Wokingham Borough Business Directory 2017
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Visit www.tvsp.co.uk or contact the Director, David Gillham via [email protected] 3037444 3037316 4 www.wokingham.gov.uk Wokingham Borough Business Directory 2017 Published by: Burrows Communications Limited Cantium House, 2nd Floor, North West Suite, Railway Approach, Wallington, Surrey SM6 0DZ Tel: 020 8773 3000 Email: [email protected] Web: www.burrows.co.uk Please note: This publication is wholly or partially funded by the advertisers herein and the publisher. It is provided at no charge to the council. Our Advertisers: We gratefully acknowledge the support of all the firms whose advertisements appear in these pages. Without their help we would not be able to produce this guide. As a reciprocal gesture we have pleasure in drawing the attention of our readers to their announcements, but wish to make it clear that Wokingham Borough Council can accept no responsibility for their products or services advertised. www.itslocalwokingham.co.uk 5 CONTENTS A message from Cllr Keith Baker, Leader of Wokingham Borough Council . .9 Wokingham’s economy . .10 Transport and communication links . .11 Town centre regeneration . .12 Business areas in Wokingham Borough . .12 Finding business premises . .14 Economic Development Strategy . .15 Support for business . .16 Education and skills . .17 Council services to business . .17 Its Local Wokingham online business directory . .Inside back cover www.itslocalwokingham.co.uk 7 Warren House Road | Wokingham Berkshire | RG40 5QA PROUD TO BE PART OF THE WOKINGHAM COMMUNITY From the houses to the hedgerows, every detail at Mulberry Grove has been carefully considered to ensure that this flourishing new community is a valuable addition to the Wokingham Borough. We’re delighted to have welcomed both existing local residents as well as Wokingham newcomers to Mulberry Grove, and are delighted that so many have given it the seal of approval as their new home. To find out more about Mulberry Grove’s story, visit our Marketing Suite. Open daily 10am - 5pm (Thursdays 10am - 7pm) www.crestnicholson.com/mulberrygrove 0118 402 9321 3037424 3037200 8 www.wokingham.gov.uk WELCOME A message from Cllr Keith Baker, Leader, Wokingham Borough Council Our vision. “A great place to live and an even better place to do business” is our recognition that the borough’s economic success and its quality of life are inseparably linked. We are an ambitious Council, pro- business, and we understand the importance of embracing economic growth. Work is well underway which will see more than 13,000 new homes built by 2026 including four new communities. This development will bring with it about £350 million investment in infrastructure and facilities such as new schools, roads, shops, nature reserves and community centres which will add a further boost to keeping and attracting new business. A significant investment in the regeneration of our town centres is also taking place, starting with Wokingham town, and an exciting new science park to be built adjacent to the M4 also in the borough. This will enhance our competiveness and promote innovation and enterprise in a shifting global marketplace. local economy is well placed to This directory provides a list of maximise opportunities for growth. organisations offering business The outcome of Brexit on the economy In particular, we recognise small support, including Wokingham is still uncertain but we will continue businesses are the lifeblood of our Borough Council’s services to the to work closely with both regional local economy and we are keen to business sector. I do hope you find partners such as the Thames Valley provide the right environment to this directory helpful. Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership encourage growth and innovation and national partners to make sure our from this sector. We are always keen to hear of ways we can support your business, so please do let me know your ideas on how we can help. Cllr Keith Baker Leader Wokingham Borough Council t. (0118) 974 6005 e. [email protected] www.itslocalwokingham.co.uk 9 WOKINGHAM’S ECONOMY Wokingham Borough is a popular location for business thanks to its close proximity to Heathrow and London and excellent road and rail links. The completion of Crossrail and to start-up and grow here. Indeed, improvements to the London Waterloo much of Reading University is based line will provide a further boost. It’s within our borough. consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the country with great The new Science Park developed by job opportunities, top class schools the University of Reading in Shinfield, and an attractive environment. will play a key role in driving the region’s knowledge economy, targeting Venues for major sporting events are technology-led companies seeking within easy reach and include Royal both a strategic location and access test the UK market, including high Ascot, Henley Royal Regatta and to high-quality research and graduate technology, computer and electronic leading golf tournaments at support. It is anticipated the Science industries. World leading companies Wentworth and Sunningdale. Reading Park will be a natural choice for such as Harris Systems and Jacobs Football Club is located nearby. London-based companies looking for have chosen to have their UK space to expand as well as emergent headquarters at Winnersh Triangle. The borough is home to leading Thames Valley SMEs. The development has its own railway service sector and high tech station on the Reading/Waterloo line. companies including Huawei, Oracle, The Science Park will form part of Microsoft and Johnson & Johnson, several well established, prestigious Almost 40% of Green Park also lies which have all chosen to locate their business areas across the borough. in the boundaries of Wokingham headquarters here. There are great Winnersh Triangle Business Park Borough – a high quality business opportunities for further small has already proved attractive to park in a wooded and wetland setting. knowledge-based entrepreneurships international companies seeking to The award winning Green Park wind turbine, which provides clean, renewable wind generated electricity to local people, was the first on a business park in the UK and is now a major local landmark! A new railway station is also due to open at Green Park to further boost transport links.