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.

Last month four members from Lancing Business Park spoke to Sir Robert Woodard Academy students about their different careers and career journeys.

Sir Robert Woodard Academy (SRWA) recently asked if any member from Lancing Business Park would like to come in to the academy to speak to our students regarding their current career and their career journey.  SRWA feel it is important to ask people from the local community as they have a greater understanding of the realities of employment on offer within the area. 


They were as follows;

Martin Osmond - Mobility, Martin spoke about the importance of planning and
preparation and how this applies at an early age, he was able to give clear
examples of how he had demonstrated this in the past.

Elaine Smith  - Bennett-Griffin Smith, Elaine spoke about her time at school
and the route she had taken which had led her to her current career, which
is a partner in a solicitors practice.  Elaine was very honest about her
journey and dispelled many myths the students had regarding solicitors.

Alan Tucker - Core Cleaning, Alan had a planned career but due to an
accident he had to change his career, he spoke of how he started his own
business.  Alan showed that with hard work and determination you are able to
achieve your desired goal.

Jenny Guy - Sussex Transport, Jenny works in HR, she was able to stress to
the students the importance of what an employer is looking for, she spoke
about CV's, how to prepare for interviews.  Jenny shared with the students
the different roles she had prior to her current position.

All of the people who came in to speak to the students all had one common
theme and that is, they have all had different careers before working in
their current roles and all of them said they had wished they had worked
harder at school. 

The majority of students plan or speak of one career, they do not realise
that they may have numerous roles before they eventually work in a specific
area.  Students also need to take into consideration that the job they may
eventually end up working in, may not yet be invented. By local employers
coming in and speaking to the students we hope to raise students awareness
and expose the realities of what they may have to encounter once they have
left here.

SRWA would like to thank everyone who came in and spoke to the students, it
was a daunting experience for them, in the respect that the talks took place
first thing in the morning to a group of 30 students whose ages range from
11 - 18.  Saying this, even though the students may not be interested in any
of the careers, it gives them an understanding of what is required of them,
no matter what career path they choose to pursue.

If anyone would like to share their experiences with the students, SRWA would
be most grateful for your time, if you are available from 8:50 - 9:10 on a
Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, please can you contact me
amorley@srwa.woodard.co.uk


Kind regards
Anne Morley
Careers Mentor

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Upper Boundstone Lane
Lancing
BN15 9QZ

Phone: 01903 767434 Ext 719
Direct: 01903 875543

A HAULAGE and warehousing firm and its ‘young achiever’ are hoping to scoop an Adur and Worthing Business Awards double later this year.

Sussex Transport, at Lancing Business Park, and employee Sian Panton, have been nominated in the medium business and young achiever categories.

Over the past year, the business has grown significantly, nearly doubling the amount of staff and increasing its turnover, thanks to some major supplier agreements.

Managing director Damian Pulford said: “Our aim is complete customer satisfaction – we listen to what our customer wants and then we deliver the service they require.

“We are investing in new vehicles, staff training and updated computer systems to ensure we can compete in the very busy and ever-changing world of transport and warehousing.
 
 

“We invest in our people and respect their input and ideas - we reward ideas, sales leads and initiative.”

The firm’s expanding fleet travels the length and breadth of the country – and occasionally overseas – storing and delivering goods from its Lancing base.

It has delivered to Wembley, Wimbledon, Glastonbury and even Buckingham Palace but also remains keen on helping local businesses with their transport needs.

HR manager Jenny Guy said: “I am proud to work for Sussex Transport and really think it’s about time the company was recognised in the community for the great work and high standards we provide locally and nationally.”

Jenny nominated her colleague, Sian, for the young achiever award, after impressing with her knowledge and enthusiasm.

Sian designed and implemented a new handbook for all current and new members of staff and helping secure a number of awards for the firm.

Jenny said: “Sian is like a breath of fresh air at Sussex Transport.

“With a wealth of enthusiasm and knowledge she has put into place procedures and policies which have brought us bang up to date with how to run a modern fleet of lorries and associated staff.

“Sian joined Sussex Transport 18 months ago and since then has been inspirational in her dedication and commitment – often taking phone calls through the night to ensure a job is completed to clients’ satisfaction.”

Sian said she was ‘overwhelmed’ to be nominated and added it was pleasing to be recognised by her peers.

To find out more about the awards, or to nominate a business or individual in any of the categories, visit www.jpsouthevents.co.uk/events/event/adur-worthing-business-awards

Teamsport Lancing Karting Grand Prix



The Teamsport Lancing Karting Grand Prix is back for the final time in 2014. Alverstone Autos are the reigning champions after a superb drive in the last event making them the first name to appear on our lancing GP cup!

The event will be staged on Monday 8th September at 7.30pm at the usual price of £99 + VAT/team (of up to 4 drivers).  The format will be a 15 minute Practice/Qualifying session followed by a 1 ½ hour flat out race with drivers only stopping for driver changes and penalties.

Teams can book by E Mailing sales.brighton@team-sport.co.uk, these events are usually very popular so book soon to avoid disappointment!

A27 Action Campaign Survey

Lancing Business Park was represented by several businesses at the event at Worthing College and pledged support.

At the event, businesses told us they want to see investment to improve the A27.

Understanding how your business is affected is the key to persuading the Government to invest along the route.

The A27 Action Group invites your views. We would like you to complete a short survey. It should take ten minutes and is available at the below link

In order to participate, you may either:

	1.	Click on this link
		or
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		or
	3.	Click on the following URL and enter the login information provided below: http://www.sogosurvey.com/static/surveykey.aspx?utype=1 Key: QsRQRTSsRsSUXUQRWQsP

The survey will ask brief questions about..

•   your business
•   how the A27 affects your ability to compete
•   your perception of road performance
•   about the impact on business travel
•   about the impact on business travel costs

It is important to remember this survey will focus on the impact of your business during working hours.

Further work will be done to ensure the impact upon employees will be collected separately.

Thank you for your participation in advance.

Regards,

The Research Team of the A27 Action Group

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The Landscaping contract for Lancing Business Park is due for renewal at the end of 2013.

Any expressions of interest should be sent by email to lindastopp@lancingbusinesspark.co.uk by Friday 4th October.

The Teamsport Lancing Karting Grand Prix is back for 2013

The event will be staged on Monday 7th October at 7pm at the usual price of £99 + VAT/team (of up to 4 drivers).  The format will be an extended 30 minute Practice/Qualifying session followed by a 1 ½ hour flat out race with drivers only stopping for driver changes and penalties. 

To book please EMail sales.brighton@team-sport.co.uk , these events are usually very popular so book soon to avoid disappointment!

New Member to member offers have been added to the website. Support your Business Park.  http://www.lancingbusinesspark.co.uk/Member_Offers