rock Site Development, Brighton – delivering a new world class conference and multi-use venue at the Black Rock Site, alongside a major expansion of the city’s retail offer through an extension of Churchill Square shopping centre - £12.1million

Councillor Daniel Humphreys, Chairman of the Greater Brighton Economic Board and Leader of Worthing Borough Council, said:

“I am delighted to see this significant commitment to future growth across our Region.

“At this point, we estimate that the six projects will attract over £700million of private sector investment into the Region. In practical terms, this will mean nearly 280,000 square metres of employment floor space for approximately 6,600 new jobs and over 5,900 homes to house our growing population.

“This is great news for the City Region and a vote of confidence in the creative, innovative, agenda set by the Greater Brighton Economic Board.”

The funds are being administered by the Government by Coast To Capital, the Local Economic Partnership covering the City Region. The Greater Brighton Economic Board is now working closely with Coast To Capital on a phased release of funds into these transformative projects.

Further information will be released as soon as it is available and full details for each of the sites is contained in the 2015-16 Greater Brighton Economic Board Annual Report.

£2billion in land assets set to be unlocked

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:39:08 GMT

Public property valued at over £2billion is set to be unlocked in the next five years throughout the Greater Brighton City Region, creating the potential for over 1,300 new jobs and over 1,200 new homes in the Region over the next 10 years.

The investment laying the groundwork to make this a reality comes from the Government’s One Public Estate programme - an innovation in encouraging collaboration with a place-based focus between land owning public sector bodies. Investment of £280,500 will be made into the Region in the 2016/17 financial year, with a further £316,500 due to be invested in 2017/18.

Eight key sites will now be driven forward:

Springman House, Lewes: bringing together the key blue-light services into a single location, thereby unlocking the regeneration of the North Street Quarter to deliver new homes, employment floorspace, subsidised workspace for the creative industries, a new healthcare centre, an underground car park, completion of the flood defences for Lewes and a range of public realm improvements

Worthing Civic Centre: a mixed use development incorporating a new, integrated multi-disciplinary primary and community care hub in the heart of Worthing, transforming the delivery of non-acute health care in the town

Brighton General Hospital: redevelopment of the site to include a new health and care campus, new housing and a range of community uses

Dyke Road Barracks, Brighton: potential redevelopment of the site to deliver a smaller territorial army barracks alongside mixed use development (pending MoD approval at the time of writing)

Moulsecoomb Neighbourhood Hub, Brighton: the consolidation of siloed services into a new community hub, releasing some sites for affordable housing and student accommodation.

Madeira Terrace, Brighton: reconstruction of the Terrace, including the introduction of innovative commercial and leisure uses

Preston Barracks, Brighton: development of a primary and community healthcare hub, allowing for the release and disposal of existing assets

Preston Circus Fire Station: optimising the layout to meet its operational uses and identifying alternative uses for the remaining areas

In the One Public Estate programme, land owning public bodies - such as local authorities, healthcare and emergency services - are being encouraged to use their property as a catalyst for economic growth and transforming public service delivery.

The intention is that they will achieve this through identifying surplus assets which could be made available for housing and local regeneration, co-locating their services to make better use of space and drive service improvements, and actively seeking out opportunities for joint working to improve customer experience.

In the process, each agency and authority will generate capital receipts from the sale of their identified land and property assets, creating income streams to invest directly into their communities.

Daniel Humphreys, Chairman of the Greater Brighton Economic Board and Leader of Worthing Borough Council, comments:

“I am very pleased to see our case for investment has been backed by the Government. In thinking innovatively about land and property, and by working in true partnership, we are looking at building new homes, new workspaces and community facilities, stimulating our City Region economy and supporting our growing population.

“Now that we have had the green light, the Economic Board has established a Strategic Property Board which is determined to ensure that we demonstrate our absolute commitment to following this programme through and transforming our Region.

“As Leader of Worthing Borough Council, I am delighted to see the vote of confidence in our plan to create a Civic Healthcare Hub in the heart of the town, a move which will provide new opportunities for accommodation, positively and permanently transforming the health, wellbeing and housing opportunities in the heart of Worthing.”

Councillor Warren Morgan, Leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, adds:

“This announcement is good news for Brighton and Hove, and for the wider City Region. We are demonstrating that we can think creatively and innovatively about the future of our places and public services, and how we drive economic growth that benefits everyone.

“The six sites identified in the City offer us a chance to overcome some of the obstacles we face and think differently about our plans to boost housing, employment and public services in the city.”

Councillor Andy Smith, Leader of Lewes District Council, adds:

“The investment into the Springman House site will help us to deliver our regeneration ambitions for the District, alongside our emergency service partners who are also keen to make the most of this opportunity.

“The regeneration of the North Street Quarter is key not only to delivering homes and employment space, but also to completing flood defences for the town and creating a wide range of public space improvements.”

The One Public Estate investment will fund a range of activities including programme and project management across the eight identified sites, feasibility studies and public consultations.

By 31st December, maps of all publicly owned land, together with an estimate of the value of each piece, will be published online. Further information, including details for where to find this land value information, will be made available in the next few weeks.

Ensuring we are all Safer in Sussex - PCC November Newsletter

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:36:48 GMT

This week Katy Bourne, Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner launched a public consultation on our new Police & Crime Plan.

As PCC, I have a statutory duty to set the policing and crime objectives for Sussex through this Plan and in June I set up a Police & Crime Plan Reference Group to help me develop it.

The Reference Group comprises of representative members from community safety and criminal justice partners as well as Sussex Police.

Their work helps me to shape and develop community safety priorities which reflect accurately the expectations of the public.

The four policing and crime objectives for our new Plan are to:

- Strengthen local policing
- Work with local communities and partners to keep Sussex safe
Protect our vulnerable and help victims cope and recover from crime and abuse
- Improve access to justice for victims and witnesses
As the voice for local people on policing and crime, I am seeking your views as a Sussex resident on the new objectives and would encourage you to complete the public consultation which runs until the end of November. Have your say here.

The draft Plan will be presented to the Sussex Police & Crime Panel at our meeting on 20 January 2017 for them to formally review. It will then be launched by the end of March 2017.

You can watch a short animated video which explains how previous plans have been developed by clicking here.

I am pleased to announce that this week the award winning Sussex Restorative Justice Partnership enlarged its pool of Restorative Justice (RJ) facilitators with 15 newly trained volunteers.

The intensive three-day training course at HMP Lewes was delivered by accredited trainers from the Restorative Justice Council.

This new cohort of RJ facilitators are very welcome to the partnership and will increase its capacity and capability to deliver services for victims of crime by working alongside existing staff from the three RJ hubs already established across Sussex.

Healthy Supplies has moved to Lancing Business Park!

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:14:10 GMT

Healthy Supplies has just moved to Lancing Business Park and are very pleased to offer collection orders to all our neighbours. Healthy Supplies sell a huge variety of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, healthy snacks, drinks, protein powders and more at fantastic prices, and we're based here at South Coast House, 35 Chartwell Road. You can see all the products we sell on their website here: http://www.healthysupplies.co.uk/

Collection orders are welcome, and there's no minimum order quantity. They also have a Bulk Ingredients section. If you or your colleagues would like to make a purchase, please email us at service@healthysupplies.co.uk, stating the product codes and quantities of what you require. We'll then email you back as soon as it's ready for collection. You can pay on collection with a credit/debit card or exact change.

Notice of Submission of the Adur Local Plan, Policies Maps and Sustainability Appraisal

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 14:27:52 GMT

- Adur District Council have submitted the Adur Local Plan to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government on 20th October 2016 for independent examination.
  
  The Submission Adur Local Plan 2016, together with supporting documentation submitted to the Secretary of State is available on the Council website at:
  
  http://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/alp-submission-2016/
  
  The submitted documents include:
  
  -   Submission Adur Local Plan 2016
  
  -   Policies and Inset Maps October 2016
  
  -   Proposed Main Modifications 2016
  
  -   Proposed Minor Modifications 2016
  
  -   Sustainability Appraisal October 2016 and Appraisal of Proposed Main Modifications
  
  -   Equalities and Health Impact Assessment 2016 and Assessment of Proposed Main Modifications
  
  -   Statement of Consultation (Reg 22) October 2016
  
  -   Sequential and Exception Test 2016
  
  The above documents will be made available in hard copy at venues listed below.
  
  Additionally, the following documents can be made available at venues on request:
  -   Adur Infrastructure Delivery Plan October 2016
- - Adur Duty to Co-operate Statement October 2016
- - PAS Soundness Checklist 2016
- - PAS Legal Checklist 2016
- - Topic papers on Housing; Flood Risk; Shoreham Harbour; Economy and Employment, and Local Green Gaps.
- - Policy/Evidence Checklist
- - Adur Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment Update 2015
- - Housing Implementation Strategy 2016
- - Copies of representations received in response to the Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan 2014, and Amendments to the Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan (2016)
Location of Documents for Inspection

Copies of the documents referred to above are available at the following locations for inspection:

Shoreham Centre, 2 Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5WU (Open Mondays- Fridays 9am – 5pm).

Shoreham Library, St Mary’s Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5ZA (Open Mondays 10am-7pm, Tues, Wed, Thurs 10am – 6pm, Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 10am-4pm).

Lancing Library, Penstone Park, Lancing BN15 9DL (Open Mon-Fri 10am – 6pm, Sat 10am-4pm).

Southwick Library, Southdown Road, Southwick, BN42 4FT (Open Mon-Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 2pm).

In addition to providing copies of the said documents in accordance with Regulations 22 and 35, reference copies will be placed at Sompting Parish Council (Harriet Johnson Centre, Old School House, Loose Lane, Lancing, BN15 0BG) and Lancing Parish Council (Parish Hall, South Street, Lancing, BN15 8AJ).

Electronic versions: The Submission Adur Local Plan (2016), Policies Map and other supporting documentation can be found on the Council’s website at:

http://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/alp-submission-2016/

The Local Plan will now be subject to an independent examination which will be conducted by the Planning Inspectorate on behalf of the Secretary of State. A series of public examination hearings will take place and those invited to attend by the Planning Inspector will have the opportunity to respond to matters raised by the Inspector.

Once the public examination hearings are confirmed, details will be made available on the Adur District Council website. Details will also be sent to all those who made representations at previous Regulation 19 stages (Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan 2014, and Amendments to the Proposed Submission Adur Local Plan (2016).

A Programme Officer has been appointed to assist the Planning Inspector. All future correspondence relating to the public examination hearings should be via the Programme Officer, using the following contact details:

Mr Chris Banks

Programme Officer

Mob: 07817 322750

email: bankssolutionsuk@gmail.com

For other information please contact: adurplanningpolicy@adur-worthing.gov.uk or telephone: 01273-263000 and ask for the Adur Planning Policy Team.

Progress at pace across the Greater Brighton Region

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 14:24:44 GMT

Skills and knowledge development were at the forefront of the latest meeting of the Greater Brighton Economic Board, held Tuesday 18 October in Newhaven. Chairman of the Board, and Leader of Worthing Borough Council, Daniel Humphreys, takes up the story.

“The Greater Brighton Economic Board is now in its third year of operation and was formed in order to harness the creativity, innovation and determination that flows through the City Region towards a sustainable, resilient, economy.

“The progress made to date on many of the infrastructure projects is clear and we are now awaiting the Autumn Statement to learn the fate of the Growth Deal Bids we have made this year. Assuming that these are successful, we can expect to see the best part of £1billion invested into the City Region in the medium term with nearly 10,000 jobs created and almost 6,000 homes built for those who are driving our Region’s economy forward, alongside a significant amount of commercial floorspace as well.

“Underpinning this growth will be a highly educated, skilled workforce with access to lifelong learning opportunities. The Economic Board is driving forward an ambition to create an Apprenticeship Brokerage Service - an innovation which will make it easier for businesses of all sizes to access the training, and workforce, they will need for sustained growth.

“We know that the apprenticeship landscape is changing and the development of the Brokerage Service is a creative way to improve engagement between schools and businesses, as well as promoting an improved understanding with parents about the potential of apprenticeships for their children.

“We also know that the current system is not easily navigated for small and medium sized businesses who would benefit the most from it, but who don’t have the time required to become experts in the different options. The Greater Brighton Apprenticeship Brokerage Service would act as a conduit between employers and training providers and help them access the pipeline of talent needed for economic growth.

“I have been delighted to hear today that we are determined to launch the Brokerage Service and that a consultation is underway via the Employer Action Group - which has representatives across the City Region - with key levy payers in the region to explore how this offer will meet employers’ needs as we approach the advent of the Apprenticeship levy in April 2017. This of course follows on from the launch of the Digital Apprenticeship Service in January, which will see national attention focused on the potential of apprentices.

“In a major coup for the City Region, we’ve also learnt today that Brighton and Sussex Universities will be co-hosting the British Science Festival 2017 - the first time that it’s been held here since 1983. Between 5th and 9th September 2017, thousands of people will have the opportunity to discover cutting edge developments and debate key issues facing our society. With access to some of the world’s top scientists, engineers, technologists and social scientists, this will be an unparalleled opportunity to inspire a generation of learners of all ages.

“Finally, we have also heard some exceptionally good news regarding the City Region’s application to the One Public Estate fund. While a formal announcement is yet to be made, I can say that the City Region will soon benefit from substantial Government investment allowing us to take a new approach to the use of public land for housing, employment stimulus and as an opportunity to transform public services.

“This is a region which is growing; a region which means business and a region which will be a major driver of the South East economy. I am, and continue to be, proud to serve as the Chair of the Greater Brighton Economic Board during this exceptionally exciting time.”

Book your teams now for the Lancing Business Park Team Race - Thursday 27th October

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 09:56:30 GMT

Book your teams now for the Lancing Business Park Team Race - Thursday 27th October

In October Teamsport will host a Lancing Business Park race. This will be a team event consisting of about 3-4 drivers per team racing to represent your company and win your business free entry to the next Lancing Grand Prix!

THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER @ 20:00

15 minute practice
10 minute qualifying
1:30 minute endurance race

TEAM ENTRY £99 (approx 3-4 drivers per team)

There will be a free pizza buffet throughout the event and the bar will be open for drinks after the event!

Get involved and have a great night with us. Give us a call on 07976180588 or email Brighton.centre@team-sport.co.uk for more info

Who can Move a Shipping Container ? – It’s a ‘No-Brainer’ – Call 0800 915 23 23

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:47:18 GMT

Who can Move a Shipping Container ?
It’s a ‘No-Brainer’ – Call 0800 915 23 23

Shipping container movements are something Sussex Transport do really well – we do lots of movements on a daily basis. We have the HIAB and flatbed capacity to move shipping containers / cabins at your request… including double stacking and adding the staircases where necessary.

All of our drivers and operators are skilled, regularly trained and refreshed in necessary health and safety standards and required qualifications.

Here are some little known facts about shipping containers!…
1.            There are currently over 17 million shipping containers in circulation globally
2.            The first metal shipping container was invented by Malcolm McLean in 1956
3.            Approximately 97% of all shipping containers are manufactured in China. This is due to a lower labour rate in the country and that much of the world’s products are produced in China.
4.            Approximately 675 shipping containers are lost at sea every single year!!
5.            It is estimated that there were more than 530 million containers in the world in 2010.
6.            If shipping containers are taken care of with regular maintenance, they can last for a total of 20 years.
7.            95% of the world’s cargo moves by ship. Due to higher costs, it still makes more financial sense to transport goods in high volume ships.
8.            A standard container can hold around 3,500 shoe boxes!

And when a shipping container has finished being a shipping container – its can be transformed beyond your wildest imagination – check out this link to see some awesome make overs!

Need a container moved? Call the team on 0800 915 23 23 or email info@sussextransport.com We can easily cover the South East of England, London and further afield!

Accredited and Qualified HIAB Operators – at your Service

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:22:27 GMT

Accredited and Qualified HIAB Operators – at your Service

Here at Sussex Transport we employ the very best HIAB operators to assist our regular and ‘one off’ customers with their lifting requirements. From a hot tub to a modular building – all of our driver operators are highly skilled and trained to ALLMI standard.

The ALLMI operator course that all of our lifting team have attended includes the following modules:

·         Legislation

·         Introduction to the Loader Crane

·         Pre–operational Checks

·         Operator Maintenance

·         Lifting Equipment / Attachments

·         Siting the Loader Crane

·         Deployment of Stabiliser Legs

·         Use of Controls

·         Preparing the Loader Crane for Use

·         Operating the Loader Crane

·         Stowing Procedures

…..So you can be sure that the work our guys are doing for you is being done to best practice by skilled, trained operators!

We have a rare career opportunity for an experienced hook crane operator with plenty of experience moving a wide variety of items including cabins and containers to join our specialist team based in Lancing or near Dorking.

We have a great team of HIAB operators here at Sussex Transport – who all work together and have a strong sense of team spirit! - why not join them?!

You’ll be ALLMI qualified and confident in your ability to lift unbalanced loads – in return we will pay a generous salary plus bonus opportunity.

If you would like to be considered for employment, please call our HR department on 01903 791217 to discuss your experience. Alternatively email your CV to HR@sussextransport.com

And to discuss or book any of the services we offer, please call us on 01903 751100 or email info@sussextransport.com

Are you safe to drive this morning?

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:38:16 GMT

Are you safe to drive this morning?

Just add everything you drank to this handy calculator - and it will tell you how long you should wait before getting behind the wheel...

http://morning-after.org.uk/?page_id=82

Sussex Transport Compliant Hauliers with Quality Service and Efficiency at the Heart of Everything They Do!

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:36:04 GMT

MACE, Costain, FORS, Crossrail Compliant Hauliers with Quality Service and Efficiency at the Heart of Everything They Do!

Calling us on 0800 915 23 23 is the start of a great haulage partnership

Quality of service and efficiency is at the heart of everything we do and we can boast an excellent reputation and as a result have a large database of repeat customers!

We offer a 360 degree service – road / air / sea transport, warehousing, pick & pack and fulfilment services and we employ skilled, highly trained staff – so you can have complete confidence in our abilities.

So what can we do for you? Call us on 0800 915 23 23 to find out how we can help you today.

We specialise in the movement, disposal, lifting and logistics of goods across a wide range of industries.

With a diverse fleet of vehicles, an excellent collection of trusted partners and a highly trained team of drivers – we can turn our hand to almost anything you need.

Our expert transport team, coupled with our compliance managers and appointed persons offer a level of service that we believe is unparalleled in the road haulage industry.

Specialising in awkward, large or time sensitive loads, we boast complete customer satisfaction time and time again.

On top of the general day to day haulage of pallets, parcels and general transport of goods, we can also offer

·         Waste transport and disposal

·         Battery replacement transport and disposal management

·         Decommissioning assistance and transport

·         Festival logistics and on-site portable buildings

·         Production and media logistics

·         Modular building transport and assistance

·         Cabin, container and groundhog transport

·         Towing services

·         Contract lifts

Why not call us for a chat about your next requirement on 0800 915 23 23 - we’d love to hear from you!

A Fleet Requirement for a Flotilla Event in Southampton – Boat Show Delivery Booked in Advance.

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:31:10 GMT

A Fleet Requirement for a Flotilla Event in Southampton – Boat Show Delivery Booked in Advance.

A HIAB crane lorry, 18t flatbed and an artic curtain side lorry have already been booked in advance for a client making deliveries to the Southampton boat show which is taking place this year 16th – 25th September 2016.

Every September sees the annual ‘Southampton Boat Show’ which is the biggest water based boat show in Europe and is held in Mayflower Park.

This year it’s bigger and better than ever! Each day the Festival Stage will open up with a fashion show, followed by live music and at the weekends the show organisers will be asking visitors to come and prepare for a Guinness World Record attempt to create a picture of a boat using people! This is a unique opportunity to be part of history and be part of something special.

The Festival Stage area is also the home to the Guinness Bar and the Food Village – it’s the place to relax in a deck chair, rock out or simply meet with friends for a chat and bite to eat. There is also a Sandpit in the Festival Stage Area- buckets and spades will be provided as will beach Jenga and Connect 4!

In 2007, the show boasted a chance for spectators to see HMS Bounty which was featured in the film Pirates of the Caribbean!

Southampton Boat Show has the world’s largest purpose built marina with over 2km of pontoons, which display more than 350 boats over 10 days!

This year one of the stars of the show will be the tall ship Artemis – Artemis is probably one of the most luxurious and elegant sailing vessels in Europe today, with a large well deck and raised aft deck, a forward deck saloon and an enormous saloon aft with its own

bar that provides an excellent venue for all types of function. The decoration is to the very highest standards, with highly polished fine wood veneered panels, brasswork and deep velvet upholstery reflecting the traditional style of the world’s most lavish ocean liners.

We regularly make deliveries to ports, boatyards, docks and marinas to assist with deliveries, collection’s and lifting requirements.

For your next dedicated job we’d be only too pleased to offer you a quote. Call us today on 01903 751100 or drop an email to info@sussextransport.com

Mud, TV Stars, Festivals, Cars and Airshows – We Take Pride in Every Job We Do.

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 09:01:36 GMT

Mud, TV Stars, Festivals, Cars and Airshows – We Take Pride in Every Job We Do.

We collect, deliver and lift goods all over the UK. This week has been another busy one here in our Capel and Lancing depot’s for our dedicated team of professional drivers, warehouse and office staff alike!

The week kicked off with us providing an artic flatbed lorry for Pride – we were responsible for the cast of two very well known TV soap operas in the procession through the streets of London - resulting in a very happy client who emailed, ‘’ I just want to make sure that you pass on our thanks to your driver. He was absolutely brilliant, and the weekend really wouldn’t have been such a success without him. We were really impressed with how you guys dealt with the job from start to finish, and will definitely be aiming to send some more business in your direction!’’ Well done Peter!

The start of the working week saw us back at Worthy Farm collecting the equipment we delivered the previous week for the five day music festival, Glastonbury in Somerset. This one was a real challenge for James our artic driver due to the amount of rainfall before (and during) the event. Our lorry was filmed going into the site by someone who posted the footage on various social media sites. This was picked up by various newspapers – so a nice bit of free advertising in the Mail, Telegraph, Mirror etc ! watch that video of James driving through the mud HERE

The lorry survived both journeys – albeit needing a good scrub down afterwards and James did a stirling job!

The HIAB lifting team have also been busy – we delivered and lifted huge car dealership signs in Staffordshire, exhibition equipment was taken to Farnborough in readiness for the set up of the airshow in a few weeks and several more local jobs delivering to and from Hove Cricket Ground in Sussex.
We’re pleased to welcome two new employees over the next few weeks as well – following our recruitment drive to expand the driving team. – to cope with the increased demand in our services!
For your next requirement of lifting, delivering , collection or storage – give the team a call today on 01903 751100 – we’d love to help make your move a success!

Fun Food Facts for Wimbledon as Sussex Transport Make Dedicated Festival and Event Deliveries

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:36:56 GMT

Fun Food Facts for Wimbledon as Sussex Transport Make Dedicated Festival and Event Deliveries

With a fleet of HIABs, curtain side, flatbeds, Artic’s, 7.5t, 18t, Moffetts and 4×4’s, Sussex Transport can cover a wide variety of deliveries from a small package to an Artic load of materials.

As the start of the festival and events season is now upon us, we have already been asked to transport equipment to and from the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, have done some work at the Isle of Wight Festival and have been on site at a very muddy Worthy Farm for the Glastonbury Festival assisting with the set up.

This year the Wimbledon Tennis Championships will run from 27 June to 10 July – when it’s hoped the storms and rain clouds will have cleared!

Strawberries, enthusiastic crowds, famous faces and of course wall to wall television coverage, all add to the atmosphere and tradition!

As with any large event, it takes an enormous amount of co-ordination from a multitude of companies and organisers to ensure those two weeks in June run smoothly.

Ball girls and boys start training for Wimbledon in February and from the 700 local children applying for the jobs – only 250 are selected!

One strawberry at Wimbledon will set you back around 25p!

So what needs to be brought in for the event?

54,250 tennis balls
330,000 cups of tea and coffee
230,000 bottles of water
234,000 meals served
320,000 glasses of Pimm’s
110,000 sandwiches and baguettes
25,000 scones
110,000 pints of draught beer and lager
16,000 portions of fish and chips
44,000 litres of milk
140,000 portions of English strawberries
10,000 litres of dairy cream
10,000 portions of frozen yoghurt
29,000 bottles of champagne
5,000 kilos of bananas (for players)
86,000 ice cream portions
30,000 stone baked pizzas

That’s some shopping list for the organisers!

This year we are delivering supplies to Wimbledon in one of our 18t vehicles. Satellite tracking means the client can be informed of where their delivery is at every leg of the journey ensuring a professional job from start to finish.

For more information on what we can do for you – why not call one of our dedicated team on 01903 751100 or drop us an e-mail at info@sussextransport.com

We like to think that we offer a championship delivery service! so we’d LOVE to hear from you!

www.sussextransport.com

Innovate UK is investing up to £15 million in innovative R&D projects in a new funding competition that is open to all UK companies

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 10:20:34 GMT

Innovate UK is investing up to £15 million in innovative R&D projects in a new funding competition that is open to all UK companies.

Innovate UK is to invest up to £15 million in innovative R&D projects. These projects are designed to help businesses develop new products, processes and services with commercial potential. The aim is to enhance UK competitiveness, growth and improve national productivity.

The competition is open to the best business-led ideas or concepts. These can be drawn from any technology, engineering or industrial area, including Innovate UK’s 4 priority sectors for growth.

We want to fast-track ideas to commercial success. Projects should demonstrate disruptive, cutting-edge innovations and businesses should demonstrate ambition and potential for growth.

The competition will be open to both small and medium-sized enterprises and large companies. They can work individually or collaboratively.

Projects may focus on:

    feasibility studies which may include a proof of market
    industrial research
    experimental development

We expect projects to last 6 to 36 months. They can range in size from total eligible project costs of £25,000 up to £1 million, depending on the type of project.

There are two options to apply into this competition. These are dependent on the size and length of your project. These options are called streams. Stream 1 is for projects under 12 months and under £100,000. Stream 2 is for projects over 12 months or over £100,000.

The competition opens on 6 June 2016:

Click here for more details

Video of the old carriage works where Lancing Business Park is now situated

Thu, 26 May 2016 08:42:46 GMT

Video of the old carriage works where Lancing Business Park is now situated

Click the image below to view a wonderful little film from the Southern Railway Film Unit made around 1936/1937 titled "Construction of an Express Electric Motor Coach, Underframes and Bogies at Lancing Works"

The old carriage works is where the business park is now situated.

Teamsport Kartchamps

Thu, 12 May 2016 11:37:23 GMT

Teamsport Kartchamps

Each year Teamsport run a competition called kartchamps. A chance to win free karting for a month at any of our locations plus a track day up at Brands hatch in a mini cooper! All you have to do is become a member and submit your best laptimes to compete in one of our track attack nights.
Fastest drivers will compete at the final in Reading for a chance to be crowned kart champion 2016 and win fantastic prizes.

See information below or pop in and see them at 2 Chartwell Road Lancing Business Park

Get Active in January & Boost Your Career

Thu, 07 Jan 2016 09:05:19 GMT

Get Active in January & Boost Your Career

Read on to find out how physical activity can boost your career prospects and how you can motivate colleagues to become more active.


Make Regular Exercise Part of Your Job	Boost Your Career
All too often just the physical benefits are discussed when talking about the effects of exercise. However, there are increasing studies into the effectiveness of people who exercise regularly and their careers.

Can You Spare 150 minutes?

Start Logging Your Minutes Now

The NHS recommends adults 5 x 30 minutes of physical activity per week. A total of 150 minutes.

Our handy website and app will do this for you.

If you know that you can do more than this, simply set your own target.

Workplace Champion Training

Find Out More

Want to understand how to motivate your colleagues?

Ever wondered how to make the business case to your employer about the benefits of getting your workplace active?

Now you can with our Workplace Champion training course.

~ Active Sussex Workplace Challenge

A27 Feasibility Study Publication

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:31:25 GMT

A27 Feasibility Study Publication

We welcome the publication, by the Government, of the A27 Corridor Feasibility Study. It is important that everyone is able to access and understand the work that was completed last year. We are currently considering the Study and its findings.

West Sussex County Council, as part of A27 Action, helped inform the Department for Transport’s work through participation in its Reference Group alongside other stakeholders.

A27 Action received submissions regarding the need to improve the A27 from businesses, residents and local parish councils. Ministers were receptive to this engagement and the views expressed in a coherent way for the Department to take account of.

The Government took on board all of the views received. We thank Ministers for taking the time to visit the County and for listening to the concerns and suggestions for improvements.

The Feasibility Study has identified improvement options. The detail in the Feasibility Study sets out the Department for Transport’s conclusions in accordance with its standard transport appraisal techniques.

These options will now be subject to more detailed technical work to ensure they will achieve the Government’s objectives.

We recognise there is a lot of detail to consider but we are committed to involving residents, businesses, Borough and District Councils and the Local Enterprise Partnership.

The study sets out that further work is required on the detail of the most feasible options. Once this has been completed, those options will be published for formal consultation.

We will ensure that the consultation will invite views in relation to sustainable transport measures to complement investment along the A27.

West Sussex County Council looks forward to working with all stakeholders, particularly Highways England, in investing in the strategic road network in the County.

We welcome the Government’s Study as part of the long-term economic plan to boost investment in the strategic road network.

The Government’s commitment helps to ensure that a strong and diverse economy can grow in West Sussex

The feasibility study published by the Government is set out in a series of technical reports is currently available here - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a27-corridor-feasibility-study-technical-reports

To understand the feasibility study for the A27, please follow these links to find a short overview and leaflet - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a27-corridor-feasibility-study-overview

The Teamsport Lancing Karting Grand Prix is back for 2015.

Thu, 29 Jan 2015 11:40:30 GMT

The Teamsport Lancing Karting Grand Prix is back for 2015.

Fine Cut are the reigning champions after a superb drive in the last event making them the second name to appear on our lancing GP cup. Do you want to knock Fine Cut off the podium and have your name on the trophy?

If so, the event will be staged on Wednesday 25th March at 7.00pm at the usual price of £99 + VAT/team (of up to 4 drivers). The format will be a 20 minute Practice/Qualifying session followed by a 1 ½ hour flat out race with drivers only stopping for driver changes and penalties.

Teams can book by E Mailing sales.brighton@team-sport.co.uk these events are usually very popular so book soon to avoid disappointment!

Grant awarded to innovative UK Composite Engineering Company

Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:12:10 GMT

Grant awarded to innovative Sussex Composite Engineering Company

Fine Cut Graphic Imaging Ltd have recently been awarded a significant Business Growth Grant, from the Coast to Capital Regional growth fund, to support investment in developing their advanced engineering division.

Fine Cut are specialists within the industrial graphics, laser engraving and advanced engineering sectors. Continually investing in the latest production equipment, the grant which is in excess of £95,000, contributes towards Fine Cut’s development of their Advanced Engineering division and plans to create 7 highly skilled employment opportunities. This investment in to the very latest equipment enables them to manufacture advanced composite parts. The project kicks off with a new 5 axis-machining centre that has a large 3.6m x 2.6m bed which was specifically built for specialist composite engineering including carbon fibre trimming.

The new 5-Axis machine will be added to Fine Cut’s existing state-of-the-art facilities, which already houses a range of machines including a cutting edge Faro measuring and scanning arm.

The new technology will allow the highly skilled team, to further penetrate new markets, including defence, aerospace as well as motorsport. Following several years of successfully supplying to motorsport teams, the new CMS Ares and Faro arm will allow for the supply of an even greater range of high quality engineered parts to the industry. Fine Cut have recently embarked on further improvements to their quality standards by signing up to the well-respected SC21 programme.

The Government’s Regional Growth Fund is a £3.2 billion fund designed to help companies in England to grow. So far £2.9 billion of funding has been allocated to support projects and programmes committed to deliver sustainable jobs and economic growth. The sixth round is now closed and received 174 applications, allocations will be announced in early 2015… For more information, please go to www.bis.gov.uk/rgf
www.gov.uk/understanding-the-regional-growth-fund.

With a firm commitment to British manufacturing and continued investment in the latest technology and highly skilled personnel, Fine Cut are proud to have received such recognition by the receipt of the grant.

For further details please contact Sam Urben. Email: sam@finecut.co.uk Tel: 01903 751666

Further Success at Wickers Gymnastics Club

Thu, 18 Dec 2014 09:42:13 GMT

Further Success at Wickers Gymnastics Club

Wickers Gymnastics Club has had a brilliant year with the building of the foam landing pit, the Annual Club Championships, Wickers Invitational, 2014 Awards Evening and the success of our Squad gymnasts.

Wickers has accomplished great success during this year’s competition season. The season kicked off with the Woman’s Artistic Regional Championships held on the 19th and 20th of September2014. Though very tough competition the girls did fantastically well, and the Wickers gymnasts managed to get a 5th place in their Modified level 3 group as well as their prep 6 girls who are only 7 years old grabbing 3rd place Team winners.

Chichester Floor and Vault competition held on the 28th of September for General Gymnastics squads was next up on the list. For some gymnasts this was their first competition and they all held their nerve and performed exceptionally well, winning over 30 medals!

On the 4th of October 2014 both Woman’s Artistic and higher level General Gymnastics squads were entered into the Sussex Championships. Wickers came out victorious with Four Sussex Champions. A massive well done to Lottie Barton who won a trophy for the highest general floor score of the day.

On the 19th of October it was the General Gymnasts turn to compete in the Regional Championships. Wickers entered 13 gymnasts, all gymnasts received top ten places and 9 received medals for top 3 places in their age groups and competitive level.

The final competition for the year was the Southbourne Beam and Vault Championships for Woman’s Artistic and General Gymnastics. This was held on the 23rd of November 2014 and as usual everyone had performed brilliantly. Wickers won almost every category they entered and managed to receive a total of 32 medals, 14 Gold, 11 Silver and 7 Bronze.

Katy Hodgson commented ‘We are extremely proud of all of our gymnasts, those who competed for the very first time, those who keep achieving every year and those who do it for fun and keep improving. We would like to thank the coaches, volunteers and parents who make it all happen and would like everyone at Wickers to keep up the hard work. We are looking forward to another successful year in 2015, and all that it may bring!’

Wickers also has an Adult Gymnastics group, who train on Thursday and Sunday mornings and are very excited to be hosting their first in-house competition on the 21st of December. Good luck to everyone competing at this Christmas Competition.

Wickers is holding some Christmas activities, before the new term re-starts in January, please visit the website www.wickersgymnastics.co.uk to book into our fantastic holiday programme for children of all ages. Children do not have to be members of Wickers to join in the fun. If you are looking for a gymnastics party or information on classes for parent and child, preschool, junior or adult sessions please also visit the website. Please be aware that parties can be booked up very fast and we can take booking up to 6 months in advance.

What’s it all FORS ? Sussex Transport Are Awarded the SILVER Accreditation!

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:57:45 GMT

What’s it all FORS ? Sussex Transport Are Awarded the SILVER Accreditation!

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is an accreditation scheme that aims to improve fleet activity in London and throughout the UK and beyond.

As a FORS accredited company, not only are we now recognised as a forward-thinking operator, but accreditation will give us that all important competitive edge. FORS is graduated into three levels enabling companies to demonstrate to customers and other companies, progress through the FORS journey.

According to the FORS website, ‘’Silver and gold FORS accredited companies are high-quality operators that are committed to becoming safer, greener and more efficient. Gold is the highest FORS award, followed by silver and then bronze. To progress an operator must meet all the requirements of lower awards. Progression to silver or gold accreditation is not mandatory but may help complying with more rigorous procurement conditions. Silver requirements are based primarily around putting in place the systems for improvements, and gold requirements primarily involve enacting those improvements. Silver and gold FORS operators shall provide an annual submission of data to their certification body for review. Variations in approach to a requirement are acceptable provided that they meet its general ethos and are agreed with the certification body’’

We are very proud of our progression from Bronze to Silver today.

For more information on what we can do to help you – please feel free to email us at info@sussextransport.com or call us on 0800 915 23 23

Congratulations to the Winners and Highly Commended on Lancing Business Park at the Business Awards

Thu, 27 Nov 2014 10:48:42 GMT

Congratulations to those businesses on Lancing Business Park who were Winners and Highly Commended at the Business Awards

Medium Business
Highly Commended - Sussex Transport

Innovation
Winners - Flare Audio

Young Achiever
Winner - Sian Panton - Sussex Transport

Parking on Lancing Business Park - Police Update

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 10:36:41 GMT

Police Update

Since the Police sent the letter to members of Lancing Business Park regarding the parking, numerous vehicles have been recovered and ticketed that have been inconsiderately parked or causing an obstruction.

Please be aware that the Police and Parking Enforcement Officers are taking action.

LBP members share their career experiences with Sir Robert Woodard Academy Students

Thu, 13 Nov 2014 12:46:42 GMT

Last month four members from Lancing Business Park spoke to Sir Robert Woodard Academy students about their different careers and career journeys.

Sir Robert Woodard Academy (SRWA) recently asked if any member from Lancing Business Park would like to come in to the academy to speak to our students regarding their current career and their career journey. SRWA feel it is important to ask people from the local community as they have a greater understanding of the realities of employment on offer within the area.

They were as follows;

Martin Osmond - Mobility, Martin spoke about the importance of planning and
preparation and how this applies at an early age, he was able to give clear
examples of how he had demonstrated this in the past.

Elaine Smith - Bennett-Griffin Smith, Elaine spoke about her time at school
and the route she had taken which had led her to her current career, which
is a partner in a solicitors practice. Elaine was very honest about her
journey and dispelled many myths the students had regarding solicitors.

Alan Tucker - Core Cleaning, Alan had a planned career but due to an
accident he had to change his career, he spoke of how he started his own
business. Alan showed that with hard work and determination you are able to
achieve your desired goal.

Jenny Guy - Sussex Transport, Jenny works in HR, she was able to stress to
the students the importance of what an employer is looking for, she spoke
about CV's, how to prepare for interviews. Jenny shared with the students
the different roles she had prior to her current position.

All of the people who came in to speak to the students all had one common
theme and that is, they have all had different careers before working in
their current roles and all of them said they had wished they had worked
harder at school.

The majority of students plan or speak of one career, they do not realise
that they may have numerous roles before they eventually work in a specific
area. Students also need to take into consideration that the job they may
eventually end up working in, may not yet be invented. By local employers
coming in and speaking to the students we hope to raise students awareness
and expose the realities of what they may have to encounter once they have
left here.

SRWA would like to thank everyone who came in and spoke to the students, it
was a daunting experience for them, in the respect that the talks took place
first thing in the morning to a group of 30 students whose ages range from
11 - 18. Saying this, even though the students may not be interested in any
of the careers, it gives them an understanding of what is required of them,
no matter what career path they choose to pursue.

If anyone would like to share their experiences with the students, SRWA would
be most grateful for your time, if you are available from 8:50 - 9:10 on a
Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, please can you contact me
amorley@srwa.woodard.co.uk

Kind regards
Anne Morley
Careers Mentor

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Upper Boundstone Lane
Lancing
BN15 9QZ

Phone: 01903 767434 Ext 719
Direct: 01903 875543

A HAULAGE and warehousing firm and its ‘young achiever’ are hoping to scoop an Adur and Worthing Business Awards double later this year.

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:53:40 GMT

A HAULAGE and warehousing firm and its ‘young achiever’ are hoping to scoop an Adur and Worthing Business Awards double later this year.

Sussex Transport, at Lancing Business Park, and employee Sian Panton, have been nominated in the medium business and young achiever categories.

Over the past year, the business has grown significantly, nearly doubling the amount of staff and increasing its turnover, thanks to some major supplier agreements.

Managing director Damian Pulford said: “Our aim is complete customer satisfaction – we listen to what our customer wants and then we deliver the service they require.

“We are investing in new vehicles, staff training and updated computer systems to ensure we can compete in the very busy and ever-changing world of transport and warehousing.

“We invest in our people and respect their input and ideas - we reward ideas, sales leads and initiative.”

The firm’s expanding fleet travels the length and breadth of the country – and occasionally overseas – storing and delivering goods from its Lancing base.

It has delivered to Wembley, Wimbledon, Glastonbury and even Buckingham Palace but also remains keen on helping local businesses with their transport needs.

HR manager Jenny Guy said: “I am proud to work for Sussex Transport and really think it’s about time the company was recognised in the community for the great work and high standards we provide locally and nationally.”

Jenny nominated her colleague, Sian, for the young achiever award, after impressing with her knowledge and enthusiasm.

Sian designed and implemented a new handbook for all current and new members of staff and helping secure a number of awards for the firm.

Jenny said: “Sian is like a breath of fresh air at Sussex Transport.

“With a wealth of enthusiasm and knowledge she has put into place procedures and policies which have brought us bang up to date with how to run a modern fleet of lorries and associated staff.

“Sian joined Sussex Transport 18 months ago and since then has been inspirational in her dedication and commitment – often taking phone calls through the night to ensure a job is completed to clients’ satisfaction.”

Sian said she was ‘overwhelmed’ to be nominated and added it was pleasing to be recognised by her peers.

To find out more about the awards, or to nominate a business or individual in any of the categories, visit www.jpsouthevents.co.uk/events/event/adur-worthing-business-awards

BOOK NOW - Teamsport Lancing Karting Grand Prix - Monday 8th September

Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:22:19 GMT

Teamsport Lancing Karting Grand Prix

The Teamsport Lancing Karting Grand Prix is back for the final time in 2014. Alverstone Autos are the reigning champions after a superb drive in the last event making them the first name to appear on our lancing GP cup!

The event will be staged on Monday 8th September at 7.30pm at the usual price of £99 + VAT/team (of up to 4 drivers). The format will be a 15 minute Practice/Qualifying session followed by a 1 ½ hour flat out race with drivers only stopping for driver changes and penalties.

Teams can book by E Mailing sales.brighton@team-sport.co.uk, these events are usually very popular so book soon to avoid disappointment!

A27 Action Campaign Survey

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 09:19:30 GMT

A27 Action Campaign Survey

Lancing Business Park was represented by several businesses at the event at Worthing College and pledged support.

At the event, businesses told us they want to see investment to improve the A27.

Understanding how your business is affected is the key to persuading the Government to invest along the route.

The A27 Action Group invites your views. We would like you to complete a short survey. It should take ten minutes and is available at the below link

In order to participate, you may either:

	1.	Click on this link
		or
	2.	Copy-paste the entire following link between quote marks (NOT including the quote marks) in a web browser " http://www.sogosurvey.com/k/QsRQRTSsRsSUXUQRWQsP "
		or
	3.	Click on the following URL and enter the login information provided below: http://www.sogosurvey.com/static/surveykey.aspx?utype=1 Key: QsRQRTSsRsSUXUQRWQsP

The survey will ask brief questions about..

your business
how the A27 affects your ability to compete
your perception of road performance
about the impact on business travel
about the impact on business travel costs

It is important to remember this survey will focus on the impact of your business during working hours.

Further work will be done to ensure the impact upon employees will be collected separately.

Thank you for your participation in advance.

Regards,

The Research Team of the A27 Action Group

This email is sent on behalf of the person/organization whose name appears in the FROM field by SoGoSurvey . If you have any questions about the email, please contact the sender by replying to this email.
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Team Sport Grand Prix results

Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:30:36 GMT

Tuesday's event was a great success and due to the success another one has been planned for Tuesday 15th October

Tuesdays results were:

1st - DMH Motors

2nd- Just MOT's

3rd - Just MOT's

4th - Fine Cut

5th - Just MOT's

6th - Biffa

7th - Sussex Transport

8th - PHS All Clear

9th - PHS All Clear

10th - PHS All Clear

11th - PHS All Clear

Lanscaping Contract Renewal

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:44:23 GMT

The Landscaping contract for Lancing Business Park is due for renewal at the end of 2013.

Any expressions of interest should be sent by email to lindastopp@lancingbusinesspark.co.uk by Friday 4th October.

The Teamsport Lancing Karting Grand Prix is back for 2013 - 7th October

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:39:20 GMT

The Teamsport Lancing Karting Grand Prix is back for 2013

The event will be staged on Monday 7th October at 7pm at the usual price of £99 + VAT/team (of up to 4 drivers). The format will be an extended 30 minute Practice/Qualifying session followed by a 1 ½ hour flat out race with drivers only stopping for driver changes and penalties.

To book please EMail sales.brighton@team-sport.co.uk , these events are usually very popular so book soon to avoid disappointment!

Support your Business Park - New Member Offers Now Listed

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:36:14 GMT

New Member to member offers have been added to the website. Support your Business Park. http://www.lancingbusinesspark.co.uk/Member_Offers

New Job vacancies posted

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:54:35 GMT

New Job Vacancies posted on Lancing Business Park Jobs Page click link for more details http://www.lancingbusinesspark.co.uk/Job_Vacancies

Manhattan Furniture are off to Buckingham Palace

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:20:32 GMT

As a proud Royal Warrant holder, Manhattan Furniture has been invited to exhibit at The Coronation Festival at Buckingham Palace, between 11th-14th July. They will be accompanied by over 200 Royal Warrant holders and their stand is in the Homes and Gardens section which is one of four sections. The other sections are Food and Drink, Design and Technology and Style, Pursuits and Pastimes.

They will be launching their new Planet2050® kitchen – this is a kitchen specification which fuses together ultra-sustainable kitchen elements into one neat, stylish kitchen. Planet2050® helps clients (the housing construction industry) to build sustainable and stylish homes by helping them to gain essential credits in both the Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM’s Domestic Refurbishment guidelines

Vicky Vaughan, Marketing Manager at Manhattan Furniture recently met some of the other Royal Warrant holders and said: “The diversity of businesses attending the Coronation Festival is impressive: from royal jewellers to florists and cheese makers. The Coronation Festival is just what 2013 needs and we are thrilled to be a part of it.”

The Coronation Festival is open to the public and tickets are £30 for Daytime Festival Tickets and £100 for Evening Gala tickets. Catherine Jenkins and Sophie Ellis Bextor are rumoured to be singing at the Evening Gala. Visit www.coronationfestival.com for further information and to purchase tickets. Please do come and say ‘hello’ if you attend.

Support your Business Park - New Member Offers Now Listed

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:14:33 GMT

As a member of Lancing Business Park don't forget to regularly visit our members offers page www.lancingbusinesspark.co.uk/Member_Offers and support fellow businesses on the Park. If you would like to submit an offer please email admin@lancingbusinesspark.co.uk

Parafix - We’re 40...but we don’t look it!

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:32:46 GMT

We’re 40...but we don’t look it!

Parafix Tapes and Conversions Ltd are delighted to be celebrating their 40^th year of providing bespoke solutions for industries such as electronics, automotive, aerospace, military & defence, renewable and healthcare. Celebrations are being held next month at Pangdean Barn in Pyecombe. A barn dance and hog roast are being provided for Parafix’s 50+ employees and friends of the company.

Parafix was formed in 1972 on the South coast of England where the company has grown in both size and capability. Parafix were quickly appointed as a 3M preferred distributor for the local area and over the following years a strong relationship was built, resulting in the current status of being one of only 12 Global Preferred Converters for 3M. Other strong relationships were built and are enjoyed by Parafix; including Preferred Converter status with Rogers and Laird.

Manufacturing has faced many difficulties over recent years, but Parafix’s commitment to continuous improvement, providing excellent customer service and focus on employee development are examples of their response to the challenging economic climate; which is why, despite the recession, the company has seen steady growth.

Playing an active part in supporting the local community has also been important to the company and is one of Parafix’s core values; they are keen sponsors of local charities, including the Chestnut Tree House and also sponsor local sports activities including golf, Sussex County Cricket Club and Brighton & Hove Albion FC.

Their community and business efforts have been recognised on a number of occasions, including winning Manufacturer of the Year at the 2010 Worthing Business Awards, winning the Company of the Year trophy at the 2011 Sussex Business Awards and being recognised in the Manufacturer of the Year category at the 2011 Southern Business Awards.

Steve Barwick, Sales and Marketing Manager, says of their work: “We have a variety of applications and customers we work with at Parafix, there’s always something new and exciting. We have high hopes for the future and perceive us to be just as strong throughout the next 40 years”.

For more information about Parafix’s history please visit: http://www.parafix.com/en/index.cfm/Our-History/.

Lancing Business Park - Estates Excellence Pilot Project

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:20:25 GMT

Lancing Business Park - Estates Excellence Pilot Project

The Lancing Business Park Committee is pleased to announce its partnership with Adur and Worthing Councils, the Health and Safety Executive and the NHS, to reduce the costs associated with accidents and ill health in the workplace.

We feel strongly that companies on Lancing Business Park could see real benefits from participating in the new national initiative called ‘Estates Excellence’. Our business park has been chosen to pilot this project which aims to reduce red tape, by developing a new collaborative and more sensible approach to managing business risk. The pilot will be designed to directly meet the health and safety needs of businesses, to help lower costs, improve the health of staff and reduce concern regarding legal requirements.

The pilot will provide free health and safety training and support for all businesses on the park, to help improve performance without unnecessary costs. This is a non-enforcement based approach, where officers will freely give advice and access to the following help, without any obligation:

•    Free face to face contact with health and safety professionals giving guidance in a non-enforcement context
•    Free advice and coaching on health improvement
•    Free training and taster sessions
•    Increased knowledge and competence
•    Opportunity for occupational health assessment
•    Clear guidance on what measures are actually required
•    Opportunity to collaborate and save e.g. through joint procurement
Phase 1 of the pilot will begin on the 28th May and run until 15th June 2012, with the Estates Excellence Team calling on all businesses on the park to give them a quick overview of the pilot. Please note that this initial visit should take no longer than 15 minutes. The team will ask for information about your business and your main health or safety concerns to ensure that Phase 2 meets your business needs. Businesses will then be offered an opportunity to participate in Phase 2.

Phase 2 will begin on 2nd July and run until 3rd August 2012 and will offer a free informal “benchmarking” visit which will take about an hour and aims to identify any gaps in health or safety provision, which your business could benefit from addressing.

Phase 3 will begin in September 2012 and will offer a full menu of free training and events aimed at addressing the issues identified in Phase 2.

This is a unique opportunity for our business park to lead the way in raising standards ahead of any future health and safety inspections. It will further improve our reputation as an excellent business park and we hope you will be able to share our enthusiasm for this project and take full advantage of it.

For further information go to:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/estatesexcellence/index.htm
Or contact the Environmental Health Team at Adur and Worthing Councils through alison.lindley@adur-worthing.gov.uk tel.01273 263437 or
paul.unsworth@adur-worthing.gov.uk tel.07827 926 266

Kating Team Challenge - NEXT RACE - 5th June

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:09:45 GMT

The team challenges at Teamsports Go Karting have been a big success and congratulations once again to Alverstone Autos in winning the Team Sport Indoor Karting Challenge held on the 22nd March.

This fun event is organised for Lancing Business Park members and open to anyone to participate.

Obviously the guys from Alverstone are professionals so perhaps they should be awarded a handicap for the next event

The next race is planned for the 5th June. Please contact Jon direct at trackmanager.brighton@team-sport.co.uk if you are interested in taking part.

LBP Teamsport Karting Challenge - 2nd Challenge planned for 22nd March

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:48:35 GMT

The first Lancing Business Park team challenge at Teamsports Karting was a huge success and the next challenge is planned for 22nd March. If you wish to take part please contact Jon direct at trackmanager.brighton@team-sport.co.uk

Firstly I would like to thank everyone that turned up and raced at Teamsports Go Karting last week as part of the Lancing Business Park Challenge, It was a great night ...with everyone enjoying themselves and have had great feed back. A big well done to Alverstone Autos who came away with the 1st place Trophy. With this one being a great Success we will be holding the next one on the 22nd March. We have spaces for 12 Teams, prices will be again £100 Per team. You will need to book your places early so please do get in contact, A leaflet and more details will be heading your way soon so keep your eyes open. Again a very big thank you from everyone at Teamsport Brighton.

LANCING VILLAGE CENTRE REGENERATION VISION STUDY

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:53:28 GMT

We are writing to let you know that Adur District Council and Lancing Parish Council have joined forces to commission a study which will form a regeneration vision for Lancing village centre and seafront. BDP has been appointed to carry out the research drawing on our expertise and experience of working in Sussex; including Littlehampton, Worthing and Shoreham-by-Sea. The vision will provide a strategy for regenerating the village centre, identifying land use zones and measures to stimulate economic growth, as well as transport, visual and streetscape improvements. It will also include an action plan for putting the proposals in place. Download full document here

Congratulations to Parafix being named as Sussex Company of the Year at the Sussex Business Awards

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:48:33 GMT

Parafix named Sussex Company of the Year to cap successful 2011

Lancing-based manufacturing firm Parafix has been named Company of the Year in the Sussex Business Awards.

Parafix, a UK leader in the adhesive tape industry, converting and cutting filmic tape, beat dozens of entries to win the coveted title at an awards ceremony in Brighton.

The award caps a successful year for the firm in which growth has been strong despite difficult economic challenges.

The company has continued to invest in state of the art technology to ensure it remains at the cutting edge of the adhesive tape sector.

And it has demonstrated its on-going commitment to staff training by helping half its UK workforce to gain NVQ certificates, a strategy that impressed judges on the awards panel.

In total, 26 employees at the firm’s Lancing factory have successfully gained NVQ qualifications in Business Improvement Techniques since 2009 despite a cut in Government funding for NVQ programmes.

Managing Director Mike Punter said: “It was an honour to accept the Sussex Company of the Year award on behalf of all the team at Parafix. They all played a vital role in winning the title.

“For me, investing in our people is crucial. By helping them to grow and learn, so the company has grown. I believe it is this ethos that has seen us through the recession to become a strong and proud Sussex manufacturer.

“We pride ourselves on not only engaging our staff but also delivering exceptional customer service, and we believe this makes Parafix a role model for manufacturing in the region; as strategists, responsible employers and innovators.”

Parafix converts and cuts filmic tape to incredibly accurate specifications for use in sectors such as electronics, healthcare and engineering.

Since 2009, Parafix has invested £350,000 in market-leading equipment helping to improve productivity and efficiency, and as a result was able to expand, adding a factory in Russia to its already successful overseas operations launched in Hungary.

The firm stayed focused on customer satisfaction, scoring an 80% repeat business rate and an increased new business win rate, using an advanced online product selector to help customers choose the right product.

As a result of the company’s commitment to its staff and customers, it remained profitable for 2009 and 2010 and has now returned to pre-recession sales.

Welcome to New member - Team Sport Indoor Karting

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:50:08 GMT

Welcome to Team Sport Indoor Karting

For serious adrenaline junkies of all ages, TeamSport Brighton, the new state-of-the-art go kart experience, is now open here on Lancing Business Park. The circuit boasts one of the longest indoor tracks in the country. Now with 11 tracks around the UK, TeamSport is Europe’s biggest and most successful indoor kart operator.

The centre’s brand new, full size 200cc petrol karts, each worth a whopping £3000, tear round like rockets. They can reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, but at just two inches off the floor it can feel like twice that! The 450 metre track has challenging bends, plenty of overtaking opportunities and an amazing corkscrew flyover for the ultimate grand prix buzz.

Facilities at TeamSport Brighton include a trackside restaurant, briefing rooms and comfortable changing rooms. Precision electronic timing systems, plus smart new racing suits and helmets are also part of the deal. Friends, family and colleagues can take in the action from the first floor viewing gallery.

A suite of stylish, fully equipped new conference rooms complete a comprehensive corporate offer for up to 60 delegates, making TeamSport Brighton perfect for awaydays, team-building or the best work Christmas party ever! Driving experience gift vouchers are also available – a perfect present for the man (or woman) who has everything. Visit Team Sport at www.team-sport.co.uk/brighton

ROAD REPAIRS - UPDATE

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:46:45 GMT

ROAD REPAIRS - UPDATE

All of the resurfacing work has now been completed and the disruption was minimal. Work on repairing the cracked joints will commence on Monday 5th December and again this work will take place overnight.

As a lot of these ‘joints’ are in the middle of the road it is likely that there will be a rolling programme of road closures for safety reasons and as before these will be properly managed by the highway authority. The plan is for all of this work to be completed before Christmas and we should be left with a very acceptable set of roads!

Thank you all for your cooperation whilst this essential work was carried out, and your anticipated cooperation over the next two weeks.

LANCING BUSINESS PARK – ROAD REPAIRS

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:37:13 GMT

I have been informed by West Sussex County Council that they are hoping to bring forward the road repairs to week commencing 21st November. This is obviously good news although this still has to be confirmed.

The intention is to carry out the majority of the work overnight in order to minimise disruption however this will have an impact on businesses that operate outside normal working hours. To facilitate these repairs road closures are inevitable, so could any business that would normally expect to operate between the hours of 19.00 hrs and 06.00 hrs, please contact me by email so that arrangements with WSCC can be discussed to avoid any unnecessary problems.

Please ensure that your message includes details of who should be contacted within your business and obviously their direct contact information.

Please keep an eye on the website where general information and updates on the road repairs will be placed.

Ken Green

Updated News - Lancing Business Park Highways

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:11:15 GMT

Following the scheduled meeting with Pieter Montyn, West Sussex County Council (WSCC) Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, and Tony Toynton, WSCC Director for Communities and Infrastructure, that took place on Thursday 29^th September, I am able to provide this update concerning the roads on Lancing Business Park. Read More

Gas Mains Work Update

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:25:16 GMT

We are pleased to advise that the installation of the gas main has now been completed. The road surface in Western Road adjacent to Winston Road will be re-instated today and tomorrow (2nd/3rd June) and the temporary traffic lights will be removed either Sunday or at the very latest Monday 6th June. Unfortunately the temporary traffic lights will once again be present by the bridge in Western Road to allow for the old gas supply to be "capped off" but the good news is they should only be there for 2 to 3 days. This will complete the gas installation works and the contractors will be moving permanently off site following this work.

Fine Cut Engrave the First iPad 2 in the UK

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:02:16 GMT

Fine Cut Graphic Imaging are thrilled to laser engrave the first new iPad raising a large amount of money for a charitable cause. Fine Cut have been laser engraving iPads and iPods for some time and were chosen to engrave this prestigious iPad due to the outstanding results acheived on previous models. Read article here

Marlborough Road Closure for Drain Repair Work commencing Monday 14th March

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:20:03 GMT

Marlborough Road Closure

As of Monday 14^th March, the repair to the collapsed drain in Marlborough Road will commence and this means that this road will be CLOSED to through traffic for the duration of the repair that is estimated to be between 2 to 4 weeks. Road closure and diversion signs will be put in place by Highways. You can download a road diversion map here

To try and alleviate some of the anticipated problems this could cause, LBP have been working with WSCC Fire and Rescue Services to gain their support to enable the use of the exit into Elm Grove via Lancing Fire Station.

It has been agreed that this exit can be used between the hours of 16.30 and 18.30 but use is restricted to vehicles not exceeding 3.5 tonnes. It may not be used as an access point onto the business park.

In the event of a fire emergency necessitating the use of the fire appliance housed at this station, the barrier - that will be manned during this 2 hour period - will be closed until the fire appliance has left. Priority must be given to the fire service. Similarly the barrier will be closed for any period of time if there is congestion in Elm Grove and until traffic starts to move freely again.

This is an experiment but it is hoped that this arrangement will help to ease the probable congestion that will be caused by the road works but its continued use depends on satisfactory working arrangements and that rests on the users’ co-operation. It will be reviewed on a daily basis, but please explain to your staff that want to use this temporary facility that they can expect some delay during the time that Marlborough Road is closed.

Update on Collapsed Drain Repair Work

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:41:47 GMT

We have received updated information from Highways that the collapsed drain repair work due in Marlborough Road is now scheduled to start on Monday 14th March 2011

ADVANCE WARNING - Collapsed Drain Repair

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:39:07 GMT

The long awaited repair to the collapsed drain in Marlborough Road is due to commence on or around March 1st. Due to the amount of work involved with this repair it will mean that the short section of Marlborough Road from the junction of Chartwell Road and Winston Road will be closed to through traffic for up to 4 weeks. Diversion signs will be displayed by Highways however this will have a direct effect on all businesses on or leading off Marlborough and Chartwell Road.

Southern Water "mains flushing" commencing Monday 24th January

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:01:34 GMT

Southern Water is due to carry out ‘mains flushing’ in this area commencing on Monday 24^th January. This should occur without you even noticing it but it is possible that for a short while the water may become slightly cloudy. This is caused by the oxygen used as the flushing agent and is not detrimental to your health.

Annual General Meeting

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:14:09 GMT

The Lancing Business Park Ltd Annual General meeting will take place on 20th January 2011 starting at 6.00pm.

The AGM will be followed by a talk from guest speaker Dave Brooks - Chief Executive of Sussex Contry Cricket.

The AGM is an open meeting, however only members that are companies based on the business park are allowed to vote on motions and there is a strict ruling of one vote per member.

The AGM will be run in accordance with the B.I.D. best policy and will elect the Members of the Committee for the forthcoming year.

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