Business Growth Breakfast Series – Bolton

Wednesday 17th June 2015,

The University of Bolton,

7.30am – 9.30am

8:00am – Welcome & Introduction, Jonathan Crabtree, Business Growth Hub

8:05am – Keith Davies, Director of Development and Regeneration, Bolton Council - Progress of the Economic Strategy for Bolton

8:15am – Martyn Shaw, Director, Business Development, University of Bolton – The role of the University in Bolton's economy and how it works with the local

business community

8:20am – Guest speakers:

Rob Barlow, Relative Marketing

Ian Shaw, Sanian Ltd

8:40am – Update from The Business Growth Hub, Jonathan Crabtree

8:45am – Q&A

9:00am – Closing remarks

9:05am – Networking & Refreshments

9:30am – Event closes

Welcome

Jonathan Crabtree

Growth Advisor

Business Growth Hub

Bolton Economic Assessment and Strategy

Keith DaviesDirector of Development and

RegenerationUpdate June 2015

Bolton Economic Strategy• Economic Strategy prepared in 2006 outlined major development programme

with c£1bn investment pipeline proposed and associated jobs growth• Supported by Town Centre Framework which was clear on key sites e.g.

Innovation Zone, Retail Core• Formed the basis of marketing and inward investment proposition – Brand

Strategy• Economic Strategy revised in 2011 to take account of recession – focus on

three key strategic sites – Logistics North, Town Centre, Loco Works. Also identified issues re skills

• Town Centre action plan in 2013 provided the resources to accelerate delivery of key developments etc

• To date investment pipeline is c£900m, strategic sites are underway and economic powers given to GM plus recovery can sustain jobs growth

• What’s next? What should the emphasis of our Economic Strategy be for next 5-10 years

Bolton Local Economic Assessment• New Economy on behalf of Bolton Council• Last carried out in 2013• Most recent information from existing sources

- Business Base- People and skills- Place- Forecast scenarios

Business Base

People and Skills

Place

ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT• Fully developed and occupied, is expected to deliver 7,750

gross permanent jobs – the total number actually working on the site

• Taking into account factors of leakage, displacement etc more than 4,000 net jobs could be created in Bolton – jobs that are being created in the economy that would not otherwise be created and/or are not simply moved from elsewhere

• Around 6,000 net jobs are estimated to be created at the Greater Manchester level, which rises to 6,900 in the North West

• Will support an estimated 118 construction jobs onsite every year over anticipated ten year construction phase

• Could increase the size of the Bolton economy by £229 million per annum and in Greater Manchester by £339 million per annum.

LOGISTICS NORTH• 3 planning applications approved on 28th November 2013 for:

– outline permission for up to 400,000 sq. m. of employment floor space on 80 hectares, by Harworth Estates Investment Limited - development period of up to 15 years

– full permission for a regional distribution centre with ancillary office for Aldi Stores Limited up to 600 jobs

– works to create a Country Park on around 200 hectares of land• Aldi development almost complete – option for further 200,000 sq

ft with national training facility likely• MBDA (former British Aerospace) on site • 2 other international and national occupiers imminent

announcement• Approx 1300 jobs in total to date.

Regeneration of the Former Horwich Loco Works

Rivington Chase

RIVINGTON CHASENOVEMBER 2013

Rivington Chase (Loco Works)• Comprehensive regeneration of approx 76ha (189 acres) of

brownfield land

• Provision of up to 1,700 houses – major part of our supply

• 8ha of employment land and community uses.

• 20ha of open space including pedestrian and cycle routes

• Economic Benefits – up to 1,350 new full time equivalent jobs provided on site and up to 400 jobs in the construction of the development

• Outline planning application approved by Committee Oct 2014

• S106 agreement to be finalised before issuing consent

Bolton Town Centre

The Bolton Innovation Zone 2009

• Poor surface level car parks

• Poor and unpopular social housing stock

• Limited expansion space for the University

• Vision to create Innovation Zone focusing on knowledge sector

• Potential to relocate FE facilities which were in poor condition and poorly located

The Bolton Innovation Zone 2014• Expanded and new

University facilities• New Community College• New 6th Form College• New University Technical

College• New Construction Skills

Centre• New STEM Centre• New University Technical

College• New “Bolton One”

Leisure, Health and Sports Science Centre

• New 800 space MSCP• Proposed University

Advanced Engineering Centre

• Proposed MUGA and leisure centre

Innovation Zone continues to develop

• University Technical College – under construction

• Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Centre complete

• Centre for Advanced Performance Engineering – planning consent granted

• Academic Village – up to 850 units relocation of existing Halls of residence

Bolton Interchange

Bolton Transport Interchange

• £48m scheme funded by GM Transport Programme• Kier awarded construction contract and on site with main

construction• Interchange expected to be completed and operational late

2016• Platform 5 will be developed as a completely separate

project by Network Rail as part of electrification programme• Platform 5 is very good news – fast trains to overtake, cross-

platform interchange, additional platform capacity, flexibility of operation, more reliable services, provides infrastructure for Scottish services to return

• Council and PSP developing 30,000 sq ft offices at gateway to new Interchange

30,000 sq ft Office development being undertaken by Council/PS at Interchange/Newport Street Gateway.

Market PlaceWork well underway to provide new 9 screen cinema and The Vaults restaurant scheme. Due for completion December 2015

Bolton Market

Development and refurbishment work complete

£4.5m scheme which included new entrance facing new Transport Interchange

Topp Way Office DevelopmentPlanning consents in place

40,000 sq ft office and leisure development

HQ for expanding Asons Solicitors

Start on site May 2015

Newport St Programme• Key strand of £9m Bolton Town Centre Strategy approved

June 2013. Gateway boulevard linking new transport interchange to retail core.

• Upgrade shop fronts – schedule of treatments to improve overall look and feel, introduce consistency in key areas e.g. signage, create sense of place and distinct identity

• Public realm transformation – create modern, high quality European style ‘boulevard’ to complement shop fronts, support Interchange/commercial development, guide visitors

• Scheme approved by Executive Cabinet Member February 2015

• Total investment of £3m

Newport Street Elevations

Public Realm Design

Bespoke Materials

New Shop Fronts

Newport Street Gateway

• Creating seamless, high quality pedestrian boulevard from Interchange into heart of the town centre

• Transformation of the public realm and shop fronts • Street stripped out, pilot shop front completed early July• Tendering process underway for all other shop fronts• Main works programmed to start September 2015• Completion September 2016

Outline Timetable

• Executive Cabinet Member approval to scheme Jan• Continue strip-out Jan - May• Pre-planning engagement owners/tenants Jan-May• Secure planning consent for shop fronts Feb-Mar• Commence public realm works June - Aug• Commence Phase 1 shop front works June - Aug • All works completed Aug 2016• Interchange operational End of 2016• Newport St – Trinity public realm and Phase 2 shop front works to commence Summer 2016 (tbc)

Octagon Theatre Development

Academic Village• Relocation of University Halls of

Residence to the town centre

• Up to 850 quality accommodation units together with supporting retail and leisure facilities

• Major impact on footfall in the town centre with associated economic benefits from students, employees, relatives

• Will further increase University’s economic impact

• Supports recent investments

Town Centre Overall Programme 2015/16

• Completion of Market Place Cinema and The Vaults scheme• Transport Interchange Construction• Commercial Office Development construction• Network Rail electrification works• Shop Frontage Scheme for Newport Street• Public Realm Scheme for Newport Street• Albert Halls Refurbishment Programme• Academic Village commencement• Bolton Museum refurbishment and Egyptology Gallery• Development of Octagon Capital Project• There will be disruption in the town centre.

Forecasting scenarios

Challenges remain• New multi-storey car park needed at Interchange• Bank Street/Church Wharf – revised residential scheme• Bradshawgate/Copy Plan site • Great Moor Street – Interchange and office development should

help• Odeon Site – Hotel? Public announcement of academic village will

help • Fewer vacant units but still a significant number and at prominent

locations• Communicating and managing the Programme for 2015/16 –

extensive disruption for 18 months• Communicating to the property sector and local residents. • Bolton’s level of ambition – GM opportunity

What next?• Development of a new medium term Economic Strategy• Less emphasis on development led strategy – Logistics North

will take care of itself now – town centre still priority• Needs to be much more about maximising the opportunities of

growth – in Bolton and GM• Skills improving but need to go harder and faster• “Town and Gown” - University will be crucial – needs to be at

the heart of a new Strategy• Fortunes of Bolton, town centre and University are linked• University masterplan will drive regeneration on many levels• £40m Academic Village is a crucial part of this strategy• Major programme of housing development has to happen –

transport infrastructure vital

Martyn Shaw

Director, Business Development

University of Bolton

The University and Bolton

• One of town’s key economic drivers

• £1m per week of expenditure in and around Bolton, plus the spending multiplier

• 12,000 students

• 700 employees

• Capital investment – approaching £200m

The University and Bolton: Capital investment

Bolton One

University Technical College

Redevelopment of Commission Street – National Centre for Motor Engineering

Queen’s Campus, Farnworth

Bolton Town Centre

Creative Industries and Technologies Centre

Bolton One

 

Commission Street

Commission Street Concept Sketch – NCME

Queen’s Campus (Farnworth) – July 2015

New campus focusing on Science but also looking to house a new industrial partner looking to relocate to the region bringing > 150 jobs in next 18 months

The Town Centre

Creative Industries and Technologies Centre

 

Engaging with the Local Business Community• Business Development Centre…..Bolton Business Gateway• Working with start-ups (internal and external), incubation initiatives• Commercially relevant research and innovation: exploitation and

development, and partnering in IP• Knowledge Transfer Partnerships• Job opportunities and development of University talent• Work Experience• Internships• Live briefs• Guest lectures• International engagement …..Bolton China Gateway• ….and partnerships with the public sector

Rob Barlow

Partner

Relative Marketing

INTRODUCTION

• Who we are

• Where to find us

WHAT WE DO

BrandingWebsites

Marketing Literature

Digital MarketingPoint of Sale

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Getting Results

• Building Relationships

• Growing Your Business

DO WE NEED MARKETING?

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

WHERE WE STARTED

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Centre

HELPING HAND

Joined the

HINTS & TIPS

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HINTS & TIPSHave you tried any…

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Ian Shaw

Director

Sanian Ltd

Jonathan Crabtree

Growth Advisor

Business Growth Hub

Lee Frater

Digital Growth Manager

Business Growth Hub

Funding & grants- Textile Growth Programme - Last programme, £10.7 million programme, of which

£322,553 grant awarded for projects in Bolton, which will raise £807,317 private sector leverage and create/safeguard 35 jobs

Pending new support will be a £19million programme.- Export Growth Fund – £9.9million. Access to grant and loan to support export led

growth. Focus on manufacturing. Minimum grant 25k on 5:1 leverage.

Grants – plant and machinery, building and construction, technical consultancy, site investigation, R&D, international marketing, product testing, trade fairs, training

- Apprenticeships Support - Greater Manchester Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (GM AGE). Potentially up to £3.5k for SME employers taking on an apprentice for the first time

- NW Fund – Start up & Micro loans. Target lending of £6.8million during 2015/16 (Business Finance Solutions)

- Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce - free skills review and training grants (e.g. L&M, customer service, sales growth, digital marketing and social media)

- MAS – grants from £300-£3,000 for eligible projects aimed at increasing profits

Business support from the CouncilRecruitment support

- free, bespoke service to Bolton employers

- advertise vacancies via the Team Bolton partnership

- links to apprenticeship & training providers

Looking for new business premises?

- free property search to your specification including size, location and tenure

Broadband Connection Vouchers

- Up to £3,000 to assist eligible SMEs to apply for a grant towards the costs of

connecting to super fast broadband or doubling their speeds

www.get-digital-faster.info/home www.connectionvouchers.co.uk

Free promotion of your business events

- via @businessbolton Twitter account / newsletter

Upcoming Business Growth Hub Events

25th June: Accessing Finance Masterclass - St James's Club, Manchester

23rd June: Sales Masterclass - St James's Club, Manchester

25th June: Digital Skills Mini Master Class - Manchester Central Library

26th June: June Business Growth Lunch - The Salford Innovation Forum

2nd July: Innovate 2015 – University of Bolton

22nd September: Venturefest 2015 – Lancashire Cricket Club

24th September: Business Growth Lunch – venue TBC Bolton

http://www.businessgrowthhub.com/events

4th August: Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Action for Business breakfast - Whites Hotel

24th September: Bolton Jobs and Skills Fair, Bolton College

6th October: Big Bolton Expo, Best Of Bolton - The Bridge Centre, Bolton

Contact us to find out more:General Growth Hub phone: 0161 359 3050

Email: jonathan.crabtree@businessgrowthhub.com

www.businessgrowthhub.com

Business Bolton phone: 01204 336 222

businessbolton@bolton.gov.uk

www.businessgrowthhub.com/business-growth-hub-digital-tv

@bizgrowthhub

Business Growth Hub

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www.youtube.com/user/GMBusinessGrowthHub/videos

Q&A

Closing remarks

Contact us to find out more:

Phone: 0161 359 3050

Email: info@businessgrowthhub.com

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