Business leaders sought to support Combined Authority objectives
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An aerial picture shows progress being made at Wynyard Park
WYNYARD PARK HOMING IN ON FURTHER SUCCESS
Wynyard Park has reached an important milestone in its 25-year vision to create an outstanding mixed-use development at the heart of Teesside.
Following the huge success of Wynyard Business Park, construction of over 500 homes has now started on the sprawling site.
Located west off the A19, across the road from the existing Wynyard Village, phase one of the development has seen the introduction of over 65 businesses employing around 2,000 people and attracting more than £ 250m in private investment.
The next phase of development which is now well underway has welcomed a force of elite house builders including Taylor Wimpey, Avant Homes, Storey Homes and Barratt David Wilson homes.
They are on with constructing over 500 high-quality homes. In addition to this Wynyard Park has created a number of unique and exclusive self-build developments.
“ We are investing heavily in creating a unique setting for all the park’ s residents, through creative landscaping, bespoke design features and high quality facilities, to ensure Wynyard Park is the place to live,” said Matt Johnson, Wynyard Park’ s development director.
Wynyard Park’ s first self-build development, Manorside, offers 28 highly desirable opportunities to create a dream home surrounded by mature woodland.
Such is the development’ s popularity, all plots have sold out from plan. Many of the plots are now under construction.
Additional self-build developments, The Beaumont and Wellington Gardens, have been granted planning permission, with infrastructure works due to start in the coming weeks.
The estate entrance has seen the creation of impressive entrance wall, adorned by ornate lanterns, with a unique woodland lodge housing a personal concierge service, offering all residents peace of mind through its 24 / 7 security provision. Bespoke street furniture and sculptures enhance what is already a wonderful environment to live.
The onsite marketing suite is located just off Rose Garden Lane, Wynyard Park, and is open seven days a week.
Find out more at www. wynyardpark. com
Business leaders sought to support Combined Authority objectives
Tees Valley Combined Authority is reaching out to local business leaders to support its ambitions as it takes on its new responsibilities for transport, skills, infrastructure, innovation, investment and jobs.
To work alongside the new Tees Valley mayor, who will be elected in May to chair the Combined Authority, and the council leaders, it aims to establish an active, committed and diverse group of business leaders to play a key role in the economic transformation of the Tees Valley.
Some members of the group will serve on the Local Enterprise Partnership and play a formal role in its governance and others will be tasked with supporting and offering advice to the mayor and Combined Authority, championing and promoting specific initiatives from the business perspective, representing the Tees Valley nationally and internationally, ensuring a strong business voice over decision-making and helping deliver the Strategic Economic Plan.
For more information or to register go to www. teesvalley-ca. gov. uk / businessleaders
BUSINESS BITES
THIRTEEN MAKES £ 10M EFFICIENCY SAVINGS One of the region’ s largest landlord groups has teamed up with a leading timber and builders merchant to make £ 10m-worth of efficiency savings in the landlord’ s operations.
The partnership project between Thirteen Group and Travis Perkins Managed Services has created the largest managed stores facilities in the country, which will significantly improve how materials for housing maintenance are used and the efficiency of procurement processes.
It will lead to significant long-term savings on current operations, as well as consolidating jobs.
PLASTICS FIRM INVESTS £ 200K Manufacturer Omega Plastics has invested more than £ 200k in new technology at its Teesside plant.
The company manufactures specialised equipment used throughout the healthcare industry from the GP’ s surgery to the operating theatre, as well as in medical testing and trials.
Manufactured by Fanuc, one of the world’ s leading factory automation suppliers, the new machinery will increase productivity and improve levels of energy efficiency in Omega Plastics’ state-of-the-art plant in Hartlepool.
KLM RENEWS DTVA AGREEMENT KLM has welcomed what it described as a very encouraging performance on its service from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Amsterdam.
The airline revealed that it has achieved a 5 % growth in passengers in the 12 months to June 2016 as it renewed a new long-term agreement with the airport.
“ This new agreement with KLM provides stability for our operations and will, I am sure, be welcomed by the many business people who depend on the service to reach their global markets,” said Peel Airports chairman Robert Hough.
PORTS DEAL TO BOOST EXPORTS The North of England’ s four main ports have agreed a new partnership to create jobs, boost exports and prosperity across the whole of the North of England.
The new Northern Ports Association has been made up of Teesport, ran by PD Ports, Liverpool( Peel Ports), Hull( ABP) and Tyne( Port of Tyne), and was launched in parliament as all four ports signed a Memorandum of Understanding to take forward the commitment.
See our exclusive interview with PD Ports CEO David Robinson on pages 29-31.