30 | SUMMER 2016 |
Business Focus
Airport’s community pledge for Havering London City Airport has renewed its commitment to local communities in Havering, in a pledge distributed to nearly 6,500 households in the borough.
The Community Pledge follows a survey which shows 77 per cent of East London business decision-makers support London City’s expansion plans Business Start Up Surgery The Royal Bank of Scotland is holding a free-to-attend Business Start Up Surgery at its offices in Western Road, Romford on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 July. More information steven.elliott@rbs.co.uk Calling all entrepreneurs If you are self-employed or looking to start your own business The Workary at Rainham Library could be just right for you. Havering Council is sponsoring an initial sixmonth trial to provide a room, with wi-fi, where you can work, meet clients and discuss issues with other local entrepreneurs and experts to give advice and support. Kitchen facilities will also be available. The project is in partnership with Wimble Tech, which has set up similar centres in other London boroughs. More information www.theworkary.com Transport for Business Transport for London has launched a new Business Engagement website where you can find information on the support available for local employers to encourage their staff to be active, sustainable, and travel safely and efficiently. More information www.havering.gov.uk/businesstravel Building on success MGN Builders Merchants is moving to Harold Hill from Ilford after Kemsley LLP completed a letting of an 8,000 square feet warehouse and secure yard area.
London City Airport, which has been at the heart of East London regeneration for nearly 30 years, has set out new commitments to education, employment, investment in community and business, and the environment. The new Havering Community Pledge builds on the airport’s regular engagement and communication with the borough, summarising how the airport will continue to be a responsible neighbour and take its role in the community seriously. Chief Executive Declan Collier said: “We are absolutely determined that London City Airport should continue to be a good neighbour to Havering residents, building on the £2.7 million which has already been spent on East London initiatives since 2009. “Our pledge puts local residents at the heart of what we do, and this will continue if we expand." More information www.londoncityairport.com
The Community Pledge We will continue to: Jobs Ensure more jobs for locals – joining the East London residents who already work at London City and comprise 64% of our entire workforce Education Broaden our community outreach and work with more local schools to develop students’ education and career prospects, including work experience
opportunities at the airport Community Support and invest in initiatives, adding to the £2.7 million already spent by London City Airport in East London since 2009 Raise more money for local causes, including our longstanding commitment to Richard House Children’s Hospice in Beckton
Environment Operate more fuel efficient and quieter aircraft from and to the airport Business Create more procurement opportunities for local businesses – adding to success stories like our on-going contract with Greenwichbased start-up Crowd Vision