Gadbrook Park BID 2 officially
commenced on the 1^st November 2014, after the positive ‘yes’ vote
achieved over the summer saw the vision to secure a consecutive Business
Improvement District for the next five years become successful and the hopes for
a further 5 years of investment worth over £1 million become a reality.

With a 68% turnout, a figure
well above the national average of 40%, it was clear that the desire amongst
resident businesses to continue the good work and expand on everything that had
been achieved in the past five years was exceptionally strong. This was further
demonstrated by the fact that BID 2 was voted in with a resounding majority of 96%
by number and 98% by rateable value. This excellent result demonstrates the
value resident businesses have placed on the services and projects delivered by
the Gadbrook Park BID, with these percentages representing some of the highest
BID voting stats in the entire country.

The succession of the BID will
now ensure that Gadbrook Park can continue to be an exceptional environment to
work and trade in for both employees and businesses alike.

Groundwork Cheshire will
continue to manage the BID for the duration of the next 5 years, delivering the
essential services and projects that will continue to aid all companies on the
park to develop and thrive.

This further investment
provided by BID 2 will also allow for the on-going landscape maintenance and
improvement works to continue, all essential in ensuring Gadbrook Park sustains
its current high quality image. In addition, a new 24/7 CCTV project will be
commissioned to provide Business Park wide coverage of all public open space to
further enhance security across Gadbrook Park. 
Further image enhancing projects are also in the pipeline, with a
programme of physical landscape and street furniture improvements planned to be
undertaken in the grounds over the next five years.

The continuation in to BID 2
will now ensure that the companies on Gadbrook Park can look forward to the
sustained delivery of the essential projects and services that the BID provides
and enjoy the investment that will see Gadbrook Park will develop even further
as one of the best premier locations to trade and conduct business in the North
West.

Mike Roberts – Chair of Gadbrook Park BID 2
commented “It is excellent that the businesses on Gadbrook Park have truly
embraced the BID, as is evident by the remarkable voting stats. BID 2 will mean
we can all continue to benefit from the essential services the BID delivers and
see the park improve even further as a result.”

Jane Hough – BID Project Manager at Groundwork
Cheshire commented “I am absolutely delighted that Gadbrook Park has been successful in
securing BID 2 and that Groundwork can continue to work with the companies on
the Business Park to develop a brighter future. We have lots of exciting
projects planned going forward over the next five years and we will look
forward to carrying on the good work that everyone has achieved.”

Mike Jones – Leader of Cheshire West and
Chester Council commented “It is absolutely fantastic to see the
businesses on Gadbrook Park taking control and creating a future that is in
their own hands. The Council will be delighted to support all companies on the
park with regards to the improvement of any opportunities that will boost both
trading and employment at Gadbrook.”

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The Gadbrook
Park Quiz Night will be returning next year on Wednesday 28^thJanuary 2015 at the usual venue (Nunsmere Hall, Tarporley) for an evening of
fun, drinks, good food and a little healthy competition.

Food will
be served from 6:00pm with the quiz running from 7:00pm until 8:30pm. Dinner
will consist of two delicious courses, a tasty Hot Pot followed by the Chef’s
Choice for dessert.

Teams
will consist of 5 members.

If you
would like to take part, then please contact Stephanie Leese on Stephanie.leese@groundworkcheshire.org.uk
or 01606 72317501606 723175 before Wednesday 21^st January. Please book as
soon as possible as places are limited.

Fifield Glyn acting on behalf of private landlords have let Unit 5, the
last remaining unit at Broad Lane Shopping Precinct on a 10 year lease to
Rowlands Pharmacy.

Other tenants at Broad Lane Shopping Precinct, Norris
Green, Liverpool 11 include Iceland, Poundstretcher, Broadway Market and
William Hill.

 

The Gadbrook Park BID1 Chairman John Fifield of Osborne
House, stepped down after the last executive board meeting on Tuesday 23rd
September 2014. John has been an integral part of the BID as he first made
steps to getting the major occupiers on Gadbrook Park to come together and meet
with Groundwork Cheshire to discuss the possibility of a Business Improvement
District (BID) for the business park back in early 2009.

The newly appointed Chairman for BID2; Mike Roberts of
Roberts Bakery, thanked John and presented him with a Waterford decanter.

 

KFC bought 2104 Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham in May 2014 having obtained planning
consent for a new drive-thru with car parking. The site extends to 0.791 acres
and involved the demolition of the 1970’s 29,800 sf 4 storey office
building. The price paid was over £800,000. Fifield Glyn
represented the Sellers. For more information contact john.fifield@fifieldglyn.com

Ultrasonic data
acquisition systems specialists Technology Design have taken on additional
space whilst renewing their existing Lease at Wharton Park House.

Arthur Willcock, who
successfully negotiated the renewal, comments “We are very happy that
Technology Design have taken on additional space when renewing their
Lease.  This demonstrates the quality of
the space and the flexibility to accommodate Tenants’ requirements”.

Fifield Glyn acted as
Retained Agents on behalf of the Landlords.

 

Extract from Gov.uk confirms the UK Convenience Culture’ is driving High Street revival – https://www.gov.uk/government/news/convenience-culture-drives-high-street-revival

Read the latest update from the RICS on the UK Commercial Property Market here

Osborne
Kinsey has been granted planning consent by Cheshire West & Cheshire to
demolish Top Farm, Tarvin and construct 6 mews dwellings with new access. The
development site extends to 0.33acres and is located close to the High Street
and the A556.

John
Fifield of Osborne Kinsey ‘Tarvin is a bustling village with an array of
amenities and we feel that our development will add to this thriving village
location.  We are now considering whether to sell the site to another
Developer or build it out ourselves or in partnership’.

For
further information, contact victoria.mead@fifieldglyn.com

Acting on behalf of a private
investor client, Fifield Glyn have successfully negotiated a lease renewal at
Dover House, 1-5 Lynn Street, Hartlepool.

The property, which comprises
three modern, self-contained offices totalling 3,386 sq ft, has been let to
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust at £33,000 pa on a new 12 year
lease without breaks.

For further information please contact steve.jones@fifieldglyn.com