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WARWICK NORTH WEST - A KEY CONTRIBUTOR TO LIVERPOOL’S REMARKABLE REGENERATION JOURNEY
For 25 years, Warwick North West, a Strategic Partner of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, has had a solid commitment to the city’s regeneration. Director Greg Johnson explains… Once plagued by high unemployment and economic decline, Liverpool has undergone remarkable transformation in recent years, emerging as a thriving city.
stand alongside a complete construction of a new state of the art stadium for Everton on Bramley Moore dock, it has really bolstered Liverpool’s’ sporting profile.
Being selected as the European Capital of Culture in 2008 was a pivotal moment in the city’s regeneration journey that attracted international attention and prompted investment in cultural infrastructure such as the Liverpool Museum and Albert Dock.
But it’s also Liverpool’s commitment to affordable housing that has created growth, and it’s in this sector that Warwick North West has shown its dedication to the city.
Urban renewal has also seen the transformation of the Liverpool ONE shopping complex, while most recently, being the official host of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest put the city firmly in the world’s spotlight. The success of Liverpool’s football clubs have also promoted the city, with the development of Anfield’s new main stand and Anfield road
For 25 years, we’ve manufactured PVC windows and doors from our Bootle-based site, helping increase employment in the area and even taking on a number of apprentices in order to tackle a growing skills shortage. We’ve contributed to the area’s development, including working with the Liverpool Council in helping to rescue the iconic Welsh Streets in 2018, providing windows and doors to the now regenerated properties that have created homes for over 300 families.
We also have a commitment to giving back to our community, and have partnered with children’s charity Ykids and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in an effort to help better the lives of vulnerable children. Through leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration between public and private sectors, Liverpool has transformed into a vibrant economic hub. At Warwick North West, we’re proud to play our part in the city’s regeneration journey, and looking ahead, we have a commitment to continual investment through housing development, job creation, and charity, helping to build a bright future for Liverpool.
NEW FIGURES CONFIRM BIPC LIVERPOOL CITY REGION IS ENGINE FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND GROWTH payback of £6.63 for every £1 of public money spent across the BIPC Network. Among those entrepreneurs to receive support, 62% were women, 27% identified themselves as from a minority ethnic background, 15 % were disabled and 21% were aged 35 and under.
A new report published by the British Library has revealed the significant economic impact of the Business & IP Centre in the Liverpool City Region over the past three years. The national report (Democratising Entrepreneurship 2.0) identifies the city region’s BIPC as one of the top three best performing centres in the UK, supporting a total of 2,628 businesses and helping to create more than 1,000 new businesses during the period, generating GVA of £11m. It shows that BIPC Liverpool City Region has boosted entrepreneurship and economic recovery at a local level, contributing to a
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The Business & IP Centre Liverpool is based at Central Library, William Brown Street. Its services are delivered through Central Library and other libraries across the city as well as in St Helens, Wirral, Knowsley, Sefton and Halton. It is part of a national network led by the British Library, providing anyone wanting to start or grow a business with information, resources and advice around protecting and commercialising their idea. Val Jones, acting head of Libraries and Information Service, said: “Over the last few years, demand for BIPC services has risen sharply and we have adapted and expanded our range of services to reflect the needs of the business community.
The BIPC is often a lifeline for people starting and growing a business. These figures reflect the quality of our offer and the hard work and dedication of the BIPC team.” Services at BIPC Liverpool City Region include: • Free access to powerful database containing up-to-the-minute, high-quality UK and global market intelligence, customer insights and company data (worth over £5m), combined with intellectual property advice and guidance; • A rich programme of online and physical events designed to help people learn, be inspired, connect and share ideas • One-to-one support and mentoring delivered by library staff and public/private sector business experts and partners; • Accessible and welcoming spaces with access to PCs, desks and Wi-Fi; • A comprehensive package of online support; including webinars, one-to-one business and IP advice sessions and screenings of our programme of inspirational panel discussions.
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