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Nando’s BGL Group

Peterborough’s business“ community is Opening in ’s Cathedral“ Square extremely active and offers great networking has allowed us to benefit from the city’s opportunities. Peterborough is an ideal growing night-time economy. We’ve got off to “ location for us as a growing, forward-thinking “ a strong start and have received great support organisation. from local Nando’s fans.

Thomas Cook Coca-Cola Enterprises

We’re proud of Peterborough and we’re “ Positioning our Business Support Centre in testimonials inviting you to visit and see why. Our Thomas Cook has been based in Peterborough Peterborough has allowed “ us to recruit staff business community is strong and for over 30 years. We strongly recommend it as who are highly skilled in sales and customer

peterborough an excellent location for any business looking “ care, which in turn has enabled us to provide active and our economy diverse, with “ a top quality service to our clients, continuing to invest. recognised strengths in a number of the growth of CCE. key sectors.

Life’s good here too. Not only are we home to a lively, cosmopolitan

why population of 170,000, in which

a range of faiths and cultures is

celebrated, but we also boast a AB Agri Patisserie Valerie

wealth of rich heritage. Our stunning Norman cathedral, the Bronze Age “ Patisserie Valerie always looks for quality archaeological park at , and Peterborough is a fast-growing city and an shopping destinations: Cathedral“ Square , one of the largest ideal base for our expanding global company. in Peterborough fits that bill perfectly. We and most splendid stately homes of jobs by 2021, we’re also working hard Peterborough is a city of economic There are clear benefits in bringing It makes sense to do business in “ were really impressed with Peterborough’s “ Peterborough. aspirations and received tremendous support the Elizabethan age, are fantastic to create the UK’s Environment Capital. strength, opportunity and innovation. your company here, just take a look in setting up in the city. visitor attractions. As one of only four environment cities We have leading companies operating at what some of the prestigious firms and the home to more than 380 across the globe and hi-tech based in the city have to say about With major plans to grow our population green businesses, we have the right businesses pushing the bounds of doing business in Peterborough. to over 200,000 and create 20,000 new foundations to achieve this ambition. knowledge and research.

2 3 following a major investment by This will form part of the South Bank Hammerson, and is set to open in redevelopment, which will include November 2012. the Carbon Challenge site – the UK’s largest development of zero-carbon Outside of the city centre, leading homes. The scheme to build 295 code IT company Kelway Ltd has recently 6 homes has received over £7m from submitted plans to develop new the Homes & Communities Agency offices for over 300 employees, and and will be a national exemplar for invest the Stobart Group is building an future house building in the UK. £18m distribution centre, creating 350 jobs. On the banks of the River Nene, overlooking the city’s Key Theatre Investing to grow and Cathedral, the Quays Peterborough itself is investing development will incorporate housing, to create a city fit for a growing leisure and cultural activity to animate There hasn’t been a better time to join population in the 21st century. £335m the river, one of Peterborough’s most us. With five thriving sectors shaping has created the new state-of-the-art attractive features. our economy and solid growth plans in City Hospital, the largest project of its place for expansion, we’re on the look kind in Europe. Around the railway station, a out for new, successful businesses low-carbon office hub will attract and fresh innovation to contribute to The £235m being pumped into new commercial and government Peterborough’s bright future. our education facilities, to create operators and act as a major landmark the University Centre and award- development beside the East Coast Home to large, influential companies winning academies such as Voyager, Mainline. such as Thomas Cook, Perkins Thomas Deacon and King’s Engines and Diligenta (part of the School, will enable Peterborough’s This new development will make Tata Consultancy conglomerate), next generation to achieve their full the most of Network Rail’s £38m Peterborough has proved its strength potential. investment into the station and rail in fulfilling the needs of global infrastructure, which will speed up operators. We’ve created a unique Future plans travel time to and from London and environment in which international A billion pound regeneration accommodate an anticipated increase brands can access an experienced and grow. Situated at a crossroads respectively by train, and Cambridge city to the other in just 15 minutes, street names to the stylish new £12m programme for the city is underway. in customers of 20% by 2016. workforce and entrepreneurs and in the country, Peterborough has can be accessed in 50 minutes. giving Peterborough the fastest Cathedral Square, which has seen niche businesses can also prosper, excellent connections both north- commute-to-work time in the UK. recent additions such as Nando’s Peterborough United Football Club’s Peterborough is an ambitious city - thanks to comprehensive business south and east-west. Trains to London With Stansted and Luton airports and Patisserie Valerie. TK Maxx has stadium will be rebuilt to increase why not be part of our growth? support widely available in the city. take just 45 minutes and direct routes just over 1 hour away by car, the We’re working to attract a variety of opened a store on nearby Bridge capacity and will include a brand new run north to York, Leeds, Newcastle international markets are also within high quality investors to enhance Street and Superdry, Pandora and training centre for the city’s young With rapid transport links to the rest and Edinburgh. easy reach. every sector of business in Schuh have moved into Queensgate people, incorporating science labs, of the UK and the continent, the city’s Peterborough. With a catchment Shopping Centre. Primark has training and demonstration rooms and excellent infrastructure makes it an Leicester and Birmingham are within Our well-integrated parkway system area of 660,000, the city is boosting committed to opening a new store an IT hub. ideal location for businesses to set up easy reach too, only 1 and 2 hours allows for travel from one side of the retail by attracting prominent high in an extension of Queensgate,

4 5 Key sectors Peterborough is also well-connected Supporting our economy are five to the agricultural heartlands and thriving business sectors which are food supply routes of and pushing growth forward for the city: Norfolk.

Financial Services Manufacturing

work With nearly 30,000 people working Overall, East of within this industry, proportionately manufacturing has survived the more than both the East of England recession relatively well, and and the UK, this sector is a key driver Peterborough has been the best for the city’s economy. In spite of performing city in that area. Our local the recent banking crisis and global companies include global giants recession, Peterborough’s financial Dresser Rand, Perkins, Baker Perkins companies such as BGL, Royal Sun and innovative companies such as Alliance, Diligenta and national banks Midas Technologies and Radical are announcing major growth and Sportscars. expansion. Recognised by the Royal Mail as one Low Carbon Environmental of the country’s hot spots for business Print, Media and Creative Goods and Services start-ups, Peterborough is home to an Industries With over 380 businesses, this is evolving and dynamic economy with The 870 businesses in this sector the largest cluster of environmental over 5,000 companies. are headed up by Bauer Media, the businesses in the country and largest privately owned publisher in includes companies such as What makes Peterborough so good Europe, and leading digital retailer Applied Energy, Aquavent UK, for business? We have five primary Ideal World plc, which broadcasts Anglian Water and Riverford Organic sectors driving our economy and to over 22 million homes in the UK. Vegetables. Supported by UK CEED, we’re dedicated to ensuring that your Peterborough’s creative industries these businesses have a global company has exactly what it needs sector compares favourably with presence, driving innovation in to prosper. From a supportive and bigger-hitting cities such as Bristol and technology, engineering, design and influential business network, to a city Birmingham. manufacturing in environmental Bondholder scheme and industry sustainability. forums, we understand that growing Food and Drink our local economy means growing our Growth Support Programme provides We understand that a strong to make a commitment to up-skilling The Peterborough Skills Service unites From processing to packaging Local businesses are highly valued in local companies. a vital service for firms operating workforce is integral to business the local workforce. education providers, businesses and companies, such as New Covent our city and are recognised as the key within key local clusters, particularly success, which is why we’ve young people to broker a range of Garden Foods, Masterfoods, to future development and prosperity, With our strong base of environmental environmental goods and services. developed a Skills Vision to By voicing opinions on skills gaps interactions for learners. From work Coca-Cola Enterprises and McCain, which is why we’re dedicated to businesses, the UK Centre for The programme offers advice, needs improve the city’s talent pool. The and vacancies they find hard to fill, placements, mentoring and classroom through to cutting edge food nurturing them to ensure their, and Economic & Environmental diagnosis, individual consultation and Peterborough Skills Vision has local businesses can influence how sessions to assignments, internships technology being undertaken by the city’s, continued success. Development (UK CEED) provides tailored action plans for new hi-tech a number of ongoing initiatives education is funded and delivered in and teacher placements, the Service British Sugar and AB Agri, the a network for innovation and companies with significant growth designed to encourage city the city. will be key to building a stronger city covers the full supply chain of international collaboration. Its High potential. businesses and education providers future workforce. food production and innovation.

6 7 centre, Nene Park is easily accessible Housing transformation of the city’s educational and a great place to burn off some With housing to suit a range of needs, offer. The University Centre will keep energy with the family. Whether it’s finding a property in Peterborough local talented young people living water sports, horse riding or golf that is easy - we have everything from in Peterborough, as well as attract live you prefer, there’s plenty to keep spacious family homes to chic city students from across the country. you and your family busy. Located apartments. If you’re looking for less than three miles outside the city housing in a central location, stylish To capitalise on this success, centre, it’s well linked to Peterborough, apartments such as River View Peterborough is working in partnership its surrounding countryside and its House are a perfect example of with other respected institutions, villages. modern, urban living. Situated on such as Cranfield University and the banks of the River Nene in the Middlesex University, as well as Shopping heart of Peterborough, River View is a Anglia Ruskin and Bedfordshire Peterborough’s award-winning collection of 24 one and two bedroom universities, to provide more high-class Queensgate Centre has over 90 apartments, each finished to a high, education opportunities. Universities@ stores, including John Lewis, contemporary standard. Peterborough will provide instant Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and access to world renowned training Pandora, and is complemented by Located in an area of parks, lakes and through its partner organisations. From discovering our fascinating independent outlets in Westgate woodland, the Hampton Township heritage to relaxing with friends at a Arcade, as well as regular specialist to the south of Peterborough boasts restaurant or bar, there are countless farmers’ markets and a longstanding 7,000 new homes across four ways to experience Peterborough’s covered market in the heart of neighbourhoods. The township energy and culture. Whether you the city. delivers up to 500 homes per year decide to explore our historic and and residents enjoy state-of-the-art cosmopolitan city through food, music, Retail offerings outside the city include community and education facilities. heritage or retail, you’ll be pleased Peterborough Garden Park, which was with what you find. awarded the best out of town retail On the outskirts of the city, towns development in 2011 by the British and villages such as Market Deeping, Out and about Council of Shopping Centres (BCSC). Wansford, and Stamford, Peterborough boasts a selection of The Garden Park is anchored by are also ideal places for a family stylish bars, clubs and local pubs all Van Hage and is home to a range of home, with beautiful countryside right in the heart of the city centre, other shops including Le Creuset and surroundings. These picturesque creating the perfect environment for Andronicas World of Coffee. locations have a mixture of traditional an enjoyable night out. restaurants such as The Banyan Tree, for family entertainment, offering a The Cresset theatre plays host to beautiful parks around the city, provide stone houses and stylish new builds award-winning Jim Trevor’s Beehive range of shows including dance, live a diverse mix of live entertainment natural open spaces to explore. Central , located in the that are in keeping with the older Whether you like Italian, Indian, Thai and the new fine-dining experience, bands, community productions and including music, theatre and comedy, Park, a Victorian creation just a 10 Hampton Township to the south homes, helping to retain the area’s or gastropub dining, finding a dish Clarkes. Christmas pantomimes. The vast with the likes of Al Murray and Jimmy minute walk from the city centre, offers of Peterborough, widens the retail distinctive character. to suit your palate won’t be difficult. green spaces close to the theatre Carr gracing this local stage. tennis courts, a bowls green and aviary. choice further with stores including As well as major operators such as Situated by the River Nene and set also host concerts, festivals and the H&M, Outfit and a 90,000 sq ft Higher Education Prezzo, Ask and Nando’s, we also to undergo a £1.4 million extension, UK’s largest beer festival outside The wonderful open countryside of the With 2,000 acres of green space, Tesco’s Extra, the UK’s largest when it Established in 2009, University Centre have great high quality independent the Key Theatre is the perfect choice London. Fens and ‘ Country’, and stretching out for 11 km from the city was built. Peterborough is a pivotal point in the

8 9 functional, air-conditioned offices New major offices are planned as Plans are also in place to bring forward with all modern facilities without the part of the Thorpe Wood Business a primary office hub next to the loss of period details. Located in the Park, where neighbours include train station as a landmark BREEAM heart of the city centre, Threadneedle Travelex, Anglian Water, and White Excellent office quarter. This proposal House is only 5 minutes walk from Concierge, among others. The park is for high quality, naturally ventilated the railway station (with quick links well-supported by the Thorpe Wood and carefully orientated offices, to London and the North) and 5 Health and Racquet Club as well as with appropriate ancillary services, minutes from the River Nene or the its own golf course. The new scheme has already attracted interest from city’s medieval cathedral – one of the will deliver over 72,000 sq ft of high government departments and the finest in the country. quality modern offices. private sector.

Comprehensive support is also property available for businesses looking to build their own office facilities. Peterborough City Council offers planning application support and advice, providing guidance and Peterborough has a tremendous information on completing all types of range of office and land options both applications. in its vibrant city centre and in the high quality business parks on the outskirts of the urban area. Where design and build opportunities exist, the city has the expertise among local professionals to provide cutting edge “With high quality, affordable environmental design solutions. solutions, Peterborough is well Almost any requirement of size, style or facilities can be met in equipped to meet any property Peterborough and property prices are affordable without any reduction requirement.” in quality. Within the city centre for example, office space can be secured Peterborough’s Eco Innovation Centre A new, multi-million pound eco- Trust Award for the design, which House consists of 106,000 sq ft of at only £13 per sq ft in grade A offices (EIC) offers serviced offices in the innovation centre is due to open includes a triple-height ‘street’ running offices, plus a sports hall, gymnasium, such as Stuart House. Alternatively, heart of the city, fully equipped with in April 2012, with the UK’s first the length of the building to provide café and shop, and can be easily sub- bespoke-specification offices to meet furniture, internet access, reception gold-standard environmental break-out and circulation space. divided to suit any requirement. the needs of 21st century businesses and kitchen facilities. From start-up refurbishment scheme. can be found at Hampton’s Cygnet incubation space from £37pcm to The building is set within 20 acres of At the other end of the historic Park to the south of the city, where two-desk offices at £375pcm, the Lynchwood House is an impressive mature landscaped grounds, with a spectrum, Threadneedle House is a neighbours would include Kiddicare, EIC has a mixture of facilities to suit a air conditioned office headquarters lake, natural habitats and extensive distinctive Victorian railway building News International and Deafblind UK. variety of businesses. building. The property received a Civic grassed gardens. Overall, Lynchwood of 37,000 sq ft, converted into

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