Birchwood Business Park Warrington Blog

More benefits for Birchwood Park customers as new garage opens

2012-02-09T02:56:00.000-08:00

Offering yet another service to occupiers of MEPC Birchwood Park, new garage Capper Jackson has opened its doors on site, its local owners determined not only to succeed in a recession, but to challenge the perception of the trade.

Established by Warrington man Neal Jackson (25) and Tom Capper (24) from Middlewich, Capper Jackson launched in October in 5,600 sq ft premises at Unit C, Lovell House.

The company’s selection of MEPC Birchwood Park was largely the result of the park’s accessibility, both to suppliers and customers, including the Park’s 5,000-strong workforce which offers the business a customer base on its doorstep.

It was also the result of the founders’ determination to challenge the image of garages. Explained Neal: “Many people think of garages as small and a bit tatty. We wanted smart, spacious premises in well-kept surroundings, to inspire customer confidence and present more like a dealer. At the same time, we needed something affordable in order to be able to provide our clients with a high quality, affordable service. MEPC Birchwood Park offered all of this and more, the on-site facilities are also ideal for any customers traveling in off the Park; people can grab a Starbucks coffee in comfort at The Centre or even work out in gym while they wait for a service or MOT.”

Added Tom: “Starting up a business in a recession definitely has its risks, but we are determined to succeed and have every confidence that we are in the right place to do so. We offer a really brilliant level of service, as our customers will quickly learn. The survival of the local economy depends on the success of young businesses like ours.”

Added MEPC Birchwood Park managing director, Jonathan Walsh: “Capper Jackson is a marvellous new service for the park; it will be so convenient for our occupiers to drop their cars off for a service or a valet as they arrive at work and then collect them on their way home. It just all helps improve the work life balance, which is so important when we all lead such busy lives.

“We are delighted that Capper Jackson has chosen to set up here. The park has a long track-record of welcoming and encouraging new businesses. Our flexible approach to their property requirements helps them not only to become established but also to grow on site.

“We hope that this deal marks the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship.”

Gym Birchwood Park

2012-02-09T02:54:00.000-08:00

Would you like to train like a Professional Sportsperson?

Whether it’s to just lose weight, shape up & push performance the aim is to give you a highly effective programme that will be delivered with enthusiasm, positivity plus a wealth of knowledge in dietary & nutrition.

The training will consist of:

Weight loss
Core stability
Sports performance
Injury rehabilitation
Pre & post natal training
Corrective posture analysis

This training is available ONLY at Alive & Well, your gym on the park, delivered by Ryan Atkins and Ben Harrison Warrington Wolves Rugby League players.

For more information please call 07563 956371.

Christmas Lunches in The Garden Restaurant

2011-12-12T00:14:00.000-08:00

Get into the Festive Spirit and get your office together for Christmas Lunch in The Garden Restaurant at The Centre.

1 course - £6.99
2 courses - £8.99

Please click here to download the menu, available from Monday 19th – Thursday 22nd December.

MEPC Birchwood Park Secures Pre-let to Complete the Final Phase at Bridgewater Place

2011-12-12T00:12:00.000-08:00

The award-winning MEPC Birchwood Park, has once again set the standard by securing one of the only pre-let deals in the North West this year. The final phase of its flagship 250,000 sq ft Bridgewater Place office scheme is about to start construction in February 2012, making the Park one of the first to commit to new development in the region.

An existing occupier will take two floors totalling 32,000 sq ft within the 47,500 sq ft building, 305 Bridgewater Place.

Comments MEPC Birchwood Park’s MD Jonathan Walsh: “The commitment to build 305 Bridgewater Place represents both a new and exciting phase of activity and a massive vote of confidence in what we can offer here at Birchwood Park. Our existing occupier undertook a major property search for its new space requirements and we were able to offer it the highest quality option in a brand new building at a location which is now regarded as one of the most successful out of town business destinations in the North West due to its strategic motorway location and the facilities and environment that we have created here to serve over 150 occupiers with a workforce of some 5,000 people.

“This is one of the only major pre-lets in the regional property market so far this year and enables us to forge ahead with the completion of Bridgewater Place which has been the most successful new office scheme in the North West with occupiers including the Department of Work & Pensions, Halcrow, GB Oils, Electricity North West and David Wilson Homes.

“305 represents the final piece of the Bridgewater Place jigsaw and paves the way for yet more development/investment plans that we have on the drawing board to grow the Park’s role as the region’s leading business address. We recently invested £1.2M in the creation of a new ‘state of the art’ conference centre at the Park’s existing facility known as The Centre. This exciting new facility will provide the Park’s 150 resident companies , as well as local and regionally based businesses , with a 168 seat lecture theatre and a range of meeting rooms as well as ‘The Hub’ offering free high speed WiFi, high backed booths for privacy and waitress service. Birchwood Park is one of the only business parks in the region to offer such a high quality business venue.

“In the first nine months of this year, we have let almost 90,000 sq ft of space to companies large and small which underlines our attractiveness to businesses of all sizes and in all spheres of operation. We are confident that this is set to continue.”

MEPC Birchwood Park Proves Best in Area as Recruitment Business Commits Future to Park

2011-12-12T00:11:00.000-08:00

Alexander Mann Solutions and subsidiary Amiqus have committed their future to MEPC Birchwood Park, relocating on site to take a nine year lease on 3,500 sq ft premises at 101 Dalton Avenue.

The specialist recruitment and outsourcing consultancy and its interactive entertainment, digital media and technology subsidiary, have been resident at MEPC Birchwood Park since 2000, when they moved to Thomson House, relocating in 2005 to Chadwick House.

As their lease came up for renewal, the team reviewed the options available across the Birchwood area, and after considering a number of possibilities, decided that the modern, ground-floor accommodation at Dalton Avenue best met their current business needs.

Said Amiqus business manager, Liz Prince: “MEPC has been very flexible and supportive for the last 11 years, and we are delighted to commit to a further nine at the park.

“The decision to remain at MEPC Birchwood Park was influenced not only by the competitive rates, high quality of the building and good car-parking facilities, but also by the superb, easy-to-reach park amenities.

“The MEPC team is based on-site and has put in place a real infrastructure to support its occupiers, and this has been absolutely fundamental to the smooth-running of our business.”

MEPC Birchwood Park head of leasing, Jonathan Black commented “MEPC understands the needs of its customers and works hard to meet them. We are very proud that due to our flexible and comprehensive approach, we have once again proved that we really can offer the best all-round package in the Birchwood area.”

Brainwave is MEPC Birchwood Park’s Charity of the Year 2012

2011-10-13T00:28:00.001-07:00

MEPC Birchwood Park is pleased to announce, that Brainwave will be our charity of the year 2012. Brainwave works with families to deliver individual home-based therapy and exercise programmes that help children with disabilities and Developmental Delay to achieve their potential and have a local centre here in Birchwood that is available to families across Cheshire and the surrounding area.

Fundraising will be kick-started with Brainwave’s annual 5km Santa Dash in Birchwood on Sunday 12th December we have a Birchwood Park team taking part and we hope to get support from the 150 companies based on the Park.

You can run, jog or walk the 5km route which starts at Birchwood Shopping Centre, through the Birchwood Forest Park ending at the Peacock Pub where a live jazz band and the finish line awaits.

Jonathan Walsh, managing director Birchwood Park, said: “MEPC Birchwood Park is proud to be supporting Brainwave, we hope to get as many of our companies involved in this year’s event to support our local Brainwave Centre here in Birchwood.

Download your entry forms here.

For more information about Brainwave please call Joanne Freeman, Community Manager, on 07872 411580 or e-mail joannefreeman@brainwave.org.uk.

Birchwood Park Puts Birchwood and Warrington on the Map at Celebrate Cheshire

2011-10-13T00:24:00.000-07:00

For over a decade, MEPC Birchwood Park has invested in the local economy and championed the benefits of Birchwood and Warrington as a location for business.

This month, MEPC Birchwood Park is to sponsor a two-day event to promote Cheshire’s business credentials, at which it will fly the flag for the town.

As part of its sponsorship of Celebrate Cheshire, MEPC Birchwood Park has invested in a 30m hoarding at the event’s Chester Racecourse venue; this banner will promote the whole of Birchwood as the leading business destination in Cheshire.

MEPC Birchwood Park is the only Birchwood -based organisation among the sponsors of the not-for-profit Celebrate Cheshire initiative, which takes place on 16th and 17th September.

Since its acquisition of the park from UKAEA in 1998, MEPC has invested over £50M into Birchwood Park’s infrastructure and facilities.

Last month it announced the re-development of a £1.2 million conference and meetings venue, transforming the popular Centre at MEPC Birchwood Park to create a facility to rival anything else available in the region, putting Birchwood and Warrington firmly on not only the regional but also the national conference and meetings industry map.

Said MEPC Birchwood Park’s MD, Jonathan Walsh: “Birchwood is a great location for business and this is a great opportunity to show case everything that is great about Birchwood to the wider region.”

Celebrate Cheshire will highlight the “Cheshire Factors” which have contributed to the sub-region’s success as the strongest economy – worth more than £22bn – in the North West, and will set out Cheshire’s proposition for economic investment. It will mark one of the first key projects backed by Cheshire and Warrington’s new Local Enterprise Partnership.

Coming soon...newly refurbished The Centre at Birchwood Park

2011-08-11T02:40:00.000-07:00

The Centre at Birchwood Park is currently undergoing some exciting changes:

Investment of £1.2 million to enhance the current facilities
New, unrivalled state of the art conference and meeting rooms
A choice of seven flexible meeting rooms all with LCD projection and break out space including a 168 seater lecture hall with the latest audio visual equipment.
Refurbished Garden Restaurant
Creation of a new business 'Hub'
Refurbished 'city style' cafe facility
Opening September 2011

If you would like to be kept up to date with our development plans at The Centre, please click here.

Birchwood Park team scoops another Gold Award

2011-08-11T02:39:00.000-07:00

For the fourth year in a row the MEPC Birchwood Park on-site management team has scooped a Gold RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Award. The team won the Gold Award in recognition of its continued commitment to developing the highest standards of workplace health and safety.

Elaine Peet, Birchwood Park Facilities Manager is thrilled to have won the award for the 4th time "It is a measure of our commitment and continuous efforts to improve our occupational health and safety management that we have achieved ‘gold' status for the forth year running'.

Birchwood Park Welcomes 10 new tenants

2011-08-11T02:37:00.000-07:00

In the first five months of 2011, MEPC Birchwood Park let over 24,000 sq ft of office space with small suites accounting for all new lettings secured.

We have welcomed a number of new customers from a range of industries, including stationery distribution (Antallis Printall), recruitment and financial consultancy (FSR Group) and insurance services (Nationwide Claims Solutions).

All ten new companies have taken offices for 20 people or less. Birchwood Park continues to nurture this market, and has a strong track record of facilitating on-site growth by initially smaller occupiers.

Trade-ups by four existing customers are included in the deals. Optimise Internet Ltd expanded in Thomson House, while Nuclear Technologies PLC increased its presence at Chadwick House and Hydrosave UK Ltd and Skillray Transport Services UK also traded-up.

The average deal size across the period of 1,269 sq ft (approx.12 people office) reflects the trend highlighted in the latest Warrington Annual Property Review, which pointed to the importance of small suite deals in the town’s 2010 office market.

Said MEPC Birchwood Park’s head of leasing, Jonathan Black: “The park has for a long time encouraged occupation by new and small businesses, and our work with them to support on-site growth continues to be rewarded, as they expand into our larger premises.

“Yes, like all the other business parks we welcome and target large enquiries, and will continue to pursue these with determination and success to grow the park. But we have developed our offer to allow us to play the long game as well, drawing in entrepreneurial businesses and helping them to flourish.

“As many businesses remain cautious in the face of continuing national economic uncertainty, delaying relocations until they believe they have reason to feel more bullish, we are pleased that the smaller organisational sector, that we have for so long championed, continues to operate with optimism both in the park and across the Warrington area.”

Bike2 Work Week 2011: Monday 20th – Friday 24th June

2011-06-22T05:38:00.000-07:00

Get on your bike and celebrate cycling at Birchwood Park - you could even win a BIKE or a UK CYCLING HOLIDAY!

During Bike2 Work Week, the following activities will be available at Birchwood Park…

Event Day at The Centre, Tuesday 21st June, 12noon – 2pm with cycle and equipment sales, information and advice from lots of partners!
FREE 30 Minute Led Cycle Ride – Tuesday 21st June. Places are LIMITED so contact ehayes@mepc.com to join!
FREE Biker’s Brunches (rrp £3.00 per voucher). Bring your bike to reception at The Centre from 7.30am – 9am & receive a FREE brunch voucher everyday your cycle to work during Bike2 Work Week!
WIN a £30 Voucher for Maxgear if you cycle the furthest during the week!
WIN a UK Cycling Holiday with Saddle Skedaddle (rrp £300 - £500)
WIN a FREE Saddle Skedaddle Cycling Kit
WIN a Trek 7000 E Hybrid Platinum 11 Bike (rrp £349.99)

Take part online or find out more at www.birchwoodpark.co.uk/bikeweek

1 month FREE membership at Alive & Well

2011-06-22T05:37:00.000-07:00

Join Alive & Well before 30th June and get a FREE months membership!

A FRIENDLY gym that prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere

Choose from 'Anytime' or 'Off Peak' Membership. Why not come down, meet the team and view the facilities.

We would love to see you!

All of our memberships include:

Full use of the fully equipped Techno gym
Full use of the steam and sauna
Over 30 weekly studio classes including Zumba, Bodypump, Bodycombat & Pilates to name but a few
Two stage fitness induction
Personalised programmes
Regular re-assessments
Static body test and report
Heart rate training
Great fun working out with a friendly team
3 free guest passes

Other services that can be enjoyed include nutritional advice, physiotherapy, reflexology and beauty treatments.

Alive & Well’s friendly and dedicated team is professionally qualified and offer monthly performance reviews and the option of personalised training programmes.

Annual Anytime Membership just £350* or pay monthly for just £35 per month
Annual Off-Peak Membership just £170* or pay monthly for just £17 per month

Remember JOIN before the 30th June and you also get a FREE MONTH

Why not call in TODAY or for more information log on to the website www.alive-well.co.uk or call 01925 824 455.

You can also follow Alive & Well on Twitter and Facebook – www.twitter.com/aliveandwellgym and www.facebook.com/aliveandwellgym.

Warrington Consultation on overhauling the UK's PAYE tax system

2011-02-11T05:12:00.000-08:00

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will be conducting a consultation event in Warrington at 10.30am on Tuesday, 15th February, on its proposals to overhaul the UK’s PAYE tax system.

The event, hosted by the Warrington based employment solutions and PAYE umbrella services provider, Parasol, is open to all Warrington businesses who have an interest in PAYE schemes, providers of payroll software, providers of payroll services, employers and pension schemes and who would like the opportunity to feedback their thoughts directly to HMRC in person.

Under the current proposal HMRC, is seeking to introduce a system of real time information (RTI). This means that, under the RTI system, HMRC will collect information about tax and other deductions automatically each time employers run their payroll. This information will be submitted automatically to HMRC at the same time the employees are paid. The event will also be used to discuss any further long-term changes HMRC proposes to make to the PAYE system of taxation.

Commenting ahead of the event, Rob Crossland, Chief Executive of Parasol, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for Warrington businesses to speak directly to HMRC, an opportunity that does not come along very often. It is also an opportunity to help shape legislation that affects us. When these opportunities aren’t taken it is difficult to complain with any credibility about the consequences. Therefore, I would urge anyone looking to attend to contact us and reserve their place ASAP.”

For those wishing to attend spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. RSVPs should be sent to: amanda.hignett@parasolgroup.co.uk or steven.proud@parasolgroup.co.uk

Macmillan Starlight supper event

2011-02-11T05:11:00.001-08:00

Your evening can be small & intimate for just a few close friends or a large & loud event for everybody in your address book. You are invited to arrange your own evening & ask your guests to each make a donation in exchange for some wonderful food & no doubt great company!

Registration to hold your own Starlight Supper is now open and Macmillan will provide you with everything you need to make your evening a huge success including invitations, place cards, blank menu cards, donation envelopes, quiz sheets, paying in slips, gift aid forms and pre-addressed envelopes.

From 8pm Smooth Radio will be playing four hours of your favourite music, non-stop. There will be no commercial interruptions, no news bulletins, just great music and many mentions to listeners across the UK who are hosting their own Starlight Supper.

To register for your free fundraising pack, containing everything you need for the perfect dinner party, go to www.smoothradio.co.uk.

You can also encourage your family and friends to put up a poster wherever they can to promote the event for us.

For further information contact Sharon Cottam Corporate Account Manager, Macmillan Cancer Support Direct Line: 01925 846745, Mobile: 07801 307047

MEPC reports on a positive 2010

2011-02-11T05:08:00.000-08:00

2010 proved to be an encouraging year for MEPC’s leasing results with 213 leasing deals generating £2.2m pa of net additional income, with a strong lettings performance at both Hilllington Park and Milton Park.

Portfolio wide vacancy rates fell below 10% which is a ‘first’ in five years. Customer retention rates at lease breaks/expiries is still amongst the best in the industry at 86%.

MEPC confirmed plans to prepay £102m of the £470m loan securitised via Opera Finance (MEPC) plc in early 2011. Rick de Blaby, Chief Executive comments ‘MEPC is now positioned for a new and exciting phase of activity and performance in 2011 where we will continue to focus on driving revenue and maintaining customer focus to deliver investment performance’.

Be Safe, Be Secure Event

2010-12-10T01:27:00.000-08:00

The recent dark nights, snow and ice, as well as the ensuing congestion and road incidents highlight that we should all be aware of travel and personal safety over Christmas.

Be safe, secure and informed about crime prevention, winter road use and personal security on Tuesday 16th December at Birchwood Park.

Come along from 12noon to 2pm to enter our Prize Draw to WIN a FREE Ladies Ila Dusk Alarm (rrp £19.50), a great safety alarm for yourself or as an extra Christmas gift– these stylish alarms are a must have for any woman, and can be put on any handbag or key chain!

Come along for offers and freebies including:

FREE Ice scrapers and winter driving information
FREE Information and advice on security marking Christmas presents/expensive items
FREE Road maps/planners from the Highways Agency
FREE 20% off Vouchers for Ila Products at www.handpickedcollection.com
AFFORDABLE personal security and locks from the Neighbourhood

Wardens Come along to speak to:

Cheshire Constabulary
Warrington Borough Council
Birchwood Park

For more information, contact ehayes@mepc.com or call 01925 858 862.

Learn how to repair your bike at our FREE Bike repair sessions

2010-12-10T01:26:00.000-08:00

Visit www.birchwoodpark.co.uk/bikerepair to book a place on the best session for you.

Once you have booked, you will be emailed a confirmation message with details about where to meet for your session.

Please note places are limited per session – book early to avoid disappointment!

Please spread the word by circulating the poster below and displaying in your communal areas.

Bike Repair Sessions poster

Christmas on the Park

2010-12-10T01:23:00.000-08:00

Christmas Carols

Carol singers from the Birchwood Church of England Primary School will be visiting The Centre on Monday 6th December at 12.30pm.

Christmas Fayre

The Centre will be hosting a Christmas Fayre on Tuesday 7th December from 12 - 2pm, where local suppliers will be selling a range of gifts, so take a look to find some special and unique Christmas gifts.

Christmas Lunches

Christmas Lunches will be served at the centre from 13th December – 16th December.

2 courses - £6.99

3 courses - £8.99

Santa and his Sleigh

The Birchwood Lions, with Santa and his Sleigh will be visiting The Centre on the 13th of December, and Bridgewater Place on the 14th of December from 12 - 1.30pm. Come along, collect a free mince pie and show your support!

Childcare in Warrington - Have your say!

2010-10-21T02:20:00.000-07:00

As of April 2008 The Child Care Act 2006 places duties on authorities to improve outcomes for young children and reduce inequalities between them. Local Authorities are required to secure sufficient childcare to enable parents to work and to provide information to parents about childcare and a wide range of other services that may be of benefit to them.

Warrington Borough Council, Families Information Service (FIS) is conducting a survey on the quality and the availability of childcare in Warrington and the FIS would welcome your comments as a service user or prospective service user. All information will remain confidential to the childcare team (FIS).

Please would you complete the questionnaire below and return to: Warrington Borough Council

Families Information Service

New Town House

Buttermarket Street

Warrington

WA1 2NJ

Employer Questionnaire

Join the Families United 4th annual Santa dash!

2010-10-21T02:19:00.001-07:00

Families United in conjunction with Warrington Disability Partnership and Warrington Youth Club are organising a Santa dash.

Don't miss your opportunity to take part in this fantastic, festive family event raising awareness and supporting high quality services for disabled children, young people and families in Warrington. at Walton Hall Gardens on Sunday 21st November 2010 from 10.00 am - 12.00. Come along and Run, Walk, Push or Pull your way round the scenic 3km track - everyone welcome.

Registration packs can be downloaded from www.familiesunited.org.uk or collected from the F.UN office, or Warrington Disability Partnership and Warrington Youth Club. For more details please contact Jill Oakes on 01925 815557 or email familiesutd@btconnect.com

Vote now in BT's Race to Infinity campaign

2010-10-21T02:16:00.000-07:00

A large part of the borough of Warrington looks set to miss out on superfast broadband connections being rolled out across the UK by telecoms giant BT. To be included in the roll-out, a telephone exchange must have 1,000 subscribers voting for it. Place your vote now to make sure you don't miss out.

More details can be found by clicking on the following link http://www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk/articles/9115/1/Town-missing-out-on-fast-broadband/Page1.html

To vote in the race to infinity campaign, Warrington internet users must go to the website www.racetoinfinity.bt.com

Sustainable Travel Event

2010-09-16T02:30:00.001-07:00

Birchwood Park hosted a Sustainable Travel Event on Tuesday 24th August to help drivers save money and to understand how journey planning can help save time, money and petrol.

Birchwood Park joined forces with Warrington Borough Council, the Energy Savings Trust (EST) and the National Business Travel Network to promote saving money and CO2 on commuter travel and around the home.

A number of people came along to find out more about everything from cycle routes to smarter driving. Those who attended signed up for free Vehicle Emission Testing and received free tyre pressure gauges and were able to try out the EST’s eco-driving simulator. They could also sign up to win a free bike (worth £250 at Halfords) with the EST.

Chadwick House Courtyard improvements completed

2010-09-16T02:15:00.000-07:00

Work on the new Courtyard area of Chadwick House has recently been completed. It now provides a quiet area for all of our occupiers to enjoy away from the office & an attractive gateway for anyone walking through the Park from Bridgewater Place & Thomson House to Chadwick House & The Centre.

We invite all our occupiers to take a look at the improvements we have made, which we very much hope you enjoy.

Jonathan Walsh pedals his way to £14.938.88 for Birchwood

2010-09-16T02:12:00.000-07:00

The final totals have been released and Jonathan Walsh, Managing Director of MEPC Birchwood Park has raised a grand total of £14,938.88 for the Birchwood Park Endowment fund through his 500km sponsored cycle from London to Paris earlier this year.

In addition Jonathan also raised £1646.30 for national charities Age Concern, Help the Aged, World Land Trust, Shelter and the Rainbow Trust children’s charity.

MEPC iPhone App Now Available

2010-08-16T06:32:00.000-07:00

MEPC are delighted to launch their first ever iPhone App today giving customers immediate access to current availability across the eight MEPC Business Estates.

The App can be downloaded from the App store.

Birchwood Park on MEPC TV

2010-07-30T03:00:00.000-07:00

Today sees the launch of MEPC TV, providing a platform for the showcase of our activities on and around our eight business and science parks via a video portal.

Rick de Blaby, Chief Executive of MEPC comments “We are always looking for new ways to engage with people, MEPC TV is a new and exciting concept that allows us to really showcase what we do every day on our Estates”.

MEPC TV

'Extraordinary determination' wins award for young engineer at NNL

2010-07-21T01:53:00.001-07:00

Will, 30, a lead engineer and team manager for NNL, was presented with the Award during a ceremony in London. Will was recognised for his “extraordinary determination to achieve success for himself and for NNL”.

Will’s career got off to a promising start when he became the youngest ever delegate on NNL’s Management Development Programme. His success continued as he went on to become the Lab’s youngest Chartered Engineer and youngest Technical Manager.

The Sir George MacFarlane Award, which has only been running for three years, is open to all young UK engineers in the early stage of their career, less than eight years since graduation from a first degree in engineering. It is awarded to Young UK engineers who have demonstrated excellence in the early stages of their career.

Commenting on how it felt to win, Will said:

“It was a real surprise and I’m delighted to have won it. I’ve worked hard in my career and it’s nice to get some recognition for it. However, I don’t intend to stop there, my next goal is to be awarded fellowship of the IMechE (The Institution of Mechanical Engineers).”

NNL's Chief Engineer, Richard Taylor, commented:

“Will has made a major contribution to the NNL through his achievements and his character and has become an inspirational figure for other members of the laboratory’s staff.”

MEPC Wins Estates Gazette Regional Award!

2010-07-21T01:41:00.000-07:00

We are delighted to announce that MEPC has been recognised by its peers as a leader in its field by scooping the Estates Gazette Regional Awards for Property Company of the Year (London and South East).

Rick de Blaby, Chief Executive, comments 'This award demonstrates MEPC's commitment to providing Great Estates throughout the UK, accommodating more than 1,000 organisations, employing 20,000 people'.

Discounted Antivirus software for all Birchwood Park occupiers

2010-06-23T03:11:00.001-07:00

As part of 10th Anniversary celebrations, Yellowbus have created a special offer for anyone on Birchwood Park. “ESET is the leader in antivirus software and we’ve teamed up with them to create an amazing price package for both business and home users.

Yellowbus was awarded ESET Gold Partner status several months ago and as such we can now offer anyone on the park an additional discount on ESET’s award winning antivirus software ‘ESET NOD32’”, Michael Ruck, Director.

To gain access to the promotion simply visit http://www.antivirusdirect.co.uk add the selected product to your basket and then enter “BP25” as the promotion code.

Watch the World Cup Matches at The Centre

2010-06-23T03:10:00.001-07:00

Spend over £5.00 throughout the World Cup in Lakeside cafe, JTT’s cafe or The Centre and get a scratch card free.

All day time games will be on at The Centre, Monday - Friday .

Café Centro will remain open until 6.00pm for the England v Slovenia game on the 23rd June which kicks off at 3pm

Birchwood MD Jonathan Walsh Cycles from London to Paris

2010-05-18T04:58:00.000-07:00

Park MD Cycles from London to Paris to raise money for the Birchwood Community Fund
Birchwood Park MD to cycle from London to Paris to support the Birchwood Community

Here at Birchwood Park we are always keen to support sustainability and forge strong relationships with our local communities. To highlight this endeavour, Birchwood Park is now supporting local community champion The Birchwood Partnership in the creation of the Birchwood Endowment Fund.

The Birchwood Fund can receive match funding from the government as well as 28% Gift Aid - for FREE! Every £1 is worth £2.56 to our community.

To kick-start the fundraising, Jonathan Walsh, MD of Birchwood Park has signed up for a 500km, 5-day Charity Bike Ride from London to Paris.

The ride will take place over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend.

All monies raised will benefit the following charities: The Birchwood Endowment Fund, Age Concern and Help the Aged, World Land Trust, Rainbow Trust & Shelter

67% of any pledge Jonathan receives will be donated to the Birchwood Endowment Fund, which will receive match funding from the government and a generous Birchwood Park occupier, keen to support the local community, so for every £1 we give the Fund will receive £4

If you or your company would like to sponsor Jonathan please click here. If you would prefer not to sponsor online or would like to find out more about how you can support the Birchwood Fund contact Essetta Hayes on 01925 858 862 or EHayes@mepc.com

Updated Website For Birchwood Park

2010-05-18T04:52:00.000-07:00

http://www.mepc.com/birchwoodpark

We've now got our new and improved website up and running! Click on the link below to take a look at our new site. All the latest information on Birchwood Park here in Warrington along with details of all our offices to let and industrial & warehouse units to rent.

Nuvia expands at Birchwood Park Warrington

2010-03-30T02:33:00.001-07:00

MEPC Birchwood Park is delighted to began 2010 on a high with the expansion of one of our longest standing occupiers, Nuvia, to double its space to 35,000 sq ft.

The deal beats our biggest of last year, when in one of Warrington’s biggest deals of 2009 we attracted National Nuclear Laboratory from Hinton House. Together, these two deals represent a major coup for the Park not only in lettings terms but in establishing our position as the region’s nuclear industries hub.

Nuclear service provider Nuvia’s larger premises will initially accommodate its growing engineering design and consultancy teams, which service the firm’s burgeoning project portfolio.

In 2011, it is the intention that their MEPC Birchwood Park office will also accommodate Nuvia’s headquarters and main engineering and consultancy divisions, as they relocate from other parts of Risley increasing the number of Nuvia staff based at the park from its current level of 200 to 350.

Nuvia has been based at MEPC Birchwood Park since 2001, relocating from Darwin House to Chadwick House in 2006.

Said Nuvia’s head of corporate services, John Oram: “MEPC Birchwood Park is at the heart of the UK’s nuclear industry.

“It’s a particular hub for the engineering design and consultancy areas, and this is important for us as we are constantly seeking design engineers, project managers and consultants to support our growing portfolio.

“We’re very pleased to be able to expand our presence at the park, and look forward to consolidating all Risley staff at this location in the coming years.”

Added Nuvia’s property and facilities manager, Jenny Dorn: “MEPC Birchwood Park provides excellent accommodation and facilities at reasonable rates. It is a delightful environment in which to work, with recent improvements including the Ramada Encore hotel.”

Said MEPC Birchwood Park managing director, Jonathan Walsh: “This is a great start to the year, and one which underlines our increasingly significant role in the tremendously important nuclear industry.”

Yellowbus Solutions become ESET NOD32 Silver Partners

2010-01-15T02:01:00.000-08:00

Yellowbus Solutions the dynamic IT company based here in Chadwick House are proud to announce their new accreditation of becoming one of the North of England's few ESET NOD32 Silver Partners. Yellowbus have been selling ESET NOD32 as their approved anti-virus solution for many years, their decision to use NOD32 was based on its continual performance reports by trusted third party antivirus testers like AV-comparatives.org and virusbulletin.com.

Quinton Watts, Vice-President of Marketing, ESET UK says

"Yellowbus Solutions Ltd have been a valued partner of ESET's for several years and with their commitment to product knowledge and training means they have reached Silver Partner status. We have every confidence in their ability to specify, deploy and support ESET's Smart Security and NOD32 Anti-Virus solutions."

For more information about the services Yellowbus can provide please visit www.yellowbus.co.uk

Birchwood Car Park Update

2010-01-15T01:59:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to confirm that (subject to no further deterioration in weather conditions) as from Wednesday 12th January the following car parks will operate as normal:

Chadwick House Short Stay
302 Bridgewater Place
Chadwick/Thomson House Main

People authorised to use these car parks should please go back to using their designated car park. If for any reason you are unable to park in your designated area, please continue to use the temporary overspill car parks at The Centre, 305 Bridgewater Place and Lovell House North.

Birchwood Park Buses

Birchwood Park’s Shuttle & Express buses are running as usual but may be subject to delays.

We are working hard to ensure our services operate as effectively as possible.

For information or timetables visit www.birchwoodpark.co.uk/travel

For more information about bus delays, please contact Warrington Borough Transport on 01925 634 296.

Please report any issue to our helpdesk on 01925 851555.

We would like to thank you all for you patience and understanding MEPC

Looking for offices for up to 20 people?

2010-01-06T07:29:00.000-08:00

Birchwood Park have just launched Greenlite, a new way to let/rent office space. Specialising in smaller, flexable office space we've created office packages that offer real and genuine benifits to small and medium sized business looking for offices to let/rent on a budget.

Small/ Budget Offices To Let Warrington

NNL moves into offices at Birchwood Park

2009-12-14T01:50:00.000-08:00

The largest deal so far this year for MEPC Birchwood Park and one of the largest so far for Warrington sees leading nuclear technology services provider, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), moving into 17,000 sq ft premises in the recently refurbished Chadwick House.

The latest of many leading nuclear organisations to relocate to MEPC Birchwood Park, NNL is moving from Hinton House, Birchwood. The move marks the firm’s independence from the now no longer existent BNFL, which had been based at Hinton with its constituent parts since 1971.

Initially accommodating around 150 personnel in the corporate, modelling, environmental management and engineering teams, NNL’s spacious new Chadwick House premises will facilitate anticipated expansion. The firm aims to recruit between 20 and 30 people over the next 3 years.

NNL’s selection of MEPC Birchwood Park’s Chadwick House ensures that it remains close to many of its existing customers and partners. It will place the organisation at the heart of the park’s expanding centre of nuclear excellence, which offers firms within the sector the benefits of an increasingly sophisticated nuclear infrastructure.

Said NNL director of facilities, Leigh Wakefield: “As NNL enters a new era of growth independence, it makes great sense for us to move to a new location.

“We wanted to remain in the area to stay close to our contacts and to ensure minimal disruption to our employees’ travel arrangements.

“MEPC Birchwood Park offered a competitive deal and the park’s amenities and on-site team are excellent. We look forward to expanding our business here.”

Added MEPC Birchwood Park managing director, Jonathan Walsh: “We’re very pleased to welcome NNL to the park and are confident that it will continue to flourish within our growing nuclear community.

“It is a triumph for the park to have attracted another key company from the nuclear sector, in what is not only our biggest deal so far this year, but Warrington’s too. ”

The arrival of NNL marks the latest stage in the bourgeoning nuclear sector at the park, to date more than 20 companies work in or service the nuclear sector, including Amec Nuclear, Nuvia, Rolls-Royce, Serco Assurance and UKAEA.

Birchwood Park was recently named Commercial Developer of the Year at the Insider Property Awards, the judges identifying it as “the best business park in the region”.

Electricity North West Relocate Offices to Birchwood Park

2009-11-11T05:13:00.000-08:00

Warrington’s largest office deal so far this year took place at MEPC Birchwood Park, as Electricity North West Ltd (ENW) relocates its Warrington headquarters at Bridgewater Place which is now over 95% let.

An occupier at MEPC Birchwood Park since 2007, the owner of the region’s electricity network is moving into 15,300 sq ft premises at our award winning flagship development.

Said Phil O’Brien, Property Manager at ENW: “Birchwood Park has worked well for the business since it moved here. The move to Bridgewater Place will provide modern and efficient floorspace at a price that reflects current property market conditions.

”Added Jonathan Black of MEPC Birchwood Park: “We are delighted to have worked with ENW in this relocation. We are very proud of our levels of customer retention, it is something we work hard to achieve, and the variety of space at Birchwood Park means that we are able to be creative and flexible in terms of occupational requirements.”

The deal reflects a continuation of the deals success achieved by the Park in 2008, when it let 160,000 sq ft of space over 50 deals. December 2008 was one of MEPC Birchwood Park’s most successful months ever, when 66,887 sq ft of space was let across 11 deals.

The deal is the latest stage in the growing energy community at the park. To date more than 20 occupants work in or service the nuclear sector alone, including Rolls Royce, UKAEA, Serco Assurance, Amec Nuclear and Nuvia.
ENW is the latest in a long line of big names to relocate to Bridgewater Place, including Rolls-Royce, the Department of Work & Pensions, UKAEA, Vestas Celtic, David Wilson Homes and GB Oils.

Offices To Let / Rent Cheshire

2009-11-11T05:06:00.000-08:00

Birchwood Park is a 123 acre mixed use business park and is located in Cheshire close to Warrington between Manchester and Liverpool. The M6 and M62 interchange is only minutes away and provides excellent links to the surrounding region and beyond.

MEPC is committed to the long-term ownership of the business park and has invested heavily to ensure Birchwood Park remains Cheshire’s premier business park and one of regional importance. However, this investment is not just in bricks and mortar but in the service we provide to our customers, all 4,200 employed on the park.

As a service provider we are accessible to our customers and our on-site management team are always on hand to provide friendly assistance. Our aim is to create a genuine sense of community here at Birchwood business park by bringing people together at events like our annual barbeque and through use of the on-site amenities, this website, our newsletter, Parklife and our email news service.

Key statistics:

123 acre Cheshire business park.
5 miles from Warrington city centre.
12,500 residents locally in Birchwood, Warrington.
3.8m people within a 45 minute drive time of Birchwood Park.
Can accommodate requirements from 100 sq ft to 500,000 sq ft.

Small / Budget Offices Warrington, Cheshire

2009-11-11T04:46:00.000-08:00

MEPC Birchwood Park has recently launched a number of office suites aimed at the small & budget end of the offices rental market. These offices are located on Birchwood Parks, Warrington based Business Park, with offices in some of their most prestigious onsite buildings such as Thompson House and Chadwick House.

The small/ budget offices offer high quality specifications on flexible terms, ideal for new businesses or those simply looking for smaller office space in the Cheshire area.

For further information visit the following pages on the main Birchwood Park website:

Chadwick House - Small / Budget Offices

Thomson House - Small / Budget Offices

Newton House - Small / Budget Offices

Lovell House - Small / Budget Offices

Parklife Warrington

2009-10-15T02:24:00.000-07:00

Why not keep upto date on everything happening on our Warrington business park.
All the latest news plus information on facilities, tenants and getting to and from the business park and general life here in Warrington.

Business Park Warrington

Heath & Beauty Autumn Offers from Mother Earth Beauty at Alive & Well

2009-10-15T02:12:00.000-07:00

10% off back, neck and shoulder massage, and Indian head massage
Each massage is tailor made to suit every client’s individual needs, beautiful essential oils are used to enhance the experience
Book a course of 5 Reflexology sessions you will receive the 5th session FREE(a saving of £25.00)
Also ask at reception for details of the Beauty Loyalty scheme just in time for Christmas

To book your appointment please call: 01925 82 44 99
Gift vouchers also available

Offices To Let

2009-09-24T02:30:00.000-07:00

MEPC can provide office space to let & rent across eight specialist business estates in prime regional locations throughout the UK. We currently manage over 10m sq ft of office property and already look after over 1000 business organisations currently occupying our high-quality offices

Birchwood Park Celebrates Summer Party Success

2009-09-09T02:41:00.000-07:00

The sun shone at the annual BBQ which is free for everyone working on Birchwood Park.

Over 1200 people joined us at the Lake to celebrate Birchwood Park's recent award success which acknowleged the Park as "the best business park in the region" - NW Insider Property Award Judges

Jonathan Black , Head of Leasing at Birchwood Park said: “We are home to over 150 organisations and the summer party is a great opportunity for occupiers to interact with neighbouring businesses.

“It is our way of giving something back to these organisations to thank them for making Birchwood Park such a great place to work.”

As well as a tasty hog roast and BBQ, live music from These Beatles helped make the event a great sucess.

Birchwood Park Bike2Work a huge success!

2009-08-12T02:37:00.000-07:00

MEPC Birchwood Park celebrated Bike2Work week with a range of activities, discounts and competitions for all companies and employees based on Birchwood Park.

Cyclists visiting The Centre throughout the week were eligible to receive a FREE biker's brunch voucher, and this year 111 vouchers were given out to 40 different cyclists!

The Bike Event also included a number of displays and information points to help encourage people to find out more about cycling to work and the benefits of giving it a try.

Stunt Displays and cycle tricks provided by MJ Cycles
Personal cycle route planning with Lesley McAllister, Principal Travel Planner at Warrington Borough Council
Free property marking kits and the chance to meet Inspector Richard Spedding and PCSO Allison Davies from Risley Neighbourhood Police Unit
Inbody Fitness Assesments, provided by Alive and Well
Free cycle hire - to ride around the local area
Registration for Free cycle training - conducted by BikeRight!
Top Gear Cycles and MJ Cycles™ Displays - to view and buy bikes, cycling/running accessories and clothing
Free Trial Spinning Classes, as provided by Alive and Well
Displays from our Park-based charities and cycling events with Families United and MacMillan Cancer Support
Information about Free green travel in and around Birchwood Park

Thanks to all of you who took part - roll on Bike Week 2010!

For more information on the Park Bike User Group, or to take part in any of our cycling or travel plan activities, contact the Park Travel Co-ordinator Esstta Hayes on ehayes@mepc.com, call 01925 858 862 or visit www.birchwoodpark.co.uk.

Headquarters Warrington | Head Offices Warrington To Let/Rent

2009-07-20T02:35:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for Headquarters / Head Office Buildings in Warrington? Birchwood Park could offer you the solution. Birchwood Park has a number of Head office opportunities on site including out Bridgewater place development.

Headquarters Warrington | Head Offices Warrington To Let/Rent

Warrington defies commercial property gloom

2009-06-22T06:35:00.000-07:00

WARRINGTON is defying the gloom around the UK commercial property sector with take-up of office space up 20% in 2008, according to a new report.

By the end of 2008, total office space take-up had increased by 20% from the 2007 level to reach more than 250,000 sq ft.

This coincided with a new high prime office rent achieved by MEPC Birchwood Park, where the high profile Bridgewater Place attracted relocations from Rolls Royce and UKAEA at just under £18.50 per sq ft.

Read full article Office space to let

'Best Business Park in the Region'

2009-06-19T08:21:00.000-07:00

Warrington’s MEPC Birchwood Park was last night (4th June 2009) named Commercial Developer of the Year at the Insider Property Awards, and acknowledged as 'the best business park in the region'.

Judges praised managing director and 2008 Warrington Business Person of the Year, Jonathan Walsh, and his team for “a great year, securing deals with impressive occupiers as well as adding to the park’s existing amenities”.

In 2008, MEPC Birchwood Park let 160,000 sq ft of space across over 50 deals, 66,887 sq ft of which was let in December, which proved to be one of the estate’s most successful months ever. During the year, new occupiers at the estate included Rolls-Royce, UKAEA, Halcrow and Vaultex UK.

In January, MEPC Birchwood Park became the first in the MEPC group and one of the first few estates in the country to feature a hotel, with the opening of an £8 million, 103 bedroom Ramada Encore.

MEPC Birchwood Park beat off competition for the Insider award, from Property Alliance Group and Argent.

Said Walsh at the ceremony at Manchester Central: "MEPC won Insider’s Property Deal of the Year award when it acquired Birchwood Park from UK AEA in 1998.

“Since then, the estate has gone from strength to strength, establishing itself as the north west’s leading out of town business estate, presenting stiff competition to Manchester and Liverpool.

“Insider’s Commercial Developer of the Year award is the latest in a long line of accolades that we have achieved.

“We are proud to have helped to put Warrington on the map.”

MEPC Birchwood Park’s Bridgewater Place was named regional winner of the British Council for Offices Commercial Workspace award. It then went on to secure for the estate the Property Executive North of England Office Award for Excellence. Bridgewater Place’s architects BDP won a gold award in the Roses Design Award commercial project category.

Business Park

160,000sq ft of Offices Let/Rent on our Warrington business park

2009-05-20T03:27:00.000-07:00

MEPC Birchwood Park defied the economic downturn last year, letting 160,000 sq ft of space across over 50 deals.

Said MEPC Brichwood Park managing director Jonathan Walsh: "During the year, we supported 20 existing occupiers with their growth plans and attracted 35 new customers to the Park. December 2008 was the icing on the cake of what was truly a great year for MEPC Birchwood Park."

May be we can help you find the right offices to let/rent here in Warrington

Are you looking for business and archive storage?

2009-04-29T05:07:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for business and archive storage in the Warrington area then we can help.
take a look at our main web site for more detail or give us a call to discuss your requirements.

Business and Archive Storage

Tues 7th April - Bring a £ to Work Day in Support of Macmillan Cancer Support

2009-04-27T01:56:00.001-07:00

Inviting all companies on Birchwood Park to take part to support Macmillan Cancer Support. Help Macmillian Cancer Support reach and improve the lives of everyone living with cancer by setting aside just one day; Tuesday 7 April to join in our Bring £1 to the Park Day.

Every organisation taking part will get mentioned and recognised in an email on the day. Macmillan staff and volunteers will come along and collect the money on the day and to interview anybody who has taken part that would like to share stories about their fundraising.

The Macmillan team will be over in Café Centro all day updating and announcing the total raised from this fantastic event!
If you or your company would like to get involved please call Aimee Scally on 01925 846 762.

You would be surprised at how all those pounds mount up, so please ask your colleagues to make their pounds count on 7 April.
Aimée Scally, Fundraising Manager

Hotel Official Opening Night a Great Success

2009-04-27T01:54:00.000-07:00

The Ramada Encore Hotel at Birchwood Park celebrated their offical opening party welcoming over 100 local corporate guests.

Guests enjoyed welcome drinks, casino tables and entertainment from Tony Lewis, aka Robbie Williams. Following a very successful visit to the casino tables, a guest from Carlson Wagonlit Travel was thrilled to win a Warrington Wolves signed rugby ball and a family ticket to a Warrington Wolves home match.

Any one wishing to find out more about the Ramada Encore hotel at Birchwood Park can visit www.encorewarrington.co.uk

A message from the MEPC Chief Executive: Rick de Blaby

2009-04-06T03:44:00.000-07:00

Find out more about the MEPC team

2009-03-26T01:43:00.000-07:00

MEPC manages eight business, science and industrial parks across the UK, We provide over 10m sq ft of prime office space to let for over 1000 organisations. Such a large business requires a dedicated and highly skilled team behind the scenes making sure everything runs like clockwork.
Click below to find out more about Rick de Blaby and the rest of the team

MEPC Management Team

Looking for modern offices to let?

2009-03-23T04:55:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for modern, high specification office to let here in Warrington or across the UK?
if so then MEPC can help. We currently have offices to let across the UK and can help you find the office space that best suits your business needs.

Offices To Let / Rent

Offices to Let/ Rent Warrington

2009-03-03T01:54:00.000-08:00

Are you looking for headquarters/ headoffice style offices to let in the warrington area?
If so we might just have the ideal office space for you!
Building 304 on our flagship Bridgewater Place currently has space available to let.
For more information visit our main website or check back here soon for visuals showing how the space could work for you.

New Director for MEPC

2009-01-19T02:26:00.000-08:00

MEPC is pleased to announce the internal appointment of a new Director, with immediate effect.

“We have spent the last few years successfully positioning MEPC as managing some of the UK’s best known commercial property and Jonathan has had an instrumental hand in driving much of MEPC’s leasing strategy, it is this particular strength that has awarded him the appointment to the MEPC Board.”

Jonathan will continue in his role of Managing Director at MEPC’s Birchwood Park, Warrington.

Birchwood Park Welcomes Back UKAEA

2009-01-19T02:23:00.000-08:00

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is returning to Birchwood Park 10 years after it sold the site to property giant MEPC. This exciting return further boosts the growing nuclear component that is developing at Warrington’s leading business park.

UKAEA’s local team is moving from Warrington’s Cinnamon Park to the award winning Bridgewater Place development at Birchwood Park. Bridgewater Place will facilitate UKAEA’s anticipated expansion; its 20 strong team of nuclear consultants expected to double in size as business continues to grow. John Anderson, head of UKAEA’s Assurance Services Group, said: "We are looking forward to being back in Birchwood Park, there is a good nuclear industry community there and it will bring us into closer touch with our customers. There’s also something satisfying about being back in the place which helped UKAEA first establish its international reputation, which we are now continuing."

UKAEA’s return coincides with significant expansions for three existing Park occupiers operating within the nuclear industry

Tenet Consultants, provider of control, electrical and instrumentation design services, is tripling the size of its premises, following several major contract wins. Located at Birchwood Park since 2006, the company is undergoing its second expansion within Thompson House. Said Mike Thirsk, managing director of Tenet Nuclear: "Birchwood Park offers a flexible approach to leases and a wide range of options to accommodate our needs. This has enabled us to expand on site without the inconvenience of relocation and the option to expand further as the business grows."

Fircroft, a global recruitment company for specialist industries including nuclear, is almost trebling the size its premises at Birchwood Park as it establishes a new international recruitment centre at the park. Said Fircroft director, Ian Goddard: "After 10 years at Birchwood Park, we have seen how well it has developed in terms of facilities, number of businesses (including many of our own clients) and prestige. It made perfect sense that Birchwood Park should be the base for our new international recruitment centre."

Nuclear Engineering Services is also expanding into larger premises at Birchwood Park.

Birchwood Park’s occupants now include over 20 companies linked to the nuclear sector including Serco Assurance, AMEC Nuclear and Nuvia

MEPC Birchwood Park managing director, Jonathan Walsh said: "The Park hosts a highly diverse business community, of which the nuclear sector is a growing aspect. Firms operating within the nuclear industry have much to gain from locating at Birchwood Park, not least the sophisticated infrastructure created as it has developed as a ‘sectoral hub’. We look forward to nurturing on site the growth of this increasingly important area of the economy. We continue to welcome to the park organisations from across the economic spectrum, supporting a growing portfolio of occupiers."

New Hotel at Birchwood Park is due to open 19th January

2008-12-15T06:51:00.001-08:00

The new Ramada Encore hotel at Birchwood Park is due to open Monday 19th January 2009, ideally located on the Southern entrance to Birchwood Park, just a few hundred metres from Bridgewater Place. With 103 stylish ensuite bedrooms and 2 modern purpose built meeting rooms the hotel is a great choice for people travelling on business to Birchwood.The hotel is an exciting new hotel experience, with a simple - fresh, stylish concept and a vibrant and upbeat atmosphere. All public areas and bedrooms within the hotel are fully air-conditioned.
Corporate rates are available for local companies and the hotel is taking bookings for next year. For more information, please contact the hotel direct, they will be only too happy to assist on 0844 8013 690 alternatively visit www.encorewarrington.co.uk

Industrial Units To Let Warrington

2008-11-24T08:57:00.000-08:00

Do you need industrial space and one of Warrington's leading Industrial estates then take a look:
http://www.mepc.com/birchwoodpark/Industrial_Units_ToLet_Warrington.aspx

Business and Archive Storage Warrington

2008-11-24T08:55:00.000-08:00

If your looking for business and archive storage in the Warrington area then why not get in tough.
http://www.mepc.com/birchwoodpark/Business_Archive_Storage_Warrington.aspx

Has your company signed up for the FUN Santa Dash?

2008-11-10T02:40:00.001-08:00

Families United (FUN) the Warrington children's charity based here on Birchwood Park is looking for companies and individuals to sign up for their annual Santa Dash at Walton Gardens, Warrrington.

Sunday 30th November: 10am - 12pm (race starts at 10.30am)

Entry Fee: Adults - £7.50

Children under 12 - Free

Team entries very welcome!

To registar please contact the FUN office - 01925 815 557

Email: familiesutd@btconnect.com

All proceeds raised from the 3km run or walk will go towards the Families United "Out and About" fund.

Registered chatity No: 10971346

Borrow a Bike Scheme at Birchwood Park

2008-11-10T02:38:00.000-08:00

The Birchwood Park "Borrow a Bike Scheme" is now up and peddling!. This is a FREE service, only available to Birchwood Park employees.

Any one working on Birchwood Park can borrow one of our bikes during their break. A great way to get out and about during your lunch.

There are currently two cycles for hire, available from Chadwick House. You can book your time by providing your name, company, mobile number, and the times you wish to borrow and return the cycle to ehayes@mepc.com .

The cycles are available for use between 9.00am and 5.00pm every week day on the Park.

Sue Norman, Finance Assistant at Core UK is one of the people to take advantage of our new cycle scheme "My friend and I did enjoy our bike ride to Gorse Covert. We decided to hire the cycles as we usually take a walk at lunchtime and thought it would be a nice change"

Out and about at Birchwood

2008-11-10T02:36:00.000-08:00

Your chance to get out and about around Birchwood this Autumn

If you are interested in joining the local community walks around Birchwood why not join the 2 November walks?
The walks start from 11am at Nelson's Quarter Deck Pub, Admirals Road, Oakwood, Birchwood. Next walks are on:

Wednesday 5th November 2008

Wednesday 25th November 2008

Walks lasts from 30 to 45 minutes. All walks are dependants on weather - please call Bernadette Bell on 01925 856 650.

Images - image provided courtesy of Brian Tuohey

Offices To Let Warrington

2008-11-10T02:27:00.000-08:00

If your looking for office space to let/rent in warrington then why not get in contact and see if we can help.

Birchwood Park Business Park Newsletter goes online!

2008-10-07T01:44:00.000-07:00

The Birchwood Park newsletter is going online, sign up to receive all the lastest park news, competitions and offers:
Sign up to the Birchwood Park Business Park Warrington Newsletter

Birchwood joins the social network revolution

2008-09-04T02:17:00.000-07:00

Birchwood Park sets up a facebook page. Hopefully this will develop over the coming months to provide a resource of information for what’s happening on the business park here in Warrington

Click to view our page

HALCROW SIGNS FOR 13,000 SQ FT AT MEPC BIRCHWOOD PARK’S BRIDGEWATER PLACE

2008-09-03T08:33:00.000-07:00

MEPC Birchwood Park has signed up Halcrow for 13,000 sq ft of office space at 304 Bridgewater Place, part of its award winning 106,000 sq ft four-building development. This comes at the same time as MEPC confirms that 302 Bridgewater Place, another of the four buildings, is now fully let.

Halcrow, a specialist in the provision of planning, design and management services for infrastructure development worldwide with interests in transportation, water, maritime and property, has taken the second floor on a 10 year lease at £18 per sq ft. The company took occupation in mid-July 2008. The agreement will see Halcrow re-locate some of its south Manchester based employees in the new Grade A office building following its recent expansion plans and recruitment drive.

MEPC Birchwood Park has now let over 50,000 sq ft (3,716 sq m) during the last nine months at its flagship property Bridgewater Place.

This letting underlines Birchwood Park’s position as Warrington’s premier office location – with Halcrow joining other high-profile occupiers of Bridgewater Place that include its newest occupant, Vaultex UK Ltd, which took 10,496 sq ft (975 m), GB Oils, Vestas Celtic and David Wilson Homes.

Rick de Blaby, Chief Executive of MEPC said, “We are pleased that Halcrow has chosen Birchwood Park for its new offices in the North West. Letting activity has remained steady over the last quarter across all our Estates. Our developments, such as Bridgewater Place, attract companies of all sizes and we are continuing to invest in improving the occupational offer. Further to the existing amenities, our parks will soon provide 4 star hotels enabling companies to accommodate their clients and regional representatives when in town. Our priority is to continue to support companies of all sizes and structures, ensuring that their staff continue to work in an environment that is safe, convenient and attractive.”

Bridgewater Place was last year named regional winner of the British Council for Offices Commercial Workspace award. It then went on to secure for the park the Property Executive North of England Office Award for Excellence. Latterly, Bridgewater Place’s architects BDP won a gold award in the Roses Design Award commercial project category.

Jonathan Walsh, Managing Director at Birchwood Park, added: “This flagship development has proved successful in attracting and accommodating global, national and local companies – a combination of flexible buildings, easy access and a variety of facilities make Birchwood Park more than just a workplace. Having observed strong demand for Bridgewater Place we are confident that this will continue to remain steady until the final two buildings are fully let.”

John Daly, Halcrow’s regional director, said: “We are delighted to be expanding our North West business into a first class office space, which will provide an enviable environment for our current and future staff.”

Michael Hawkins, Partner at WHR, commented: “This latest letting continues to demonstrate Birchwood Park’s ability to differentiate itself from alternative business locations. Birchwood Park provides so much more than just high quality office accommodation - it also offers an environment that stimulates employees providing a far greater work/life balance”

Richard Wharton of King Sturge commented that they were continuing to receive a strong level of interest in Bridgewater Place resulting in terms being submitted for two further suites within the scheme to blue chip companies. Suites remain available from 3,435sqft to full floors of 12,180sqft and 13,953sqft. 2 adjoining floors would also combine to provide 24,352sqft.

Halcrow took occupation in mid July 2008

Joint agents acting on behalf of MEPC for Birchwood Park are King Sturge and WHR.

Offices To Let/Rent Warrington

2008-09-03T01:51:00.000-07:00

Birchwood Park business park warrington currently have a number of high quality offices to let/rent to find out more about the office space we have available then click on the link:
Office to Let/Rent Warrington

Birchwood Park Warrington Summer Newsletter

2008-09-03T01:45:00.001-07:00

Click to view our latest warrington business park newsletter

Birchwood Park MD named Warrington Business Person of the Year

2008-09-03T01:36:00.000-07:00

MEPC Birchwood Park managing director, Jonathan Walsh, has been named Business Person of the Year at the Warrington Business Awards.

Jonathan joined Birchwood Park 8 years ago and during this time, the 123 acre business park has grown to accommodate over 145 companies, including Sony Ericsson, Atkins, Serco and AMEC and a workforce of over 4,200, a figure which Jonathan hopes to bring to 7,500 in the next five years.

Since becoming Managing Director MEPC Birchwood Park has scored Warrington’s largest deal, and accounts for approximately half the deals in the area (Warrington Annual Property Review, 2008).

The award-winning grade A 250,000 sq ft Bridgewater Place has enabled MEPC Birchwood Park to match the increasing quality of city centre office stock. In the last 9 months, over 50,000 sq ft of space has been let it and now counts organisations such as the Department of Work and Pensions, GB Oils and David Wilson Homes among its occupiers, along with recent arrival, cash processing management firm, Vaultex UK.

Widely acknowledged as Warrington’s commercial hub, MEPC Birchwood Park recently announced the imminent launch of a 103 bedroom Ramada Encore hotel, which will further raise its competitiveness in the North West commercial property market as it becomes the first park in the MEPC group and one of the first few in the country to feature a hotel.

Said Jonthan at the awards ceremony: "I was particularly proud that my father Paul was with me at the awards dinner. He is the man who inspired me from a very early age to do what I now do and gave me the understanding that having a passion for what you do is a prerequisite to doing it well. Invariably when an individual wins a business award there is an unseen team of people stood behind the recipient without whom there would be no story to tell. At Birchwood Park we have over 50 such people who day in day out have made the park what it now is."

"I accept this award on behalf of the Birchwood Park team, who share my pride in what we have achieved and my vision of what we can achieve in the future."

Image courtesey of the Warrington Guardian newspaper

ENVIRONMENTAL ACCREDITATION FOR BIRCHWOOD PARK

2008-08-08T01:32:00.002-07:00

The facilities team for the award winning MEPC Birchwood Park, CB Richard Ellis, has won an environmental management accreditation, demonstrating the Park’s dedication to environmental responsibility.

ISO 14001 certification confirms the team’s achievement of a series of international requirements, providing a framework for the development of an environmental management system spanning a wide range of areas, including energy and water consumption and recycling.

Said MEPC Birchwood Park’s managing director, Jonathan Walsh: “The certification sends out a powerful statement regarding our environmental credentials to all our stakeholders - whether they be our occupiers, potential occupiers or employees - that MEPC Birchwood Park is taking its environmental responsibility very seriously indeed.”

The ISO accreditation for the Park’s facilities management is the latest environmental achievement for MEPC Birchwood Park, which is also promoted by the Department of Transport as an example of best practise for its travel management plan.

MEPC Birchwood Park has an on-site travel coordinator, to provide commuter advice and help to occupiers. The Park has established a successful on-line car-share scheme, provides a free bus link to the town centre and local railway stations and is continually investing in improving facilties for cyclists.

BRIDGEWATER PLACE FLIES THE FLAG FOR BIRCHWOOD PARK

2008-08-08T01:32:00.001-07:00

MEPC Birchwood Park has let over 40,000 sq ft (3,716 sq m) during the last nine months at its flagship property Bridgewater Place, including 10,496 sq ft (975 m) to its newest occupant, Vaultex UK Ltd.

Vaultex manages cash processing for banks at sites across the

, and its Bridgewater Place office will provide a new national support operation.

It will be staffed by a 90 strong team, mainly comprising current employees transferring from other North West sites, and a small number of new recruits.

Said Vaultex’ human resources director, John Arnott: “Bridgewater Place’s accessibility was a key factor in its selection, as were the on-site facilities, such as the meeting and restaurant amenities, gym and fitness centre and nursery.”

Vaultex’ neighbours at Bridgewater Place include David Wilson Homes, the Department of Work and Pensions, wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Celtic and GB Oils.

Bridgewater Place was recently named regional winner of the British Council for Offices Commercial Workspace award. It secured for the park the Property Executive North of England Office Award for Excellence, and its architects BDP won a gold award in the Roses Design Award commercial project category.

Said Birchwood Park’s managing director, Jonathan Walsh: “Bridgewater Place is attracting the kind of occupiers and accolades that reaffirm the park’s status at the top of the region’s office market. It is a “must-see” property for those seeking grade A space in the North West.”

BIRCHWOOD PARK HOTEL FIRST

2008-08-08T01:30:00.000-07:00

An £8 million, 103 bedroom Ramada Encore hotel is under construction at Birchwood Park Warrington, now the first business park in the MEPC group and one of the first few in the country, to feature a hotel.

The launch of the 35,705sq ft (3,317 sq m) Ramada Encore Warrington in winter 2008 will further raise the competitiveness of Birchwood Park, and that of Warrington, in the North West commercial property market.

It will also see the creation of approximately 60 full- and part-time jobs for the local economy.

The hotel will be a new leisure service for Warrington’s business and consumer markets, offering a restaurant, bar and coffee shop, as well as contemporary guest rooms and work zone with data ports and free wifi for business travelers.

It joins Birchwood Park’s extensive portfolio of services, including The Centre with its meeting and restaurant amenities, the Alive and Well gym and fitness centre and Busy Nought to Fives nursery.

Said MEPC Birchwood Park’s managing director, Jonathan Walsh: “The hotel will affirm Birchwood Park as a leading North West destination for business and increase its competitiveness against city centre locations.”

The Ramada Encore is being developed by Ramcore Hotels and managed by BDL Management which also owns and operates other branded hotels such as Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn.

Ewan Campbell, managing director of Ramcore, said: “We look forward to this new opportunity to deliver our high-quality, value for money service. Birchwood Park Business Park is a development of increasing stature within the North West office market, and we are confident that our presence on the park will bring considerable mutual benefit.”

2008-07-15T01:30:00.001-07:00

Look at this Birchwood Park - and there are offices to let /rent!)

2008-07-04T07:06:00.000-07:00

visit our website: http://www.mepc.com/birchwoodpark to see what is available if this looks like a place you would like your office to be located!!!

All about Birchwood Park!!!!

2008-07-04T06:40:00.000-07:00

Birchwood Park, Warrington is a mixed use business park providing offices to let, headquarter buildings, industrial units/warehouses to let and business and archive storage. Located within minutes of the M6 and M62 interchange, the park provides excellent links to the surrounding region and beyond.

We have a lots of amenities and facilites on offer to our tenants: For example conference facilities and meeting rooms, on site Nursery, on site exclusive Gym, on site Occupational Health Centre, Cafe Centro and Garden Restaurant.