More jobs on the way as Markham Vale partnership renewed
A commitment to bring business, create jobs and boost the local economy has been renewed as Derbyshire County Council have signed a new four-year partnership with Henry Boot Developments for the continued growth of Markham Vale.
The Sheffield-based firm were appointed in 2003 as private sector property partner to develop the former Markham colliery into a flagship regeneration site. The development is on target to create up to 4,100 jobs when finished.
The latest businesses to join Markham Vale include Great Bear Distribution and Ferdinand Bilstein UK which are both set to create up to 400 new jobs over the next few years.
The site is now home to 40 local, national and international businesses and has brought over 900 jobs to the area so far.
Derbyshire County Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Policy, Economic Development and Budget, Councillor Anne Western said:
“Our partnership with Henry Boot Developments has been very successful to date and we’re delighted to sign another four-year agreement with them to take Markham Vale onto its final stages of development.”The site plays a key role in providing jobs for local people, helping businesses to grow and boosting Derbyshire’s economy which are all key priorities of ours.
“Markham’s excellent transport links being located just off junction 29A of the M1 continues to attract businesses and we’re looking forward to welcoming even more companies to the site in the next few months.”
Existing occupiers include, Meter Provida, inspirepac, Gould Alloys, AW Repair Group, MSE Hiller, Squadron Medical, Industrial Ancillaries, Andrew Page, Holdsworth Foods and Ready Egg Products.
Vivienne Clements, Director at Henry Boot Developments commented:
“We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with Derbyshire County Council for a further four years. Our strong partnership has enabled us to establish Markham Vale as an unrivalled business and logistics hub in the region, and it is a testament to our success to date.”We have achieved a lot this year with the completion of Great Bear Distribution’s unit, the commencement of the Ferdinand Bilstein UK’s facility and we have a number of deals in the pipeline which we will deliver over the next 12 months.”
