New research from the CLA has indicated that Cheshire is the best place to run a rural business with Lincolnshire languishing in 37th out of 39 English counties. The research looked at variables including digital connectivity, business start-up rates, local planning and access to R&D facilities. Lincolnshire scored particularly badly on new business start-ups and broadband and 3G connectivity but the growth of the University has helped us to score top marks in access to skills and innovation facilities. The full league table is available here:
http://www.cla.org.uk/sites/default/files/County%20table%20030915.pdf