Why Should You Bring Your Business to Peterborough?
Peterborough has an estimated population of over 250,000 people, and the city falls within the county of Cambridgeshire; it is the largest city in Cambridgeshire and twenty-seventh largest in the whole of the United Kingdom! Peterborough is currently experiencing an economic boom compared to the rest of the country, largely due to the regeneration plan that ran in the latter part of 2012.
This city is an up and coming area, with an abundance of money being poured into investments for sports arenas, shopping centres, businesses and property developments.
Invest in the Future Peterborough is a city of the future: it's predicted to be England's fastest growing city by 2025 and is one of the UK government's demonstrator cities for innovation, technology and knowledge, with many local companies developing pioneering solutions for global environmental challenges, and for future sustainability.
Not only is Peterborough a city designed with the future in mind, it is also a place steeped in great history, with a wealth cultural heritage and open spaces, it is home to one of the finest Norman Cathedrals in the whole of England, not to mention Burghley House and Flags Fen Bronze Age settlement.
The city also has the highest amount of green space per person in the country! From beautiful landscapes to country parks to working farmland, and of course it was home to the rural poet John Clare.
Creation At the heart of Peterborough's city centre is one of the country's finest squares.
The award-winning, £12m transformation of the city's Cathedral Square provides a buzzing modern piazza, with some quieter niches too.
It's the perfect place to set up a meeting, do a spot of shopping, eat in one of the many fine restaurants or just relax with friends over a few drinks.
This rejuvenation has been a driving force in the new investment into the city, adding so much value, with places openingsuch as -Patisserie Valerie, Carluccio's, Wildwood, Jimmy's Wild Grill and Nando's, the place has been transformed in line with the other great cosmopolitan UK cities! Housing Peterborough is the UK's number one city for housing growth, with a range of new developments underway including a 5,000 house extension to the south of the city! Not only are they building new developments but they are also aiming to build over 290 eco-houses, in order to help Peterborough become more sustainable.
Property is attractive, affordable and abundant, which makes Peterborough a supreme destination for companies seeking to grow, or even to relocate staff.
Education and Opportunities Once thought of as a city without a university, Peterborough is now home to a few major higher education establishments.
University Centre Peterborough delivers undergraduate courses in a wide range of subjects from its £9 million facility, which is continuing to grow year on year.
They have Anglia Ruskin University, Peterborough regional college, Peterborough skills visions, the University centre Peterborough and Cranfield University all on their doorstep.
By having this diverse range of education institutions nearby, it's easy for businesses to keep staff training at a high level, with the latest up to date information, as well as the opportunity to recruit interns and apprentices, with part time courses and night courses available - this could really enable your company and staff to grow.
Transportation In 40 years alone, in the mid-late 20th century, the city practically doubled in size! We may not see that scale of growth again, but Peterborough's councils aim to be one of the country's fastest growing cities and have the regeneration programme to go alongside this.
With the city being easily accessible by road (the A47, A1260, A1135), and also by train, being only located approximately an hour north ofLondon Kings Cross, and an hour and a half to cities such as Sheffield in the North, it really is the commuters' dream location.
Business parks Why not take a look at commercial property in Limesquare Business Park, Axis Park and the Eco Innovation Centre for offices to rent, they accommodate all types and sizes of companies, from those just starting out to ones with dozens of employees, they are partially serviced spaces that are affordable on all budgets.
Peterborough is a city of opportunity! For businesses to become part of a world-leading economy but where property won't cost you the earth; for people of all ages to gain new talents and new knowledge; and for families to enjoy an incredible quality of life where everything you may possibly need is on your doorstep.
This city is an up and coming area, with an abundance of money being poured into investments for sports arenas, shopping centres, businesses and property developments.
Invest in the Future Peterborough is a city of the future: it's predicted to be England's fastest growing city by 2025 and is one of the UK government's demonstrator cities for innovation, technology and knowledge, with many local companies developing pioneering solutions for global environmental challenges, and for future sustainability.
Not only is Peterborough a city designed with the future in mind, it is also a place steeped in great history, with a wealth cultural heritage and open spaces, it is home to one of the finest Norman Cathedrals in the whole of England, not to mention Burghley House and Flags Fen Bronze Age settlement.
The city also has the highest amount of green space per person in the country! From beautiful landscapes to country parks to working farmland, and of course it was home to the rural poet John Clare.
Creation At the heart of Peterborough's city centre is one of the country's finest squares.
The award-winning, £12m transformation of the city's Cathedral Square provides a buzzing modern piazza, with some quieter niches too.
It's the perfect place to set up a meeting, do a spot of shopping, eat in one of the many fine restaurants or just relax with friends over a few drinks.
This rejuvenation has been a driving force in the new investment into the city, adding so much value, with places openingsuch as -Patisserie Valerie, Carluccio's, Wildwood, Jimmy's Wild Grill and Nando's, the place has been transformed in line with the other great cosmopolitan UK cities! Housing Peterborough is the UK's number one city for housing growth, with a range of new developments underway including a 5,000 house extension to the south of the city! Not only are they building new developments but they are also aiming to build over 290 eco-houses, in order to help Peterborough become more sustainable.
Property is attractive, affordable and abundant, which makes Peterborough a supreme destination for companies seeking to grow, or even to relocate staff.
Education and Opportunities Once thought of as a city without a university, Peterborough is now home to a few major higher education establishments.
University Centre Peterborough delivers undergraduate courses in a wide range of subjects from its £9 million facility, which is continuing to grow year on year.
They have Anglia Ruskin University, Peterborough regional college, Peterborough skills visions, the University centre Peterborough and Cranfield University all on their doorstep.
By having this diverse range of education institutions nearby, it's easy for businesses to keep staff training at a high level, with the latest up to date information, as well as the opportunity to recruit interns and apprentices, with part time courses and night courses available - this could really enable your company and staff to grow.
Transportation In 40 years alone, in the mid-late 20th century, the city practically doubled in size! We may not see that scale of growth again, but Peterborough's councils aim to be one of the country's fastest growing cities and have the regeneration programme to go alongside this.
With the city being easily accessible by road (the A47, A1260, A1135), and also by train, being only located approximately an hour north ofLondon Kings Cross, and an hour and a half to cities such as Sheffield in the North, it really is the commuters' dream location.
Business parks Why not take a look at commercial property in Limesquare Business Park, Axis Park and the Eco Innovation Centre for offices to rent, they accommodate all types and sizes of companies, from those just starting out to ones with dozens of employees, they are partially serviced spaces that are affordable on all budgets.
Peterborough is a city of opportunity! For businesses to become part of a world-leading economy but where property won't cost you the earth; for people of all ages to gain new talents and new knowledge; and for families to enjoy an incredible quality of life where everything you may possibly need is on your doorstep.
