Autumn issue 2015

Featured in this issue: Training partnership with Central College Wayfinding and Gateway 3 plans submitted End of the road for ‘car cruising’?

Important dates for your diary – discover more inside Produced and made possible by the BID

Inside Track • News • Views • Interviews • Offers • Events First Word Chairman’s Message

latest Annual Report and Accounts, which that surrounds those companies that would will be online from October. be faced with re-location as a result of the expansion. We urge the Government Over the summer, Steve and I took the to now move forward and act before the opportunity to visit a number of other end of this year so that business can move BIDs located in London and the South forward with a level of certainty. East to see what can be learnt from their activities and business models. The Irrespective of the outcome, the BID Manor Royal BID is somewhat unusual in team will be lobbying hard to ensure new that most other BID’s are retail focused, employment space is made available and our however I am a great believer in sharing local transport infrastructure is improved. experiences and best practice. Finally, I’d like to draw your attention s I write, we are preparing for Governance of BIDs is currently a hot to a new event we are holding on Athe Manor Royal BID Company’s topic nationally and we are working Wednesday 11 November called ‘Manor second AGM, which will take place hard to ensure ours is of the highest Royal Matters’. This event will focus on on Wednesday 30 September at the standards, particularly when it comes to local matters of economic importance Premier Inn, Fleming Way. risk management for complex multi- to Manor Royal businesses. It is free to stakeholder capital projects. attend and whilst hearing from several At the AGM, we will reflect on the keynote speakers, you will be able to join achievements of the BID during the past Of course, it would be remiss of me not in break-out sessions and enjoy plenty of year and outline our future plans. I would to mention the ongoing debate about interaction around the issues that we are encourage you all to register to become expansion at . I am aware facing. Discover more on the website. I a formal member of the BID and join us that whilst expansion at Gatwick is hope to see you there. at the AGM – full details are on the BID supported by many businesses based in website. However, if you are not able to Manor Royal Business District, equally, we Trevor Williams make the AGM, you’ll be able to view our are very aware of the business uncertainty Chairman, MRBD Limited The Inside Track his issue of Manor Royal News In addition to the projects and services, Tmarks the half-way point of the first part of the job of the BID is to stick up for five year term of the Manor Royal BID Manor Royal. We have been working with following the successful ballot to create a Borough Council in support of its BID for Manor Royal back in June 2013. efforts to prevent offices and warehouses on the Business District being converted Year three will be a big year marking as to housing by introducing an Article Four it does the completion of the broadband Direction. and security camera projects, the introduction of some new services You should have all received a letter from promoted elsewhere in this issue and the the council describing in technical terms applications for planning permission for what this means and I have produced a Gateway 3 and the signage project. jargon-free explanation on our website. In simple terms, an Article Four Direction We always say this is your BID – and it is. will protect business space for business Together we have already made some use. We support the council in its efforts It doesn’t need to be a lengthy email but big differences to the place in terms of to introduce an Article Four and I urge the council will welcome any specific how it works, how it looks and how it you all to respond to the notice you have comments you wish to make, supportive or functions. been sent by emailing otherwise. The consultation period ends [email protected]. on Wednesday 23 October, so please don’t We will be formally asking you what you delay and have your say today. think and what more you feel we For more news and views, should be doing, but please give us visit the Manor Royal website at Best wishes your feedback at any time as we www.manorroyal.org Steve Sawyer encourage this. Executive Director 02 Manor Royal News - Autumn issue 2015 Benefit from the BID

Low cost training on your doorstep he Manor Royal BID has been working Alternatively, if you would like to speak Twith Central Sussex College to offer to someone, please call the college’s an exclusive programme of specifically dedicated Manor Royal Skills Adviser on designed short courses at greatly 01293 442344 or email Confirmed Manor Royal BID Courses reduced prices for the benefit of Manor [email protected] Excel Intermediate Royal companies and their employees. (Thursday 24 September) About Central Sussex College In the first phase, the courses have Central Sussex College works with Manual Handling been designed to enhance business more than 2,000 employers every year (Thursday 1 October) skills, comply with health and safety within the , helping Presenting for success qualification requirements and develop them to develop their workforces (Thursday 8 October) specialist IT knowledge. College staff will through the delivery of flexible IOSH Working Safely be contacting businesses directly to hear training and development programmes, (Wednesday 21 October) their views about the programme and apprenticeships and business needs how it might develop. analysis, including advice on funding. Finance for Non-Financial Managers (Wednesday 29 October) What are the benefits? Extra Savings for BID levy payers Excel Intermediate • Significant cost savings on short All BID Levy payers can also receive a (Thursday 5 November) training courses 20% discount on short courses (excludes • Training delivered on your doorstep BIIAB, NEBOSH, IOSH) and 10% discount Fire Safety Principles • Opportunity to build links with other on professional courses delivered at (Wednesday 18 November) Manor Royal businesses Horsham Training Centre. Emergency First Aid at Work • Improved individual and (Thursday 26 November) organisational efficiency and View the college’s latest Learning and Social Media performance Development Directory and Professional (Wednesday 2 December) course brochure for a full list of upcoming How can I find out more or book a course? courses or call them on 0845 155 0043 Effective Time Management If you would like more information, or (press 4) or email [email protected] (Thursday 15 December) would like to book a course, please visit www.centralsussex.ac.uk/manor-royal. Improve the health of your Join the body and mind Sivantos family

anor Royal employees can now ormerly known as Siemens Hearing Mtake time out of their busy days FInstruments, Sivantos has been to stretch out their poor posture from designing and manufacturing quality seated work and listen to their bodies hearing instruments for more than 130 and quiet ‘head chatter’ thanks to years. The company has generously Gatwick Road-based Loose Yoga. extended its money saving ‘Family and Friend Scheme’ to all fellow Manor Royal By visiting www.looseyoga.co.uk and businesses and staff. Look after your purchasing blocks of 5, 10 or 20 classes, hearing and book a check whilst this offer people who work on Manor Royal will lasts. Look after your hearing and book receive a 15% discount when using a check whilst this offer lasts on discount code MRyoga15. 01293 423 700 or [email protected] To discover more, email [email protected], call 07930406878 or pop in and see them at 41 Gatwick Road, RH10 9RD

Manor Royal News - Autumn issue 2015 03 BID Projects Update

Proposals submitted for major Manor Royal projects

lans have been sent to Crawley After consultation with Manor Royal PBorough Council seeking permission businesses, the design is based on the for two Manor Royal BID projects to be Manor Royal ‘M’ and combines elements given the go-ahead. of engineering and manufacturing in its design together with natural landscaping. Both projects benefit from funding as part of the Crawley Area Transport Signage package, which is part of the Coast to This project consists of a ‘family’ of new Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) signs that includes welcome signs at the Growth Deal with central Government. main entrances to the Business District, new monolith signs with colour-coded Led by the Manor Royal BID, Crawley zonal maps, lamp post banners in the Borough Council has also pledged some colour of the zone, new vertical colour- funding to help deliver these projects. If It will also create an instant impression coded road stands on the faster main approved, both projects are expected to on people’s minds as they enter the roads and colour-coded road markers. be completed by March 2016. district and reinforce the brand identity of the area. Gateway 3 This involves the creation of a piece of If approved, the sculpture will be Welcome Welcome artwork in front of Astral Towers at the constructed out of two types of steel. junction of London Road and Fleming The frame will be made of galvanized Way that will act as a welcome marker for steel and the cladding of perforated Manor Royal. corten steel.

Bloomin’ lovely Gatwick Road Collectively these signs will help to create a better sense of place, and to anor Royal is hoping to be honoured Parade update brand and improve the overall look and Magain at the South and South East in feel of the area. Importantly they will Bloom awards ceremony later this month. help with navigation and support more sustainable travel. Fleming Way - Newton Road The business district scooped a silver award last year and was hailed the overall winner for the Business

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Key: Where: WW = Street Furniture Existing Lampost XX = Road Name PM-007-4 YY = Sign Reference Road Stand ZZ = Zone Road MarkerLB-FW-025-2 RM-008-2 112-1 Traffic Welcome Monolith annual event. Manor Royal BID Executive Pedestrian Monolith FP-006-2 Information Point LB-FW-022-2 Finger Post RM-009-2 LB-FW-019-2 Welcome Lampost Banner PM-005-2 RM-010-2 Lampost Banner - Zone 1

Lampost Banner - Zone 2

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LB-FW-015-2 FP-004-2 Lampost Banner - Zone 5 RM-002-2 Street Furniture Referencing Format.

109-1 Where: WW = Street Furniture XX = Road Name YY = Sign Reference Director Steve Sawyer is hoping for more ZZ = Zone

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The special event at Brighton & Hove 3 Zone lampost banners 1 Pedestrian Monolith Albion’s American Express Community 1 Fingerpost 2 Road Markers Stadium follows competition judge Jean n a bid to deter long-stay and overnight Griffin’s visit to Manor Royal in July when Iparking at the Gatwick Road Parade, Gatwick Road she toured the Crawter’s Brook People’s a Traffic Regulation Order will soon be Park. placed in the area. footbridge update

Manor Royal BID has been working with County Council to introduce aving been closed for some time the restrictions which, when they come Hnow, West Sussex County Council has into effect, will prohibit any parking in the agreed to carry out investigations on the area between 6am and 7am. foundations of the popular Gatwick Road footbridge to explore the prospect of Ahead of the introduction of this order, replacing it, rather than simply repairing the tarmac areas of the service road the existing structure. The BID Board has in front of the parade business were agreed to contribute financially to a new resurfaced last month. bridge if this route is taken. 04 Manor Royal News - Autumn issue 2015 BID News Round-up

End of the road for car cruising? ‘Scary’ subway transformed anor Royal BID has been working disruption, damage and danger posed by Mwith Crawley Borough Council, Sussex the threat of car cruising. Police and Manor Royal Business Watch to help protect businesses from the damage Complaints reported on Manor Royal and nuisance caused by car cruising. include damage to property, littering, noise, staff and customers feeling There have been a number of complaints threatened, cost to businesses in clearing about vehicles regularly ‘cruising’ through rubbish and bio hazards, including urine the town and congregating in commercial through letter boxes, and the danger to he subway at Woolborough Lane, and industrial areas, including parts of life. If car cruising or other issues affect Ta busy entrance to the Business Manor Royal. It is hoped that a Public the safety and security of your business District for cyclists and pedestrians, has Space Protection Order will be made for let us know, join Business Watch and been given a new lease of life thanks to the Business District to deter and help make sure you report all incidents of the skills and imagination of local people protect the area and companies from the crime to the police. and artists.

Earlier this year Manor Royal BID secured Pole position for driver hire funding from West Sussex County Council and Crawley Borough Council to improve araday Road-based Driver Hire the subway and this enabled the BID to Femerged as champions in this commission local artists Ginger Moo Ltd to year’s Manor Royal 6-a-side football create a vibrant mural and wholly original tournament. Fifteen teams and 120 piece of art depicting life in the area. players battled it out to be crowned champions at the annual event, which this year took place on the astroturf at K2 Crawley.

The night belonged to Driver Hire after Manor Royal BID works with the ‘Freedom they stormed to victory in the final after Leisure Football in the Community Team’ seeing off the challenge of CCG. Link 3 to organise the event. UK and 2014 champions Armarii also performed well to reach the semi-finals. Creative workshops were held with Manor Royal businesses, pupils from Gatwick Volunteer days at the People’s Park School, and the nearby Northgate community before the artists finished team from Fleming Way-based Amey their work based on themes of history, A took part in a volunteering day to landscape, transport and engineering. clear some of the Himalayan Balsam from Crawter’s Brook. Those involved in the project, including Paul Searle, BID Board member from P&H The event was organised by Kevin Lerwill Motorcycles, staff from Varian Medical at Gatwick Greenspace on behalf of Systems Ltd, Treasurer of community the Manor Royal BID and such was the group Northgate Matters and artists from success of the day, further activities Ginger Moo, joined Manor Royal BID’s for businesses to undertake within Executive Director Steve Sawyer and the the People’s Park are being explored, Leader of Crawley Borough Council, Peter with dates set in October and more Lamb, to view the completed works. volunteering dates planned for Spring 2016.

If you would like to be part of further volunteering activities, please contact Sam at the BID office on [email protected] or call 01293 519 415. Manor Royal News - Autumn issue 2015 05 Around the Business District

Make your office energy Get into cycling *12% discount on cycle insurance - efficient monthly and annual premiums. Visit The summer might be drawing to a www.eversure.com/easit and enter the There is up to £5,000 available from the close but don’t let that deter you from following code: easit15 British Gas Energy Efficiency Fund to getting into cycling and, by taking small businesses for energy efficiency advantage of easitMEMBERSHIP *25% discount on electric, folding measures, such as LED lighting, boiler through the BID, you can do that more beatbikes - great for taking on trains. upgrades, heating controls and insulation. cheaply. As well as being an effective Visit www.beatbikes.com and enter method to reduce congestion and code: easit125 The process is pretty simple and this travel costs, cycling is also a great is ‘no strings attached’ grant funding. way to get fit. Here are some of the *50% discount with Brompton Bike Hire You do not need to be a British Gas discounts for easit members of which - frequent membership. For location client or switch over to them if you there are almost 6,000 on Manor Royal: details, please visit take up the grant. Full details can be www.bromptonbikehire.com. found online where businesses can also *10% discount at Halfords - bikes, apply: www.britishgas.co.uk/business/ cycling accessories, servicing & parts. There is also a selection of bikes to energyefficiencyfund You’ll need to quote discount code: loan (mens, ladies, folders and electric). 00230769 Please email [email protected] for more information.

Charity abseil for air ambulance

B&CE’s Bob Taylor, who survived a “The treat was a freefall abseil from the heart attack at work, has abseiled the top of the Arcelormittal Orbit and I think UK’s tallest sculpture and raised £387 I said something along the lines of, ‘I bet for the charity helicopter that helped that would be fantastic’. However, I did not save his life. then expect to be opening my presents at Christmas and finding a picture of Bus service to Gatwick The 57-year-old was in his office at the the sculpture with a date of June 27th Airport goes 24 hour Manor Royal-based pensions company underneath it. Oh dear, my wife had when he suddenly collapsed. His booked me an abseiling experience!” Bus operator Metrobus is now running colleague Vicky Allen gave him CPR before Crawley’s second 24 hour bus route with paramedics and Kent, & Sussex Gatwick Direct route 200 running at Air Ambulance arrived. He was given night. emergency treatment by the helicopter’s doctor and critical care paramedic. The new night service links , , Ifield, Langley Green, Bob made a full recovery and was Manor Royal and Gatwick Airport every delighted to have raised funds for hour through the night, seven days his company’s Charity of the Year by a week. Route 200 already provides abseiling the 376ft Arcelormittal Orbit a regular service the rest of the day, at London’s Olympic Park. The sculpture making the route a 24 hour service. is taller than Big Ben, the Statue of Liberty and more than double the height Normal fares will be charged and the of Nelson’s Column, or the equivalent of usual passes will be accepted. This is 954 drinks cans stacked on top of each a further enhancement to route 200 other! which recently received brand new environmentally-friendly buses with free “In a moment of madness when watching customer WiFi. The Apprentice last year, I made a throwaway remark to my wife about the treat that Lord Sugar had laid on for the team winning one of the tasks,” said Bob, who has previously completed three charity bike rides for the British Heart Foundation.

06 Manor Royal News - Autumn issue 2015 Howzat?! Sign up for Getting you from A to B Manor Royal Mayhem quickly Doosan Babcock, based in the Crawley Brought to you by West Sussex County Business Quarter, is hoping to set up a Council’s TravelWise and Road Safety Manor Royal cricket league for 2016. Team, the Travel West Sussex website is easy to use. The specialist construction group played three matches over the summer against Global toaster hunt to It provides route information for bus, fellow Manor Royal firms and wants to celebrate anniversary cycle, train, car and walking journeys and hear from other businesses interested in Manor Royal manufacturer Dualit also gives users the chance to see who taking part in a competition called Manor regularly hears from its customers who is offering or seeking to car share. There Royal Mayhem. have had a Dualit toaster for years is live public transport information and - many receiving theirs as treasured users are able to compare journey times, In their first match against Elekta, wedding gifts. carbon emissions and calories burned. Doosan were comfortably beaten and were 17 runs short of the total set by the Now, as part of its 70-year anniversary cancer technology firm in their second celebrations, Dualit is launching a outing. worldwide competition to find its oldest, working toaster. Doosan did, however, manage to claim a 26-run victory over CGG, situated in The winner will receive a special prize Organisations and businesses are also Crompton Way, in their Twenty20 game. comprising a Dualit kettle, hand mixer, being encouraged to take advantage of All three sides also played games against hand blender set, blender, coffee the free ‘widget’ that can be used on Gatwick Airport-based Schlumberger. machine, milk frother, a selection of their own websites to help their visitors coffee and tea capsules and a limited plan journeys. edition 70th anniversary, two-slot classic toaster, which will be just one of seventy To discover more visit available. www.travelwestsussex.co.uk.

To enter, each participant will need to send a photo of the toaster, and a photo Supercharge your business of the base or side plate label, via email by Friday 9 October to The Department for Culture, Media and [email protected] along with details Sport has up to £3,000 for you to boost on how long it’s been toasting. your business’ broadband with Manor Royal companies eligible to apply.

Virgin Atlantic’s Leonardo love The extension of the Connection Voucher scheme to include Manor Royal as part Virgin Atlantic has entered into a lease of the Greater Brighton City Region, agreement to occupy the whole of supports the work the BID has already Abstract’s ‘Leonardo’ development in undertaken, in partnership with West Manor Royal. Sussex County Council, to introduce faster fibre broadband to the Business The move follows Virgin Atlantic’s District. return to profit in 2014 and represents a major letting coup for Abstract which To discover more contact Andy Glover at only started its 110,545 sq ft Grade A Brighton & Hove City Council’s Economic office scheme late in 2014. is due to be completed at the end of Development team on 01273 291093 or 2015. [email protected]. It is intended that Virgin Atlantic will relocate to the new building from Abstract will work with Virgin Atlantic its existing head office in Crawley to complete a bespoke fit out during Business Quarter during 2016. This early 2016 prior to occupation and the building will provide complementary airline will take a 16.5 year term from functions to the airline’s other building, April 2016. The Base, in Fleming Way. ‘Leonardo’

Manor Royal News - Autumn issue 2015 07 Coming up

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY...

AGM • Meet our partners and discover the great discounts and benefits you can 30 September 2015 (5pm) receive Premier Inn, Fleming Way The event is free to attend for Manor Only registered members of the BID Royal companies but prior-registration is Company, MRBD Limited, are entitled to essential. Book your place online. attend. Each BID Levy paying company is entitled to have one official member of the BID Company, which entitles that provide an opportunity to share best Know Your Neighbour person or someone nominated by the practice and undertake informal peer-to- official member to vote and to nominate peer learning. 18 May (9.30am to 3pm) themselve or someone else as a director Crowne Plaza Hotel of the Company. Supported by Prowse & Company Ltd, the BID’s marketing and PR partner, the free-to- The premier business networking event BID Members will receive an invite to the attend People Forum is designed to share of the year on Manor Royal will return to AGM and receive a copy of the Annual HR best practice and to help you make new the Crowne Plaza Hotel next May. Report. BID financial accounts will also be contacts with fellow professionals from Last year, the Know Your Neighbour made publically available. companies located on Manor Royal. A free event attracted 60 exhibitors, and 230 buffet lunch will be provided. We are encouraging every BID levy delegates and next year is set to be paying company to register as a member The first forum is being held on Thursday the biggest Know Your Neighbour to of the BID. Registration is easy and 17 September from 12noon to 2pm. The date. Each year there is a waiting list to free to BID Levy paying companies. To HR focus for this meeting is Mindfulness exhibit, so please sign up early online. register, email [email protected] and will include a presentation from Jane Space is allocated on a first-come-first- specifying your interest in becoming a Cattermole, General Manager of Minding served basis. member of the BID Company. Your Business - a professional organisation that delivers services to businesses who want to take a preventative, rather than Manor Royal Matters reactive, approach to mental health issues in the workplace. 11 November 2015 (9am - 1pm) Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel Manor Royal Showcase Sign up for regular This new business conference has been eBulletins created specifically for companies located 10 February 2016 on Manor Royal Business District. It (4.30pm to 7.30pm) If you want regular updates on all will highlight local matters of economic Virgin, The Base things Manor Royal, sign up to the importance to Manor Royal and promote Want to know more about the BID and free monthly Manor Royal eBulletin how the BID and its partners are helping have your say on our activities? Join us service. A simple sign up process companies to save money by trading at the Manor Royal Showcase event and from the homepage of our website locally. discover more about the benefits the BID will ensure you get to know what’s can bring to your business. going on each month – no hassle, no • Hear from guest speakers about the missing important stuff. things that matter to you • Network and build your local business contacts KEEP IN TOUCH • Discover more about the latest BID Got something to share or promote? projects and meet the team Email [email protected] Free tickets available on a first-come- Discover more about the Manor Royal first-served basis. Includes lunch! Business Improvement District: www.manorroyal.org • Meet the team behind the BID @Manor_Royal People Forums activities and have your say via our Manor Royal Business District | Designed for those involved in electronic voting system Crawley | Gatwick the recruitment, development and • Make new contacts and business 7 Magellan Terrace (Ground Floor), Gatwick management of people on Manor Royal, connections with others working on Road, Manor Royal Business District, these informal lunchtime sessions Manor Royal Crawley, RH10 9PJ. Tel: 01293 519 415