Lancing Business Park News

Crime and Community Safety Survey

Tracie Davey — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:27:46 GMT

Crime and Community Safety Survey
West Sussex County Council want to know your views on crime and community safety in your local area and in West Sussex. Police, Local authorities, NHS, Fire and Rescue Services as well as local community groups work in partnership to reduce crime and disorder to make residents feel safe. They want to understand your priorities and the areas you think services should be focusing on in the future.

The survey is available from 30th April to 31st July and will take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Please click HERE to complete the survey

Lancing Business Park - Estates Excellence Pilot Project

Tracie Davey — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:21:39 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

Tracie Davey — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:11:57 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.

Lancing Business Park - FREE Insurance Surgery for all LBP Members

Tracie Davey — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:24:25 GMT

Insurance Surgery - Wednesday 27th June 2012 - 10am to 4pm

Our recommended insurance broker and risk manager, Sutton Winson, are running a free insurance surgery for all Lancing Business Park Members on the above date at Phoenix Systems premises, Unit 4, Elm Business Units, Chartwell Road.

Noel Preston will be there waiting to help you with any insurance queries, issues, concerns or just a general update on what the insurance market is doing at the moment for your particular industry.

Noel will also be happy to carry out a free review of your current insurance arrangements.

By all means contact Noel to book a time during the day or if you just want to pop in for a tea/coffee while your passing then feel free!

Noel's contact details are:

Tel: 01444 251 161
Mobile: 07831 604 610
email: noel.preston@swib.co.uk
www.suttonwinson.com

LBP - April Newsletter

Tracie Davey — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:57:11 GMT

Click here to read the latest LBP Newsletter

LANCING VISION – COME AND SEE THE IDEAS!

Tracie Davey — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:44:58 GMT

You may be aware that Adur District and Lancing Parish Councils have jointly appointed BDP to produce a regeneration vision to identify aspirations for the future of Lancing village and seafront. We started work in January 2012 and many of you talked to them in February to share your thoughts and hopes for Lancing. Since then they have been working hard to develop the vision proposals based on the issues,
opportunities and aspirations you raised and a detailed technical analysis of the village.

The draft vision proposals are now ready for you to view and comment on. The vision sees Lancing becoming a vibrant 21st century village, a lively seaside destination and a network of places for the community. 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 street improvements. It will also include an action plan for putting the proposals in place.

You are invited to take a look at the draft vision ideas at a drop-in exhibition on Friday 13th April from 3pm through to 8pm and Saturday 14th April from 12pm to 6pm at Lancing Parish Hall, South Street. The project team will be there to answer any queries and we would be delighted to hear your thoughts on the initial proposals. The exhibition will remain in the Parish Hall foyer for the following week for you to view
at your leisure. Please do pass this invitation to anyone else that may be interested and please download the poster and display wherever you can.

Following the exhibition the vision report will be produced and is due to be finalised by the end of May 2012. There will be a vision launch event on 24th May 2012. If you would like more information or wish to share your views privately, please do contact Becky.Cocker@bdp.com or on 0207 8128980. The exhibition boards will also be available to view online on the Parish Council website at www.lancingparishcouncil.gov.uk Alternatively, keep up to date with progress or join the debate through the Adur and Worthing Regeneration Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adur-and-Worthing-Regeneration/277684372284224?ref=tn_tnmn.

LBP Teamsport Karting Challenge - 2nd Challenge planned for 22nd March

Tracie Davey — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:50:34 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.

Car Valeting Companies

Tracie Davey — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:41:28 GMT

Does anyone know of any car valeting companies situated on Lancing Business Park? If so please can you email admin@lancingbusinesspark.co.uk

Volunteers needed for The Worlds Shortest Sponsored Walk

Tracie Davey — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:17:33 GMT

Wadars are looking for volunteers to take part in “The Worlds Shortest Sponsored Walk” at the Worlds End Pub at Patching on Wednesday 30th May at 9.00pm. This is your opportunity take part in the craziest event ever to raise funds for wadars.

Individuals will be sponsored to walk over 15ft of red hot glowing embers burning at 1200 degrees F. in their bare feet! Crazy or what!

The event, which is organised by a professional fire walking company Survivorbility Ltd., will start at 6.00pm with the registration of the walkers, followed by the lighting of the fire. Walkers will be asked to attend a 1 hour “motivation” session before the walk and be taught how to do the walk safely. Then at 9.00pm in front of a huge crowd the participants will walk barefoot over the burning embers. Each competitor will get a certificate to prove they did the walk.

So, if you think you are brave enough register now with wadars by either ringing 0300 30 30 999 (Fundraising) for a registration form and fundraising pack or email tony.thorn@wadars.co.uk

LANCING VILLAGE CENTRE REGENERATION VISION STUDY

Tracie Davey — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:56:47 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

Peter Raynsford - 5 Rings Telecom running for Hope for Children in the 2012 Brighton Marathon

Tracie Davey — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:42:35 GMT

Peter Raynsford from 5 Rings Telecom is running for Hope For Children in the 2012 Brighton Marathon.

Hope For Children is a fantastic charity and what they do is incredible

I would be grateful if you would sponsor as much as you can spare. Given that we are in January and I have done no training I think this will be very difficult. I am starting training today and I would appreciate your support by donating kindly to this wonderful charity.

Please simply click on the link below to make a donation.

http://www.justgiving.com/Peter-Raynsford

Kind regards,
Peter Raynsford
Operations Director
5 Rings Telecom

Metal Theft Advice

Tracie Davey — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:53:58 GMT

Worthing and Adur police have formed a local action team to tackle the issue of Metal theft which is on the increase in the Worthing and Adur district and would like your assistance to keep it down. Please help tackle metal theft by carrying out the following simple tasks view here

Do you fancy running the Brighton Marathon? WADARS are looking for Charity Place Runners

Tracie Davey — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:52:35 GMT

Join team wadars in the 2012 Brighton Marathon!

If you are interested in having one of our charity places in the 2012 Brighton Marathon and fundraising for us, please complete our registration form and return it to us as soon as possible. To join team wadars as a charity place runner you are required to pay a £30 non-refundable registration fee and to pledge to raise £500 for our work recuing wildlife and rehoming domestic animals.

Your fundraising efforts will support the work of our Animal Rescue Officers who respond to over 15,000 calls each year and make over 5,000 visits.

Do you already have your own place and want to fundraise for wadars?

If you have already secured your own place in the Brighton Marathon we would love you to run for team wadars. Please email tony.thorn@wadars.co.uk once your place has been confirmed, giving your full postal address and telephone number.

Congratulations to Parafix being named as Sussex Company of the Year at the Sussex Business Awards

Tracie Davey — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:50:14 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 - Glamtech

Tracie Davey — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:50:52 GMT

Glamtech’s award winning professional Japanese steel hairdressing scissors provide the ultimate tools whilst expressing a unique style.

With ranges aimed at young, new stylists through to the most experienced, Glamtech provide unrivalled quality, sharpness, balance and performance whilst daring to stray away from predictability and be different.

Welcome to New member - Team Sport Indoor Karting

Tracie Davey — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:55:29 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

Welcome to New Member - Ottima

Tracie Davey — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:47:03 GMT

Since, 1982, we have been producing high quality specialist joinery, furniture and shopfittings on time, and cost effectively, for a wide range of commercial and private clients.

Our highly skilled and versatile team manufactures in a wide variety of materials, including stone, glass, metal, plastics and laminates as well as MDF and solid timber.

ROAD REPAIRS - UPDATE

Tracie Davey — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:47:17 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

Tracie Davey — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:39:38 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

Welcome to Create-A-Plate

Tracie Davey — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:48:13 GMT

D.V.L.A. registered Create-A-Plate are now on Lancing Business Park producing D.V.L.A./ M.O.T. compliant vehicle registration plates for cars and motorbikes. They can also supply show plates. Other items ideal for promotions etc they can supply are button badges, keyrings and fridge magnets etc...with NO MINIMUM ORDER. Create-A-Plate will offer discounts on all their products to all businesses on the park. Contact Martin at createaplate@ymail.com