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Colchester
Ultra Ready for Business
Why We’re Backing
Colchester
We asked key business people engaged in projects
in and around Colchester to share their views on
why they are investing here. This is what they said:
Fenwick have invested over £30 Million in the
redevelopment of the principal department
store on Colchester High Street. The shopping
experience will be transformed as the store
will feature two full-height atria , large media
screens, two restaurants, 50% more floor
space and a significantly wider offer of brands across Fashion,
Menswear, Accessories, Beauty and Home. This investment
will further secure Colchester’s position as the pre-eminent
shopping destination in the region with its compelling mix of
retail, leisure and culture all within this historic town centre.
Hugo Fenwick, Group Trading Director, Fenwick’s.
Colchester Presents Community Interest
Company is focused on the vitality and
viability of Colchester with the single aim
of strengthening Colchester and reinforcing
its position as a primary retail, social,
cultural and leisure destination in the region.
This is done through an inclusive and collaborative business
model, delivering sustainable funding for continued investment
in Colchester.
Carl Milton, interim Chairman of Colchester Presents CIC
Colchester is a large part of Birkett Long’s
history, but more importantly it’s going to be
a big part of our future strategy. We’re excited
about our move to a purpose-built office in a
developing part of town, which will go a long
way towards Birkett Long achieving its aim of
being the leading professional services firm in Essex.
Adrian Livesley, Managing Partner, Birkett Long Solicitors &
Independent Financial Advisers
When it comes to creativity, Colchester
punches far above its weight. There’s huge
excitement around the creative industries,
with civic and commercial partnerships
unlocking the potential of people and
companies with great ideas.
Steve Mannix, Executive Director, Mercury Theatre
We’re backing Colchester by developing
the Knowledge Gateway, our science and
technology park that’s home to a growing
cluster of SMEs – and we’re providing
excellent support to businesses across
the region.
Bryn Morris, Registrar, University of Essex