Land and Buildings

Dodwells Bridge Redevelopment

The six new industrial units, built in Hinckley, are now fully occupied. They provide 1,500 sq m (or 16,000 sq ft) of commercial floor space.

"A £1m project for new business facilities in Hinckley"

Organisation: Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council

Completion Date: 31/05/2004

Location

Hinckley Business Park, Brindley Road, Hinckley

Project Description

Six businesses are operating successfully from the Business Park and employ a growing number of full time staff. The units are double the size of traditional start up units in the Borough and in short supply. The Borough Council feels the development is a flagship project in Hinckley. - Victoria Burnett, Commercial Estates Surveyor, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

Background
LSEP helped the council to develop the former brownfield site by jointly funding the £1million scheme, which provides business accommodation between 2,000 and 3,500 sq ft.

The work was carried out by Herbert Baggaley Construction Ltd and was completed within five months.

Job creation
The Businesses will potentially create up to 40 new jobs.

Outcomes

Occupation of units

• All of the units are now fully occupied. The tenants provide engineering, manufacturing and distribution services.

Other benefits

• The units have a CCTV system installed to increase security on the estate and will bring the Council an income of £80,000 a year. Surrounding businesses have also welcomed the improvements in security arrangements.
• Feedback to the council has been positive and has brought interest from companies not only based in Hinckley but in the surrounding areas.

Project Contacts

Project manager:
Victoria Burnett
Tel: 01455 255742
E-mail: victoria.burnett@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
Website: www.hinckleyandbosworthonline.org.uk

LSEP contact:
Andy Rose
Tel: 0116 257 5677
Email: andyr@lsep.co.uk
Website: www.lsep.co.uk