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The unveiling of Room + Power
Room + Power:
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Martyn Hardacre, Senior Business Support Officer at Burnley Council, takes us through the final phase of transformation of Padiham Town Hall.
The final phase of the refurbishment of Padiham Town Hall is now open and we are excited to present Room + Power Co-Working! One of the largest spaces in the building was the former Committee Rooms on the first floor. This presented an opportunity to offer something complementary alongside the seven fixed office spaces that were also renovated as part of project, which was supported by £300,000 of Growth Deal Funding through the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership.
The Room + Power Co-Working Hub is a real jewel in this imposing Grade II-listed building. It boats dual aspect double height windows, beautifully restored feature parquet flooring and is furnished with a combination of contemporary stylish desk space alongside a comfortable and modern lounge area. The space was set up to allow flexible space to suit a range of businesses who need easy access to a professional space with a real wow factor.
Users of the co-working space will have the option of two membership tiers of Gold and Silver for added flexibility. These include access to the hub from 8am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday, Padiham Town Hall mailing address with designated mailbox, free parking, locker facilities, highspeed wireless internet access, copier/printing/scanning facilities and the use of two modern meeting rooms with 65” touch screen monitors.
“There is a growing demand for flexible, high-quality office space and restoring the first floor in Padiham Town Hall made a lot of sense. The scheme compliments the investment made in Padiham town centre over the past couple of years to ensure this beautiful and historic town continues to provide a fantastic experience for businesses,
visitors and residents. The response to the scheme has been amazing, with the fixed office space already fully occupied and a strong interest in the co-work space following its launch earlier this month.”
Kate Ingram, Strategic Head of Economy and Growth at Burnley Council, said.
There are also all the benefits of being in a town centre location with access to a range of independent shops, cafes and bars and supermarkets as well as the nearby Padiham Leisure Centre. Padiham Town Hall sits close to the banks of the River Calder and is adjacent to the Padiham Greenway and is also a short walk to National Trust Property Gawthorpe Hall and its grounds.
The Room + Power Co-Working Hub will initially be open to 25 users and we are taking enquiries now.
For those interested in arranging a tour of the space, please email economy&growth@burnley.gov.uk or call a member of the team on 01282 477213.
