Business

Chesterfield Champion advise on sale of F1 logistics business to DHL

Chesterfield Champion Shorts Chartered Accountants, have teamed up with hlw Keeble Hawson to act as lead advisors and legal representatives to F1 logistics specialists, Delivered on Time Limited, on its sale to Global logistics business DHL, for an undisclosed sum.

DHL is a global business forming part of the DPDHL Group, with revenues of 60 Billion Euros.  The acquisition will build on DHL’s existing offering, providing market leading logistics to high end motoring and motorsport events, including F1 and Gumball Rally.  Paul Fowler, shareholder and Managing Director of Delivered on Time Limited, will stay on as Head of Motorsport for DHL as part of the deal and will be responsible for the combined business.

Andy Ryder, Corporate Finance partner with Shorts and lead advisor on the transaction commented:-

“We are delighted to have advised Paul on the successful completion of the sale to DHL.  This was a complex transaction which required key support on tax (David Robinson) as well as corporate finance (Adam Ames). We look forward to seeing Paul continue to grow the business as part of DHL.”

Matt Ainsworth, Partner of hlw Keeble Hawson, said:-

“Delivered on Time has built a strong track record as F1 logistics specialists. This milestone development provides enormous potential for the business to achieve its growth vision as part of DHL. We wish Paul and the team continued success.”

Paul Fowler commented that the deal will help to accelerate the company’s growth and open up new markets, adding:-

“I will continue to manage the business and as far as existing clients are concerned, it will be business as usual.  I am excited for the next phase of what promises to be an exciting period for the company.”

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Famous Cherry Blossom shoe polish manufacturers set to move to Markham Vale

Famous Cherry Blossom shoe polish manufacturers, Grangers International, is set to open a new base at Derbyshire County Council flagship regeneration site Markham Vale.

The company is moving its current base in Alfreton to a custom-built headquarters, at the site located just off junction 29A of the M1, which will encompass Grangers’ manufacturing arm, distribution, finance, technical, design, sales and marketing teams.

Established in 1937 in Watford and later moving to Derbyshire in 1990, Grangers International manufactures and distributes a range of cleaning, waterproofing and protection products for outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment.

Karolina Jones, General Manager at Grangers International, said:-

“The new unit at Markham Vale is a vital component of our growth strategy, providing the facilities and space we need to push the business forward. We deliver to over 50 different countries worldwide each year, so we will be looking to drive that number upwards, creating more jobs as we do so.

“We’ve no doubt that Derbyshire County Council and Henry Boot Developments will provide us with a high-quality facility that will serve us well, tailored to the needs of our business and operations.”

The firm’s new 43,000 sq. ft. base will be designed and built by the county council’s private sector property partner, Henry Boot Developments on Markham Vale West.

Councillor Tony King, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Regeneration at Derbyshire County Council, said:-

“We’re delighted to announce that Grangers International will be joining our thriving Markham Vale flagship regeneration site bringing the potential for more jobs being created at the company in the future.

“The business has been successful in Derbyshire since 1990 and it’s fantastic to see that they’re now ready to expand and have chosen to stay in the county to grow their company.

“We look forward to following their progress as they make Markham Vale their new home.”

The firm’s new base is set to be completed by the end of this year.

Vivienne Clements, Director at Henry Boot Developments, said:

“Grangers International is a successful, growing business with a proud manufacturing legacy in Derbyshire which is set to continue at Markham Vale. We look forward to working with Grangers International as the new facility takes shape − I’m sure it will be a hugely successful location for the business as it continues to grow.”

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Mitchells celebrates 150-year anniversary

One of Chesterfield’s oldest firms, Mitchells Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, is celebrating its 150th anniversary.

To mark the major milestone Mitchells plans to give something back to the business community, which it has been at the heart of since 1868 and has teamed up with the Derbyshire Times to offer a special prize in the newspaper’s 10th annual Business Awards.

Mitchells will be selecting one of the entrants in this year’s awards to win a free year of mentoring and support from its team of expert staff.

The 150th anniversary celebrations will continue with a party behind its Saltergate-based offices on Friday 11 May, where staff will welcome past and present clients.

Andrew McDaid, partner at Mitchells, said:-

“We are delighted to be celebrating 150 years.

“Very few firms have been around for as long as we have. Over the last century and a half, we have helped so many local businesses to accelerate their growth.

“We wanted to mark such a momentous occasion by thanking the local business community which we have been proud to work with by offering a free mentoring package and helping another local business to realise its full potential.

“Chesterfield is a thriving town and we look forward to another 150 years of working hard for our clients and seeing the area and its businesses grow and prosper.”

Based on Saltergate in the town centre, Mitchells is one of the leading firms of Chartered Accountants in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire, providing accountancy services and business advice businesses throughout Chesterfield, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire-based businesses.

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Chesterfield’s housing offer to take a leap forward in 2018

Chesterfield is experiencing a renaissance in house building. The announcement was made at the annual Celebrate Chesterfield event held at the Winding Wheel on Thursday 22 March.

At the sell-out event Huw Bowen, Chief Executive of Chesterfield Borough Council revealed that nearly 2000  homes are set to be built in the next five years. Speaking at the event he said: “For the first time in many years the Council is able to demonstrate a five-year housing supply while also protecting the borough’s green belt land.”

He revealed that housing developers in the borough, including Woodall, Avant and Miller Homes, were delivering the most new build completions since 2007, with many houses being sold off plan.

Progress is also being made on The Park, the 6-acre residential development on the site of the former Arnold Laver timber yard at the ambitious £340 million Chesterfield Waterside regeneration project.

Speaking at the event, Peter Swallow, Managing Director of Bolsterstone Group Plc, the company leading the project, revealed that construction of up to 170 two, three and four bedroom homes, which will form ‘The Park’, is expected to get underway as early as the first quarter of 2019.

At the sell-out Celebrate Chesterfield event, Mr Swallow also announced that a collaboration agreement with an investment company to fund and deliver new residential apartments, has recently been put in place.

The agreement is the first stage of a process which will facilitate the construction of 310 Build to Rent apartments within Phase 1 of the Basin Square neighbourhood of Chesterfield Waterside. It follows the granting of outline planning consent for the layout, heights and massing of Phase 1 last year.

Speaking at the event Peter, who had recently returned from France, having attended the leading worldwide property event, MIPIM, where the Chesterfield Waterside project was showcased said: “I am delighted with the excellent progress being made at Chesterfield Waterside.

“We will now move forward with the ‘best bids’ process for the construction of the housing units at The Park and, subject to reserved matters planning consent being granted, expect work to start on site on this phase early next year.

“Demand is strong as developers see the massive potential of Chesterfield Waterside as a whole.”

The 16 hectare development is a 10-year project being led by Bolsterstone Group, working in partnership with Arnold Laver Group and Chesterfield Borough Council. The programme aims to create a thriving new community with homes, offices, shops, bars and restaurants surrounding a new canal basin and is one of the largest regeneration projects in the UK.

Dom Stevens, Destination Chesterfield Manager, said: The housing announcements made at Celebrate are growing physical proof that Chesterfield is a market town with a difference. We have grown and adapted to the changing needs of residents and businesses and, as a result, created a very attractive investment proposition. People want to live, work and do business here and our housing plans are further evidence of this.”

Celebrate Chesterfield, now in its sixth year, is organised by Destination Chesterfield and is one of the biggest business events in the region.

The University of Derby is headline sponsor of the event alongside Central Technology and Markham Vale as associate sponsors of Celebrate Chesterfield.

Destination Chesterfield was launched in 2010 to improve the economic prosperity of the town through a campaign to promote Chesterfield.

Over the past eight years it has brought together the business community as Chesterfield Champions to market the town, drive investment and bring it to the attention of national investors.

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Chesterfield’s investment potential showcased in new film

With £1 billion of investment opportunities underway, Chesterfield’s investment potential has been brought to life in a brand new series of films produced by Destination Chesterfield.

The series of films have been created to showcase the benefits of investing in Chesterfield.

They feature a number of businesses from the leisure and retail, manufacturing and logistics sectors, highlighting the key benefits of basing businesses in the Borough.

Ferdinand Bilstein, Northern Tea Merchants, United Cast Bars Ltd, Bottle and Thyme, and MSE Hiller are amongst a number of businesses featured in the films, highlighting the benefits of Chesterfield’s connectivity, productivity, lifestyle, proximity to the Peak District and skills and education offer.

The films, which have all been created by local film and production company Defeye Creative, have been commissioned by Destination Chesterfield, the town’s inward investment campaign.

Dominic Stevens, Destination Chesterfield Manager explained: “Chesterfield’s GVA has grown by 28% in the last five years outperforming South Yorkshire, East Midlands and England. These are facts that cannot be taken lightly by businesses looking to grow and invest.

“We have the commercial property, transport links and networks to support businesses and nowhere is this better evidenced that with the businesses that are established in Chesterfield, which is why it was important to showcase them in the films.”

Delighted to take part in the film James Pogson, Director of Chatsworth Road based retailer and manufacturer Northern Tea Merchants said: “Our business has its roots in Chesterfield and has been established here for nearly 70 years. It is an excellent location for us and the  transport links have enabled us to grow and develop partnerships with national retailers and take the business from a local tea distributor to a national retailer and manufacturer.”

Dominic added: “The investment potential of Chesterfield is immense. Already we have the UK’s largest leisure development at Peak Resort, one of the largest regeneration projects at Chesterfield Waterside and an HS2 station in planning which will deliver a huge range of opportunities for people to live, work and invest here both now and in the future.”

To view all the films, visit  https://youtu.be/cAcHXdi3YRM

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Chesterfield’s ambitious £340 million regeneration scheme set to take shape in 2018

The ambitious £340 million regeneration project Chesterfield Waterside, is set to make significant progress in 2018.

The exciting news was revealed at the annual Celebrate Chesterfield event on Thursday 22 March by Peter Swallow, Managing Director of Bolsterstone Group Plc the company leading the project.

At the event he revealed that construction of up to 170 two, three and four bedroom homes,  which will form ‘The Park’ neighbourhood, is expected to get underway as early as the first quarter of 2019.

Delivery of a further 310 residential apartments within Phase 1 of Basin Square has also taken a step forward following a  recent collaboration agreement with an investment company as the funding and delivery partner for the proposed ‘Build to Rent’ accommodation. The conclusion of this agreement is the first stage of a process which will facilitate the construction of these one and two bedroom units at Basin Square

The recent progress follows the granting of outline planning consent last year for the layout, heights and massing of the apartments, hotel, offices, retail units and multi-storey car park which will be constructed in Phase 1 of Basin Square.

Further developments at Basin Square include the granting of planning permission to restore the link from the canal to the newly constructed basin within the scheme. A reserved matters planning application will also shortly be submitted for the 4000m² office building, 30% of which is already under offer. Construction of the office building is expected to start early next year.

Speaking at the event Peter, who has recently returned from France having attended the leading worldwide property event MIPIM where the Chesterfield Waterside project was showcased, said: “I am delighted with the excellent progress being made at Chesterfield Waterside.

“The next step in this process is that we will now move forward with the ‘best bids’ process for the construction of the family housing units at The Park and, subject to reserved matters planning consent being granted, expect work to start on site on this phase early next year.

“Demand is strong as developers see the massive potential of Chesterfield Waterside as a whole. The development’s prime location next to the town centre, great road networks and the train station which will have an HS2 stop by 2034, make it an attractive investment opportunity that is holding its own at a regional, national and international  level.”

The 16 hectare development is a 10-year project being led by Bolsterstone Group working in partnership with Arnold Laver Group and Chesterfield Borough Council. The programme aims to create a thriving new community with homes, offices, shops, bars and restaurants surrounding a new canal basin and is one of the largest regeneration projects in the UK.

Find out more about the Chesterfield Waterside development.


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Planning application submitted for new Saltergate car park

Plans for a new, modern Saltergate multi-storey car park have been submitted by Chesterfield Borough Council.

The council’s planning committee will decide on the application for a new car park with more than 500 spaces in the coming weeks.

Councillor Terry Gilby, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for economic growth, said: “The new car park moves a step closer to reality now the planning application has been submitted.

“The new car park will be fit for purpose with wider bays and modern facilities and would serve the town centre, including the Premier Inn Hotel, restaurants and fitness centre being built on the site of the former Co-op department store as part of the Northern Gateway development.”

The previous Saltergate multi-storey car park closed at the beginning of February and work is currently being carried out to demolish the concrete structure, built in the early 1970s.

The demolition work should be completed in mid-April.

Peter Swallow, chair of Destination Chesterfield added: “The demolition of Saltergate carpark is a welcome and visible sign that plans for Northern Gateway are starting to come to fruition.

“The very fact the carpark is being replaced with a larger structure is a key indicator that there is both footfall and demand in  Chesterfield. There are also further multi-storey carparks being built at Waterside to meet future anticipated demand which is being driven by the town’s investment potential.”

The new car park is part of the wider council-led Northern Gateway scheme. Work is currently underway on the transformation of the former Co-op department store which will feature a 96 bedroom Premier Inn hotel on the upper floors, six bars and restaurants on the ground floor and a fitness centre in the basement.

There will also be environmental improvements on Elder Way and a new enterprise centre on the site of Holywell Cross (Donut) car park.Northern Gateway - Multistorey Car Park

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Chamber welcomes progress on Brexit transition period

The UK and EU have agreed a “large part” of the agreement that will lead to the “orderly withdrawal” of the UK from the Union.

Brexit negotiators Michel Barnier and David Davis said they had agreed terms for a transition period.

They called it a “decisive step”, but there are still issues to be resolved, including the Northern Ireland border.

The transitional period is set to last from 29 March, 2019, to December 2020, and is intended to smooth the path to a future permanent relationship.

Mr Barnier said there was also an agreement on the rights of 4.5 million EU citizens in the UK and the 1.2 million UK citizens in the EU after Brexit.

It is hoped the agreement on the transitional period can be signed off by Theresa May and EU leaders at an EU summit this week.

Chris Hobson, Director of Policy at East Midlands Chamber, said:-

“Along with the British Chambers of Commerce and many of our members, we have been calling for a transitional period so that we don’t suffer the potential consequences of an unruly exit.

“This agreement, if ratified, is a short-term fix but extends the timeframe during which a more comprehensive Brexit can be properly negotiated.

“This announcement shows that we can work with our EU counterparts for the mutual benefit of businesses and residents on both sides of the English Channel and we welcome the progress that is being made.”

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Derbyshire showcases half billion of investment at MIPIM

Derby and Derbyshire have been promoting the region at MIPIM, the international property conference, as part of the Midlands UK Pavilion.

Frank Horsley, Head of Economic Regeneration at Derbyshire County Council presented, alongside senior representatives from Birmingham and Coventry, as part of a ‘Living and Thriving’ panel hosted by Estates Gazette. The panel discussed the effects leisure and tourism have on the economic development and Derbyshire brings a wealth of opportunity to the table.

Derbyshire has long been a destination of choice to live, work and play. With over 35 million visitors per year, the tourism economy in Derbyshire is thriving. Iconic brands and stunning locations such as the Peak District National Park, Chatsworth House and the National Forest attract millions of tourists each year and encourages more businesses to set up or locate in Derbyshire. The County has a unique lifestyle offer and Derbyshire’s residents have easy access to both an area of outstanding national beauty and to major cities.

Frank Horsley, Head of Economic Regeneration at Derbyshire County Council said “Countless examples of living and thriving can be found right across Derbyshire from the famous Peak District National Park and Derbyshire Dales to the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site – the birth-place of the industrial revolution. Derbyshire is proud of its industrial past and manufacturing is still at its core with twice the national average being employed in this sector. The visitor economy is also booming, and worth over £2 billion with new developments of global significance such as Buxton Hotel and Spa and Peak Resort in Chesterfield coming forward. People and businesses thrive in Derbyshire, from entrepreneurs to large scale multi-national companies – innovation is in our DNA”

As Derbyshire’s largest town, Chesterfield is undergoing a huge change with major investments in retail, tourism and housing developments currently taking place.

Peter Swallow, Chair of Destination Chesterfield said “The first phase of £400m Peak Resort, which is set to launch in 2020, will help cement Chesterfield’s reputation as a tourism town, harnessing its proximity to the Peak District. We have long recognised the tourist potential of the town and are making significant investment in the number of overnight beds available, creating additional hotel accommodation in both the town centre and at Basin Square in the first phase of Chesterfield Waterside.”

Another key part of Derbyshire’s investment offer is the market town of Buxton founded by the Romans, it later became a famous spa town in the 18th and 19th centuries. The development of Buxton Crescent to a Five-star thermal spa hotel and visitor centre brings huge opportunities for the town. The project, which received a £23.8m Heritage Lottery Fund award, one of the largest awards granted outside London, is a partnership between High Peak Borough Council, Derbyshire County Council, Trevor Osborne Property Group and CP Holding Ltd, the outright owner of the Danubius Hotel and Spa Group – Europe’s largest hotel and spa operator.

VINCI Construction UK started work on the £46 million redevelopment in 2016 and the Hotel and Spa and Pump Room will open in 2019. The Crescent development will place Buxton firmly back on the map as England’s leading spa town.

The crescent, built by the Fifth Duke of Devonshire, has strong links with the Chatsworth Estate in the stunning Peak District National Park as the current Duke of Devonshire is the Patron of the Buxton Crescent & Thermal Spa Heritage Trust. The Chatsworth Estate is an important part of the visitor economy and the Duke of Devonshire is a strong advocate of the excellent quality of life on offer in Derbyshire.

The Duke of Devonshire commented “Derbyshire is a wonderful part of the world, with many and varied reasons to live here and visit. As a university, spa and market town, Buxton is one of those reasons. Built by my ancestor the 5th Duke of Devonshire, the Crescent has been part of Buxton’s history for over 200 years, and I hope that its current redevelopment will play a pivotal role in the continued renaissance of Buxton as a leading spa town. At Chatsworth, we look forward to playing our part in the next stage of Buxton’s story.”

Download the D2 Prospectus of investment opportunities.


 

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Over 250 delegates to Celebrate Chesterfield

This year’s Celebrate Chesterfield has a packed agenda which celebrates the success of the town

Peter Swallow, Managing Director of Bolsterstone Plc, the company behind the Chesterfield Waterside, will reveal at the free business breakfast event how the ambitious regeneration project – one of the largest in the UK – will take a major step forward this year.

Peter will also be joined by Huw Bowen, Chief Executive of Chesterfield Borough Council, who will update on the progress the town is making as a whole.

Dom Stevens, Destination Chesterfield Manager, will launch the town’s new investment video whilst Dr Paula Holt, Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean, College of Health and Social Care at the University of Derby will showcase the success of the Chesterfield Campus.

Richard Thompson, Sales and Marketing Director at Central Technology will take part in ‘Chat with a Champion’ and Toby Perkins MP, Cllr. Tricia Gilby , Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, Phil Bramley, Editor of the Derbyshire Times and Dr Paula Holt will take be part of our Queston Time panel.

Celebrate Chesterfield, now in its sixth year and organised by Destination Chesterfield, is one of the biggest business events in the region. More than 250 delegates are expected to attend at the Winding Wheel this year.

Dom Stevens, Destination Chesterfield Manager, said: “We are a town on the up and we have a lot to be proud of. Celebrate Chesterfield is a fantastic opportunity for the local business community to come together and toast achievements from the past 12 months and look forward to what is coming up during 2018 and beyond.”

The University of Derby is this year’s headline sponsor with Central Technology and Markham Vale as associate sponsors.

Dr Paula Holt, Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean, College of Health and Social Care, said:

“The University of Derby is proud to sponsor the Celebrate Chesterfield event once again in 2018.

“We remain committed to making a difference to Chesterfield and its population, growing our involvement in social and community projects to promote health and wellbeing. We have seen a significant increase in students at our Chesterfield Campus, particularly in adult and mental health nursing, giving more local people the opportunity to progress their careers. It is a joy to see the old girls’ school which has been restored sympathetically, but with state-of-the-art facilities, thriving as a vibrant educational centre of excellence. We are seeing occupation of our incubation space, and we are committed to supporting local businesses through innovation and creativity in areas such as health technology and product development, as well as working together to develop higher, degree and masters level apprenticeships.”

Richard Thompson, Sales and Marketing Director at Central Technology, added:

“Supporting Destination Chesterfield is of huge importance to us at CT.  Having been established and working in Chesterfield, with year on year growth for over 15 years, we seek to employ local talent and work with local mid-market organisations that require IT support and critical data and security protection.

“2018 is a big year for Central Technology as we move to a fully fitted 11,000 sq ft office later this spring to accommodate our growth and provide more opportunities for jobs in the area.

“With a key focus on staff training and development, we will have dedicated training facilities and test labs for technical learning time.  By attracting excellent technicians and developing our local apprenticeship scheme, we will be able to continue to provide the excellent service our customers expect.

“The event is a great opportunity for us to meet and work with like-minded mid-market organisations that are keen to grow business in Chesterfield and make it a great location to both work and live.”

Destination Chesterfield was launched in 2010 to improve the economic prosperity of the town through a campaign to promote Chesterfield.

Over the past eight years it has brought together the business community as Chesterfield Champions to market the town, drive investment and bring it to the attention of national investors.

Limited tickets for the breakfast event, which is being held from 7.30am to 11am, are available to book now.

To book your ticket at the event, please visit http://www.chesterfield.co.uk/celebrate/

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Chesterfield businesses invited to take part in graduate recruitment programme

Small to medium Chesterfield businesses are being invited to access expert help to attract, select, recruit and train graduates through a city region-wide funded scheme.

The Sheffield City Region RISE graduate recruitment programme is delivered in partnership with the SCR Growth Hub, University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University and the private sector.

It aims to connect growing businesses with ambitious graduates – and take the hassle out of recruitment. Local organisations that have been involved in the project to date include Chesterfield Champions Casa Hotel,  Global Brands and Stopfords.

Stopfords Chesterfield LLP welcomed marketing graduate Joshua Paget to their team last year as part of the RISE recruitment programme.

Martin Swain, Partner at Stopfords, comments on Joshua’s appointment:-

“I am delighted to be able to welcome Joshua to Stopfords. The scheme not only benefits the local community and businesses copious amounts, but also saves us, the employer, a lot of time and resources.”

Joshua, said about the scheme:

“It enables me to learn and develop in a role I have an interest in. The RISE team were very supportive and informative throughout the whole process and I have had a warm welcome from all the staff at Stopfords.”

Business can participate in RISE, whether they want to appoint a graduate to a six month internship or a permanent post with a six-month probationary period. The only eligibility criteria is that they have less than 250 employees and are based in the Sheffield City Region.

The organisation must commit to an excellent induction, management support, salary and appraisal package. In return, they can access a fully-funded recruitment programme to help manage the process and ensure the best possible result for both employer and employee – plus there’s a £1,000 wage subsidy available.

To find out more about the RISE project click here. The deadline for applications to get involved is March 19th.

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