Warrington Borough Council’s Business Engagement Team aims to improve the interaction and communication between the private and public sectors, working with business support agencies to offer a tailored package of information, advice and support to local businesses. In collaboration with partnership organisations, activities include providing an online business location service, producing the quarterly Business in Warrington e-magazine, production of the Annual Property Review and co-ordination of events such as the Warrington Business Conference.
Business Warrington e-magazine
The e-magazine was created as a response to the request for greater communication between Warrington Borough Council and local business at the first Business Conference in 2009. The aim is to provide information and updates on development schemes, transport and other council projects, along with business support, property news and events which will be of interest to local business in all sectors.
You can view a copy of the latest e-magazine here, or to add your details to the circulation list by calling 01925 442371 or emailing inwardinvestment@warrington.gov.uk.
Business Link
Business Link provides independent advice and answers all business-related questions at any stage: whether already in business, just starting out, or have a great business idea but not sure how to progress. Available online or by telephone, and through a network of specialist personal business advisors, areas covered include:
- Starting Up/Business Planning
- Employment & Training
- Exploiting Ideas/R&D
- Environment & Sustainability
- Accessing Finance
- International Trade
- ICT & E-commerce
- Managing Operations (H&S/Risk Management)
- Sales & Marketing
- Tax/Payroll
Visit: www.businesslink.gov.uk
Business location service
Warrington is home to a vibrant mix of commercial and industrial companies due to the combination of its excellent location and availability of a wide range of sites and premises to suit all requirements.
The Business Engagement Team manages and maintains a comprehensive database of available sites and premises in Warrington. If you are looking to set up or relocate a business in the Warrington area you can search our database or contact us and we will conduct a free and confidential search to meet your requirements:
Call: 01925 442371
Email: ahankey@warrington.gov.uk
Events
Business Conference
First held in October 2009 Warrington's Annual Business Conference is set to become a regular feature in the town’s business calendar. Each event so far has attracted an audience of around 200 delegates, with themed presentations and workshops relevant to the changing economic climate and proposals for the town’s future.
Further events for business are planned throughout the year and will include the launch of the Annual Property Review, Enterprise Fair, Business lunches at the town hall, plus many more. Details will be displayed on the website.
To register your interest to attend future events contact the business engagement team:
Call: 01925 442371
Email: ahankey@warrington.gov.uk
Cheshire's first ever business and lifestyle event...
The Celebrate Cheshire event showcases the vast opportunities for investment, economic growth and career opportunities throughout Cheshire and Warrington.
This fantastic free two-day event will be unlike anything ever seen in Cheshire before and takes place on the 16 and 17 September at Chester Racecourse - see link below for more details.
Regeneration Framework
Warrington has experienced significant growth and change over the past 30 years, transforming the borough into a modern forward-looking place. Despite our overall success and relative prosperity, a growing gap has emerged between those who have benefited and those communities who have not and now find themselves in significant disadvantage.
The regeneration framework outlines the many opportunities to be seized to enable Warrington to sustain this growth in the longer term. It places a strong focus on closing the gaps between those communities that have benefited and those that find themselves in significant disadvantage to ensure all residents can benefit from Warrington's success.
To view the regeneration framework click on the link below:
Regeneration Framework
Warrington & Co
Warrington & Co brings together the private and public sector to promote economic development and physical regeneration in Warrington, under the guidance of a private sector-led board.
Warrington & Co is Warrington’s urban regeneration partnership. Its main function is to steer and monitor the implementation of the regeneration framework, as well as providing a forum for all the key agencies involved in regeneration in the town, both public and private sector, to co-ordinate their activities. A Warrington & Co brand has been developed, which will be used for the marketing and communication activities of the company, the regeneration framework and the wider destination marketing of Warrington.
The creation of more business districts, sustainable neighbourhoods, better transport and IT connectivity and a shift to place rather than product marketing, form an ambitious economic and social development programme for Warrington that will ensure the town builds on it successes and continues to enhance its regional role.
www.warringtonandco.com
Warrington Annual property review
In partnership with Warrington & Co and BE Group, Warrington Borough Council produce the Warrington annual property review, which looks back at activity in the commercial property market over the previous 12 months.
You can download a copy of the latest property review or contact the Business Engagement Team on 01925 442371 or ahankey@warrington.gov.uk to receive a copy through the post.
Contact
Key contact details:
Angela Hankey
Business Engagement & Inward Investment Officer
Tel: 01925 442371
Email: ahankey@warrington.gov.uk