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I-WORX OPENS IN BEDFORD BOROUGH
The Bedford i-Worx is now officially open following a ribbon cutting by Mayor Dave Hodgson and SEMLEP Chair Peter Horrocks CBE.
The newly launched i-Worx features an advanced ‘Technology and Engineering Workshop Cluster’, offering twelve modern office and industrial units, which will form part of the Bedford Commercial Park.
Bedford Commercial Park is a 45-acre mixed-use development owned and managed by global property firm Goodman, adjacent to the wellconnected A421. The first phase has seen the completion of a 407,143 sq. ft. logistics warehouse, with further development of the site set to create up to 1,600 jobs. One of the twelve bespoke units that make up the i-Worx site will be used as a dedicated education and training facility to help inspire the next generation of students and help prepare people with the technical skills for these kinds of businesses. This will be available for local schools and educational institutions when it becomes operational later this year.
The vision for i-Worx is to enable and support entrepreneurs and small businesses to thrive - and with the emerging Oxford-Cambridge Arc, Bedford Borough Council are targeting and supporting businesses ready to build and grow in our area.
To find out more about moving into the i-Worx, or other Bedford Borough Council i-Brand serviced buildings, please visit: www .bedfordi-lab.com/.
EAST WEST RAIL IS COMING TO AND THROUGH BEDFORD!
It has been announced that East West Rail will be stopping at Bedford Midland station, connecting the town directly to Cambridge and Oxford.
This ‘Central Section’ builds on the ‘Western Section’, connecting Oxford and Bicester with services through to Bedford.
This confirmation is excellent news for Bedford residents.
Increased connectivity for the town will bring more opportunities to travel for work and leisure, as well as supporting economic growth and prosperity, attracting businesses and jobs.
to bring over £20million of additional economic activity to our Borough. This could be additional investment, businesses, and jobs.
Mayor Dave Hodgson said “Bedford Borough Council recently launched a ‘Rail Strategy for Bedford’; setting out our vision for Bedford Borough to be a great place to live, work and visit and to create a Borough that attracts international business and highly skilled and sustainable jobs.
“This announcement is the first step in the delivery of this Strategy, and places Bedford at the heart of this key new infrastructure. Our Rail Strategy demonstrates our commitment to improving rail infrastructure for the benefit of local residents and a vibrant local economy.
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