Redeveloped business hub welcomes four new arrivals

Watford Borough Council has announced four new businesses have moved in to the recently redeveloped Inspire at Watford Business Park.

The modern business hub, which is located near Faraday Close, has quickly become a magnet for thriving enterprises after it was transformed earlier this year.

It is now helping to attract businesses from Hertfordshire’s high-value sectors such as film and TV, life sciences and manufacturing, with Greggs, D Tiles, National Lock and Safe and Funky Elephant the latest to arrive.

The improvements to the site were made possible with council funding and £5 million via the Local Growth Fund investment from Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). It now features 13 high-quality industrial/ warehouse units and a café, all designed with sustainability in mind, and has transformed the 4.3-acre site that was previously a car park with surrounding buildings.

Each unit is equipped with solar panels, electric vehicle charging points, and ample cycle storage facilities. The buildings maximise natural light and ventilation, contributing to lower energy consumption and a projected BREEAM ‘Very Good’ sustainability rating.

The site also includes a new sustainable urban drainage system and pond, native wildflower planting and numerous newly planted trees, enhancing the industrial setting and supporting biodiversity.

Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, said: “We are thrilled to welcome these four businesses to ‘Inspire’. The redevelopment of Watford Business Park is a testament to our commitment to economic growth in the town. We look forward to seeing these businesses thrive and contribute to our vibrant community.”

For more information on the units, including leasing opportunities, please visit inspirewatford.co.uk.