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Taking a Bearing Work has now been completed on the three 'for rent' industrial units at Shuttleworth Mead Business Park and the first tenants moved in earlier this summer (2001).
Burnley Borough Councillors, council officers and Shuttleworth Mead residents committee were recently invited to tour Shuttleworth Mead Business Park to see first hand the latest developments in the ongoing environmental enhancement of the Business Park. Led by Mr David Goodger, of Chartered Engineers David Goodger and Associates, the interesting and informative tours provided an insight into the management of the existing flora and fauna and explored the creation of the new habitats. The development of Shuttleworth Mead Business Park, a former brownfield site, serves as a first class example of environmental 'best practice'. The developers, Ribble Industrial Estates Ltd, have demonstrated an innovative approach to the future management of semi-natural habitats. Councillor Stephen Wolski, Chair of the Regeneration Committee, said "Not only does Shuttleworth Mead Business Park occupy such a strategic location, it is an excellent example of how the environment and industry can live side by side." The early establishment of a Wildlife and Environment group on the site has contributed to the development of an environmental plan for the Business Park. This group has included representatives from Burnley Borough Council Planning Services, Groundwork East Lancs, the Environment Agency, Gawthorpe Environmental Movement, Lancashire Wildlife Trust and Lancashire County Council. In addition this working group calls upon other environmental specialists and agencies to conduct detailed surveys concerning particular aspects of the site and thus progress the works in the most environmentally friendly manner. The ongoing programme of support and maintenance of the existing habitats of broad-leaved woodland, semi-improved grassland, tall swamp, shrub and open water are well advanced. Further long-term schemes of environmental enhancement are currently being developed. Early last summer, Gawthorpe Environmental Movement strategically placed three seed boxes on site, utilising over 29 species of wildflowers present, some of which are unusual in East Lancashire. The wind-blown seeds have now started to form an attractive display across the site. In addition, over the next twelve months, some 15,000 wildflowers will be planted on the site. Some of these will be relocated from existing habitats on the Business Park, including over 400 kidney vetch plants, which are being repositioned on ash verges alongside the roadway, and over 600 orchids which have been moved from the Massey Tankers site and replanted. The original holding pond for the Power Station has been re-vitalised and the creation of two further wildlife ponds will provide habitat for various mammals and amphibians, including newts and sand martins. The surrounding ground cover of scrub and willow offers shelter to small mammals and birds and an attempt is being made to attract owls and kingfishers to the area. The tree fringe of naturally regenerating woodland has many native species and will be further supplemented to provide a good landscape and wildlife fringe to the site offering cover for a variety of species. The site is already home to badgers and often visited by deer. Future plans will create further rough grassland corridors that are the favoured habitat of voles, mice and shrews, and the usual prey of Barn Owls. The visitors saw examples of boxes and posts that are being provided to further attract these birds together with the Little Owl and a variety of different nest boxes to attract small birds such as sparrow, swallow and house martin. A further habitat will be created from a 'cave' area that will hopefully attract bats. The Environment Agency have plans to redevelop the weir and implement a Canoe/salmon run which will offer locals and visitors alike a facility which is unique in the UK on the adjacent River Calder which is now sufficiently clean to support salmon for the first time in more than 30 years. The full effect
of all this hard work will not be seen until 2003 when plans are
completed, plants have had a chance to establish themselves and
the main development work has ceased. Wildlife is 'deer' to Shuttleworth Mead Ribble Industrial Estates Ltd, developers and owners of Burnley's premier business park, Shuttleworth Mead in Padiham, have today issued a strong warning to would-be poachers, saying 'They will be prosecuted'. Burnley Borough Council Project Manager, Lyn Hammond said that her team had received reports that deer, rabbits and ducks had been shot within the boundary of the site over the past few weeks. 'Shuttleworth Mead Business Park has an Environment and Wildlife Group that meets regularly with the aim to preserve, protect and increase the natural resources of the area,' said Lyn. 'We are appalled that someone thinks they can simply walk on to this site and start killing the animals. I have brought this matter to the attention of the developers and they have given very clear instructions that poaching and wanton destruction will not be tolerated.' Ken Ingham, Managing Director of Ribble Industrial Estates Ltd said, 'Our policy is to prosecute anyone caught poaching on this site. All the wild animals on both sides of the river Calder by Shuttleworth Mead come under our protection, and the fishing rights are also owned by Ribble Industrial Estates Ltd.' Lyn Hammond is asking for local residents to be extra vigilant, especially in the evenings and during the weekend. Any gun-shots that they hear coming from the site should be logged with date and time and reported to one of her team on 01282 477318. On no account should any member of the public attempt to tackle this poacher, as it is believed that a shotgun is being used. Lyn added, 'I
have informed the Police about this matter and the developers are
following the advice given, but many people are very angry over
this situation, and rightly so. A small group of us have been working
very hard for the past 18months to establish a Business Park that
works with, and not against our environment. Recent weeks have seen
several environmental tours take place, and we have been justifiably
proud of what we have achieved to date. In order to clarify the
developers position, I have arranged for notices to be displayed
around the site and consulted with the occupiers who will also be
keeping their eyes open and reporting back any suspicious circumstances.' 3 July 2001 Press Release ARTWORK WINNERS PRIZEGIVING The winners of a competition to design a public artwork theme for Shuttleworth Mead Business Park were presented with their prizes by His Worship the Mayor of Burnley, Councillor Rafique Malik, during the launch of the Business Park on Thursday 29 March. Members of the public were asked to vote for their favourite entry when the work went on display at Padiham Town Hall. The quality of the entries was of such a high standard that subsequently three entrants have shared in the £2000 prize money. Burnley College students, Victoria Diggle, Sarah Plumb and Suzanne Gould submitted a joint entry. They have proposed a threefold theme entitled 'Industry of Many Forms' with a trail around the site using the environment as a theme, a series of signposts through the Business Park using signpost 'ladders', interwoven with bees (from Burnley's 'coat of arms') and with climbing figures symbolising success and industry. Lastly the students have proposed a fountain, which would comprise of interlocking pieces, portraying the links that both business and the environment have in the Park. A sundial was the primary feature in work submitted by local resident Glen Stinton. Glen proposed a theme that combined the old with the new, incorporating a base in the form of a compact disc with a weavers shuttle for the dial. The final joint winner, Malcolm Halliwell, proposed a highly sculptural and contemporary design that would see a piece of public artwork described as a hexagon shuttle, largely decorative but again used as signposting to link areas of the Business Park and guide visitors around the site. The developers will now consider various elements of all the winning design ideas to create a public artwork scheme for Shuttleworth Mead Business Park. The winning entrants will work with the developers over the next two years to see their ideas become a reality. For further press information please contact Kary Spencer on 01282 477318. 5th April 2001 Press Release LAUNCH
EVENT A GREAT SUCCESS Local residents, VIP's and business guests from East Lancashire and beyond, came in their hundreds to support the launch and enjoy all the activities and events on offer, together with a superb opening ceremony. The launch was held in a large unit on the site, which was transformed for the day into an exhibition centre. A packed programme of fun activities including laser clay shooting, archery and target golf challenged the visitors whilst strolling artists provided varied entertainment. The day also included an exhibition of over 45 organisations, many of whom gave seminar presentations on their activities and services. A series of guided mini bus tours took visitors around the site providing information about the available properties and the innovative environmental policies. A dramatic sound and light spectacular preceded the opening ceremony and a specially commissioned video sequence featured footage of the demolition of the old Padiham Power station and showed the emergence of the new 21st century Business Park rising from the dust. Mr Caborn was welcomed by Councillor Stuart Caddy, Leader of Burnley Borough Council, who said, "There have been many dedicated people involved in creating this Business Park and they are to be thanked for providing an area that is a credit to the Borough. The Shuttleworth Mead Business Park can be looked upon as a blueprint for the future - highlighting how co-operation between public and private sectors can play a significant part in the future development of brown field sites. " In performing the opening ceremony Mr Caborn presented Mr Tim Webber, Director of Ribble Industrial Estates Ltd, with a plaque which will be displayed at the entrance to the Park to commemorate the day. Mr Caborn said, "I am delighted to officially open this superb business park, which reflects great credit on both the developers, Ribble Industrial Estates, and Burnley Council. It is a first class example of public-private partnership working for regional and local economic benefit, with UK and European funding from the North West Development Agency and the European Economic Development Fund. I wish every success to the enterprising companies that have already located to Shuttleworth Mead, and to the many more who I am sure will be joining them. For further press information and photographs of the day please contact Kary Spencer on 01282 477318 23rd March 2001 Press Release Artwork Winners Announced The votes have been cast; the judges have studied the shortlisted entries and the winners have been announced. Such was the quality of the entries to the public artwork competition launched by Ribble Industrial Estates Ltd that the judges have been unable to pick one overall winner. The competition to design a public artwork scheme, to enhance Shuttleworth Mead Business Park, attracted entries from all ages and from across East Lancashire. The shortlisted artwork was on display to the public at Padiham Town Hall during February and early this month the panel of judges made their final decision. Five winners will share in the £2000 prize money and will work with the developers of the Business Park over the next two years to see their ideas become reality. His Worship the Mayor of Burnley (Councilor Rafique Malik) will perform the prize giving ceremony at 12 noon at the Shuttleworth Mead Business Park during the site's Launch on Thursday 29 March. The winners are - three art students from Burnley College, who submitted a joint entry, Suzanne Gould, Victoria Diggle and Sarah Plumb; a local Burnley artist, Malcolm Halliwell and Padiham resident Glen Stinton. The owners of the site, Ribble Industrial Estates Ltd, are committed to the development of a pleasant and stimulating location for occupiers, their employees and the local community and the artwork scheme will further enhance the attractive surroundings of Shuttleworth Mead Business Park. For further press information please contact Kary Spencer, Marketing Officer, Tel 01282 477318 Notes to the Editor The Shuttleworth Mead Business Park is supported by the North West Regional Development Agency (NWRDA) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 23rd March 2001 Press Release Join us on the Launch Pad! The countdown has now commenced for the official opening of one of the region's newest premier business locations. The Right Honorable Richard Caborn MP, Minister for Trade, will perform the opening ceremony at 2.30pm on Thursday 29 March 2001. Shuttleworth Mead Business Park represents a quality environment for the 21st Century. In keeping with the aspirations of the developers, the builders and those companies already resident and looking to move to the site, the Launch day will reflect the modern ethos of the Park. To celebrate the official opening, the organisers will host a programme of events and activities throughout the day for hundreds of invited guests! Such has been the response to the Launch invitation, and a reflection of the overwhelming interest from companies towards the Business Park, that guests are expected from Glasgow in the North, to London in the South and from across the British Isles. A building on the site will be transformed for the day into a giant exhibition space with over 40 trade stands from companies and organisations, together with a programme of short seminars by local business and service providers to further inform the proceedings. Regular guided minibus tours of Shuttleworth Mead will afford the chance to learn more about the site in general, the available properties, and also something about the environmental 'best practice' for which the Business Park has a deserved reputation. A series of fun activities, offering everything from Human Table Football to laser clay shooting, will keep the guests entertained and a programme of strolling artists will mingle amongst the crowds. At noon the winners of a Public Art competition, launched last year, will be awarded their cash prizes by His Worship the Mayor, Councilor Rafik Malik. This will mark the beginning of a design process, which will see their ideas become public artwork schemes to further visually enhance the environment of the Business Park. The opening ceremony itself has been designed with a sense of the dramatic and will be in keeping with the overall theme of a dynamic contemporary space for modern working. Mr Richard Caborn will perform the opening ceremony and will be joined by a host of local dignitaries including local MP, Mr Peter Pike; MEP, Mr Titley; Cllr Stuart Caddy, Leader of Burnley Borough Council and the Chief Executive Dr Gillian Taylor. He will be welcomed to Shuttleworth Mead Business Park by Mr Tim Webber the Managing Director of Barnfield Construction. Visitors, exhibitors and VIP's will have the opportunity to see first hand this exceptionally high quality example of a regenerated brown field site that has to date generated enough enquiries to fill the site threefold. For further press information please contact Kary Spencer on 0182 477318. A press pack with full details about Shuttleworth Mead Business Park is included together with an Itinerary giving detailed times for photo opportunities. Notes to the Editor The Shuttleworth Mead Business Park is supported by the North West Regional Development Agency (NWRDA) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). 20th March 2001 PRESS RELEASE Shuttleworth
Mead Business Park Launch The Right Honorable Richard Caborn MP, Minister for Trade, will perform the opening ceremony on Thursday 29 March 2001 at 2.30pm. A host of local dignitaries will be invited to attend, including local MP, Mr Peter Pike; the Chief Executive of Burnley Borough Council, Dr Gillian Taylor; and Council Leaders. Mr Caborn's previous position as Minister of State for the Regions, gives him a full appreciation of the importance and potential of this exceptionally high quality example of a regenerated brown field site. In addition to VIP's and members of the business community the guest list will also include representatives of a number of environmental agencies and organisations. Shuttleworth Mead is an example of best practice creating a thriving Business Park amidst quality surroundings that include areas dedicated to the environment with managed wildlife zones. In addition to the ceremonies, the day will afford the opportunity to have a guided tour of the site, refreshments and a buffet lunch, visit an exhibition of company stands and any of a number of seminars conducted by local businesses and service providers. A series of fun activities and events will be ongoing throughout the programme, which will add to the mix and make the day an interesting and enjoyable occasion. Further details and a full itinerary will be available next month. For further press information please contact Kary Spencer, Marketing Officer, Shuttleworth Mead Business Park Tel: 01282 477318. 9 February
2001 Public Artwork Competition - short-listed entries go on display Members of the public are invited to come along and vote for their favourite public artwork design at Padiham Town Hall this month. Dozens of entries were received for the artwork competition launched last summer by Ribble Industrial Estates Ltd, owner of Shuttleworth Mead Business Park in Padiham, and the short-listed designs are now on view. This challenging competition asked entrants to come up with an original idea that would consider the history of the site, take account of the owners' commitment to environmental enhancement and yet portray the Park as a modern location for 21st century business. The designs had to be more than just a one-off piece of artwork, but more a design concept for an artwork scheme with several features, allowing for an artwork that could flow through the Park. Shuttleworth Mead is one of the region's newest premier business locations and the owners are committed to the development of a pleasant and stimulating location for occupiers, their employees and the local community. The response was enthusiastic and talented local artists were keen to make their mark in the local community and upon the local area. With £2000 prize money up for grabs the competition attracted some excellent entries. The difficult task of short-listing the entrants now complete, the exhibition will be on display in the foyer at Padiham Town Hall throughout February, so that the public can see the designs and have their say. Open daily Monday to Friday from 10am to 4.30pm, Thursday 10am to 5.45pm. 10th August
2000 The initiative aims to provide training to match the skills required by new businesses moving to the region's new premier business site. Located at junction 8 of the M65, and within ½ mile of the local motorway network, the 73-acre Shuttleworth Mead site will create up to 1000 new jobs on completion and through the new scheme, support the training of local people to potentially fill the newly created positions. With companies such as Supanet moving to the Park, the employment potential of the site is now being realised to the community's benefit. Says Ken Ingham, Managing Director of Ribble Industrial Estates Ltd, the Business Park owners: "The new scheme will vastly improve the prospects of sustainable employment for many out of work people in the area with specific training for specific jobs being offered." The training will range from basic skills up to NVQ level 4 with courses being as varied as basic computer literacy and information technology, to fork lift truck driving. Says Margaret Borsey, Project Manager from Burnley College, "The courses are tailor made to respond to the changing employment climate in the region. Shuttleworth Mead has provided a great opportunity for the community to increase employment levels and this new scheme will go a long way to achieve this." The focus of the scheme will mainly be on the Community Economic Development areas (CED) with emphasis on the inner wards of Burnley such as Stoneyhome, Daneshouse, Trinity, Coalclough, Barkley, Burnley Wood and Brunshaw being the central areas to which the new inititive will be promoted. For further
information contact: 31st July 2000 PADIHAM FOOTBALL CLUB SCORES SPONSORSHIP DEAL WITH SHUTTLEWORTH MEAD BUSINESS PARK  With this year's football season about to kick off, Padiham Football Club is already a goal up on its opponents thanks to a match winning sponsorship deal with the region's newest premier business location, Shuttleworth Mead Business Park, which is located at junction 8 of the M65, on the outskirts of Padiham. With environmental and community art projects already underway at Shuttleworth Mead, Padiham Football Club is sure to be well supported by the Business Park who's name has been associated with the area for over 800 years. Last season, Padiham Football Club won the West Lancashire Football League Division One Championship and the Bob Emmett Cup, but face a much tougher challenge this season after rejoining the North West Counties Football League. Says Alan Smith, the Club Trustee: "Padiham Football Club has been around for over 100 years having been established in 1878. We have just completed a ground improvement project costing over £300,000, which has given us an excellent new clubhouse and changing facility second to none in the region. We can now line up alongside clubs from as far afield as Cumbria, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Manchester and many other parts of the North West with a sense of pride and achievement." Says Ken Ingham, Managing Director of Ribble Industrial Estates Ltd, the Shuttleworth Mead Business Park owners, "We are delighted to be involved with such a community based venture. As owners, we are working hard to develop a good working relationship with the local townspeople, and feel this is a contribution that will benefit the whole of the community rather than isolated sectors; we feel sure that Padiham Football Club will represent the area well and with enthusiasm and dedication, lead the club to further success." Padiham Football Club Chairman, Mick Muldoon is as equally pleased with the Shuttleworth Mead Business Park sponsorship saying: "I would like to say thank you to Shuttleworth Mead for the excellent sponsorship package and all the encouragement and support offered to the club and supporters. Shuttleworth Mead's backing of Padiham Football Club means we can keep admission charges for this season's 1st team matches down to the North West Counties' minimum charge of £2 per adult and £1 per child or pensioner. This is great news as we want to encourage as many people as possible to come and support us in our first season back in this league." The club will be holding a sportsman's dinner in November and will play a major role in Padiham's sports week between August 1st and 7th. Supporters will not have to wait long to see more sporting action as the club's first league match is on 19th August. The 73-acre Shuttleworth Mead Business Park is one of the region's most highly sought after business locations with high tech occupying companies Supanet and Powastore increasing the Park's reputation as a successfully growing business site in the North West. For further information contact: Lisa
Morton/ Joanne Sistern, Roland Dransfield PR 0161 236 1122 4th July 2000 RIBBLE INDUSTRIAL ESTATES PLANTS ENVIRONMENTAL ROOTS AT SHUTTLEWORTH MEAD  An environmental project set up by Ribble Industrial Estates Ltd at Shuttleworth Mead, its new 73 acre Business Park in Padiham, means the site will not only create up to 1000 new jobs on completion but also preserve and encourage new wildlife in the area. Ken Ingham, managing director of Ribble Industrial Estates, comments: "We are looking to preserve over 20 acres of land at the Business Park for sustainable greenery and wildlife conservation. This latest project incorporates six large wild flower and plant boxes strategically placed around the site. These nectar plants for butterflies and broad-leaved plants for egg-laying and caterpillar food should not only preserve wildlife on site but encourage a return of species back to the area." Assessments of the effectiveness of the new Ribble Industrial Estates measures are ongoing. Plant surveys and nature observation have shown new butterfly eggs and different species of birds becoming more abundant in the targeted areas. Current wildlife on the site also includes foxes, weasels and roe deer as well as several species of butterfly. Certain plants in danger of being damaged have also, under the new scheme, been transplanted to another more suitable area of the site according to nature expert Steven Taylor from Gawthorpe Environmentalists who has been working on this project. With future plans for cycle paths and a two acre section for ponds and wildlife, Ken Ingham says: "We want to landscape a practical business area within a natural environment and still focus on encouraging wildlife and conservation on site." Located at junction 8 of the M65, Shuttleworth Mead is Burnley's newest premier site offering industrial units on a design and build basis, which is co-ordinated via dedicated local construction company, Barnfield Construction. The site also offers high quality industrial units and offices which will be available to rent from January. Tenants on site include Supanet, one of the top five free internet service providers, and work on a further two buildings is well underway. For further
information contact: 13 June 2000
Shuttleworth Mead is one of the region's newest premier business locations situated adjacent to the River Calder and surrounding countryside within ½ mile of the local motorway network. With over 20 acres of the Business Park being dedicated to sustainable greenery, the owners are committed to enhancing large areas of the environment , with plans for cycle paths and a two acre section for ponds and wildlife. The launch of this public artwork competition is yet another step in the development of a pleasant and stimulating location for occupiers, their employees and the local community. The winner should see their design's become a reality within two - three years. Burnley College is already involved in this ambitious project with advanced GNVQ art and design students working in groups to create eight competition entries. Says Paula McNutt who is co-ordinating the project at the College: "It is great to be able to give students a live project to work on as it requires them to work to a challenging brief and to meet real deadlines. This is an excellent education for their working life and also increases their enthusiasm in the project - not to mention the very generous prize of £2000.00." Says Ken Ingham, Managing Director of Ribble Industrial Estates Ltd: "We are very excited about the launch of this project as it is an excellent opportunity for someone to make their mark in the local community and area. We aren't just looking for a one off piece of artwork, but a more strategic design concept that covers the whole Business Park. It may include several features positioned at strategic locations such as the entrance to the Park itself or entrances to each of the businesses. It is therefore not just about the design, but also having the skill to visualise how this artwork could flow throughout the Business Park. "The Shuttleworth family name has been associated with the area for over 800 years so there is a lot of potential for the design to relate to local history, but it is also very important to portray the Park as a modern and prestigious business location with a quality environment as befits the new century." The brief is for a live commercial project. Ken comments: "Only the highest standard of design will be chosen for the site with the creator seeing their concepts become a reality and receiving full acknowledgement of their work from the wider business community." Shuttleworth Mead Business Park is supported by the Government's Single Regeneration Budget. Brief: available
on request. Deadline for entries: 31st August 2000 For further
information contact: 30 May 2000 SHUTTLEWORTH MEAD BUSINESS PARK WELCOMES FIRST 'SUPA' BUSINESS Supanet, one of the UK's fastest growing internet service providers will soon begin to operate from its state-of-the-art office development at Shuttleworth Mead Business Park, Burnley. With construction already underway on several other new units Shuttleworth Mead is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the region's biggest success stories, which is demonstrated by the status of its first business on site. Only 18 months old, Supanet is already one of the top five free internet service providers and one of a very small number with a telecommunications license enabling the company to operate its own telephone network and in the future offer telephone and internet services to consumers and business. The 20,000 sq ft development, which will be known as Communication House, is the company's new head office and will employ up to 200 people over the next two years. It will house 3,000 sq ft of servers and will be the base for Supanet's telecoms centre and corporate hosting facility. The company also has an exclusive relationship with the hugely successful Burnley based Time Computers. Says Norman Wellington, Chief Executive at Supanet: "Every Time Computer has Supanet access built into the machine. The location of Shuttleworth Mead provides us with the ideal base to continue and develop our trading relationship." This was not the only attribute that attracted Supanet to the site. Norman Wellington continues: "Two of our main business hubs are Leeds and Manchester, therefore the excellent infrastructure and communications links offered by Shuttleworth Mead's location were huge factors in our decision. The offer of a complete building package, from design through to construction and management was also very compelling." another
20 new jobs. Located at junction 8 of the M65, Shuttleworth Mead is Burnley's newest premier site offering quality industrial units on a design and build basis. The 73 acre Park, which is owned by Ribble Industrial Estates Ltd and offers a co-ordinated design and build package via dedicated local construction company, Barnfield Construction. Letting agents for Shuttleworth Mead Business Park are Trevor Dawson and the Manchester office of Matthews and Goodman For further information contact: Anna Ellam Roland Dransfield PR 0161 236 1122 Lyn Hammond
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