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vibrant and globally focussed, this borough is open for business Roger Wilson Chief Executive, Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council
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THE RIGHT TIME
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A STRONG ENTREPRENEURIAL REGION Strong and diverse economy//Innovative businesses operating on a global platform//A hub for the life sciences and advanced manufacturing sector//The Food Heartland of Northern Ireland//The best place to live and work in Northern Ireland//High-calibre, educated, specialised workforce//Central geographical location in Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK//Situated on the North/South and East/West economic corridors with excellent transport infrastructure.
7% of employment is in world leading companies such as Almac and Moy Park
We are the second largest council area in Northern Ireland, with an economic output in the region of £2.7 billion, which is 9.4% of NI’s total output
The borough has a population of approximately 208,000 and is the largest council area in Northern Ireland after Belfast
7%
£2.7bn
208,000
£ £ £
64% of the population is aged 16-64. By 2026 this number is projected to increase by 7%, compared to an increase of <1% for NI overall
Northern Ireland's Corporation Tax rate will be reduced from 20% to 12.5% in April 2018
The borough is home to 7,500+ VAT registered businesses
64%
12.5%
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Be anywhere in Northern Ireland in 1 ½ hours // Close proximity to airports, ferries and excellent road networks.
Motorway Dual Carrigeway
SCOTLAND
Rail Network Airport Ferry / Port
EDINBURGH
GLASGOW
FAIR HEAD
EDINBURGH
LARNE GLASGOW
NORTHERN IRELAND
BELFAST
FAIR HEAD
BELFAST
CRAIGAVON
LURGAN PORTADOWN
NORTHERN ARMAGH IRELAND BANBRIDGE CRAIGAVON
ARMAGH
SCOTLAND
LARNE
BELFAST
BELFAST
LURGAN PORTADOWN
BANBRIDGE
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL DUBLIN
GALWAY
MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL
DUBLIN
GALWAY
WALES
ENGLAND
CORK CARDIFF
WALES
CORK CARDIFF
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ENGLAND
THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS
Rivers, roads and railways: strategic location on the North-South and EastWest economic corridors//30 minutes to Belfast//1 hour to Dublin//45 minutes to Northern Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two main airports//Strategic hub for Project Kelvin - a new, high capacity, extremely secure and reliable direct telecoms cable to North America, avoiding traditionally congested routes//A growing digital technology sector//A vibrant and outward-looking area, a strong international focus, a wealth of exporting knowledge, open for investment on a global basis//Significant land zoned for development and established enterprise areas providing immediate accommodation.
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THE RIGHT CULTURE
Northern Ireland’s most desirable place to live and work* The borough has significant urban and rural areas ideal for development. The cathedral city of Armagh has important historical cultural landmarks ready to be transformed through heritage-led regeneration. Banbridge is a buzzing retail hub on the island’s major NorthSouth arterial road link, and Craigavon is a prominent manufacturing base and economic centre. Global leading companies in this region are at the forefront of developing intelligent advanced manufacturing systems, life and health sciences and low carbon technologies.
*According to a 2015 study by the Centre for Economic and Business Research (Cebr), commissioned by Royal Mail.
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We have developed a strong long-term vision and place-shaping agenda. Our progressive, responsive council will guide you through the whole process; from exploring early investment opportunities, to guiding you through planning and building control. Working as partners, we will offer assistance, advice and solutions along your entire journey with us. We recognise the strengths of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key sectors, and your investment is mirrored by our own major capital investments, including a new ÂŁ30 million state of the art leisure complex.
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PEOPLE AND PERFORMANCE The region has a surplus of high-calibre, educated, productive workers who have a ‘can-do’ attitude and are willing to progress in their careers. Local colleges, specialising in trade and academia, are highly responsive to the emerging and future needs of the local industry and work closely with businesses to address their needs.
Earnings (2015)
Qualifications (2014)
GBP22,600 Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon
GBP25,800
NI - 53%
57%
Up to NVQ Level 4 NI - 30%
Northern Ireland
Median gross annual earnings for full-time employees
Population by Age in Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon 15%
22%
Industry in Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Health
0-15 years 16-39 years
32%
27%
Above NVQ Level 4
Agriculture 30%
34%
Construction Transport & Storage
40-64 years
32%
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65+ years
Production
6% 13%
5%
6%
3% 3%
Professional, Scientific & Technical Business Admin Other
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THE RIGHT PARTNERSHIP Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is a progressive local authority, able to advise new companies on business growth opportunities. We are key influencers and will connect you to the right people and introduce you to your new strategic partners in Northern Ireland and throughout the world. The region’s four key growth sectors are agri-food, health and life sciences, advanced manufacturing and digitech.
Food Heartland
Health and Life Sciences
Advanced Manufacturing
Digitech
The Food Heartland brand brings together producers, suppliers and restaurateurs to showcase the strong local agri-food industry on a global platform.
A health and life sciences supply chain network equips local SMEs with the skills and expertise to supply excellent products to global industry leaders.
Agile indigenous companies respond to the strengths of the local advanced manufacturing industry by up-skilling and innovating to exceed the sector’s high expectations.
Organisations such as InvestNI and Catalyst-Inc help the council provide incubation support to pre-start and growth companies.
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We are key influencers and will connect you to the right people Invest NI offered GBP25m in assistance to companies in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough in 2014/15. This was the second highest total assistance offered after Belfast and the third highest per head of adult population. The total planned investment related to these projects was GBP305m, the second highest investment and the highest investment per head of the 11 local government authorities.
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HOME TO GLOBAL LEADERS Prime location for global leading companies//Top quality home-grown indigenous companies//Attractive acquisition opportunities//Strong and diverse economy//Central location for connecting to customers around the world.
The Almac Group is recognised as a global leader in our industry . We service clients across the globe and to do this we rely on the resources that Craigavon provides.
Moy Park’s success in developing and growing the local supply chain has been central to our ability to grow sales on a global basis.
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HCL’s state-of-the-art facility in Armagh is staffed by talented people with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Thanks to our reasonably priced factory and warehouse space Sonoco has been able to cover the whole of the island of Ireland quickly and easily.
THE RIGHT PROSPECTS Key opportunities in the Borough include:
Advanced Manufacturing
Agri-Food Sector
Life and Health Sciences
Digital Sector
Creative Sector Visitor Economy Retail
Knowledge-based Sector Social Economy Enterprise
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INTERESTED IN REGENERATION
in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area?
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We want to talk to you
Please contact the Regeneration Department at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council 0300 0300 900 info@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk Find us on Facebook and Twitter