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

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 

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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

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

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.

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

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.