The Royal Bank of Scotland to take office space at Wolverhampton Business Park

A better working life at Wolverhampton Business Park

Minister visits Wolverhampton Business Park to check on progress of new Fire and Rescue Regional Control Centre

Work starts on £8m HQ investment at Wolverhampton Business Park

Green Light for Next Phase of Wolverhampton Business Park

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The Royal Bank of Scotland to take office space at Wolverhampton Business Park

Wolverhampton Business Park has secured a deal with leading global bank The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), to take space in Trinity Court, leaving just 8,000 sq ft (743 sq m) of letting space remaining at the popular office development.

RBS will be occupying 10,000 sq ft (929 sq m) in Building Two of Trinity Court, part of a total 50,000 sq ft (4,645 sq m) of contemporary Grade A office space on offer across three buildings. The move supports the bank's growth strategy across the Black Country, and sees the new premises housing the relationship banking business who operate under both the RBS and NatWest brands, the bank's asset finance provider Lombard together with representatives from the bank's specialist invoice finance and international trade business divisions.

The remaining 8,000 sq ft of available space is in Building Two of Trinity Court and comes with a generous 31 car parking spaces.

Jonathan Rogers of Broadlands Wolverhampton Limited, said: "The interest in Trinity Court has been tremendous. The space has proved extremely sought after with the completion of the fourth phase of office development attracting a wide variety of high profile businesses.

"We are soon to submit the planning application for the next phase of 48,000 sq ft and we are confident that momentum created by Trinity Court will drive the Business Park forward and ensure the Park continues to attract high levels of enquiries."

Ralph Jones of Broadlands Wolverhampton Limited, added: "Wolverhampton has benefited from considerable investment over the last few years and is now highly regarded as an established office location. The quality of the businesses relocating to the area demonstrates that it is capable of competing with other regional and national commercial centers. The city has seen a rising demand for high quality office space, an expectation which has in part been brought about by the quality of product developed to date at Wolverhampton Business Park."

Gary Crowe, Director of Commercial Banking for RBS in Wolverhampton and the Black Country, said: "Trinity Court will provide RBS with the modern and professional working environment needed to accommodate our existing staff levels, together with conferencing facilities and room for additional expansion.

"In today's business climate it is increasingly important to attract and retain a high quality workforce. We believe that Wolverhampton Business Park's supporting business and leisure facilities, landscaped environment and easy access to the wider region will help us to achieve this and contribute to the overall growth and success of the business."

RBS will join a number of professional service organisations already located at the Business Park including UK mortgage lending specialist edeus, KGJ Insurance Group and Cooperative Insurance Society (CIS).

Set in a prime location just off Junction 2 of the M54 Motorway, Wolverhampton Business Park boasts an array of complimentary onsite facilities; including Esporta Fitness and Health Club, with beauty salon, gym, crèche and indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a Whitbread Pub & Travel Inn with meeting room facilities.

Wolverhampton's established transport infrastructure has been enhanced by the opening of the M6 Toll road and it is set to be improved further by the proposal for a new parkway rail terminal to the north of Junction 2 of the M54 Motorway, which will create better links to London, Birmingham and the North West.

There are a further 11 acres to develop at the Park and larger occupiers can be readily accommodated with specific packages tailored to suit individual requirements.

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A better working life at Wolverhampton Business Park

Progress continues apace at Wolverhampton Business Park, with construction under way for the new Regional Control Centre for the Fire and Rescue Service, 50,000 sq ft of new offices as well as design and build opportunities from 10,000 sq ft and accommodation available for immediate occupation.

The Regional Control Centre is one of nine across the Country that will form a brand new national network. Developer Broadlands Wolverhampton Ltd, a joint venture partnership between B & R Properties and Peveril Securities, started work on the state of the art building in just nine months ago with contractor Bowmer & Kirkland and completion is scheduled for completion in December this year.

Jonathan Rogers of Broadlands Wolverhampton Ltd said: “We have benefited from significant investment at the Park and our vision is fast becoming a reality with the build programme efficiently running to schedule and we are delighted with the fast progress made to date.

“The Regional Control Centre is the fifth plot to be developed at the Park and will benefit from the combination of a well maintained environment with on site amenities and easy access to the Midlands comprehensive motorway network. This accessibility and quality working environment have been recognised by all those that have taken occupation here and are the key features of what has become a very successful business location.”

The 2,880 sq m (31,000 sq ft) brand new three storey Control Centre has been designed to create a pleasant, safe and secure environment for staff, with dedicated car parking spaces and a security reception. The Centre is expected to handle over 100,000 emergency calls a year.

Terry Dinham, of project managers TD Partnership, said: “There has been excellent take up at Wolverhampton Business Park with more than 210,000 sq ft of space already accommodated by a cross section of professional occupiers. The developer has worked with its tenants to create unique workspace solutions and there are a number of opportunities currently available including at Trinity Court and Charter Court, offering Grade A accommodation with excellent onsite parking facilities as well as design and build opportunities for business premises.”

Trinity Court offers from 2,500 sq ft to 8,078 sq ft of space located on the ground and first floors; while 6,030 sq ft is available immediately on the ground floor of One Charter Court.

Wolverhampton Business Park is already home to Alfred McAlpine, Persimmon Homes, Bromford Housing Group, Edeus, KGJ Insurance Group, Cooperative Insurance Society (CIS) and Games Media together with an Esporta Health and Fitness Club and Whitbread Travel Inn and Restaurant.

The Park is located adjacent to Junction 2 of the M54, on the A449 Stafford Road and is close to the new M6 toll road. There is a further 11 acres to develop at the Park and larger occupiers can be readily accommodated with specific packages tailored to suit individual requirements.

Joint agents for Wolverhampton Business Park are GVA Grimley and Bulleys.

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MINISTER VISITS WOLVERHAMPTON BUSINESS PARK TO CHECK ON PROGRESS OF NEW FIRE & RESCUE REGIONAL CONTROL CENTRE

Fire Minister Angela Smith MP visited Wolverhampton Business Park this week to view the construction progress of the new Regional Control Centre for the Fire and Rescue Service.

The Centre is one of nine across the Country that will form a brand new national network. Developer Broadlands Wolverhampton Ltd, a joint venture partnership between B & R Properties and Peveril Securities, started work on the state of the art building in July with contractor Bowmer & Kirkland scheduling completion for December 2007.

Jonathan Rogers of Broadlands Wolverhampton Ltd said: “It is an exciting step forward in the Government’s national fire and rescue modernisation agenda to see the building now making its mark on the landscape in such a short timescale. The vision of this significant investment for the Park is fast becoming a reality with the build programme efficiently running to schedule and we are delighted with the fast progress made to date.

“The Regional Control Centre is the fifth plot to be developed at the Park and will benefit from the combination of a well maintained environment with on site amenities and easy access to the Midlands comprehensive motorway network. This accessibility and quality working environment have been recognised by all those that have taken occupation here and are the redeeming features of what has become a very successful business location.”

The 2,880 sq m (31,000 sq ft) brand new three storey Control Centre has been designed to create a pleasant, safe and secure environment for staff, with dedicated car parking spaces and a security reception. The Centre is expected to handle over 100,000 emergency calls a year.

Peter Dartford, Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue and Project Director of the Regional Fire Control Project said: “We are pleased that the development is progressing on schedule and are looking forward for the Regional Fire Control Centre to be open and delivering benefits across the board.”

Wolverhampton Business Park is already home to Alfred McAlpine, Persimmon Homes, Bromford Housing Group, Edeus, KGJ Insurance Group, Cooperative Insurance Society (CIS) and Games Media together with an Esporta Health and Fitness Club and Whitbread Travel Inn and Restaurant.

The Park is located adjacent to Junction 2 of the M54, on the A449 Stafford Road and is close to the new M6 toll road. There is a further 15 acres to develop at the Park and larger occupiers can be readily accommodated with specific packages tailored to suit individual requirements.

Joint agents for Wolverhampton Business Park are GVA Grimley and Bulleys.

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Work starts on £8m HQ investment at Wolverhampton Business Park

A major new player in the UK mortgage lending sector has confirmed Wolverhampton Business Park as its UK headquarters.

Developer Broadlands Wolverhampton Ltd has confirmed that edeus has taken Building One at Trinity Court in a 20,000 sq ft (1,858 sq m) pre-let agreement. Bowmer & Kirkland, one of the UK’s most successful construction groups, start on site this week and will complete the £8m scheme by summer 2007.

Until then, the specialist mortgage lending business has taken a short-term lease of 5,400 sq ft (500 sq m) at Charter Court, also located on the Park.

Michael Bolton, CEO of edeus, said: “We’re establishing a home at Wolverhampton Business Park for edeus. The Midlands has been hit hard by the job losses at Rover and our goal is to have as many Midlanders on the edeus team as possible. Ours is a good news story for Wolverhampton, creating hundreds of new jobs and providing a welcome boost to the local community. We’ve already hired a large number of personnel, so it won’t be long before Wolverhampton sees the benefit of our investment.”

edeus is set to become a major player in the UK specialist mortgage lending industry. The Wolverhampton operation is an underwriting, administration and broker support centre and aims to create in excess of 250 jobs and hundreds more indirectly over the next five years. 10,000 brokers have already signed up to edeus mortgages.

Ralph Jones of Broadlands Wolverhampton Limited, said: “We are delighted that we have attracted another key player in the fast growing financial services sector and one that holds so much promise for the region’s economy. edeus’ investment clearly reflects the locational advantages of Wolverhampton Business Park and the high quality environment and office accommodation it offers to 21st century businesses. More than forty per cent of Trinity Court has been let at a very early stage in the development process with the remaining space currently under offer and we are proud that edeus is keen to make its home here, even launching its new operation from temporary premises at Charter Court.”

Trinity Court will comprise 50,000 sq ft (4,645 sq m) office accommodation spread across three buildings. edeus has taken the central building, situated between an 18,000 sq ft (1,672 sq m) three storey building and a 12,000 sq ft (1,114 sq m) two storey building. With a high quality specification, excellent car parking provision of 196 onsite spaces, immediate motorway access and a range of on site amenities, Trinity Court is set to appeal to businesses looking for a modern, competitive professional base.

Mark Smith, Director of Operational Support at edeus, added: “The continuing success of Wolverhampton Business Park and the calibre of company being attracted to the location made it inevitable that we too should consider a move here. Without a doubt, this investment is the best location decision for the future of our business, we are situated at Junction 2 of the M54, close to the new M6 toll road and Trinity Court will provide the spacious accommodation required for our growing team.”

Wolverhampton Business Park is already home to Alfred McAlpine, Persimmon Homes, Bromford Housing Group, KGJ Insurance Group, Cooperative Insurance Society (CIS) and Games Media Group. Construction of the new Regional Control Centre for the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service has also recently started and is due for completion in December 2007.

Rod Spiby from Bulleys, joint agents on the Park with GVA Grimley, concluded: “The arrival of edeus is another successful stage in the growth of Wolverhampton Business Park and a major acknowledgement of the outstanding features that it offers in today’s marketplace. The fact that planning for Trinity Court was submitted well ahead of schedule is testament to the continued demand for premium accommodation at this location.”

Wolverhampton Business Park is being developed by Broadlands Wolverhampton Limited, a joint venture partnership between B&R Properties and Peveril Securities. There is a further 11 acres to develop at the Park and larger occupiers can be readily accommodated with specific packages tailored to suit individual requirements.

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Green Light for Next Phase of Wolverhampton Business Park

Developers Broadlands Wolverhampton Ltd has confirmed that planning permission has been granted by Wolverhampton City Planners for Trinity Court, the next 50,000 sq ft (4,645 sq m) speculative phase of office development at Wolverhampton Business Park.

Trinity Court will comprise 50,000 sq ft (4,645 sq m) of office accommodation spread across three buildings. The first building will comprise 20,000 sq ft (1,858 sq m) over three-storeys, the second – 18,000 sq ft (1,672 sq m) over three-storeys, while the third building will comprise 12,000 sq ft (1,115 sq m) over two-storeys. With a high quality specification, excellent car parking provision of 196 on site spaces, immediate motorway access and a range of on site amenities, Trinity Court is set to appeal to businesses looking for a modern, competitive professional base.

Jonathan Rogers of Broadlands Wolverhampton Limited said: “The pace of development at Wolverhampton Business Park has been extremely encouraging. A detailed planning application for this sixth phase of the Park was submitted as recently as mid-July and we are now looking to start on site in mid October with completion scheduled for August 2007.”

This investment is testament to the success that Wolverhampton Business Park has experienced over the past 5 years. The first two speculative office phases at Venture and Charter Court, both experienced strong occupier interest during construction, with a significant proportion of the space committed prior to completion. Demand for more accommodation and further development has been so high that the planning application for Trinity Court was brought forward in order to coincide with market growth and requirements.

Andy Venables of GVA Grimley, joint agents on the Park with Bulleys, added: “Quality of life for employers and employees alike is an important consideration and one that Broadlands Wolverhampton Ltd has taken seriously. Wolverhampton Business Park gives the very best that forward thinking companies look for in the modern marketplace including the existing onsite amenities such as Esporta Health and Fitness Club and Whitbread Travel Inn and Restaurant.”

Wolverhampton Business Park is already home to Alfred McAlpine, Persimmon Homes, Bromford Housing Group, KGJ Insurance Group, Cooperative Insurance Society (CIS) and Games Media Group. Construction of the new Regional Control Centre for the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service has also recently started and is due for completion in December 2007.

Wolverhampton Business Park is being developed by Broadlands Wolverhampton Limited, a joint venture partnership between B&R Properties and Peveril Securities. There is a further 15 acres to develop at the Park and larger occupiers can be readily accommodated with specific packages tailored to suit individual requirements.

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