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Welcome to the new South Kesteven Economic Development Website.
Inside you will find a whole range of information, advice and support to meet the needs of your existing or prospective business within our District. Over time, we will be developing new sections and would appreciate any feedback from you regarding the existing content and any future content you may wish to see. Please contact us.
We hope as you work your way through the website you will find interesting and helpful information for you to use to assist your business's growth.
If you plan to locate, expand or start a business in the South Kesteven area all the information you need is right here.
If you have any queries or requests please contact us.
E-lert
Our e-lert is released regularly, this has a wealth of information of current events, training and new grants. If you wish to sign up please click here or go to the E-lert section of the site to view the latest reports.
Traffic Buster
Economic Development in partnership with CCTV and Lincolnshire County Council have set up Traffic Buster.
We have 84 cameras around South Kesteven, anytime there is a road traffic accident we can email or sms text to your mobile. This may enable you to re-route your vehicles and avoid delays.
To receive an email or sms text of road traffic delays in South Kesteven please register on this page.
To get the latest updates on roadworks in our area please click on this link roadworksResults.asp.
About the District
South Kesteven is the most south westerly of the seven Lincolnshire districts and is an ideal location for new business development or business relocation. Situated in the East Midlands, it is less than 100 miles from London.
It is one of the fastest growing districts in the UK with a population of over 131,100 and covering some 945 square kilometres.
South Kesteven comprises of four main towns, Grantham, Stamford, Bourne and The Deepings. In addition there are over 100 villages and hamlets spread throughout.
The District enjoys excellent road and rail links, with the A1 and the main east coast, London to Edinburgh, rail link accessible from many parts of the area. It is just 1 hour to London, 2 hours 15 mins to Birmingham and 2 hours 40 mins to Manchester from Grantham by rail.
East Midlands and Doncaster airport are in close proximity and with other key roads such as the A52, A15 and A16, it offers an excellent distribution network with easy access to London, The Midlands and The North. London is just 90 minutes down the A1.
Page Last Updated: December 29, 2008