26 | Tees Business
Vision - an artist’s impression of how the Albert North
development in Middlesbrough might look once completed.
AN EXCITING
CHANGE IS
COMING TO
ALBERT
ROAD
THE NEW PLACE
TO DO BUSINESS
It is undeniable that
Middlesbrough is undergoing
significant change. Proud of
its heritage but looking to its
future, it is a city primed for
its next successful chapter.
You only have to look around,
and you will find an area that
is in the midst of an extensive
regeneration programme.
O
ne business that has played a
pivotal role in a range of these
significant developments is
local property developer and
regeneration specialist Jomast. Notable
projects that have already had a positive
impact on the town centre include building
the Premier Inn hotel and the redevelopment
of Queens Square and Zetland Buildings
at Exchange Square into prime office and
residential accommodation.
A partnership between Jomast and
Middlesbrough Council also resulted in the
hugely successful regeneration of Bedford
Street. The joint approach to investment
in this area has resulted in a surge of new
“ALBERT NORTH ALLOWS BUSINESSES
OF ALL SIZES, INCLUDING THE TOWN’S
PROMINENT CREATIVE AND DIGITAL
SECTOR, TO REMAIN IN CLOSE PROXIMITY
TO EACH OTHER, WHICH IN TURN
WILL ENCOURAGE A COLLABORATIVE
ENVIRONMENT FOR THESE BUSINESSES
TO THRIVE.”
independent businesses,
micropubs and restaurants.
Following on from
the previous string of
successful regeneration
projects the intention was
to build on this partnership
and grow the momentum
from both Baker and
Bedford Street to Albert
Road. With both parties
committed to a shared
vision to make this happen
the area is now benefiting
from a multi-million-pound investment.
Albert Road, which is a main thoroughfare
in the town, runs from Middlesbrough
railway station to Centre Square and Teesside
University. This commercial district is being
re-energised and reimagined into a vibrant
new business community now known as
Albert North.
Made up of a collection of eclectic
architecture the area is rich in history, and
home to some of Middlesbrough’s most
iconic buildings. Work is ongoing with many
of the spaces being renovated to expose
the industrial heritage of Teesside. With
elegant exteriors and spacious interiors, it
offers highly desirable office space to suit
any business wanting a central location
with some units being suitable for food and
beverage operators.
Starting from 1,000 sq ft which is suitable
for start-ups to 10,000 sq ft for larger
organisations, space can be designed to
meet individual bespoke requirements.
Businesses moving into Albert North will
also benefit from many perks, including high-
speed broadband, rent and rate incentives,
parking packages, free public health
initiatives for all staff and a town centre
loyalty card with exclusive discounts and
incentives.