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MADE FOR THE FUTURE
The Midlands remains a key driver of The opportunities for investors are significant and many
of these are already paying dividends. Working with the
the UK’s future prosperity and presents Department for International Trade, we offer bespoke visits
a compelling offer to those choosing to for investors, helping them find the best locations in the
invest. As a region we have benefited Midlands. This is resulting in real success stories such as
from above national average growth the recent announcement of the £1.5 billion regeneration
of the 42 acre Birmingham Smithfield site.
that has been driven by industry,
innovation and enterprise. Together with Government, we are driving forward our
shared ambitious plans to promote the Midlands as an
engine for growth in the UK. We can unlock our potential,
Our £220 billion economy features cutting-edge research rebuilding our towns, cities and rural economies so that
facilities and world-renowned brands across a broad they are all contributing to improving opportunities and
spectrum of sectors. A strong record of attracting quality of life.
investment has seen the Midlands transform into a globally
significant advanced manufacturing base, accounting for The Midlands is open for business and we share a
almost a quarter of the UK’s manufacturing output. confidence about our future. When the Midlands
succeeds, the UK succeeds. We invite you to join and
At the Midlands Engine, we are working to build on the share our success.
many strengths of the region, including our position at the
heart of the HS2 high speed rail network, which will see
travel to London and our other core cities reduced to under
an hour.
Quite simply, we are building a Midlands that is connected
and energised.
Sir John Peace
Chair, Midlands Engine
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Made for the Future The Midlands is one of the fastest growing and economically important areas in the UK, with an economy worth over £200 billion.
Made for the Future
Midlands Engine
Made for Investment Made for the Future Made for Living
The Midlands is home to 15% of the
UK’s population, with 20–24 years olds
The Midlands is served by comprising the largest demographic
two of the UK’s fastest growing group among its
airports – Birmingham Airport
and East Midlands Airport 10 million citizens
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is worth
Proposed HS2
£4 billion
maintenance depot
to the Midlands economy
Grantham
The region is at the centre of HS2, the Coventry will be the UK’s City
country’s new high speed rail network. of Culture in 2021, Nottingham
This will increase capacity, and bring and Birmingham will host the
people and goods to and from London Cricket World Cup in 2019, and
Key sectors across the Midlands are: within 45 minutes Birmingham will host the 2022
Aerospace, Rail, Automotive, Life Commonwealth Games
Sciences, Advanced Engineering
and Food & Drink
Made for Partnerships Made for Innovation Made for Success
90% The Midlands has more
than 20 universities,
The Midlands is one of the
fastest growing and
economically important
of all UK businesses
supported by 54 colleges. areas in the UK, with an
are within a 4-hour drive
of the Midlands
500,000 economy worth over
students come to the £200
billion
region each year
27,000
Midlands companies
regularly trade globally,
with £54 billion in goods 5G There are more than
800,000
exported in 2017 Several projects across
the Midlands are exploring
5G connectivity, including
businesses in the
the UK’s first multi-city
Midlands Engine region
5G test bed
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West Midlands Leicester Worcestershire
Combined Authority
The Marches –
Herefordshire
Nottingham Birmingham
Stoke-on-Trent &
Staffordshire
UK Central Solihull
City of Wolverhampton The Marches –
Telford
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Made for the Future
The region is at the centre Destination
Partners
of HS2, the country’s new
high speed rail network,
which will increase MADE FOR
capacity and bring PARTNERSHIPS
people and goods to
and from London within
45 minutes.
Made for the Future
Derby & Derbyshire
The UK Capital for Innovation
Recognised by UNESCO as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution,
Derby and Derbyshire has innovation in its DNA.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Economic output in Derbyshire has increased by 36% Derby is also home to the world’s largest rail cluster,
in the past ten years, compared with 27% nationally, and Canadian-owned Bombardier’s site remains the
and a recent study has shown Derby as the second only facility in the UK able to design, manufacture,
fastest growing UK city economy. An impressive 11.8% assemble and test new trains for domestic and
of the city’s workforce is employed in hi-tech export markets.
functions: four times the UK average.
The area’s central location means proximity to the
Business flourish in the county and the city alone has major motorway networks and easy access to five
recently attracted over £4 billion of investment, with a international airports, including East Midlands Airport,
further £2 billion in the pipeline. the UK’s largest pure cargo hub. Additionally, there
are 35 fast, direct train services (89 minutes) into
Rolls-Royce came to Derby over 100 years ago. London St Pancras International every day.
Today, the company employs more than 14,000
people in the city, houses its global civil aerospace, Both city and county are focused on attracting further
nuclear and corporate headquarters there, and, has investment. Derbyshire’s business economy,
recently announced plans to invest £150 million in connectivity, technology, innovation, skilled
further developing its Derby campus. workforce and iconic landscapes provide a
competitive advantage.
The plant in Derbyshire was Toyota’s first major
manufacturing enterprise in Europe, and it has
invested more than £2.75 billion in its operations since
the start of production in 1992. The facility was the
first location in Europe to mass-produce a hybrid
vehicle, and in January 2019 celebrated the start of
production on the all-new Toyota Corolla Hatchback
and Touring Sports wagon, which will be the first
Toyota model in Europe to offer customers the choice
of two hybrid powertrains.
@MarketingDerby
www.marketingderby.co.uk
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Made for the Future
Leicester Greater Lincolnshire
Big ideas and even bigger ambitions! An exceptionally attractive
A place where businesses have destination to live, work
space to thrive and grow and invest!
Leicestershire’s £23.4 billion vibrant and thriving economy sits at the very Greater Lincolnshire is emerging as the intelligent choice for
heart of the country. It boasts a unique proposition that characterises our investors looking for a dynamic, thriving and ideal location to base
place in the Midlands Engine and MIPIM 2019 will showcase the area’s their business. It has already gained a reputation for delivery with
commercial opportunities and enormous potential. many schemes and investments taking shape and is well on its
Space Park Leicester way to delivering its £307 million growth plan. Lincoln Cathedral
Leicestershire possesses outstanding economic Leicester is considered one of the best UK cities to Transport links to the area have been given a major The area excels in food processing and agri-tech and
assets including: a truly vibrant city with a strong do business in. Unrivalled transport links, a workforce boost recently with Midlands Connect revealing a has been chosen as one of the Government's new
industrial and cultural heritage; two unique and of over 1,000,000 within a 45 minute radius and one 20-year improvement plan for the A46 which will Manufacturing Zones. This is welcome news for
inspiring Enterprise Zones; three world class of Britain’s most attractive and cost-effective places stretch from the M5 all the way to the strategic ports Greater Lincolnshire and its multi-billion-pound food
universities delivering cutting edge innovation, to develop, own or lease property. It’s seeing a of Immingham and Grimsby. Millions of pounds are industry. This latest announcement follows Growth
research, and design; a central location with the dynamic transformation presenting huge investment being invested in the area's infrastructure, including Deal grants of £1.8 million for the Europarc Food
largest logistics distribution park in Europe and opportunities and there are inspiring plans to take the Lincoln Eastern Bypass; the Western Growth Enterprise Zone (FEZ) site in Grimsby; £2 million for
the UK’s largest pure cargo airport; and two advantage of these exciting prospects. Corridor Lincoln; the Grantham Southern Relief Road; the Hemswell FEZ; £5.1 million for a new roundabout
Manufacturing Zones supporting the strong and and the £8 million link road at Stallingborough which junction and utilities at Holbeach FEZ; and
growing manufacturing sector that still forms the Surrounding the city are distinctive and characterful will open up prime development land west of £2.4 million for the new university led agri-food
backbone of the economy. Leicestershire is home market towns with areas ripe for redevelopment. Grimsby. In addition, sites at Stallingborough and Centre of Excellence anchor development on the
to Caterpillar, Next, Santander, Walkers Snack These towns act as key hubs for tourism, including Immingham Port benefit from Enterprise Zone status. Holbeach site.
Foods and IBM Client Innovation Centre UK. Melton Mowbray, known as the Rural Capital of Food
and Drink and Loughborough, home to the unique Continued growth of the universities and colleges One important step Greater Lincolnshire took last
Key strategic developments include Leicester Great Central Railway boasting the only double track provide a talent pipeline helping to sustain year was to formalise their ambassador programme,
Waterside, over fifty hectares of large scale main line historic railway in the UK. businesses and nurture growth. Greater Lincolnshire Team Lincolnshire. Now with over 80 members, Team
opportunities for high quality housing, office and high also has ambitious plans to deliver major urban Lincolnshire is a powerful and influential group of
value light commercial space; Space Park Leicester, extensions with 100,000 new homes planned business people who are focused on championing
offering high-tech facilities and capabilities building by 2031. the region to create a thriving economy. Please speak
on the University of Leicester’s space excellence; and to any member of Team Lincolnshire to find out more.
Loughborough University Science and Enterprise
Park, a dynamic innovation community with serviced
development land opportunities.
@LeicsatMIPIM @GreaterLincsLEP
@llepnews @TeamLincs
@InvestLincs
www.investinleicester.co.uk
www.llep.org.uk www.greaterlincolnshirelep.co.uk
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Made for the Future
The Marches – Herefordshire The Marches – Shropshire
Welcome to Herefordshire – Unlocking strategic sites in one
a world-class business of the UK’s best places to live
landscape attracting investors and invest
and creating jobs Boasting beautiful countryside, vibrant market towns and a
strategic central base within the UK, Shropshire is unlocking
key development opportunities through strategic infrastructure
investment.
Skylon Park North Magazine Ironbridge Power Station
Herefordshire is a dynamic, vibrant and growing The first new UK university in 40 years has taken off Directly connected into the West Midlands, Wales Working with partners, investors and developers,
county – proud of its history and heritage whilst being in Hereford. NMiTE (New Model in Technology and and into the North West, Shropshire is home to major Shropshire is leading the transformation of the county
ambitious for the future. Engineering) plans to deliver up to 5,000 students by strategic growth corridors with investment ready town of Shrewsbury to create a truly 21st century
2031. The first cohort of students started in 2018 and sites. Its county town, Shrewsbury, is nationally location while preserving its historic past.
Herefordshire Council is unashamedly promoting a numbers will double in 2019. This will necessitate the recognised as one of the best places to live in the UK.
growth agenda and looking for key partners and construction and/or refurbishment of new teaching The Big Town Plan sets an ambitious and exciting
investors to achieve this programme. The council is and administrative facilities, in addition to new The Oswestry growth corridor includes a number of vision of the future of the town. Part of the plan,
beginning to deliver on ambitious plans for more student accommodation. key sites along the A5/A483 to the south of the The Big Connection, will open up new mixed-use
than 16,000 houses, a new university, and new flourishing market town and the A41/A49 corridor will development sites for office, retail, hotel and leisure
infrastructure including a city bypass. Underpinning the region’s growth is advanced provide a swathe of investment opportunities from uses alongside creating improved public realm and
proposals for a new city bypass. The first phase of this Whitchurch, in the north, to Ludlow, in the south of transport infrastructure, cementing Shrewsbury’s
Skylon Park, in Hereford, is a catalyst for growth £200 million project is due on site in summer 2019, Shropshire. place in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide.
across the county. It is the only Enterprise Zone with a and future phases are progressing to programme.
dedicated defence and security sector focus thanks This key infrastructure will free up land to deliver new They join the largest single redevelopment site in Shropshire is a county of contrasts: rooted in heritage
to its proximity to the SAS base in the city and a communities around the city as well as providing Shropshire – a 142 hectare mixed use opportunity at and history yet at the same time its sights are set
cluster of nearly 100 businesses operating in the capacity to bring forward development land within the former Ironbridge Power Station, which borders firmly on the future. Boasting major companies,
sector including nearby Quinetiq in Malvern and the city centre. neighbouring Telford with good connectivity into the burgeoning growth sectors, the right skills and a
Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) West Midlands. commitment to embracing 21st century technologies,
in Cheltenham. This is just the start. Herefordshire is aspirational and alongside energy and ambition to build a prosperous
forward thinking, looking beyond what is currently This brownfield site is available for a comprehensive and sustainable future.
More than 275,000 sq ft of new development has planned, and identifying new opportunities. The new garden settlement development and provides
already been built and is anchored by a Centre of region looks forward to working with you to deliver the opportunity for true place-shaping including
Cyber Security and a 23,000 sq ft business incubator this economic vision for the county. a range of housing, employment, leisure and
(both under construction). Sites at Skylon North associated community facilities.
Magazine and Skylon South are the premier
development locations on the park and are
conducive to larger scale commercial development
opportunities for investors with a particular interest in
defence, security and advanced manufacturing.
@marcheslep @marcheslep
@hfdsbusiness @InvestinShrops
www.marcheslep.org.uk www.marcheslep.org.uk
www.skylonpark.co.uk www.investinshropshire.co.uk
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Made for the Future
The Marches – Telford Nottingham
Leading a Global Revolution A £2 billion development
programme offering unprecedented
investment opportunities in
the heart of the city centre
Nottingham is embarking upon one of the largest regeneration
programmes of any UK city, with plenty of opportunities for further
development available.
Ni.Park Nottingham: Southside
One of the greatest challenges facing the world is Telford is leading the race for growth and investment, The ambitious and inspiring Southside development The City Council and its partners are investing
food security; how we feed the growing world making it the fastest growing town in the West programme, representing £2 billion of investment, will heavily in the development of the City’s Southside.
population while protecting the environment. Midlands. The town is ranked number one for offer unprecedented prime real estate opportunities This includes the Broadmarsh regeneration
housing growth, has attracted more than £240 million within a unique 0.5 sq mile area in the heart of the city programme – with a transformed intu Broadmarsh,
Telford is at the cutting edge of a revolution in in investment in just under three years and continues centre, enhancing Nottingham’s reputation as a state-of-the-art Central Library, new bus station, retail
farming technology that will transform the way food to punch above its weight in terms of foreign direct world-class destination. units and a new ‘City Hub’ college campus. It also
is produced. Telford and specialist university Harper investment, with five new investments in 2017/18. offers significant private investment and occupation
Adams are now being promoted globally by the UK’s Telford’s Council has created a business friendly The regeneration, which began with £750 million of opportunities at the surrounding Island Site,
Department for International Trade as world-leading operating environment, quality of life offer and investment into transport infrastructure, will transform Waterside, Station Street, Guildhall, Angel Row
in the development of new agri-technology solutions transport and digital connectivity that are second to the face of the southern city centre, boosting and Crocus Place developments. The various sites INVEST IN NOTTINGHAM
to address one of humankind’s greatest global none, leading it to be consistently voted one of the Nottingham into the top six UK retail centres, provide a wealth of exciting mixed-use possibilities
challenges. top happiest places to live in the UK. strengthening the local economy, creating thousands for investors and developers. Office space, residential
of jobs and attracting more visitors to the city. The and student accommodation units, creative trade
Together the Council and Harper Adams University investment from Nottingham City Council has had a floorspace, hotel and retail space are on offer for
are creating a Cluster of Excellence in agri-tech catalytic effect on driving further interest and development partners.
innovation at the heart of which will be a new 25 acre investment into the area.
science and innovation park. Ni.Park will ensure that Invest in Nottingham provides support for businesses
Telford and Harper Adams University stay at the Southside is served by a multitude of high frequency looking to establish in the city, with a team of
forefront of this exciting global sector. It is also just public transport services, most notably specialists on hand, backed up by a first-class
one reason for Telford’s growing status as a digital the newly renovated Nottingham Rail Station and an business network.
Centre of Excellence with the town now a home to extended tram system, making it an ideal business
global leaders in digital transformation. hub. A game-changing investment in a new regional
public sector hub at Unity Square, opposite the
Station, will support 4,000 jobs in phase one alone.
@marcheslep @InvestInNottm
@EnterTelford
www.investinnottingham.com
www.marcheslep.org.uk
www.enterprise-telford.co.uk
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Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Worcestershire
A place where creativity, Three key game changing
innovation and enterprise drive opportunities for investors
business growth The Capital of Connectivity. Home to the UK’s only 5G
industry 4.0 testbed. The most connected, creative and dynamic
community. The smart choice and your next investment?
Keele University - Smart Innovation Hub £120million Worcester Six Business Park development
located in the heart of England
Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire is a low risk Other projects in development include the continued These are exciting times for investors, businesses and There are exciting plans to enable Worcestershire
investment location with excellent connectivity, a success of the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone and developers engaging with Worcestershire. There is a to nurture and develop the start-up businesses of
skilled workforce and access to the UK’s largest the i54 South Staffordshire Western Extension, which real sense of momentum, partnership and can-do the future. Applications are set to re-open for
marketplace. With a range of commercial sites and received planning consent in January 2019. In attitude within the local community, local government Worcestershire’s first ever technology accelerator,
development opportunities available, the Make It Stoke-on-Trent there is the creation of a new partners and investors. Worcestershire wants you to BetaDen, in early 2019 and Worcester will also be
Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Investment Team are interchange linked to vibrant University Quarter be part of their county’s new brand, growing success opening ‘The Kiln’ in 2019, as an innovative new co
keen to talk to developers about bringing sites to developments and major plans for the City Centre. Stoke-on-Trent and story as an exceptional place to live, work, visit working space for businesses to collaborate, innovate
market. Exciting proposals at Keele University, including
Keele Growth Corridor and the New Keele Deal, Make it & Staffordshire and invest. and share ideas.
Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire is a place where Engie’s plans for the Rugeley Power Station site and As a unique selling point for the county, Their national reputation as a place with strong
innovation, creativity and enterprise drives business St. Modwen’s 26 hectare Burton Gateway, further Worcestershire LEP is leading on the development working partnerships between public and private
growth and attracts international brands. That same demonstrating the vast array of developments across of 5G technologies in Industry 4.0, helping to boost sector makes the county stand out as an ideal
entrepreneurial spirit that created world-beaters like a wide range of sectors. productivity worth billions to the Midlands economy. location for developers. They won’t hold you up; they
Portmeirion, Wedgwood and Bass is alive and well Worcestershire is also capitalising on its central will accelerate the opportunity. When you combine
here today. Some of Britain’s greatest success stories, Make It Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire offer free and location in the UK with transport developments like this with the county’s central location, its skilled and
like JCB and bet365, have all grown from garage confidential assistance to companies including: Worcestershire Parkway Station revolutionising the productive workforce and its high quality business
start-ups into billion-pound success stories. region's rail connectivity and bringing the county support, it’s no surprise that international brands like
• finding the right location even closer to all four corners of the country. Siemens and Kohler Mira have recently invested in
From Michelin in 1926 to Jaguar Land Rover, Amazon, • identifying suitable sites and premises the county. Worcestershire is fast gaining a reputation
Vodafone and Molson Coors, the area continues to Worcestershire boasts excellent digital and physical as the next big tech cluster, attracting entrepreneurs,
• arranging site visits and area tours
attract international businesses who are investing infrastructure. By investing in gigabit broadband for investors and families looking for high quality jobs
millions-of-pounds and creating thousands of jobs • advice on funding and incentives residents and businesses, Worcestershire is a and work life balance.
here. • skills, training and recruitment support productive location that is able to draw the attention
of investors and high-profile businesses to its three With their ever-increasing connectivity,
• market and industry research
The Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire economy has key gamechanger sites: Worcestershire is able to uniquely offer an idyllic
seen positive announcements recently regarding way of life that also boasts a connected, creative
new investments, such as the Davies Group and HM • Worcester Six and dynamic community.
Court and Tribunal Service both creating 500 jobs in • Malvern Hills Science Park
Stoke-on-Trent and the expansion of JCB.
@makeitsotstaffs • Redditch Gateway @OneWorcs
@WorcsLEP
www.makeitstokestaffs.co.uk
www.wlep.co.uk
18 19West Midlands The Marches – Greater Lincolnshire
Combined Authority Shropshire Made for the Future
West Midlands
Combined Authority
Welcome to the West Midlands,
Leicester
the UK’s Growth Capital
The place to create, innovate and build the future. An entrepre-
neurial hub, with a pioneering spirit. A region where long-term
growth is driven by strategic leadership, responsible investment,
Coventry & UK Central Solihull
Warwickshire world class businesses and passionate entrepreneurs.
Birmingham Curzon Street station
The place to create, innovate and invest in the The West Midlands has a long history of innovation,
future. A region where long term growth is driven design, making, and creativity– and an even more
Derby & Derbyshire
by connected, passionate entrepreneurs and exciting future at the cusp of advanced manufacturing,
communities. urban transformation and the digital economy. It will
deliver 215,000 more homes and 500,000 more jobs
For centuries, the West Midlands has been at the alongside billions of pounds of investment in transport,
strategic heart of the United Kingdom, as an commercial land and skills.
entrepreneurial hub for transport, logistics,
manufacturing, trade and innovation. Today, the UK’s And its city centres are thriving – supported by
second largest city region, home to a population of massive investment and the legacy of the 2022
5.7 million, hosts many of the businesses and Commonwealth Games and 2021 City of Culture
industries that through advanced manufacturing, that is the region’s to build.
technology, and a highly skilled workforce have
shaped the way we live in cities around the world. Their story as a region is built on social connection,
on collaboration and on progress. Be part of their story.
Supported an ambitious industrial strategy, the
Dudley business-friendly West Midlands Combined Authority
(WMCA), led by the city region’s Mayor,
is overseeing the strategic upgrade of major
infrastructure, more highly-skilled jobs, new housing
projects, commercial developments and investment
in future technologies. Working closely with its
partners in the main urban centres of Birmingham,
Stoke-on-Trent & Birmingham Coventry, Wolverhampton as well as the wider
Staffordshire network of cities and towns, WMCA is driving an
ambitious agenda that is transforming the region
into the UK’s growth capital.
@WestMids_CA
www.wmca.org.uk
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Birmingham City of Wolverhampton
A city of growth There’s never been a better time to
invest in the City of Wolverhampton,
we are a premier destination with
premier ambition...
Birmingham Smithfield, illustrative view of the City of Wolverhampton i9
Cultural Building
A youthful and growing population, an Birmingham’s economic renaissance has been As one of the top ten growing economies in the UK In return for your commitment the team will:
entrepreneurial spirit and culture where more matched by an uptick in activity in the housing market. the City of Wolverhampton is transforming in to a city
businesses are created than in any other regional city, Recent commitments from the likes of Berkley Group of opportunity. With over £4 billion pounds being • help you obtain funding
unprecedented investment in infrastructure and and Galliard are not only major boosts for the City's injected in to regeneration projects citywide, • give you planning certainty
incredible connectivity to UK and international ambitious housing growth agenda but will also help including £1 billion either on site or planned in the city
• provide a dedicated account manager to help
markets are all key factors behind Birmingham's create high quality, attractive environments and centre alone. Wolverhampton is benefitting from
you at every step
journey of growth. places that are aligned to the needs of modern living. records levels of private and public investment, the
City is also set to become one of the first UK cities to
The City’s growth strategy, the Birmingham The recent announcement of Lendlease as Preferred benefit from 5G and SMART infra-tech technology There are several opportunities for occupiers of all
Development Plan, is overseeing an ambitious Development Partner for the ‘once in a generation’ further boosting the city’s connectivity. sizes looking to relocate to the City of
programme of regeneration and housing delivery Birmingham Smithfield scheme is another sign of Wolverhampton. A team of advisers will work closely
and the Big City Plan is delivering large-scale how the City is repositioning itself on the international As well as its great location and connectivity, the City with you to understand your needs and provide
infrastructure improvements to help open the centre stage. The City will see further major milestones over has several ready-to-go council and partner-owned support to help make locating here as easy as
to new development and drive occupier interest. the next few years with the Commonwealth Games sites available for development and is committed to possible.
Birmingham is now the UK’s largest financial centre taking place in 2022, the arrival of High Speed 2 working with investors and developers to bring these
outside of London with HSBC, Deutsche Bank, in 2026 as well as a series of transformational exciting propositions to life in a secured and phased You will benefit from the vibrancy in the heart of the
Barclays and RBS all relocating parts of their developments coming on stream. manner to help protect your investment. city centre and you will be joining another partner,
operations to the City. Urban & Civic who are developing Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton has strong opportunities for new Westside to include new leisure, restaurants, shops
Underpinning the attraction of major occupiers is hotel development, high quality urban living and homes. Furthermore, the progressive
a high quality of life and a strong supply of talent: schemes, new office developments and leisure interchange partnership with ION development is
five universities make their home in the City related investments. delivering a £150 million integrated regional transport
accounting for over 80,000 undergraduate and hub, which will provide a modern gateway to the city
postgraduate students. The City of Wolverhampton team are open to your centre offering various commercial development
ideas about how the City can best capitalise on these opportunities.
suggestions and actively encourage innovative,
quality schemes which will put Wolverhampton on
the map.
@BhamCityCouncil @investwolves
www.birmingham.gov.uk www.investwolverhampton.com
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Coventry & Warwickshire
A region at the forefront of
UK growth
The area, which boasts an impressive track record on economic
growth and inward investment, is a leading centre for UK
technology and innovation and has seen a string of new
investments and new announcements in the last 12 months.
Godiva Awakes by Imagineer
They combine the engineering expertise and But the area is about far more than automotive;
pedigree with the cutting-edge research led by the aerospace engineering firm Meggitt is creating a
area’s two world-renowned universities. 440,000 sq ft office and manufacturing complex on
Ansty Park, Rugby, which is home to FANUC and
A new Smart City Mobility Centre will cement Sainsbury’s Store Support Centre as well as Geely,
Coventry & Warwickshire’s position at the forefront of producers of the iconic London taxi.
developing the driverless and electric cars of the
future. The multi-million-pound centre – the first in Coventry & Warwickshire is home to one of the
Europe – will be at the University of Warwick’s largest digital games development clusters in the UK
Wellesbourne campus, with driverless cars tested with more than 2,000 people working in the sector in
on its main campus in Coventry. or around Leamington Spa – representing around
10% of games development employment in the UK.
Jaguar Land Rover, which has its headquarters in
Coventry, has announced a major battery assembly The industry will form a key part of the new
plant at Hams Hall in Warwickshire while work has Leamington Creative Quarter project which will fuse
started on the £80 million UK Battery Industrialisation the existing rich architecture with active public
The projects will make key improvements to the built National Automotive Innovation Centre,
Centre (UKBIC), which will see the development of spaces, art and buildings to create a vibrant attraction University of Warwick
environment, and the region’s reputation has been
the next generation of battery systems through a for creative and cultural businesses, local people and photo by Nick Dimbleby
boosted by winning the UK City of Culture 2021
partnership between academia and industry. visitors.
crown. Plans are well underway for the 12 months
which will bring more than £1 billion of benefits to the
The £150 million National Automotive Innovation To the north, there is the Transforming Nuneaton
local economy.
Centre (NAIC), which brings together the brightest project, with £7.5 million of funding from the
minds from industry and academia, to develop future Government’s Local Growth Fund through the
Coventry is also 2019 European City of Sport and this
vehicles and mobility solutions is just opening its Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise
year, a 25-metre pool in a £36 million water park
doors. Partnership which is underway, while the £82 million
– The Wave – and a new £50 million University of
plan to transform Coventry's railway station quarter
Warwick Sport and Wellness Hub will open.
The centre, the largest in Europe, is a partnership will be complete by the end of 2020.
between Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at
It all adds up to the fact that Coventry & Warwickshire
the University of Warwick, Jaguar Land Rover and
is a great place to invest, work and live. @CovWarksMIPIM
Tata Motors UK, and will be home to 1,000 staff
working across design, engineering and research,
as well as future engineers on degree programmes. www.coventry-warwickshire.co.uk
24 25Made for the Future
Dudley UK Central Solihull
The historic capital of the Black Creating Europe’s best connected
Country, a region located in the destination for business, leisure
heart of the West Midlands, and living
in the centre of the UK One of the most productive economies and fastest growing labour
markets in the country, UK Central Solihull attracts international
investment and global names, home to Jaguar Land Rover, Changan
Automotive and Rolls Royce.
The waterfront, part of DY5 Solihull Town Centre – Homer Road Gateway
Dudley is close to the M5 and M6, just eight miles DY5, Dudley's Business and Innovation Enterprise Combining a highly skilled workforce, unrivalled Solihull Town Centre, with a strong economic
from Birmingham City Centre and within easy reach Zone, created in 2017, offers exciting new quality of life, exceptional connectivity and unlimited background and future vision, also presents a range
of Birmingham Airport. The borough is undergoing opportunities for residential, office and mixed- opportunity, UK Central Solihull provides a compelling of commercial and residential development
an exciting transformation with over £1 billion of use development. investment proposition. opportunities, aligned with significant investment in
investment on site or planned for development public realm and transport infrastructure.
over the coming years. Covering 70 hectares, DY5 covers six areas and Together with the Urban Growth Company, UK
includes an attractive waterfront location. It has Central Solihull will be showcasing their plans for the With a track record of innovative housing delivery
Dudley Council is seeking investors to work in already attracted millions of pounds of new UK Central Hub, home to Birmingham Airport, the and ambitions to accelerate development across
partnership with the council to develop a series of investment and has delivered new speculative National Exhibition Centre, Jaguar Land Rover, Council owned sites, UK Central Solihull offers a
key commercial, employment and residential sites industrial development. Further opportunities now Birmingham Business Park, Arden Cross and the new range of potential sites for innovative schemes in
in Dudley town centre and DY5, the borough’s exist to deliver commercial and residential HS2 Interchange Station – the first outside London. strategic locations, linked to our economic growth
enterprise zone. These opportunities provide sound opportunities. The Hub has the potential to support up to 77,500 agenda.
investment into areas which will be even better jobs (including supply chain) and generate 775,000
connected through the new Midland Metro tram line Benefits include business rate relief, streamlined sqm of commercial space, 5,000 homes and £4.1 Our ambition is underpinned by a commitment to
and its proximity to Birmingham and the wider region. local authority planning support and access to land billion GVA per year. sustainable development, adding value to
remediation funding for new developments. commercial opportunities and showcasing the
The phased programme of development in Dudley The Urban Growth Company is leading infrastructure region’s strength in low carbon expertise as a national
town centre consists of residential, retail, leisure and Adjacent is the hugely popular INTU Merry Hill investment and development to create a brand new, exemplar of future placemaking.
employment projects. Shopping Centre, which attracts over 20 million sustainable urban quarter at Arden Cross, with high
visitors per year and has a £200m investment speed rail and unrivalled connectivity at its heart.
The aims are to take a multi-dimensional programme planned.
approach to: Activity is also progressing to create a fully integrated
multi-modal interchange at Birmingham International
• Develop the visitor economy offer through Station; bringing together future high speed rail,
investment into the Castle Hill visitor attractions existing rail, air, trams, buses, private vehicles, taxis
• Promote new retail, leisure, commercial and and bicycles through seamless connections to
housing uses within the town centre Birmingham Airport and the new HS2 Interchange
Station by 2025.
• Improve connectivity into and out of the town,
with direct connections to national and @dudleybusiness1 @UKCentralComms
international rail and airport hubs @dudleymbc
www.investukcentral.com
• Bring about improvements to the urban
www.dudleybusinessfirst.org.uk
environment
26 27Worcestershire Derby & Derbyshire Coventry &
Warwickshire
City of Wolverhampton Greater Lincolnshire
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Herefordshire
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Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport is embarking on an ambitious
growth plan that will improve capacity,
connectivity and the customer experience to
become one of Europe’s leading regional airports.
Currently serving almost 400 one-stop and direct 2019 is a significant year for the Airport as it
global destinations with 50 airlines, Birmingham celebrates its 80th anniversary and embarks on a
Airport is the UK’s third largest airport outside of development programme that will see passenger
London, with half the UK population living within its numbers grow by 40% to 18 million by 2033.
two hour catchment.
The recently launched Master Plan outlines how the
Located in the centre of the country’s road and rail Midlands hub will invest £500 million over the next
network means that it is one of the most accessible 15 years to redevelop its site, increase capacity and
airports, particularly by rail, thanks to its on-site rail vastly improve the passenger experience.
station, with trains every few minutes to Birmingham
city centre and several hourly to London, which is
just 70 minutes away. In 2026, this will reduce to 38
minutes as Birmingham becomes the UK’s first and
only high-speed rail connected airport.
@bhx_official
www.birminghamairport.co.uk
www.bhxmasterplan.co.uk
33Made for the Future
Court Collaboration Jaguar Land Rover
Biggest importer of Asian development capital The UK's largest automotive manufacturer.
into The Midlands and about to deliver some
game changing large developments.
The Axium, Birmingham
The developer which has spear-headed Far Eastern Court has attracted more than £225 million worth The company is built around two iconic British car brands: To support this future Jaguar Land Rover has announced
property investment in the Midlands is excited to of investment to the region from China, Saudi Arabia, Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium further investment into electrification with Electric Drive
spread the word of the region’s prospects. Hong Kong and US. all-wheel-drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world’s Units (EDU) being produced at Wolverhampton Engine
Birmingham firm Court Collaboration brought in premier luxury sports saloon and sports car marques. Manufacturing Centre later this year. These EDUs will be
investment from six countries in its first four years That has gone into transformational schemes like: powered by batteries assembled at a new Jaguar Land
in business. Jaguar Land Rover is driven by a desire to deliver Rover Battery Assembly Centre in North Warwickshire,
• One Eastside, up to 700 BTR units by the Curzon class-leading vehicles, which will provide experiences its one of the largest of its kind in the UK, reinforcing the
Court, which was last year named Business Insider’s Street HS2 station in the Eastside of Birmingham customers will love, for life. Its products are in demand company’s commitment to the West Midlands and the UK.
Midlands City developer of the Year, is behind plans which at 46 stories, will be one of Birmingham’s around the globe. In 2018 Jaguar Land Rover sold 592,708
for more than 4,000 aspirational new homes in and tallest residential structures. vehicles in 128 countries. Jaguar Land Rover remain committed to building its UK
around the region. • The Axium, 304 spacious apartments at the heart footprint and is currently investing £400 million at its design
of Birmingham city Centre (fully funded from Its innovation is continuous: Jaguar Land Rover will spend and engineering centre at Gaydon marking the first major
But founder Anthony McCourt thinks there is more Hong Kong). in the region of £4 billion this year on new product creation construction project at one of its non-manufacturing sites in
scope for growth with the world sitting up and and capital expenditure. over a decade.
• Holloway Head – more than 450 homes unlocking
taking notice of a region on the up.
the potential of a prized city Centre location
From 2020 all new Jaguar Land Rover vehicles will offer the Jaguar Land Rover have four manufacturing plants in the
(forward funded from a BTR fund).
Anthony said: option of electrification, giving its customers even more Midlands and Merseyside. The Solihull manufacturing site
“Court has had some brilliant meetings and • Arden Gate – 225 beautiful residential apartments choice. It will introduce a portfolio of electrified products has seen £2 billion worth of investment in the last five years
established some great opportunities the past 12 within the heart of the retail quarter (Macau China across its model range, embracing fully electric, plug-in and over £600 million has been invested at Castle Bromwich
months and the team are really excited to be able funded). hybrid and mild hybrid vehicles as well as continuing to to support the introduction of the all-new XF – the biggest
to start launching an array of new developments in offer the latest diesel and petrol engines. investment to date.
the forthcoming months.”
Court Collaboration specialises in residential real
estate developments supplementing the growth of
Birmingham city centre, and building homes across
the West Midlands.
@CourtCollab www.jaguarlandrover.com
www.courtcollaboration.com @JLR_News
34 35Made for the Future
Lendlease St Joseph
Lendlease expands UK pipeline with St Joseph – Working in true partnership and
major wins in Birmingham. collaboration to deliver vibrant successful places
where people can live, work and socialise.
Lendlease is a leading international property and In June 2018, Lendlease announced plans for St Joseph is the Berkeley Group’s newest brand, Time and again we succeed in transforming
infrastructure group with operations in Australia, the acquisition with Starwood Capital, subject based in the Midlands. underused or derelict land into much needed
Asia, Europe and the Americas. Its vision is to create to pre-completion conditions, of The Silvertown new homes. Often, we regenerate whole areas,
the best places, places that inspire and enrich the Partnership, which holds development rights The business believes that inspiring public realm delivering new infrastructure such as schools,
lives of the communities where Lendlease works. for a major urban renewal project in London’s is the cornerstone of a happy, thriving community parks and train stations.
Royal Docks. and it is committed to delivering the very best
In 2018 Lendlease was chosen as Birmingham developments for local people. In London we are currently delivering four of the
City Council’s preferred bidder for Birmingham’s The company’s core capabilities are reflected largest residentially-led regeneration schemes in
4,000-home Perry Barr development, due for in its operating segments of Development, The Berkeley Group is made up of six autonomous the country, at Royal Arsenal Riverside, Kidbrooke
completion in 2020 and in January was selected Construction and Investment. Lendlease companies; Berkeley, St Edward, St George, Village, Southall Waterside and Woodberry Down.
as its partner for the city’s £1.5 billion Smithfield was recognised as the UK’s Most Sustainable St James, St Joseph and St William. All are devoted
development. Lendlease is also responsible for Residential Developer by the NextGeneration to the same ideals; creating new homes, mixed-use Together these schemes involve a thirty-year
the Over Station Development at Euston, working Sustainability Benchmark for setting new standards and commercial developments of unrivalled quality, commitment to deliver four new London villages,
closely with HS2, Network Rail, the Department for of sustainability and customer engagement for in London, Birmingham and the South of England’s meticulously planned to promote happiness,
Transport and the London Borough of Camden the last three years, scoring more than double most desirable locations, always underpinned wellbeing and community cohesion in areas
and wider stakeholders to deliver a transformational the industry average. by concepts of sustainability, community and previously blighted by crime and social exclusion.
outcome for the community of Camden, London regeneration.
and the wider UK. Placemaking, not just housebuilding.
Tackling the housing crisis is one of the most
Lendlease is also behind some of London’s pressing issues facing Britain today. As part of
largest and most exciting mixed-use regeneration the Berkeley Group, St Joseph has the financial
projects such as Elephant Park and International strength and the expertise to bring forward even
Quarter London. the most complex and challenging schemes
for development.
@BerkeleyGroupUK
www.berkeleygroup.co.uk
@lendleaseuk
www.lendlease.com
36 37Made for the Future
Bruntwood Countryside Properties EBC Group your
workplace
technology
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Creating Thriving Cities. you to run your business smoothly and securely, they do – the place shaping partner for ENGIE
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Leading regional property company Bruntwood has been Countryside is a leading UK developer with over 60 years’ EBC Group is a Midlands based managed service provider ENGIE is focused on energy, services and regeneration.
committed to creating thriving cities for more than 40 years. experience in building thriving communities, not just houses. of ICT services and solutions. As a Total Solutions Provider Its 17,000 employees combine these capabilities for the
It specialises in placemaking and the delivery of both new a project can be managed from initial plans through to benefit of individuals, businesses and communities
In that time Bruntwood has become a company with more homes and major regeneration schemes across the country. build with ongoing support. Its services include IT Solutions, throughout the UK & Ireland.
than £1 billion in assets under ownership across more than 100 Telephony and Connectivity, Information Management and
properties with a development pipeline of £1.4 billion. Countryside are committed to creating places people love Managed Print Services. ENGIE work alongside local authorities and housing
that inspires a true sense of belonging. They understand associations as a strategic partner for developing more
Bruntwood offers outstanding workspaces across Manchester, the positive impact high quality new homes, amenities and EBC Group offer private cloud solutions from its privately sustainable, efficient and vibrant communities. Combining
Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham, ranging from co-working well-curated communities can have on people’s lives. owned UK twin data centres. They are accrediated to the its expertise in regeneration, services and urban energy,
spaces and meeting rooms through to fully serviced offices Countryside is not just about bricks and mortar. This, along highest levels and partner with global brands such as they are focused on improving the environment we live in.
and corporate headquarters. with people, are at the very heart of their business, which is Dell and Xerox to ensure the delivery of the ideal solution From providing the people, services and products that effect
why they invest in their team at all levels, embracing diversity for each project. positive change in a community, to building, heating and
In 2018, the company expanded, creating Bruntwood SciTech, and inclusion. Countryside recognise the value of strong powering the spaces that they can thrive in.
a joint venture with Legal and General, the UK’s largest relationships and the importance of collaboration, so their Its award winning services are about more than just
property portfolio dedicated to driving the growth of the purchasers, suppliers and partners are treated as part of their outsourcing, creating strong partnerships with clients and ENGIE are market leaders in urban regeneration and
science and technology sector and includes the region’s team. Countryside is passionate about everything they do offering trusted advice for 30 years. EBC Group works with district energy. A significant provider of place-based services
leading digital and technology campus – Innovation and proud about the legacy they leave behind. Caring deeply clients to explore the best options for transforming their and energy efficiency, able to develop smart digital solutions
Birmingham. about creating places people love. business, before delivering cost-effective, flexible solutions and the connected home. With strong partnerships across
that make implementing or upgrading new IT and technology the Midlands – including Birmingham City Council,
Bruntwood currently has five locations in Birmingham, financially viable. Wolverhampton City Council and Queen Elizabeth Hospital –
including Innovation Birmingham, Cornerblock, the Grade II ENGIE help local communities to realise their full potential,
listed Cornwall Buildings, the 20-storey Centre City building while considering every aspect of the process needed to
above Birmingham New Street Station and the McLaren successfully improve and maintain local areas.
building. Combined they offer 560,000 sq ft of workspace.
@Bruntwood_UK @CountrysideProp @EBC_Group @engie_places_uk
www.bruntwood.co.uk www.countrysideproperties.com www.ebcgroup.co.uk www.engie.co.uk/places
38 39Made for the Future
Extra MSA Group Gleeds Godwin Developments Harworth Group
Extra MSA Group is the largest investment An international property and construction Invest. Develop. Progress. A leading land and property
owner of Motorway Service Area (MSA) consultancy with an unrivalled track record of regeneration company.
property assets in the UK. delivering ambitious, award winning projects.
Extra plans to invest more than £350 million during the next With over 130 years of experience, Gleeds’ independent Godwin Developments, as part of Godwin Group, operate with Listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange,
five years in the delivery of five new MSAs, including Extra’s thinking and its lasting relationships are key to realising a core leadership team that has the capability to execute Harworth Group plc (LSE: HWG) is a leading regenerator of
planning application under consideration by Solihull MBC for innovative projects on time, on budget and to an exceptional projects successfully. Alongside the main Godwin delivery land and property for development and investment which
a new £80 million MSA on the M42 between Junctions 5 and 6. quality. team, is an experienced Advisory Board made up of owns, develops and manages a portfolio of approximately
outstanding industry professionals with experience of building 21,500 acres of land on around 140 sites located throughout
This will fully meet a Road Safety related ‘need’ on the Niche, local market knowledge is the foundation of Gleeds’ successful businesses within the property and investment the Midlands and the North of England. The Group specialises
Midlands’ Motorway Network, supporting the welfare and extensive, global reach. industries. With offices located in Birmingham, London and in the regeneration of former coalfield sites and other
safety of users in accordance with Highways England and Nottingham they have a strong presence across the UK. brownfield land into new residential developments and
National Planning Policy. The Midlands’ economy is heavily From its offices in Birmingham, Milton Keynes and Nottingham, employment areas; creating places where people want to be.
dependent on the safe and efficient free flow of traffic and the Gleeds has been a highly regarded business in the Midlands Godwin’s strategy is to develop a diversified portfolio of
services will play a vital role in reducing accidents caused by since 1935. Gleeds is proud to have provided project and cost residential, commercial and mixed-use property assets, Sites in the Midlands include Coalville, Chatterley Valley,
driver fatigue, with benefits extending beyond those directly management consultancy to seamlessly deliver a variety of spread across multiple geographies in the UK, focusing on Thoresby and the 350-acre former Ironbridge Power Station
involved. dynamic, prestigious developments which define the skyline both private and public sector customers. which was purchased in June 2018 and is master planned for a
of the region. residential-led scheme with several hundred new homes
Solihull Services will create around 300 new full time Godwin has projects in excess of £600 million GDV across 2.5 alongside commercial development, leisure uses and
equivalent jobs, plus other economic benefits. These include Gleeds supports a diverse range of international investors and million sq ft of investment and development in the UK. significant open space.
delivery of the north facing slip roads for the new M42 developers through the complete lifecycle of a building, from
southern junction and associated airport link road in concept to ongoing maintenance, across multiple sectors, Godwin take pride in helping customers through integrity,
conjunction with Highways England’s proposed Road including public sector, hospitality, sport & leisure, accountability, diligence, perseverance and rigour. These core
Improvement Scheme. manufacturing and retail. values are the key reasons why leading UK brands and local
councils are continuing to work with them.
Snowhill, Birmingham. Gleeds provided cost management services.
www.extraservices.co.uk @GleedsGlobal @GodwinDev @HarworthGroup
www.gleeds.com www.godwingroup.co.uk www.harworthgroup.com
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