Winter issue 2017 Issue 23

Featured in this issue: BID2 Business Plan Launched BID Rangers Team Image 01: Gateway 1

Focus on Security and Risk

Produced and made possible by the BID

Manor Royal News - Winter issue 2017 01 Inside Track • News • Views • Interviews • Offers • Events First Word Chairman’s Message I was delighted to welcome Professor send the ballot paper to by the 15th Simon Quin to speak at our recent December. Manor Royal Matters Conference. On top of all that, we have held our He gave a fascinating keynote AGM, attended the National BID speech that helped to set in context Conference, received a national award what we are trying to achieve and nomination, opened an upgraded cycle the importance of the work we do link, hosted a visit from Government collectively as a BID. officers, submitted plans to introduce new digital signage and upgrade We also launched the Manor Royal Gateway 1, launched a new dedicated BID2 Business Plan (2018-23). This Ranger service, commissioned extra is the result of a lot of work and I security cameras, published two truly believe the second BID will strategic reports on the economy make an even greater impact than and energy generation, shared plans the first one if you decide to vote for transforming the place in BID2 to retain it. If you haven’t seen the and received the exciting news we Business Plan yet, please check the have been waiting for on a £million website or contact the BID Office to investment for major transport get your copy. improvements.

e have had a jam-packed few It is vitally important to let us know So, not much then! Wweeks since the last issue of who should receive your company’s Manor Royal News – and it looks like ballot (voting) paper for the renewal Trevor Williams there will be no let-up whatsoever vote in February 2018. We need to Chairman, MRBD Limited over the next few weeks either. let Electoral Services know who to The Inside Track

new asset finance specialists at a later when I was asked to join the national level too. Management Board, representing Creative Funding Solutions in Zone 1. We are a finance brokerage firm specialising in asset and commercial The Manor Royal BID resources we finance. With a panel of over 50 have used most in our first year have funders, we can provide a wide been the comprehensive training variety of financing solutions for both programme which is offered to ALL business and personal requirements Manor Royal employees at hugely – these may include asset funding discounted rates and the free-to- for cars, commercial vehicles, plant or advertise Jobs Board. We fully intend machinery and equipment finance, as to use more of the benefits available well as secured & unsecured business to us as BID members moving forward. loans. There are many exciting new BID The Manor Royal Matters conference projects in the pipeline and I can reative Funding Solutions of 2016 was my first insight into honestly say that I am delighted to be is currently celebrating its being a part of the Manor Royal part of them, as I see the benefit for C BID and I was so impressed with all Manor Royal based businesses. first year of being a Manor Royal the information available and the based company. It is perhaps no commitment from the team to Nicola Blake coincidence that the last year make Manor Royal such a positive, Marketing Manager, has seen unprecedented growth productive and pleasant place to work. Creative Funding Solutions for our company, both in terms of new business levels locally and in I instantly wanted to find out more broadening our horizons by recruiting and was delighted several months

02 Manor Royal News - Winter issue 2017 BID News Round-up

5 years. 4 Objectives. 1 Manor Royal. BID Launches New Plan

he Manor Royal BID has published The Business Plan has been informed Tan ambitious new Business by extensive research and survey Plan for a new five-year term that work, including independent studies businesses will be asked to vote on in and direct feedback from businesses. February 2018. The proposed projects, described under four stated objectives, are The Business Plan covers the period based on this body of research and 2018 to 2023, and was officially specifically tailored to address the launched in November at the Manor needs of the business district. Royal Matters Conference that was attended by 130 delegates. Business leaders are being asked to familiarise themselves with the new The document sets in context the Business Plan, the rules governing achievements of the BID over the the BID and understand how they first term, charting its progress can participate in the postal ballot in since June 2013 and the long list of February 2018. improvements, projects, new services and additional investment that have been delivered.

“This is a crucial time for the Manor Royal BID,” remarked Keith Pordum, Managing Director of Bon Appetit and Vice-Chair of the BID. “Such a lot has been achieved over the first term that would not have happened without the BID. The plans for the next five years are even more exciting.”

In order to deliver the Business Plan those businesses expected to pay the TOP 5 TIPS FOR BUSINESSES BID levy will have to vote in favour of renewing the BID for it to carry on. 1. Read the Business Plan. Providing the majority of businesses vote “yes”, the Manor Royal BID will 2. If you are in a property worth continue until 2023 and be able to £12,000 rateable value or create a package of investment to more, you get a vote. deliver a range of additional services and improvements for a further five 3. Let the BID Office know who years. you want your BID Ballot Paper sent to by 15 December 2017. If, however, the majority of 4. Contact the BID Office if you businesses vote “no”, the BID will stop, have any questions – we’re the additional services it provides here to help. will stop (including the Rangers Service, dedicated Maintenance, 5. Expect your ballot paper by Bespoke training and CCTV) and the 1st February 2018. Remember improvements it has made for which it it’s a postal ballot that has to is responsible will be restored to their be returned by 5pm on the previous state (including the signs, 01 March 2018. parks, entranceways etc).

Manor Royal News - Winter issue 2017 03 BID News Round-up BID unveils exciting new plans for Manor Royal! ince it was created in June 2013, in a report produced by the Kings Fund Landscape Architects and civil engineers Sthe Manor Royal BID has delivered a and the Arts Council of England for the from Watermans to ensure the plans are series of projects to improve the public Mayor of London’s Office about the robust and can be delivered. realm, branding, facilities and overall value of culture and BIDs for creating perception and sense of place of the interesting and competitive places. Ideas for the new Projects Pack were Business District. shared at the recent Manor Royal From new signage to parks, to improved Matters Conference. The full pack Once harshly dubbed as “out of date”, entranceways and subways, new includes a series of at least 15 projects the business district has now received facilities for employees, better roads that could be delivered if the Manor multiple national and regional awards and improved levels of maintenance – a Royal BID continues following the vote for its efforts. Most recently it was lot has changed. All underpinned by a in February 2018. Below are some included as a good practice case study Projects Pack produced by Allen Scott highlights from the pack. Image 01: Gateway 1 Gateway 1 enhancement (Gatwick Road / Hazelwick Flyover) Builds on the recently installed new bridge to reduce the number of unsightly barriers, improve the Bank Precinct area and introduce new “green” elements. This project is currently awaiting planning approval. Image 02: Gatwick Parade Gatwick Parade improvements One of our more ambitious and costly projects. It seeks to change the way the parade functions to make it work more like a typical parade and to increase and improve the parking arrangements. Discussions are on-going on the detailed design. Image 03: Wellness trails Wellness trails and pause points Involves introducing attractive small seating areas at Image 04: County Oak Corner various points around the business district for meetings and socialising. The introduction of snippets of poetry or inspirational quotes could help boost interest.

County Oak Corner This area would complement recent development in the area, particularly Acorn Retail Park. The green wall could become a Image 05: Secondary areas – Priestley Way distinctive feature will some outdoor seating. Subject to Land Owners’ consent.

Secondary areas – Rutherford Way and Priestley Way These areas off the main roads can sometimes be forgotten. The plan is to improve their look and feel and to protect vulnerable areas with attractive street furniture. In places, this might also include removing abused verges to create additional parking.

04 Manor Royal News - Winter issue 2017 Moving and growing – but not complacent

uccess is not easy to come by The new study supports Manor Royal’s The study will be published online and Sbut a recent study on the Manor importance to the regional economy. It the Manor Royal BID, Borough Royal economy shows the growing has found that while only occupying Council and other partners will be acting contribution the business district makes, 6% of Crawley’s landmass, the business on its recommendations.

despite the challenge of a difficult district contributes over a quarter of all 1Gross value added (GVA) is the measure of the value of goods economic backdrop. jobs and one third of business rates. and services produced in an area, industry or sector of an economy, in economics. The Manor Royal Economic Impact Study Encouragingly, Manor Royal has been assessed the economic performance of growing since 2010, with more the business district and was conducted businesses, more properties and fewer independently by Lichfields who are empty sites. As a result, the rateable experts at these kinds of appraisals. values in Manor Royal have increased, as has the economic output measured As well as quantifying Manor Royal’s by a 3.9% increase in GVA (Gross Value economic performance, the study made Added)1. recommendations for improving the area to ensure it remains attractive to The report also made recommendations Gateway 1 enhancement business, investment and employees. to help Manor Royal stay ahead of other (Gatwick Road / Hazelwick Flyover) “It's been eight years since the last areas including: improving facilities and study took place", says Steve Sawyer. the public realm; making planning easier “That study influenced so much and to encourage development and business provided the context for the BID. flexibility; acting on the transport study However, a lot can change in eight recommendations and generally building years and it is important that our plans on the work of the Manor Royal BID. for the future are based on up-do-date information.”

Manor Royal to Benefit from Major Crawley Regeneration Programme

The project, supported by West Sustainable transport infrastructure Sussex County Council, Crawley and highway upgrades are planned to Borough Council, the Manor Royal BID, boost overall transport capacity and Metrobus and , was enable a shift from car usage to bus, boosted by an announcement that rail, cycling and walking. In addition, Coast to Capital LEP is to contribute connectivity enhancements at the £14.64 million from the Local Growth major railway stations of Crawley, Fund. and Gatwick will greatly facilitate commuter access to Manor “This is a massive plus for Manor Royal and the town centre. Royal,” says Jeremy Taylor, Chief Executive of Support for the Crawley Growth Business and the BID Director who Programme, which was informed by chaired the Manor Royal Transport the Manor Royal Transport Study, Group. provides the means to do something “The decision to commission the about those issues in a way that Transport Study now looks to have otherwise would not have been been an excellent investment repaid possible. many times over.” anor Royal is set to benefit The improvements set out in the Mfrom a significant regeneration Parking and congestion are issues that Growth Programme should be programme for Crawley. The Crawley affect any major city or successful delivered in a phased way concluding Growth Programme is a £60m business location. Manor Royal is in 2021 and the Manor Royal BID is investment package of infrastructure one of those and businesses flagged looking forward to continuing to play improvements and physical this issue very clearly in the recent its part in successfully delivering the regeneration designed to deliver new area-wide survey conducted by the required improvements. More details homes, business investment and BID, where five of the top ten issues of the programme will be publicised as employment growth. related to transport. they emerge.

Manor Royal News - Winter issue 2017 05 Keeping Manor Royal Safe and Working

Keeping businesses connected

members can also submit reports and alert fellow companies on relevant incidents to provide an early warning system for all.

The system is accessible online anor Royal Business Watch, or via a smartphone app, so you Giles Yorke, Chief Constable of Sussex Mpart of the wider Crawley Police, has recently announced big and Gatwick Business Watch can easily report and receive changes to the way local policing is scheme, provides a secure information on the go. It even delivered describing a new “smarter platform to share information and has a “talk to” function so you approach to keeping you safe and help Manor Royal businesses stay don’t even need to type. feeling safe”. These changes, that see secure. The recently appointed Business the introduction of new “Prevention Rangers are also using the Teams”, have been made as part of a Thanks to the BID, companies system to record and generate policing review where the Police face who join the scheme have free fast response to public realm the challenge of meeting new demands access to Business Watch and issues, linking in with the with fewer people. Inevitably this receive regular alerts, information Maintenance Team. Discussions means the Police will increasingly have and a weekly email newsletter are also underway to further to work in partnership with others. on all matters affecting security and business continuity in Manor improve the system to enable In this issue of Manor Royal News, we Royal. closer integration with partners take a look at what the BID is doing to and the representation of Manor keep Manor Royal safe. Managed by Karen Methven, Royal on the wider Crawley & Business Watch Manager, all Gatwick Business Watch Board. Dedicated eyes and ears anor Royal BID has launched a Danny McLeod is our daytime ranger You can contact Danny or Keith on Mnew Business Ranger Service that while Keith Walker provides the 07803 414 644 or by email provides a day-and-night community night-time service, both of whom [email protected] patrol throughout Manor Royal Business have experience of working in a police environment with Sussex and the District in Crawley, . Metropolitan Police. The new Ranger team is dedicated Since September, the Rangers have to Manor Royal Business District and made over 300 business visits and contributes to community safety and generated almost 350 separate incident security, helping the BID to identify reports. They’ve been involved in a wide anti-social behaviour hotspots (such as range of issues including: litter problems and dangerous parking) • assisting emergency services with and maintenance and environmental a car fire; issues which require action. • working with retailers to deter The Ranger Service, which is funded by shoplifters; the Manor Royal BID, is being delivered by SWL Security Services Ltd. The • responding to car cruising issues new Rangers wear clearly branded and incidents of antisocial behaviour; BID clothing – provided by Manor Royal based Niton Equipment – and drive a • parking issues; branded response vehicle enabling people to spot them easily if they have • joint patrols with the police helping any concerns. to gather evidence; • liaising with the maintenance team

to resolve public realm issues.

06 Manor Royal News - Winter issue 2017 Crime in Manor Royal he infrastructure installed by Crime rates in the other Zones The Manor Royal BID is continuing Tthe Manor Royal BID has been (2-5) have also increased slightly its policy of encouraging businesses recognised as a contributing factor compared to last year, but they to report crime. With the Business in keeping crime low across the are still relatively low at 14 crimes Rangers now in place, we may see business district. However, while the per month. Last year, 163 crimes an increase as more incidents are overall the level of reported crime were reported in Zones 2-5. Before reported and awareness rises on has been going up, it would appear that this is mostly accounted for the BID existed, 188 crimes were how to report crime. by the increase in the number of reported annually. The reach of Business Watch has retailers in Zone 1, particularly been extended to better support County Oak and Acorn Retail Recorded Crime in Manor Royal Parks. 320 the retailers and the team are in discussions about how to enhance

Since April 2017, on average 29 240 the Manor Royal Business Watch per month crimes were reported scheme in the future. But for for the whole of Manor Royal 160 now, the headline really is that compared to 25 per month in crime rates in Manor Royal remain the previous year. Most of this 80 low and the Manor Royal BID is increase can be accounted for by crimes reported for Zone 1 providing important services that 0 and tend to be retail related e.g. 2012/13 (pre-BID) 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 help deter and detect crime. thefts from shops. Security cameras curb crime districts simply do not have and its thanks to the vision of the BID."

But the BID is not complacent. In response to recent local intelligence, the BID has invested in four additional cameras to help protect some of the more vulnerable secondary areas on the business district, bringing the total number of cameras to 25. This new investment benefited from a grant award from the Safer Crawley Partnership.

Check out the benefits. he Manor Royal BID has installed low and the intelligence provided by T21 security cameras at strategic the BID funded cameras are proving Visit the Benefits pages locations around the business an invaluable tool for the local policing at www.manorroyal.org to district and monitored by Sussex team, having led to the conviction of a Police. In the past year the cameras drug dealer in one instance. see how your business have captured 24 million vehicle can take advantage “The investment has and is a major movements, approximately £2 million of services provided a month, with a hit rate of 0.108%. contribution to the safety and security This amounts to a very busy area and of Manor Royal” says Paul Palmer exclusively for Manor cameras that are performing well on of Operations Command at Sussex Royal based businesses the detection front. Police. “Our intelligence teams have by the Manor Royal BID a very powerful tool in the ANPR and The Police report that crime rates on CCTV coverage around Manor Royal – and its partners. Manor Royal are still comparatively something that many other business

Manor Royal News - Winter issue 2017 07 Security is our Business

SECURITY BUSINESSES PROFILES ne of the many things that makes different. Whether you’re looking for search the business directory or get OManor Royal a great business barriers, secure entry systems, CCTV in touch with BID Office. If you’re location is the range and diversity or security training, it’s all here. This is not already listed in the business of services provided by companies just a selection. For more companies directory – make sure you are, it’s free! right here. The security industry is no working in these areas feel free to Vistec – security you can trust Over the years, the company has built industry has been revolutionised by up an impressive client list including technology,” says Tony. “We have local authorities, the NHS, the embraced that while retaining the Metropolitan Police, major corporates traditional values that have formed a including IBM and Sony, and the foundation for strong client satisfaction Gym Group. Closer to home, they’ve and loyalty. worked with Elekta, CGG, Astral Towers, Frontier Pitts, and ”The company has rebranded to reflect FTD Johns. the evolution of its services which now include system consultancy and design, istec Systems is celebrating 25 So, what’s the secret to Vistec’s CCTV and access control, public address Vyears of trading on Manor Royal, success that has seen it evolve into and intercom systems, networking, in which time it has grown into a the 40 plus strong outfit it is today? maintenance, biometric systems and one-stop shop for security system The answer, according to Managing electrical design and installation for all needs from design to full post-sales Director Tony Anderson-Dixon is simple: business types. Discover more at service and support. hard work, honesty and integrity. “Our www.vistecsystems.co.uk

Rescue Global - Help in a Crisis

escue Global is an international “At our HQ in Manor Royal, we RNon-Governmental Organisation maintained 24-hour tracking, (iNGO), non-profit, and professional monitoring and reporting. We consultancy working worldwide provided medical assistance, in Disaster Risk Reduction and command control, communications, Response. The team moved onto computers, intelligence Manor Royal Business District in reconnaissance and inter-agency 2015. coordination and support,” she added.

The Rescue Global mission is to The team at Rescue Global works to save lives. The company does this the highest levels of governance and by empowering decision makers professionalism. They are drawn from - working with governments, the the military, emergency services, the private sector, militaries, academia private sector, government agencies, and the NGO community before, academics and NGO practitioners. As during, and after disasters. a non-profit organisation, their work is dependent on charitable donations. “Between 9 September and 2 Find out more at November this year, the Rescue Rescue Global can also help Manor www.rescueglobal.org or email Global team were deployed to the Royal companies by providing [email protected] Caribbean in response to Hurricane bespoke advice and training to Irma and incoming Hurricanes Jose ensure they are prepared for their and Maria” said Emily Warburton- own potential disasters and have a Brown, Organisational Resilience robust approach to managing risk. Manager.

08 Manor Royal News - Winter issue 2017 Niton – a force to be reckoned with s well as being one of the includes former police officers Niton Training delivers accredited AUK’s largest law enforcement (including firearms specialists) who and bespoke training for security and safety equipment can answer any queries their clients organisations and groups with suppliers, Niton also provides have. courses designed to cater for all personal safety and workplace Niton999 Equipment stocks over ages and ability levels. This is conflict training. The company 3,500 product lines, many exclusive delivered by experienced and supplied the clothing and equipment to Niton, as well as specialist qualified trainers who can help for the new Manor Royal Rangers clothing and footwear from a range employees deal with personal Service that the team now proudly of trusted manufacturers. “We are safety and conflict management. wear too! the only company in the field who manufactures their own complete kit Discover more at The Niton Group is a family firm range from bags to boots, trousers www.niton999.co.uk based in Priestley Way with over to torches and we can design gear (for equipment) 20 years’ experience serving police, that works for your unique role” says or www.nitontraining.co.uk Alex Sewell, Business Development security, military and emergency (for training) services personnel. Its team Manager.

FRONTIER PITTS – PROTECTING YOUR WORLD ased in Manor Royal Business including design, site surveys, 95 people are employed by the BDistrict since 1991, Frontier manufacture, installation, civil and company around the UK but it has Pitts manufactures Security Gates, electrical services, maintenance, an international reach across Europe, Automatic Barriers, Road blockers, spares, repair or refurbishment and the Middle East, Russia and Australia. Rising & Static Bollards, Pedestrian full project management. Who would have thought that Sliding Control Gates & Turnstiles. Gates manufactured in Crawley have All its security equipment is built to been exported to the Middle East to From its UK headquarters in Manor order and the in-house engineering secure the Iraqi Oil Fields! Royal on Crompton Way, the company team has the ability to adapt its provides a complete range of services standard range of products to offer Discover more at bespoke solutions. www.frontierpitts.com

Managing Risk and Reducing Costs anor Royal BID has saved on its Steve Sawyer. “As well ensuring we say you are located on Manor Royal Minsurance costs thanks to the have the right cover, we’ve reduced Business District! award winning financial consultancy our costs which in turn benefits levy and insurance broker and new BID payers.” Partner – the Jelf Group. Earlier The Jelf Group also offers advice this year, the BID teamed up with to help companies of all sizes to the Jelf Group to provide access to protect their assets. “Whilst there exclusive discounts and benefits isn’t a perfect one-size-fits-all cyber relating to corporate, director and risk plan for any business, there are core security principles every healthcare insurance as well as business should uphold” says Lee. financial planning services for businesses and individuals. Contact Lee Gibbs at lee.gibbs@ jelfgroup.com or 01903 205753 “We are delighted to have worked to see if Jelf can save you money with Lee Gibbs and the Jelf team to and make sure your business is reduce our insurance costs,” says properly covered. Don’t forget to

Manor Royal News - Winter issue 2017 09 Around The Business District

Neurokinex Kids On your marks, get set, Run Gatwick! Neurokinex, a charity based in the Run Gatwick is a new international Satellite Business Village on Manor half-marathon race that will Royal has been nominated as one take place next year on Sunday of Run Gatwick’s race charities. The 13th May. Crawley will welcome organisation is changing lives by thousands of runners and their helping children with spinal cord guests for the race that will also injuries to benefit from pioneering take in Manor Royal along the activity-based rehabilitation. They route. As well as the 13-mile half are fundraising to develop a specialist marathon race, the running festival treatment centre for children who will also include a 5k race for the beginner, a 5K Corporate challenge and may face the prospect of a life in a a family run. If you’d like to get involved in the race as a runner, sponsor, wheelchair. The new centre would supporter or volunteer visit www.rungatwick.com mean families could avoid travelling overseas for treatment at great expense. On your bike Eezehaul! Find out how you can help at www.neurokinex.org Anyone travelling around Silver accredited company which Manor Royal at the weekend is demonstrates commitment to an in for a surprise when they see advanced standard of practices Manor Royal BID EEZEHAUL’s HGV and van drivers and continual improvement. “We out and about… on BICYCLES!! are so proud of our drivers who are Holds AGM As part of Eezehaul’s ongoing giving up their own time to improve commitment to road safety, all of themselves and demonstrate their The Manor Royal BID company, their drivers undertake regular own ongoing commitment to road MRBD Limited, held its latest AGM “Safe Urban Driving” training which safety,” says Jane Jones, Director of in September. The 2016/17 Annual focuses understanding on how to Eezehaul. Report and Accounts were formally share the roads safety with others, presented. Progress against the in particular vulnerable road users. Discover more at Business Plan was discussed, and Eezehaul is proud to be a FORS www.eezehaul.co.uk the previous year’s activities were accounted for. Three MRBD Ltd Directors - Michael Deacon-Jackson, FTD The Manhattan Building Launches Johns; Markus Wood, Avensys and Zoe Wright, The B&CE Group - were formally Newly available to let: The delegates from the Manor Royal re-appointed on a show of hands. The Manhattan Building, a new Grade A Business District recently. latest Manor Royal BID Annual Report is refurbishment in Manor Royal, available to view online. offers 27,165 sq ft of prime For more information, please visit headquarters offices. The property www.themanhattanbuilding.com was officially launched at an event or call Tim Hodges or Nathalie George BID Hosts Latest at Altus Group on 01737 243328. for commercial property agents and People Forum HR Managers and Directors joined the BID at its Autumn People Forum in October. Guests heard from a panel of recruitment experts about the latest trends in the local job market and were given tips on how to recruit more effectively. The panel comprised Gary Peters, Chief Executive of LoveLocalJobs.com; Julie Kapsalis, Group Managing Director of the Group/ and Simon Hill, Networking & New Business Manager of Clearwater People Solutions. The session was chaired by Joanne Rogers of Prowse & Co. Ltd.

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ore than 130 representatives from Simon Quin, a visiting Professor from Ciaran Gunne-Jones of Lichfields UK, a Mcompanies across Manor Royal the Institute of Place in Manchester, leading UK planning and development Business District packed Crawley’s spoke about the need for organisations consultancy, previewed a new Sandman Signature Hotel on 7 to create spaces that their staff will Economic Impact Study for Manor November for a business conference want to work in if they want to attract Royal Business District, concluding that organised by the Manor Royal BID. the best talent. Manor Royal is the “powerhouse of the Gatwick Diamond”. His research has Fiona Wright, a Director of British shown that floorspace on Manor Royal BIDS, chaired the conference which has grown by 18% since 2010 and the included sessions on plans to improve number of companies located here has Manor Royal Business District to also grown by more than 5%. make it a more attractive location for people to work. Fiona set the scene by presenting findings from a recent

Breakout sessions on transport and people matters were also held during the conference and the BID unveiled potential new plans drawn up by national BIDs survey. She said that Allen Scott Architects to improve the Manor Royal BID is one of 283 BIDs business district environment over the that have been established across the He said that "research that has shown next five years. UK since 2005. that the environment in which we work The conference was deemed a success The new BID Business Plan was can impact on our lifespans by as much and a great opportunity for businesses launched at the event by Trevor as 10%, and that when people have an to discover more about current BID Williams, Director of Thales and emotional attachment to a place, they activities and plans for the future Chairman of the Manor Royal BID and are more likely to work together to on Manor Royal Business District in Steve Sawyer, Executive Director. improve it.” Crawley.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY...

WHO’s VOTING IN YOUR BUSINESS Manor Royal BID2 Renewal Timeline Showcase 1 February 2018 at 5pm 15 Dec 2017 Voter list deadline* Join us at the 2018 Manor Royal BID Showcase. This important event 15 Dec 2017 Request to hold a ballot takes place as the BID launches the ballot for its second term. Find out 17 Jan 2018 Notice of ballot issued more about the BID's activities and how you and your organisation can 29 Jan 2018 Ballot papers issued benefit from its partners' exclusive deals and offers just for companies 01 Feb 2018 Manor Royal Showcase event located on Manor Royal Business District. Plenty of networking too! 02 Feb 2018 Postal ballot / voting starts Book online via the BID website Events Page. 01 Mar 2018 Voting ends at 5pm 02 Mar 2018 Announcement of result

* IMPORTANT: Let the BID Office know who should receive your ballot paper otherwise you may miss your chance to vote.

New Year New You! Boxing Day Wishing you all a Brought to you by Merry Christmas and Manor Royal BID, MANOR ROYAL TRAINING Crawley in partnership with Town FC Prosperous New Year Crawley College, from the BID Team. an exclusive Tickets for programme of a Tenner short courses has been developed Low cost training on your doorstep Developed by Manor Royal BID, for Manor Royal businesses specifically for November 2017 - April 2018 Crawley Town V Colchester United Manor Royal @3pm businesses. Courtesy of the Manor Royal BID, Whether you need to enhance your business skills, comply members of easitCrawley can take with health and safety qualification advantage of discounted tickets for requirements, or develop specialist IT Crawley Town home matches. You knowledge, we can help. need to be a current easitCRAWLEY Courses in January include: member and show your easitCARD KEEP IN TOUCH • HABC Level 2 Award in Safe Moving when you purchase your ticket. Got something to share or promote? and Manual Handling Find out more on the Manor Royal Email [email protected] • Presenting for SuccessHR website Benefits page. Discover more about the Manor Royal Business Improvement District: • Fundamentals for Small Businesses www.manorroyal.org Sign up for regular eBulletins @Manor_Royal Manor Royal Business District | If you want regular updates on all things Manor Royal, sign up to the free monthly Crawley | Gatwick Manor Royal BID eBulletin service. A simple sign up process from the homepage of Unit 38, Basepoint Business Centre, Metcalf our website will ensure you get to know what’s going on each month – no hassle, Way, Manor Royal Business District, Crawley no missing important stuff. RH11 7XX Tel: 01293 813 866

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