Backing Local Businesses in Sleaford and North Hykeham

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

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Local Rural Businesses Applications Encouraged for the Rural Business Grant

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

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

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

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

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

Expressions of Interest are now open for The Rural Business Grant

Expressions of Interest are now open for The Rural Business Grant in North Kesteven. The grant scheme, which is being delivered by North Kesteven District Council for DEFRA under the Rural England Prosperity Fund, is aimed at supporting new and existing rural businesses in our area to develop produ

North Hykeham Business Exhibits at Parliament's Christmas Fair

It was good to see Sleaford and North Hykeham’s very own The Original Cake Company at Parliament’s Christmas Fair this year.

The local bakery from North Hykeham brought a slice of Lincolnshire to the fair with their wonderful festive treats for visitors to enjoy!

Discussing #ShopLocal with Dream Gardens Stoneware in Ancaster

I recently had the chance to visit Dream Gardens Stoneware in Ancaster, and had a lovely time being shown around by Managing Director, David. It was really interesting to see how these garden ornaments are made from start to finish, and to understand the processes that take place before these piece

Submit Your Nominations For Your Responsible Business Champion

This year’s Responsible Business Champion Awards are open, and I am asking you for your help in selecting the Constituency Champion for Sleaford and North Hykeham! You can suggest any local business you like, what matters is the way it operates and engages with the community.

Hykeham Company's Produce on Display in Parliament Shop

It was great to see North Hykeham based The Original Cake Company's beautiful treats on display at the House of Commons shop recently! The local family-run artisan bakery has been baking up a storm since 1972, and I was delighted to see them serving up a slice of Lincolnshire in Parliament for