Could your business benefit from the Lloyds Tour of Britain coming to Lincoln?

Join the Visit Lincolnshire team for an exciting webinar and discover how your business can make the most of one of the UK’s biggest sporting events as the Lloyds Tour of Britain arrives in Lincoln on 2 September.

You’ll find out:

✅ How your business can get involved
✅ Ways to attract new customers and visitors
✅ Opportunities to maximise the economic impact of the event
✅ How you can help make this a landmark occasion for Lincolnshire.

It’s taking place on 29th July, from 7pm to 8pm.

Register your place.

The joining link will be emailed to registered attendees on the morning of the webinar.

Following the Government’s announcement on 16 July regarding Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Lincolnshire, businesses across North Kesteven can be reassured that there will be no immediate changes to council services, business support, funding advice, grants, or business rates.

The Secretary of State has indicated a preference for creating two new unitary councils across Greater Lincolnshire, replacing Lincolnshire County Council and the seven district councils from 1 April 2028. Elections for the new “shadow councils” are expected in May 2027.

For businesses, it’s very much business as usual. North Kesteven District Council’s Economic Development team will continue to provide support, including:

✅ Business advice and guidance
✅ Information on funding and grant opportunities
✅ Networking and growth support
✅ Help for businesses looking to start, expand or invest
✅ Ongoing access to council services

The current councils will continue operating and delivering services until 31 March 2028, ensuring continuity for businesses, residents, and communities throughout the transition.

For further information, visit the North Kesteven District Council website or contact the Economic Development team at [email protected].

North Kesteven District Council is offering young people the chance to gain hands-on business experience through two NK Young Traders events this August.

Young traders can showcase and sell their products at events in Sleaford (8 August) and Ruskington (15 August), alongside popular family activities and community attractions. Interested young people can apply via: https://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/visitors-leisure/markets

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA) has launched a new survey inviting residents, businesses and communities to share their views and help shape the area’s draft Local Transport Plan.

It will be open until Monday 27 July and gives people the opportunity to have their say on how transport works across Greater Lincolnshire and what improvements are needed.

Take the survey.

Could your business be one of the nation’s favourites?

Small Business Saturday UK has rebranded its #SmallBiz100 campaign for 2026 as ‘Nation’s Favourite Businesses’ – a nationwide spotlight celebrating the stories behind standout businesses.

This is your chance to boost your profile, build credibility, and gain valuable exposure by sharing what makes your business unique and where you’re heading next.

Applications close 30 June. Don’t miss the opportunity to be recognised on a national stage.

Apply now

#SmallBusinessSaturdayUK #NationsFavourite #NorthKesteven #SMEs

Businesses are invited to attend the AI‑Confident Leadership event on 19 June. This session will help you build your AI skills, taking you from basic awareness through to confident use and leadership.

Find more information on this leaflet.

FSB is undertaking a nationwide project to understand what support small businesses across the country need and how this can be achieved.

To support the project, FSB is seeking your views on what businesses need and how existing support could be improved. This is a valuable opportunity for small businesses to help shape future support and influence positive, practical change.

The survey should take around five minutes, click here to have your say.

Weddings represent a growing opportunity for venues and hospitality businesses across Lincolnshire, but getting it right means understanding licensing, marketing and what couples really expect.

A new half‑day workshop is launching to help venues that are planning to become, or are already, licensed as wedding venues.

It’s taking place on Wednesday 13 May at the Natural World Centre, Whisby.

Find out more and register your place.