Investing In Charnwood
Why Choose Charnwood for your Business?
Charnwood, home to 155,000 people, with around 55,000 living in Loughborough, is situated at the centre of the three cities triangle of Leicester, Nottingham and Derby, all of which are within easy reach (30-45 mins). There are nearly 1.25 million people who are economically active (16-74) within 45 minutes driving time of Loughborough. Whilst Loughborough, located at Junction 23 of the M1, is a market town, it also has one of the country's top ten universities, giving it a vibrancy not usually found outside the cities. It has excellent transport links by road, rail and air to all parts of the country. Businesses or organisations that are looking for a central base should consider not only Loughborough but also South Charnwood, which borders Leicester City but can also offer good road access and easy parking. Similarly nearly 850,000 economically people aged 16-74 can drive to a job in South Charnwood in 45 minutes. Over 4 million people live within a one hour drive (equivalent to the population of the entire East Midlands). Its proximity to NEMA (Nottingham East Midlands Airport),which is the UK express freight hub for many global distribution operations as well as a hub for UK road freight (nearly 90% of England and Wales lies within a 4 hour truck journey from Charnwood), gives particular advantages to companies who choose to locate in Charnwood.
Support for Inward Investment
Charnwood Borough Council work closely with Prospect Leicestershire, the inward investment agency for Leicester and Leicestershire in England. They provide a free confidential business relocation advisory service for companies considering Leicester and Leicestershire as a business location and existing investors looking to relocate or expand within the city and county. Prospect Leicestershire can assist with establishing businesses in the area by:
• Working with a company to define their location needs
• Undertaking specific research to support individual relocations
• Providing the latest comprehensive information on sites and premises
• Arranging personal tours of the area to explore the different opportunities
• Liaising with professional intermediaries including recruitment and training advisers
World Changing Charnwood
- World Changing Charnwood
Charnwood is a place that many people have never heard of, but it is one that has repeatedly changed the course of history.
From the first signs of life on earth, through the start of the agricultural revolution to its current world leading technology, Charnwood and Loughborough have made history, and are still doing so.
Charnwood - changing the way we work, rest and play...
This site gives information on the benefits of locating your business in Charnwood, such as the superb infrastructure, quality of life, excellent business properties, support networks and the large quality potential labour force that can be drawn upon. Please see the Relocation Information Package for Employers below.
In Good Company
Companies based in Charnwood who already enjoy the benefits of being located here include:
Loughborough University AstraZeneca R&D Charnwood, 3M Healthcare , Advantica, Fisher Scientific, Campbell Scientific, Motorola, LaFarge, FKI, Pukka Pies, Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Club, Brio Toys, Preci Spark, Dunlop Aerospace (Meggitt) , Flogas and William Davis
Recent Successes
Find out more information about some of companies that have recently moved to Charnwood.
Relocation Information Package
- Relocation Information Package for Employers
Information on business property, labour market, infrastructure and transport and help available.
- Relocation Information Package for Employees
A guide to housing, education, health & social care, shopping & leisure and jobs for partners.
Employment Land and Property
A number of employment land studies have been carried out in recent years at both County and District level. See link for more details
Useful Information
- Transport Infrastructure
Information on the road, rail and air communication links enjoyed by Charnwood
- Business Properties
This section details the Council's own units as well as some Private Sector developments and units
- New Opportunity sites and Major Developments
This section details some of the recent commercial and industrial developments as well as future developments, namely the area around Loughborough Railway Station and Dishley Grange
- Grants and Funding
Details and information on funding sources can be found here as well as an online searchable database.
- Facts and Figures
Includes information on the local labour market as well as economic facts and figures
- Starting a Business
Starting a business can be a daunting process but help is at hand. This section contains links and information for those considering self employment
- Business Networks
This section provides information on local, regional and national networks
- Quality of life
Details of the quality of life enjoyed by residents of Charnwood
