BUSINESS owners in Sleaford are being invited to say how they think a budget of £500,000 should be spent.

Sleaford's Business Improvement District (BID) is hosting the first of a series of open meetings for its levy payers, at the town's Solo Club on Thursday, March 1 from 5.30pm to 7pm.

In July, the BID's 640 levy paying businesses will get the opportunity to vote to decide whether the BID should continue with its work for another five years.

Sleaford BID manager Emma Batty said: "The BID board is welcoming representatives from Sleaford businesses to come along and have their say in how their investment in Sleaford should be spent.

"It's a great opportunity for them to put forward their ideas for the future of the BID and to say what's important to them."

Businesses wishing to attend the open meeting should book a place by e-mailing enquiries@ sleafordbid.co.uk or call 01529 413652