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1 42 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST This part of the guide provides a snapshot of each of the principal towns and cities within the region. Not only do we provide the prime rental values of offices, retail outlets and industrial spaces, we offer some insights in the key regeneration and economic plans of the towns and cities, and the key council contacts. These will offer you some invaluable information if you are looking to expand into a new area of the North West or relocate to a different town or city or indeed if you are looking to invest in a business opportunity or development in the region. Despite the challenging economic climate, there is a great deal of investment being ploughed into regeneration schemes all across the region. With the Government encouraging local involvement in the planning system, it s clear there are great opportunities for businesses moving to certain areas. Altrincham 43 Ashton-under-Lyne 43 Barrow-in-Furness 43 Birkenhead 43 Blackburn 45 Blackpool 45 Bolton 45 Bootle 45 Burnley 47 Bury 47 Carlisle 47 Chester 47 Chorley 52 Congleton 52 Crewe 52 Ellesmere Port 52 Huyton and Knowsley 53 Kendal 53 Lancaster 53 Leyland 53 Liverpool 54 Macclesfield 54 Manchester 54 Northwich 54 Oldham 55 Preston 55 Rawtenstall 55 Rochdale 55 Runcorn 68 Salford 68 Skelmersdale 68 Southport 68 St Helens 69 Stalybridge 69 Stockport 69 Warrington 69 Whitehaven 76 Widnes 76 Wigan 76 Wirral 76

2 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST 43 Greater Manchester Altrincham Greater Manchester Ashtonunder-Lyne Cumbria Barrow-in- Furness Merseyside Birkenhead Penny Bell Town Centres Officer Trafford Council Trafford Town Hall Talbot Road Stretford M32 0TH Tel: Office Retail Zone A 75 Industrial ,548 (GeoNames 2011) Altrincham Forward has produced an action plan which includes nearly 30 different actions and projects. Among the areas of the town that will receive special focus in a 15m revitalisation will be the market which will become the heart of a Market Quarter and the focal point of the town centre. The 40m development of the Arcades Shopping Centre will more than double the centre in size and will contain a new transport interchange including a brand new bus station and Metrolink terminus. The Gateway, a major 25m redevelopment, will create a new 3,000 sq m mixed-use development of apartments, office space and retail units. Alison Ashworth Planning and Development Manager Tameside Borough Council Wellington Road Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6DL Tel: Office Retail Zone A 80 Industrial ,675 (GeoNames 2010) Steve Solsby Assistant Director of Regeneration Barrow Borough Council Town Hall Duke Street Barrow-in-Furness LA14 2LD Office Retail Zone A 40 Industrial ,100 (ONS Census 2011) The 60-acre Waterfront Business Park is to become a hub for business activity in Cumbria. It offers plots to be developed by businesses which will help to diversify and expand the economy of Barrow and West Cumbria and create new employment opportunities. Also planned for the area is a multi-million pound, 400-berth marina for privately-owned boats. Plans are now well advanced for the 4.5bn Wirral Waters development. This will see the transformation of Birkenhead s derelict docks, which comprises more than 500 acres, into a world-class waterfront. This is a 30-year programme that will create tens of thousands of jobs and, as such, is the largest regeneration project in the UK. David Ball Head of Regeneration and Planning Wallasey Town Wallasey Wirral CH44 8ED Tel: Office Retail Zone A 70 Industrial ,805 (GeoNames 2011)

3 TO LET OR FOR SALE CREWE BUSINESS PARK CHESHIRE A PRESTIGIOUS OFFICE DEVELOPMENT FROM 6,858 TO 21,700 SQ FT (637 2,016 SQ M) plus 61 car parking spaces Grade A furnished office accommodation over 3 floors set within landscaped environment with on-site car parking in a Business Park setting High profile location at the entrance to Crewe Business Park 1 /2 mile to Crewe Railway Station which recently benefitted from an approved 6M All Change For Crewe investment. Rail connections to London (1 hour 40 minutes) Within the proposed government Superfast Broadband rollout area

4 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST 45 Lancashire Blackburn Lancashire Blackpool Greater Manchester Bolton Merseyside Bootle Brian Bailey Director of Regeneration Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, 4th Floor, Old Town Hall King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DY Tel: Office Retail Zone A 100 Industrial ,500 (ONS Census 2011) The 45m regeneration project focused around the precinct to Blackburn Cathedral will see 96 new apartments, two new public green spaces and a cathedral close complete with glass cloister and ecclesiastical library. This follows the major extension to The Mall Shoping Centre, which now includes the Blackburn Market, and has brought new visitors to the town. The 220m development of the Central Business District (formerly known as the Talbot Gateway project) is now underway. This will see the refurbishment of the Talbot Road multi-storey car park and the Banks St car park, as well as brand new office and retail areas. The first phase of this work should be completed in the summer of Peter Legg Head of Economic Development Blackpool Council Church Street Blackpool FY1 3PS Tel: Office Retail Zone A 80 Industrial ,100 (ONS Census 2011) Keith Davies Director of Development and Regeneration 2nd Floor, The Wellsprings Bolton B1 1US Tel: Office Retail Zone A 80 Industrial ,800 (ONS Census 2011) A major development called Logistics North, on an 800-acre site near Little Hulton, is to become the largest distribution, logistics and employment site in Greater Manchester. Another key strategic development is a mixed-use project for the former Horwich Locomotive works which will include approximately 1,600 new residential properties being built. Work has now begun on the 8m Community and Higher Education Centre which is a new 2,600 sq m development that will contain a state-of-the-art University Centre. It is hoped the centre will be open in early The new retail development at Stanley Road has been completed and units are now available to occupiers. Gavin Quinn Business Development Manager Invest Sefton Sefton MBC, Pinnacle House Trinity Road Bootle L20 7JD Tel: Office Retail Zone A 55 Industrial ,791 (GeoNames 2010)

5 Offices in Burnley weren t this nice when I was a lad Parkhill Business Centre Offices in Padiham, Burnley BB12 6TG from 8 per square foot For further details call or visit our website:

6 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST 47 Lancashire Burnley Greater Manchester Bury Cumbria Carlisle Cheshire West Chester Kate Ingram Head of Economic Regeneration and Business Burnley Council Parker Lane Burnley BB11 2DT Tel: Office Retail Zone A 75 Industrial ,000 (ONS Census 2011) New developments at Network 65, Empire Business Park and Burnley Bridge Business Park all have excellent access to the road network and can offer a range of accommodation to employers. The former Michelin tyre warehouse has recently undergone a 3m refurbishment and is now occupied by Burnley s largest employer Aircelle. Building on the success of The Rock in attracting people to the town, Bury Council has now approved a multimillion pound investment which will see the Castle Leisure Centre being replaced by a major new foodstore. This will be begun after a new leisure centre, to be built opposite the town hall, has been completed. Steve Hopley MRICS Estates Team Manager Property and Asset Management Bury Council 3 Knowsley Place Duke Street Bury BL9 0EJ Tel: Office Retail Zone A 75 Industrial ,100 (ONS Census 2011) Jane Meek Director of Economic Development Carlisle City Council 7th Floor, Civic Centre Carlisle CA3 8QG Tel: Office Retail Zone A 95 Industrial ,500 (ONS Census 2011) Carlisle City Council is working with several organisations, including the University of Cumbria and the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, to establish a Business Interaction Centre (BIC). The BIC, which will be built at Paternoster Row, will provide accommodation for academics and students, as well as being an incubation site for start-ups looking to develop business ideas and products. The 100m Central Business Quarter project, part of Chester s 15-year One City Plan, is now in the planning stages. Sited near the railway station, the development will provide 70,000 sq ft of office space and will include the redevelopment of part of the Grade II-listed station and the adjoining Queens Hotel. Charlie Seward Director of Regeneration Cheshire West & Chester 58 Nicholas Street Chester CH1 2NP Tel: Office Retail Zone A 220 Industrial ,040 (GeoNames 2012)

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8 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST 49 Refurbishment Chester Business Park Grade A business space is now available to let at the heart of Chester Business Park with the launch of Montell House, a twostorey building newly refurbished by developer Prospect GB. Totalling 9,479 square feet and ideal for use as a headquarters building, the offices are predominantly open-plan with features including a generous reception area, new VRV air conditioning, eight-person passenger lift, full access raised flooring, 24-hour Business Park security and barrier-controlled 60 space car park. Location Chester Business Park, CH4 9RF Available space 9,479 sq ft (Montell House) 5,504 sq ft (International House) CONTACT Will Sadler or Stephen Wade (Legat Owen) T: E: willsadler@legatowen.co.uk W: Head of Prospect GB s commercial division, Chris Walker, said: Montell House is our second refurbishment at one of the North West s most prestigious business parks the first, International House, has attracted healthy demand with just one suite still available. We are expecting similar interest in Montell House it is the only refurbished building of this size, circa 10,000 square feet, on Chester Business Park. Will Sadler of appointed agents Legat Owen, said: Chester Business Park has become a magnet for blue chip businesses and global names, including Bank of America, the Funding Corporation, M&S Money, Regus and Bristol Myers Squibb. It benefits from a superb strategic location which adjoins the A55 by-pass, in close proximity to the M53 and M56 motorways.

9 Burnley is our business... make it yours David Jones, MD of The VEKA UK Group A world-class aerospace sector. All-new schools, colleges and university. Leeds and Manchester within one hour......breathtaking countryside within one mile. VEKA is the World leader in the design and manufacture of PVC-U window systems. The VEKA UK Group started in Burnley and continues to grow in Burnley. So could you.

10 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST 51 Lancashire Burnley Officially one of the best places in the northwest for business growth, according to data analysts Experian, and in the top ten for private sector jobs growth say the Centre for Cities: Burnley is bucking the trend and so say one of the many companies relocating. Gerry Johnson, Director of Communications and Finance at Velocity Composites, said: We are an ambitious, modern, manufacturing company. We know only to pursue Kate Ingram Head of Regeneration and Planning policy Parker Lane Burnley BB11 2DT growth that is why we doubled the size of our unit and relocated to Burnley. It is a place that has ambitions of its own, investing heavily in infrastructure, education and skills; a place with a world-class supply chain in manufacturing, and a sense of competitiveness. This suits our business. A 70 acre new Burnley Bridge Business Park, a 40 acre Aerospace Supply Village, a new 800 student University Technical College, a new rail connection to Manchester opening Spring 2014: Burnley is full of life and that s good for business, said the Guardian. Come and see why. PICTURED TOP The Rainbow Gate outside the 80m UCLan university and Burnley College campus CENTRE One of the first University Technical Colleges in the NW to open in 2013 BOTTOM The new 70 acre Burnley Bridge business park adjacent to junction 9 on the M65

11 52 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST Lancashire Chorley Cheshire Congleton Cheshire Crewe Cheshire Ellesmere Port Lesley-Ann Fenton Director of Partnership, Planning & Policy Chorley Borough Council Civic Offices Union Street Chorley PR7 1AL Tel: Office Retail Zone A 40 Industrial ,200 (ONS Census 2011) BAE Systems has sold one of its sites in Euxton that forms part of a multimillion pound regeneration deal. Royal Mail has confirmed a new parcel sorting office will be built in Chorley as part of a 75m investment programme for its express parcels business. This is due to open in autumn The delayed Scarbrough Development, also known as the Princess Street Development and Bridestones 2, is still under construction. The scheme involves the building of a new supermarket, public square and other retail units. A link road has also been proposed which will enable traffic to travel from the Sandbach Road to the Macclesfield Road without going through the town centre. Jez Goodman, Head of Economic Development & Regeneration Cheshire East Council Westfields, Middlwewich Road Sandbach CW11 1HZ Tel: Office Retail Zone A 50 Industrial ,437 (ONS mid-census estimate 2010) Jez Goodman, Head of Economic Development & Regeneration Cheshire East Council Westfields, Middlwewich Road Sandbach CW11 1HZ Tel: Office Retail Zone A 70 Industrial ,455 (GeoNames 2011) Home to the successful Bentley Motors operation, Crewe has grown and diversified its economy in recent years. The Crewe Business Park and the growth of the Manchester Metropolitan University campus have been major factors. Plans to develop the town centre core are focused on the Queensway and Market Street area, the Victoria Square and the Market Centre shopping arcade. The Waterfront is the key regeneration project for the town. Peel Land and Property, the Waterways Trust, the Council and the Ellesmere Port Development Board are working in partnership to transform the area. It will include a mix of quality homes, leisure and tourism facilities, an ecology park and a promenade alongside the Manchester Ship Canal. Charlie Seward Director of Regeneration Cheshire West & Chester 58 Nicholas Street Chester CH1 2NP Tel: Office Retail Zone A 45 Industrial ,768 (GeoNames 2011)

12 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST 53 Merseyside Huyton and Knowsley Cumbria Kendal Lancashire Lancaster Lancashire Leyland Andrew Ferguson Investment and Development Manager Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Yorkon Building Huyton L36 9FB Tel: Office Retail 40 Industrial ,900 (ONS Census 2011) Huyton and Knowsley are well served with business and industrial sites. Knowsley Industrial Park is one of the largest in Europe, while the Knowsley Business Park is home to hi-tech companies such as Virgin Media and News International. The Boulevard Industry Park, located adjacent to the Jaguar Land Rover plant, specialises in providing automotive components and pharmaceuticals. Kendal Futures has been charged with implementing the regeneration plan for the town. Projects underway include the regeneration of Canal Head which will include residential, leisure, office and other retail buildings. The proposals include plans to connect the town centre with Kendal Castle and also the restoration of parts of the former canal. Michael Keane Assistant Director Strategic Planning South Lakeland District Council Lowther Street Kendal LA9 4UD Tel: Office Retail Zone A 75 Industrial ,468 (GeoNames 2011) Michael Hill Communications Officer Lancaster City Council Town Hall, Dalton Square Lancaster LA1 1QR Tel: Office Retail Zone A 85 Industrial ,400 (ONS Census 2011) The Luneside East Regeneration Project will create a new quarter of the city with a mix of housing, commercial space, high quality open spaces. Plans are also underway to develop a purpose-built Innovation Centre at Lancaster Science Park. This will provide serviced accommodation for businesses working alongside the University, InfoLab21 and the Lancaster Environment Centre. South Ribble Economic Regeneration Strategy 2018 sets out the vision for transforming Leyland into a green town centre as part of the ambitious Leyland Masterplan. This will see a series of regeneration initiatives designed to boost the appeal and vitality of the town. Investment in infrastructure is planned to increase green spaces and improved accessibility. Jennifer Clough, Principal Economic Development Officer Economic Regeneration South Ribble Borough Council Civic Centre, West Paddock Leyland PR25 1DH Tel: Office Retail Zone A 40 Industrial ,614 (GeoNames 2011)

13 54 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST Merseyside Liverpool Cheshire Macclesfield Greater Manchester Manchester Cheshire Northwich Nick Kavanagh, Director of Regeneration & Employment Liverpool City Council Municipal Buildings Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2DH Tel: Office Retail Zone A 275 Industrial ,400 (ONS Census 2011) Three major regeneration schemes are planned: the 300m scheme to expand the Port of Liverpool, the 425m rebuild of the Royal Liverpool Hospital and the 600m-plus second Mersey crossing. Regeneration Liverpool, a joint venture between Sigma Inpartnership and Liverpool City Council, has signed an option agreement on the development of an area around Lime Street. Plans for significant regeneration of Macclesfield are focused on the traditional heart of the town centre around Market Place, Chestergate and Mill Street. The idea is to develop different quarters to the town, including a Historic Market Quarter and a Silk Quarter. The Council has allocated 250,000 for public realm improvements. Jez Goodman, Head of Economic Development & Regeneration Cheshire East Council Westfields Middlewich Road Sandbach CW11 1HZ Tel: Office Retail Zone A 60 Industrial ,739 (GeoNames 2011) Angela Harrington Interim Head of Regeneration Manchester City Council PO Box 532 Town Hall Manchester M60 2LA Tel: Office Retail Zone A 250 Industrial ,100 (ONS Census 2011) One of many regeneration projects that are planned for Manchester is the 100m scheme to transform the Brunswick area of East Manchester. This will provide 522 new homes as well as new community facilities. Plans also include an extra care centre and retail units. In addition, extensive infrastructure works will be carried out. The 80m scheme to develop the riverside Barons Quay has now been given the go-ahead. The project will include a multiscreen cinema, a major food store, a hotel, restaurants, bars, shops, a petrol station and additional free car parking. Work will begin on site by autumn 2014 and be completed by the end of Charlie Seward Director of Regeneration Cheshire West & Chester 58 Nicholas Street Chester CH1 2NP Tel: Office Retail Zone A 60 Industrial ,113 (GeoNames 2011)

14 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST 55 Greater Manchester Oldham Lancashire Preston Lancashire Rawtenstall Greater Manchester Rochdale Darren Jones, Director of Development & Infrastructure Oldham Council Level 3, 310 Civic Centre West Street Oldham OL1 1NL Tel: Office Retail Zone A 85 Industrial ,900 (ONS Census 2011) The Metrolink line linking Oldham to Rochdale and Manchester city centre has now opened. Plans are now being drawn up for the Grade II-listed Old Town Hall which will see the refurbishment of the building and the creation a multi-screen cinema, four restaurants and shops. Work is due to start on the site in autumn The 3m Fishergate Central scheme to transform the main shopping street in Preston has received a significant amount of European funding. The other key regeneration project is the continuing development of the new Central Business District (CBD) to provide high quality office space for both new and existing businesses. Derek Whyte Assistant Director of Regeneration Preston City Council Town Hall Preston PR1 2RL Tel: Office Retail Zone A 110 Industrial ,200 (ONS Census 2011) Stephen Jackson Head of Regeneration Rossendale Borough Council One Stop Shop, Town Centre Offices Lord Street, Rawtenstall Rossendale BB4 7LZ Tel: Office Retail Zone A 30 Industrial ,114 (GeoNames 2011) The newly revitalised town square was officially opened in October 2012 and has increased the footfall of people visiting the town. The troubles over the retail, leisure and business park development at New Hall Hey, which has been empty for several years, now appear to be over. The redevelopment of the Valley centre and the surrounding area is also planned. A new transport interchange is being built, as the Metrolink service has now opened to serve the town. A shop mobility and cycle hub are also proposed to open in autumn The council is developing a riverside office development for over 2,000 staff and includes a customer service centre and a library. John Hudson Chief executive Rochdale Development Agency Number One Riverside Smith Street Rochdale OL16 1YH Tel: Office Retail Zone A 85 Industrial ,700 (ONS Census 2011)

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16 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST First Street represents one of Manchester s most visible, exciting and unique development opportunities. Together with our partner, Manchester City Council, we are committed to transforming this part of the city, creating a destination of significant importance. Construction has now commenced at the north of the estate where 500,000 sq ft of floor space will deliver a new dynamic cultural and commercial heart for Manchester. Following the merger of Cornerhouse Location Manchester City Centre Completion date First Street North Spring 2015 Development First Street and Library Theatre Company, the centrepiece of this new destination is HOME a purpose-built centre for international contemporary art, theatre and film. As well as being a special addition to Manchester s cultural life, HOME will act as a catalyst for other job creation activity in the wider First Street neighbourhood. We are also bringing forward a 208-bed 4* hotel with conference/banqueting facilities and wellness suite; 279 luxury self-contained apartments and student hub delivered by Vita Student; 8 restaurant/café units; a 700 space multi storey car park and extensive public realm equipped to host a variety of outdoor events and performances. Scheduled for completion in Spring 2015, First Street is set to emerge as a rich, vibrant, 24/7 environment. 57 CONTACT John Hughes T: E: johnhughes@askdevelopments.com W:

17 Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, L2 2QP T: Tony Reed - Keppie Massie E: enquiries@exchangestation.co.uk FOLLOW

18 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST Ashtenne Space Northwest is investing 5million to launch Exchange Station in the heart of Liverpool s business district. Focussing on connectivity, amenity and environmental sustainability, the project is transforming the former train station redevelopment into a prestigious new business destination with an impressive new concourse complementing Grade A equivalent office space. Development Exchange Station Features will include: Reception with full concierge service Ultra-speed broadband and Wi-Fi connectivity Coffee shop and on-site catering Meeting and presentation suites with AV facilities Fitness suite and locker room facilities 24 hour secure car parking Excellent transport links 59 Location Exchange Station is located on Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, and will be completed September Space available Space at Exchange Station ranges from 635 sq.ft to floorplates of 46,000 sq.ft CONTACT Sarah Williams T: E: sarah.williams@exchangestation.co.uk

19 CONNECTING PEOPLE + CONNECTED SPACE CONNECTED BY TECHNOLOGY Liverpool Innovation Park, Edge Lane, Liverpool, L7 9NJ Tel: +44 (0) E: info@liverpoolinnovationpark.co.uk Follow

20 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST Development Liverpool Innovation Park Liverpool Innovation Park is a business community, featuring 480,000 sq ft of quality accommodation with office units available from 100 sq ft start up units to 77,000 sq ft standalone premises. Location Liverpool Innovation Park is located on Edge Lane, Liverpool, not far from the city centre. Space available LIP has tenants ranging from Liverpool Community Health and Barclays to digital and tech SMEs such as Very PC and Thumb Star. Facilities include: A choice of both serviced and self-contained office space A range of meeting and conference facilities An on-site café and caterer Active networking and events programme for tenants and external businesses AIMES s secure, onsite data centre A business support team dedicated to helping tenants grow their businesses Internet connectivity of up to 1Gbps (up & down) On-site gym and fitness studios Mango Wine Bar & Restaurant Outdoor terrace and garden Extensive parking 61 CONTACT Delyth Lloyd T: E:

21 Oldham see it differently

22 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST 63 Greater ManchesterOldham Conveniently located between Manchester city centre and the Peak District national park, Oldham is the perfect place for business in Greater Manchester. Get more value: From start-up units and managed workspace to established commercial areas and bespoke development opportunities Oldham has a range of affordable premises, sites and land to suit all your business needs. Get more connected: Within easy reach of Manchester city centre and Manchester Airport, Oldham offers a premium location with excellent connectivity via the Metrolink, M60, For more information contact: T: E: invest@oldham.gov.uk M62 and wider motorway networks without the premium price tag. Get a more: co-operative approach Oldham is a Co-operative Council. We are leading by example through our ambitious 100m capital investment programme investing in regeneration projects such as the Old Town Hall cinema complex an innovative conversion of a listed building into a multiplex cinema and the construction of Hotel Future the country s first national hospitality training academy. Get more help: We have a dedicated team, ready to work with investors, developers and operators to help minimise risk and speed up the delivery of ambitious, innovative and high quality developments. PICTURED TOP CGI of new high quality offices for First Choice Homes Oldham CENTRE Oldham Way BOTTOM New housing development, Suthers Court, Oldham

23 If you are looking to start your own business, expand into larger premises or establish a new base in Preston, then our database is the logical starting point. The database contains up-to-date details of all available sites and premises and you can search on-line in seconds to list all accommodation that meets your needs. your exact needs View details on-line at or call the Economic Regeneration Section on And don t forget to visit or contact regeneration@preston.gov.uk and request a free copy of our Business Directory or search on-line for more than 2,000 local businesses and products.

24 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST 65 Preston is the star performer within the Lancashire economy demonstrating a real resilience and commitment in these difficult economic times. Benefiting from its strong economic base, world-class University, competitive employment costs and superb accessible location, Preston is seizing the opportunity to move on to a new and more successful level. There are now numerous opportunities to invest in Preston city John Crellin Preston City Council Town Hall Lancaster Road Preston PR1 2RL Tel: E: j.crellin@preston.gov.uk Lancashire Preston centre and we are very interested in talking to all sectors of the development industry to realise the city s potential. We have already built up the firm foundations for growth and investment potential including a designated Central Business District, the hidden gem of Georgian Winckley Square and approved capacity for mixed commercial development in the city. Work is already underway on the Fishergate Central Gateway project to improve the city centre and its gateways. This will create a much more attractive environment to invest and do business in. We have the sites and premises for all types of commercial development and the City and County Councils look forward to helping you deliver your plans. PICTURED TOP Work now underway on Fishergate Central Gateway in the city centre. CENTRE Winckley Square, Preston s hidden gem in the heart of the city BOTTOM Preston Riversway expanding mixed use waterside development

25 ROCHDALE opportunity connectivity space to grow Are you looking to relocate?cometo Rochdale - you ll be in great company! Our business parks are booming with advanced manufacturing, ICT, pharmaceutical and logistics businesses choosing Rochdale. Let Rochdale Development Agency help you relocate j.evans@investinrochdale.co.uk Heywood Distribution Park J19 J20 Sandbrook Business Park Crown Business Park Kingsway Business Park J21 M62 M62 M62 Manchester City Centre 12 miles ROCHDALE Birch Business Park Stakehill Business Park J19 J20 Leeds City Region 31 miles

26 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST 67 Greater ManchesterRochdale There s no denying that Rochdale is on the rise. In the last couple of years the borough has attracted investment of more than 200m, resulting in over 4 million square feet of space being taken up by private businesses and public services saw more companies than ever before set up in Rochdale and the borough s business parks are booming, playing their part in Rochdale gaining a reputation as a property hot spot. JD Sports, ASDA/Wincanton, Swedish manufacturing company Camfil Farr Julie Evans Business Development Manager T: E: j.evans@investinrochdale.co.uk W: and American-owned Inx International are just a few of the high-profile companies that have chosen Rochdale, investing millions and creating hundreds of jobs. But that s not the whole story. 160m is being invested in new schools, 34m has reinvigorated leisure facilities and the 250m regeneration of Rochdale town centre is well underway the Metrolink tram has arrived, the Sixth Form College is open and the iconic BREEAM Excellent public library, customer information point and council offices building opened in February. Later this year the striking Transport Interchange will also open, further transforming the town centre landscape. Wherever you look Rochdale is on the rise. PICTURED TOP More businesses than ever are setting-up in Rochdale CENTRE Metrolink has arrived BOTTOM Rochdale town centre s transformation is there for all to see

27 68 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST Cheshire Runcorn Greater Manchester Salford Lancashire Skelmersdale Merseyside Southport Tim Leather Principal Business Development Officer Halton Borough Council Municipal Buildings Kingsway, Widnes Cheshire WA8 7QF Tel: Office Retail Zone A 50 Industrial ,679 (GeoNames 2011) Three successful bidders have been invited to compete for the contract to design, build, finance and operate the new toll bridge over the River Mersey the Mersey Gateway project. The preferred bidder will be confirmed shortly and, following the project agreement award, work will begin in October Developments to Seedley and Langworthy, Broughton and Pendleton are all ongoing. The new stadium next to the M60 is now home to the Salford Reds and Sale Sharks rugby clubs. Nearby, Port Salford is being developed adjacent to the Manchester Ship Canal. The site will include an inland port and warehousing facility, container terminal and distribution park. David Heaney Principal Officer for Sustainable Regeneration Directorate Salford City Council Civic Centre, Chorley Road Swinton L20 7JD Tel: Office Retail Zone A 50 Industrial ,900 (ONS Census 2011) Ian Gill, Assistant Head of Housing and Regeneration West Lancashire Borough Council Sandy Lane Centre Sandy Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8LA Office Retail Zone A 50 Industrial ,944 (GeoNames 2011) A 20m plan to regenerate Skelmersdale s town centre has been proposed. This includes a new food store, bars, shops, restaurants and a cinema. A new promenade is planned that will overlook Tawd Valley Park. A new civic square will also be formed between the concourse and the library. The first phase of the 17m Atkinson Centre, which brings together the Atkinson Art Gallery, Southport Arts Centre, Botanic Gardens Museum and central library under one roof on Lord Street, has been completed. A 50m project to build 700 homes is now underway and is the biggest construction project in Southport for over 30 years. Alan Lunt Director for the Built Environment Sefton Council Magdalen House 30 Trinity Road Bootle L20 3NJ Tel: Office Retail Zone A 75 Industrial ,044 (GeoNames 2010)

28 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST 69 Merseyside St Helens Greater Manchester Stalybridge Greater Manchester Stockport Cheshire Warrington John Quirk Business Location Service Manager St Helens Council Town Hall Victoria Square St Helens WA10 1HP Tel: Office Retail Zone A 85 Industrial ,300 (ONS Census 2011) The 57m redevelopment of the campus at St Helens College has made a significant contribution to regenerating St Helens Town Centre. St Helens Business Location Service offers sites and premises to suit every business and investment need, from fully serviced office space and industrial accommodation to brownfield sites for development. The next stage in the adoption of Tameside Council s Core Strategy has begun following local consultation. A site within Stalybridge Town Centre, adjacent to the railway station, has been earmarked for development, including office, residential, leisure and retail use. A new housing development at Longlands Mill is also being pursued. Alison Ashworth Planning and Development Manager Tameside Borough Council Wellington Road Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6DL Tel: Office Retail Zone A 25 Industrial ,748 (GeoNames 2011) Paul Lawrence Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Stopford House Stockport SK1 3XE econdev@stockport.gov.uk Office Retail Zone A 110 Industrial ,300 (ONS Census 2011) The first phase of the redevelopment and regeneration of Grand Central is now underway. This involves the construction of a multi-storey car park opposite the station. Later phases of the project will see a new commercial office block, a new hotel and more public open spaces being created. Plans to build a 190m Stadium Quarter for the town are underway. The project will connect the bus interchange with the Warrington Wolves Halliwell Jones Stadium and create a mixed-use development comprising educational, business, leisure and residential property. Phase one is now at an advanced stage and work will start on site in January Charles Goodall Project & Development Officer Warrington & Co Buttermarket Street Warrington WA1 2NH Tel: Office Retail 110 Industrial ,300 (ONS Census 2011)

29 RUNCORN WIDNES International names Diageo, O2, ABB, Stobart Group, INEOS and Mexichem power the economy of Runcorn and Widnes. With plenty of space to grow, a superb workforce and situated at the heart of the nation s transport network, Halton is the perfect location for your business. MAKE IT YOUR HOME

30 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST Runcorn, in the Borough of Halton, is home to a globally significant science and technology cluster focused around Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus (DSIC). DSIC is one of only two centres in the UK, along with Oxford Rutherford, for big scale science. A Joint Venture between the Science Technology Facilities Council, Halton Borough Council and Langtree Group Plc is in place to deliver a 30 year master plan for the site which Kate Tim Leather, Ingram, Lead Officer Head Business of Economic Improvement Regeneration & Growth and Economy, Business Enterprise and Property Burnley Halton Borough Council, Council Parker Lane Burnley Municipal BB11 Building 2DT Tel: Kingsway, Widnes WA8 7QF Tel: Fax: ,000 tim.leather@halton.gov.uk (2001 census) Cheshire Runcorn is anticipated to create 12,000 new jobs with a capital investment of over 600 million. Daresbury Innovation Centre (DIC), home to more than 100 technology companies, is at capacity. Grow on space for DIC at the adjacent Vanguard House facility is rapidly filling. DSIC was recently awarded Enterprise Zone status which will greatly accelerate the development of the campus The Heath Business and Technical Park, the former global headquarters of ICI, has been transformed, in less than a decade, into a highly successful business and technical park which is currently home to 155 companies from a broad spectrum of business sectors. 71 PICTURED TOP Advanced engineering facility at Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus CENTRE Daresbury Innovation Centre BOTTOM Daresbury Business Park

31 Over 200,000 sq ft of new lettings achieved since ,000 sq ft of outline planning permission in place if you think you know birchwood park, think agai n Bridgewater Place completed December 2012 Warrington s most impressive Grade A office space 1.2 million refurbishment of The Centre restaurant, conference and meeting rooms Home to over 150 companies and 5,000 employees including: Atkins, Bank of England, Department of Work & Pensions, GB Oils, Halcrow, Rolls-Royce Dedicated on-site management team Range of on-site services exclusively for our customers and their employees To join us or to find out more call the MEPC Birchwood Park team on Jones Lang LaSalle BE Group

32 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST Development 305 Bridgewater Place Bridgewater Place is the most impressive out-of-town office development in the North West. At over 200,000 sq. ft. it is also one of the largest. The final building 305 Bridgewater Place, completed in December 2012 as a pre-let for an existing Birchwood Park customer is just one of the latest developments to take place at Birchwood Park which has planning consent for over 800,000 sq. ft. of new business accommodation. Work has just started Location Birchwood Park, Warrington.Just minutes from the M62 & M6 and local train stations. Available space Most impressive Grade A office space in Warrington7,700 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq. ft available now to build the region s first pre-let of Your Housing Group, one of the UK s largest social housing providers, has signed an agreement to develop a new 35,000 sq. ft. head office on the Southern gateway to the estate. However the best thing about all our developments is that they are located on Birchwood Park. Here we support business success by providing the best working environment to attract and retain people. The extra benefits include: 15 years of on-going investment On-site management team Restaurant and cafes serving Starbucks State of the art meeting room 150 seat auditorium Free bus links to the local train station Gym Nursery Hotel 73 CONTACT Andrew Cowell Commercial Director T: E: acowell@mepc.com

33 RUNCORN WIDNES International names Diageo, O2, ABB, Stobart Group, INEOS and Mexichem power the economy of Runcorn and Widnes. With plenty of space to grow, a superb workforce and situated at the heart of the nation s transport network, Halton is the perfect location for your business. MAKE IT YOUR HOME

34 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST 75 Cheshire Widnes Halton is one of the UK s smallest Unitary Authorities, nevertheless Halton Borough Council are bringing forward a number of large scale projects which will have a profound and lasting impact upon the region. The Mersey Gateway will not only create a vital new crossing of the Mersey but will also be a catalyst for the regeneration of some 20 km 2 of the Borough and provide a new strategic transport route linking the Liverpool City Region to the rest of the country. Tim Leather, Lead Officer Business Improvement & Growth Economy, Enterprise and Property Halton Borough Council Municipal Building Kingsway, Widnes WA8 7QF Tel: Fax: tim.leather@halton.gov.uk In February 2012, Halton Borough Council announced the three successful bidders who were subsequently invited to compete for the contract to design, build, finance and operate a new toll bridge over the River Mersey. A Preferred Bidder will be confirmed in June 2013 followed by project agreement award and mobilization in October Benefiting from unrivalled access to the West Coast Mainline, the motorway network and the UK s deep-sea ports, 3MG is destined to be one of the UK s largest inter-modal logistics parks. The park covers 200 hectares and, in April this year, Stobart secured planning permission for a further 1m ft 2. Consents are now in place for 2.8 million ft 2 of space, rising eventually to 3.5 million ft 2. PICTURED TOP 3MG Widnes CENTRE New Mersey Gateway BOTTOM Turnstone Business Park Widnes Waterfront

35 76 EXPAND RELOCATE INVEST Cumbria Whitehaven Greater Manchester Widnes Greater Manchester Wigan Merseyside Wirral Julie Betteridge Head of Regeneration and Community Copeland Borough Council Catherine Street Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7SJ Tel: Office Retail Zone A 50 Industrial ,803 (GeoNames 2010) Plans have been drawn up to develop Whitehaven Marina s South Harbour which will see new berths increase the marina s capacity by over 30 per cent. An 18m construction project to build two four-storey office buildings in Albion Square will be home to 1,000 office workers relocating from the Sellafield site. The Widnes Waterfront is a multimillion pound regeneration programme that will transform over 200 acres of former industrial land on the banks of the River Mersey. It is anticipated that in excess of 70m of investment will be brought into the area which will boost commercial and tourism opportunities. Tim Leather Principal Business Development Officer Halton Borough Council Municipal Buildings Kingsway, Widnes Cheshire WA8 7QF Tel: Office Retail Zone A 60 Industrial ,097 (GeoNames 2011) Mike Worden Planning and Transport Strategy Places Directorate Wigan Council PO Box 100 Wigan WN1 3DS Tel: Office Retail Zone A 85 Industrial ,800 (ONS Census 2011) The town s Action Plan is focused on three specific areas of Wigan. Firstly, the development of the area. Secondly, the establishment of a Knowledge Quarter around Wigan and Leigh College. And thirdly, the development of a Wigan Pier Quarter which will take in projects at Eckersley and Trencherfield Mills, together with the Leeds Liverpool Canal basin. The Wirral is a popular commercial location and a major centre for the manufacturing sector. The food and drink industry is a key driver for the Wirral s economy, with companies involved in bakery, cereals, meats, snacks and drinks. Other key sectors include pharmaceuticals, finance and engineering. Invest Wirral Wirral Direct Egerton House Tower Road, Birkenhead Wirral CH41 1FN Tel: invest@wirral.gov.uk Office Retail Zone A 70 Industrial ,800 (ONS Mid-year estimate 2010)