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LUXURY LIVING IN WEST LONDON

St James is a design-conscious, residential developer delivering fantastic homes in amazing places.

A unique, gated, seven-acre walled estate adjacent to the River Thames and set within the grounds of a refurbished Grade II Listed Manor House. Fitzroy Gate delivers an impressive collection of 39 four, five and six-bedroom family homes bordering three acres of private mature parkland and just under a mile from Richmond. Completions from June 2017.

Richmond Road, Old Islewor th, TW7 7BP sales.fitzroygate@stjames.co.uk 020 3930 5036

Prices from £1,400,000 www.fitzroygate.co.uk

Fitzroy Gate

A stunning collection of 74 apar tments with just a limited number remaining. Set within landscaped grounds and adjacent to the Kew Bridge West development, Heritage Walk incorporates courtyard gardens on elevated terraces and benefits from a concierge, residents’ g ym and gated undercroft parking. Move in now.

Kew Bridge Road, Brentford, London, TW8 0EF

heritage-walk@stjames.co.uk 020 3930 5194

2 bedroom apar tments from £699,950

www.heritage-walk.co.uk

Prices correct at time of print.

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With our UK head o ce in London, our portfolio started with the o ce and hotel development, Hyde House in Hendon, moving on to further hotel and residential units throughout the City Our recently completed Britannia Point in Colliers Wood and near to completion Chiswick School, showcases our recent developments in London.

Recently secured work includes a conservation residential development in Bath and two new residential regeneration developments in Hackney We are also delivering a 22 storey residential and retail development in East Croydon.

Our East Croydon project mirrors the success of Britannia Point in scale and image.

The dedication of our people and the shared values which unite us give our stakeholders the confidence to trust us and work with us repeatedly

JJ Rhatigan & Company is a leading London construction company established in Ireland for over 60 years.

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LEADER’S FOREWORD

Thank you for picking up and taking a look at our first ever Hounslow Business Guide.

Whether you are already trading in the Borough, an aspiring start up or just interested in what we’ve got to offer, we know you won’t be disappointed.

Hounslow has been making great business waves of late. We’re already well known for the multi-nationals who base themselves on what we call the Golden Mile (see page XX) – including Sky, GSK, Dell EMC, JC Decaux, to name but a few.

Our flagship business parks in the east and west of the borough (Chiswick Business Park and Bedfont Lakes, pg?) are also home to other big names in technology and broadcasting like Cisco, IBM, Disney, The Discovery Channel and QVC. But it’s under the radar where the thousands of smaller Hounslow businesses are innovating, employing local people and working all hours that inspire us and make this Borough one of the most entrepreneurial in London. The latest number of businesses in Hounslow nears a staggering 13,000.

We have some big challenges ahead, such as providing the workspace, homes for employees and associated infrastructure required to service a first class business destination. The announcement of Heathrow as the Government’s preferred location for a new runway will have an enormous impact and we’re aiming to be ahead of the curve in terms of the implications for businesses and skills.

Inside this guide is more on what we’re doing to help businesses and residents continue the success story of Hounslow as a great borough for business. Now more than ever we need to work together.

We value tremendously the partnerships that we have with the public and private sectors, voluntary organisations and our local communities and the part they continue to play played in supporting our businesses and residents.

Also, when you get a chance, take a look at our It’s Local Business Directory and if at all possible please shop locally to help boost your local economy.

We continue to be ambitious for the prosperity of businesses in Hounslow and we look forward to working with you to achieve it.

FOREWORD

Thank you for picking up and taking a look at our first ever Hounslow Business Guide.

Whether you are already trading in the borough, an aspiring start-up or just interested in what we’ve got to offer, we know you won’t be disappointed.

Hounslow has been making great business waves of late. We’re already well known for the multi-nationals who base themselves on what we call the Golden Mile (see page 15) – including Sky, GSK, Dell EMC and JC Decaux, to name but a few.

Our flagship business parks in the east and west of the borough (Chiswick Business Park and Bedfont Lakes, pg 11) are also home to other big names in technology and broadcasting like Cisco, IBM, Disney, The Discovery Channel and QVC. But it’s under the radar where the thousands of smaller Hounslow businesses are innovating, employing local people and working all hours that inspire us and make this borough one of the most entrepreneurial in London. The latest number of businesses in Hounslow nears a staggering 13,000.

We have some big challenges ahead, such as providing the workspace, homes for employees and associated infrastructure required to service a first-class business destination. The announcement of Heathrow as the Government’s preferred location for a new runway will have an enormous impact and we’re aiming to be ahead of the curve in terms of the implications for businesses and skills.

Inside this guide is more on what we’re doing to help businesses and residents continue the success story of Hounslow as a great borough for business. Now more than ever we need to work together.

We value tremendously the partnerships that we have with the public and private sectors, voluntary organisations and our local communities and the part they continue to play in supporting our businesses and residents.

Also, when you get a chance, take a look at our It’slocal Hounslow online business directory and if at all possible please shop locally to help boost your local economy.

We continue to be ambitious for the prosperity of businesses in Hounslow and we look forward to working with you to achieve it.

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Cllr Steve Curran Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Corporate Strategy, Planning and Regeneration.

WORKSPACE

Awesome offices

Chiswick Business Park

Who wouldn’t Enjoy Work at the multi award-winning Chiswick Park? Immaculately landscaped, flawless evergreens providing shade for packed-lunching workers and duck gliding by in the centrepiece lake. One could be forgiven for forgetting that this Grade A office space is located just a few hundred metres from Chiswick roundabout where the A4 main arterial route from Heathrow to central London meets the bustling North Circular Road.

No wonder then that the roll call of businesses choosing to base themselves here reads like a who’s who of industry trailblazers – PepsiCo, Starbucks, Haliburton, Paramount Pictures, Discovery Channel, Disney... we could go on.

The ethos is simple – happy workers do business better. It seems to be doing the trick at Enjoy Work’s Chiswick Park.

P Visit www.enjoy-work.com

Bedfont Lakes

Set in a Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation, the businesses at Bedfont Lakes share this setting with more than 350 species of plants and over 150 types of birds.

This environmental success story – the area was used as landfill as recently as 1973 – is only part of what make Bedfont Lakes such an attractive proposition for its tenants. Top quality office space is inhabited by the likes of Cisco, SAP, BP and Targus who relish the chance of working in a non-urban location with a wealth of recreational opportunities in the vicinity. Golf lovers are especially spoilt with championship courses Sunningdale and Wentworth nearby.

P Visit www.bedfont.co.uk

BUSINESS SERVICES

Business Services and Investment

The Business Services and Investment team is the business hub of the Council – they want to hear from you whatever your business query. As the saying goes, if they don’t know the answer they’ll know someone who will.

Councils and businesses work together in a number of ways, whether it’s licensing, premises use, promotional events, procurement or apprenticeships. The job of the Business Services team is to be your port of call for any of the Council business touch points and make sure you get the information or service you need.

The team also want to encourage businesses to locate, start-up or grow up in the borough so they have a great all-round knowledge to support any company, irrespective of size or sector. For instance, aspiring startups have been able to take advantage of a free training and mentoring programme, while more established businesses have been invited to meet the Council’s procurement team to find out about becoming suppliers to the local authority.

P Visit www.investhounslow.com

L Follow us @investhounslow

z Get in touch with us at enquiries@investhounslow.com

Business Rates

i 020 8583 5556

Business rates are paid on non-residential properties, such as retail units, offices, factories, hotels and pubs. If you’re running a business from a building that you use for non-domestic purposes, then you’ll probably be required to pay business rates.

For more about business rates in Hounslow, including details of our relief schemes.

P Visit www.hounslow.gov.uk/businessrates

Hounslow Council Skills and Employment Service

Apprenticeships

Hounslow Council has a dedicated team who work with local employers to secure apprenticeship opportunities for Hounslow residents across a range of different sectors including IT, finance, admin, marketing, sales, hairdressing and childcare. The Council also offers an annual apprenticeship programme, provides advice and guidance to all residents who are interested in an apprenticeship and works with several colleges and training providers to secure local apprenticeship opportunities for residents.

Careers Coach and Job Brokerage

The Careers Coach service is a mobile state-of-the-art facility, fully equipped with computer stations for residents to work on their CV or job applications as well as private office space for one-to-one advice.

The Job Brokerage service works with both employers and residents.Trained advisors provide information advice and guidance and help residents to access suitable opportunities with partner employers. The service is open to any unemployed Hounslow resident.

Skills Escalator

The Skills Escalator offers residents one-to-one advice and support with their careers and training in order to increase their income. The service is open to Hounslow residents who are in work and receiving Housing Benefit. Support is provided through one-to-one appointments with a qualified careers adviser at a range of locations across the borough, and at times to suit residents’ needs.

Local Partnerships – Premier Inn

Hounslow has successful partnerships with key local businesses. Premier Inn is an active member of the Council’s strategic group, the Hounslow Skills Training and Employment Partnership (HSTEP). Through this group Premier Inn contributes to the collective leadership of the skills and employment agenda in Hounslow as well as providing valuable insights into the skills and employment needs of businesses locally. The Council is working to support Premier Inn’s business aims and has recently played a significant role in the successful recruitment of staff for the new hotel at Heathrow Terminal 4, via its Career Coach and Job Brokerage service.

P For more on the Council’s Skills and Employment Services visit www.hounslow.gov.uk/workhounslow

z To contact us email work@hounslow.gov.uk or call 020 8583 6174.

Launch of the Careers Coach in 2015

REGENERATION

LEADER’S FOREWORD

Thank you for picking up and taking a look at our first ever Hounslow Business Guide.

Hounslow’s Golden Opportunity

The Great West Road was built in the 1930s and established itself as a leading strategic industrial location, named the ‘Golden Mile’. Remnants of the industrial spirit of its heyday can still be traced today in a number of special Art Deco factory buildings lining the corridor. In the 1960s, the M4 motorway was built over the Great West Road, and the corridor attracted a series of office buildings including the Headquarters of GlaxoSmithKline, and the development of the Sky campus at Osterley. The Chiswick Business Park at its eastern end has attracted a range of high profile businesses.

Whether you are already trading in the Borough, an aspiring start up or just interested in what we’ve got to offer, we know you won’t be disappointed.

Hounslow has been making great business waves of late. We’re already well known for the multi-nationals who base themselves on what we call the Golden Mile (see page XX) – including Sky, GSK, Dell EMC, JC Decaux, to name but a few.

In 2014 the Council established a high level strategic vision for the Golden Mile which covered the entire length of the Great West Road corridor. The Council’s vision is to drive the renaissance of the Golden Mile as a prime employment hub in the borough and to maximise on its strategic location as the western gateway into central London.

Our flagship business parks in the east and west of the borough (Chiswick Business Park and Bedfont Lakes, pg?) are also home to other big names in technology and broadcasting like Cisco, IBM, Disney, The Discovery Channel and QVC. But it’s under the radar where the thousands of smaller Hounslow businesses are innovating, employing local people and working all hours that inspire us and make this Borough one of the most entrepreneurial in London. The latest number of businesses in Hounslow nears a staggering 13,000.

In recent years the Golden Mile corridor has seen increased development activity. A number of mixed-use schemes have recently been completed in the mid-section of the Golden Mile, Sky has continued to enhance its Digital and Media Campus, a number of office buildings have been given a face-lift, and a new 20,000 seater Brentford Community Stadium together with 910 residential units is planned at Lionel Road in the east of the Golden Mile. There is significant other development interest in the corridor on a number of larger sites, including the ambitious Will Alsop scheme at Capital Interchange Way.

We have some big challenges ahead, such as providing the workspace, homes for employees and associated infrastructure required to service a first class business destination. The announcement of Heathrow as the Government’s preferred location for a new runway will have an enormous impact and we’re aiming to be ahead of the curve in terms of the implications for businesses and skills.

The Council is now preparing a Local Plan Update for the Great West Corridor, and the Golden Mile Masterplanning Study will form the evidence base for this plan. The masterplan will establish a bold new vision and plan for the transformation of the Golden Mile into a 21st Century business hub that is supported by a high quality environment, sustainable transport solutions, a vibrant mix of uses, good integration with its surrounding communities, and a strong image and identity.

The West Way Forward

Feltham and the west of borough are areas with significant and exciting growth opportunities. Heathrow Airport is a major economic driver for the sub-region employing well over 100,000 people locally and supporting a further 100,000 jobs in the wider west London areas and corridors beyond. The substantial growth of Heathrow Airport – the Government’s preferred option for expansion – presents a major opportunity for improving the accessibility and attractiveness of the west of Borough for new business and housing growth.

The Council’s West of Borough Plan aims to optimise the potential of the area to support housing delivery, job creation and the provision of new infrastructures to serve the local community and new development. As part of the plan, the Green Belt is being reviewed to establish which parts are fit for purpose.

As part of the wider west of Borough plan, the designation of Housing Zone status for Feltham has put sharply into focus a vision to strengthen and transform this district centre into a thriving place for its growing residential population. The masterplan is building on its rich businesses and cultural heritage with companies such as Bentley Advanced Materials (see case study on page 17) being typical of the entrepreneurial spirit alive within Feltham’s businesses estates which house numerous and varied SMEs. Feltham town centre enhancements will bring a wider range of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants and a strong evening economy. It will be the place for the people of Feltham to meet and socialise, with regular events and festivals fostering civic pride.

Feltham and the west of Borough offer the potential to deliver over 8,000 new homes, in excess of 150,000 sq m of office space, a new local centre, hotels and leisure facilities, and a new primary school, as well as at least 145,000 sq m of light industrial space for distribution, air freight and other airport related businesses. These plans also support the delivery of a new Southern Rail Access into Heathrow Airport including a new station at Bedfont. This will radically re-position this part of the borough and enhance public transport accessibility.

Case Study

Lights, Camera…Feltham!

Thor, Star Wars, Avengers Assemble, Harry Potter, Batman Begins… the list of films that have used products supplied by Bentley Advanced Materials is seemingly endless. Each day a 26 tonne truck departs the Feltham depot and delivers BenAM’s range of liquid plastics, rubbers, plasters and foams to film studios, including Shepperton, Pinewood, Warner Brothers and Elstree, for use in the production of costumes, sets and props.

Aside from the film industry, the company stocks moulding materials for all kinds of applications, from homecrafts to high performance vehicles. The Feltham depot is housed in an unassuming building on the Five Ways Business Centre and contains a warehouse, offices, seminar room and retail space. The retail space doubles as a curiosity shop displaying foam arms, silicone alien torsos and rotocast Batman masks, all of which have been produced using BenAM’s specialist materials. The company runs frequent public seminars in order to share their specialist knowledge, the most recent of which was titled ‘Life Casting and Special Effects’.

P www.benam.co.uk

z info.london@benham.co.uk

BUSINESS SUPPORT

Our business support partners

Hounslow Chamber

Hounslow Chamber of Commerce is the business focused advisory, networking, marketing and business opportunity organisation for the 18,000 businesses in Hounslow. It is the voice of business in the region as a lobby and representation structure with all levels of government. It is a partnership business operating with other like-minded organisations and borough Chambers by creating greater regional business opportunity with others including Spelthorne Business Forum, Surrey Chambers of Commerce, FSB and WLB.

www.hounslowchamber.org.uk

West London Business

West London Business is a business-led non-profit organisation established in 1994 with a board including blue-chip firms such as Heathrow Airport and PwC, as well as Fullers, Brunel University London and micro enterprises. The business leadership forum for the sub-region, our mission is to ensure that West London remains the best place to do business. West London is an amazing sub-region: it’s a £50bn economy and the second largest economic powerhouse in the UK. Our members commit to work together to raise west London’s global economic competitiveness, whilst pursuing social and environmental sustainability.

www.westlondon.com

FSB

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is a national not-for-profit organisation, led by a team of members in Hounslow, where they work with the Council on projects such as Small Business Saturday, and are represented on the Hounslow Skills Training and Employment Partnership. Its mission is to help smaller businesses achieve their ambitions. As experts in business, the organisation offers its members a wide range of vital market leading business services. These include advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in government. The FSB lobbies the government on issues affecting SMEs and supports a UK-wide network of members providing local change and networking.

www.fsb.org.uk

Brentford Chamber

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The Brentford Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1920. A driving force for local businesses, the Chamber provides its members with:

• Local networking with other businesses and with community members

• The facility to promote your business to other local businesses and the wider community

• Contribution to a lobby group that makes representations to the council and other groups on local issues

• A collective voice representing Brentford businesses

• Use of our website to market your business

• Regular e-newsletter keeping members informed

UK Government business support

Wide range of pages to help businesses from start-up information to funding and selling a business.

• www.gov.uk/browse/business

• www.gov.uk/government/ organisations/departmentfor-international-trade

GREAT

Export opportunities for British businesses and information for potential foreign inward investors. www.great.gov.uk

Intellectual Property Office

The official government body responsible for intellectual property (IP), it provides advice on rights, including patents, designs, trademarks and copyright.

• www.ipo.gov.uk

HMRC

HMRC runs free webinars on setting up your tax return correctly before you start, as well as getting your tax papers in order when taking on an employee for the first time.

• www.gov.uk/browse/business

The LEAP (London) Growth Hub

Featuring a comprehensive business support events calendar, workspace finder, business support scheme directory, online forum and more, the London Growth Hub is the gateway to business support in the capital.

• www.lep.london/growthhub

UK Growth Hubs

Growth hubs are local public/private sector partnerships led by the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). They join up national and local business support so it is easy for businesses to find the help they need.

• www.lepnetwork.net/growth-hubs

Newable

Newable is an active and creative supporter of small businesses, working to create jobs, encourage enterprise and equip SMEs with expertise, confidence and resources to compete. Newable offers products, services and expertise to passionate business people whose

companies are the lynchpins of local economies supporting them as they start up, sustain and scale.

• www.newable.co.uk

The Prince’s Trust

A charity that helps change the lives of 13-to 30-year-olds. The Trust’s programmes give vulnerable young people the practical and financial support needed to stabilise their lives, helping develop self-esteem and skills for work.

• Tel: 0800 842 842

• www.princes-trust.org.uk

Business Launchpad

Business Launchpad offers free practical, complete and personalised business guidance. Since launching in 1988, Business Launchpad has successfully helped over 5,000 young people through our Business Awareness Seminars, training workshops and bespoke business counselling service.

• T: 020 8516 7700

• www.businesslaunchpad.org.uk

Big Issue Invest

The social investment arm of The Big Issue, which backs sustainable social enterprises, charities and ventures.

• www.bigissueinvest.com

Bright Ideas Trust

Provides funding and mentoring to help young people aged 16 – 30 start their own businesses, learn practical business skills and create a job for themselves.

• T: 020 7021 0180

• www.brightideastrust.com

Business Companion

A hub that provides legal guidance for businesses and individuals that need to know about trading standards and consumer protection legislation, including what and where you sell or trade and how you treat your customers.

• www.businesscompanion.info

The Community Empowerment Co-operative Consortium

Offers advice and training to established enterprises that might be considering conversion to a social enterprise. Support includes

low-cost payroll and “back-office” services for charities and small enterprises.

• www.empowerus.coop

Enterprise Nation

Aims to create an inspirational environment for business owners and would-be entrepreneurs. The organisation offers networking events, start-up classes, workshops and face-to-face expert advice.

• T: 01743 272555

• www.enterprisenation.com

mentorsme.co.uk

Britain’s first online gateway for businesses looking for mentoring help.

• www.mentorsme.co.uk

Micro Genius

Helps community-based projects to raise finance with community shares through the first ever national platform for community share projects. Micro Genius provides an easy, secure electronic way of finding and buying community shares.

• T: 0161 214 1777

• www.microgenius.org.uk

My Incubator Ventures

Would-be entrepreneurs can access a broad range of business advice, modern workspace and access to a unique business community. Business advisors are available online in real -time to provide instant responses to business questions.

• T: 020 3589 4950

• www.miventures.co.uk

Start Up Britain

A national campaign by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs to celebrate, inspire and accelerate enterprise in the UK.

• www.startupbritain.org

Social Enterprise UK

For those considering setting up a social enterprise, the national body Social Enterprise UK is a key source of advice.

• T: 020 3589 4950

• www.socialenterprise.org.uk

TOWN CENTRES

Hounslow

The town of Hounslow lies in the middle of the borough and is perhaps the most multicultural, with temples and mosques joining the area’s churches. As further evidence of this, the town centre will soon be home to the best Bollywood cinema outside India. The High Street Quarter development will house a 10-screen cinema, 527 apartments, and shops and restaurants are also planned for the site just off the High Street.

Hounslow town centre, designated as a Metropolitan Centre in the London Plan, is the borough’s largest town centre, serving the widest catchment, extending into other parts of west London. It is served by three train stations – Hounslow Central and Hounslow East on the Piccadilly underground line and Hounslow Mainline to Waterloo Station (South West Trains). There are two managed shopping centres (Treaty Centre and Blenheim Centre), a range of national multiple retailers and anchor high street fashion stores. It also contains leisure and cultural uses, such as a library and theatre as well as the newly redeveloped High Street with market and Bell Square performance space.

To the west of the town is Hounslow Heath which was once home to the infamous highwaymen of the 17th and 18th centuries. Thankfully nowadays it is more common to find a variety of birds, small mammals and insects at home in this nature reserve with its protected heathland and grasslands.

Chiswick

Chiswick is the borough’s second largest town centre, primarily serving the east of the borough. It is a successful upmarket retail destination with a range of chain and independent shops which are prominent in the charming Devonshire Road and bustling Turnham Green Terrace. Businesses in financial and professional services are also evident and enjoy a great selection of restaurants and bars, creating a vibrant evening economy.

Chiswick town centre has a special local character, largely due to its heritage and the layout of the low rise buildings in grid patterned leafy streets, riverfront walks and excellent hospitality on offer. It is conveniently served by two tube lines (District and Piccadilly).

The town centre sits in the middle of what is known as west London’s TV Triangle and is within walking distance to Chiswick Business Park which is the home of companies such as Disney, Paramount, QVC, CBS news and Vue Entertainment.

Turnham Green and Chiswick Common provide the all-important green spaces that enhance the town centre giving residents and workers the chance to picnic or have an impromptu game of rounders.

Brentford and Isleworth

Brentford and Isleworth sit on the north bank of the River Thames across from Kew Gardens. There are further waterways in the area including the River Brent and the Grand Union Canal. The canal provides links to northwest London and the Midlands. The intersection of these waterways provides distinctive character where modern development meets historic waterside industry and recreation.

These two town centres are separated by Syon Park where day trippers can enjoy the splendour of Syon House or even take the Pocahontas tour (the famed Native American resided in the area). The London Hilton Syon Park hotel is a popular base for tourists and international sports teams alike.

Brentford and Isleworth both boast popular markets. Isleworth’s monthly Church Street market treats visitors to a farmers’ market and a selection of craft goods, with its summer and Christmas version going into overdrive. Brentford’s weekly Sunday market is a foodie’s paradise and is held in the redeveloped market place.

Brentford is also home to the borough’s only professional football club, who have turned heads in the Championship with their attractive style of play. Fans will soon be saying a sad farewell to Griffin Park (home since 1904) but excitement is building ahead of construction of a new 20,000 all-seater stadium. The Brentford Community Stadium will also be home to a professional rugby team and is at the heart of plans to regenerate the area, bringing new homes and commercial opportunities.

Feltham

Apart from once being the home of rock legend Freddie Mercury, Feltham was famous as a prominent market garden until well into the 20th Century. Whilst agriculture has diminished, trade continues to flourish at the town’s shopping centre (The Centre), leisure complex (Leisure West) and the High Street’s range of national multiple retailers and fashion stores.

Part of Feltham town centre is a designated conservation area and includes a number of listed buildings such as St Catherine’s Church Spire, Cardinal Road Infant and Nursery School, the Red Lion Pub, Feltham House and Manor House on Manor Lane.

Feltham is undoubtedly influenced by its proximity to Heathrow and the centre’s surrounding areas are a hive of activity with trading estates containing a mix of businesses from airport related industries. In addition to manufacturing civil engineering, logistics and distribution warehouses, there is also a cluster of technology, IT and media companies.

Feltham town centre is situated in the western part of the borough and benefits from a mainline station with regular direct services to London Waterloo and Reading. Nearby Hatton Cross Tube Station is on the Heathrow branch to the Piccadilly Line.

HOUNSLOW FESTIVAL OF BUSINESS

Hounslow Festival of Business 2018

The Hounslow Festival of Business has become a must attend event in the borough’s business calendar for start-ups and seasoned entrepreneurs. The 2018 edition, held at the London Hilton Syon Park on February 8th, managed to top the success of the previous inaugural year with over 350 visitors and 80 exhibitors taking full advantage of the opportunity to kick-start the business year. Speed networking, inspiring presentations from expert practitioners and workshops tackling everything from finance to social media were just some of the day’s activities.

The Council partnered with the Hounslow Chamber of Commerce and organiser FHW Events and Marketing to create a day which would celebrate the vibrancy of Hounslow’s and west London’s economy and it didn’t disappoint. Watch this space for details of the next Hounslow Festival of Business. If you came in 2017 or 2018, we can’t wait to welcome you back, but if not, can you afford not to miss the business event of 2019?

P www.hounslowfestival.biz

“The Festival of Business far exceeded my expectations. Connecting with local businesses face-to-face is so much more engaging and opens up opportunities on personal and business level. It has given us huge local brand exposure and engagement that PMGC was looking for. PMGC is already committed to exhibit at the Hounslow Festival of Business 2019.

”Shez Cheema, PMGC Technology Group Ltd

PROCUREMENT

Working in Partnership with Hounslow Council

The London borough of Hounslow would like to engage with diverse businesses from across the borough, irrespective of size or ownership, and encourage them to bid for the Council’s contracts.

Hounslow Council is based at the Civic Centre, Lampton Road and we spend in excess of £160m per annum on services, supplies and works. We encourage all businesses to interact with us and, to that end, regularly place public notices concerning upcoming contracts on OJEU (Official Journal of the European Union), on its website and on the London Tenders Portal.

Purchases made by the council cover a wide range of services, supplies and works. The list below shows some of the common categories:

• Agency staff

• Protective clothing

• Consultancy services

• Highways maintenance

• Facilities management and utilities

• Telecoms

• IT hardware and software

• Stationery and computer consumables

• Furniture

• Care services (children, adults and special care)

• Building works and maintenance

• Banking and insurance services

• Cleaning and catering

• Training

There are a number of ways to find out about current contracting opportunities within the Council:

Advertising

and Supplies Over £172,514 Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) www.ted.europa.eu/TED/main/HomePage.do

London Tenders Portal www.londontenders.org Below £172,514 London Tenders Portal www.londontenders.org

Below £30,000 At least three competitive quotes

Works Over £4,322,012 Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) www.ted.europa.eu/TED/main/HomePage.do

London Tenders Portal www.londontenders.org

Under £4,322,012 Pre-qualified suppliers on Constructionline www.constructionline.co.uk

In addition to the above, contract notices may also be placed in relevant trade magazines and local papers. All public tenders greater than the EU thresholds must be published in the Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) and published throughout the EU. Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) is updated every day and published in 11 languages: www.ted.europa.eu/TED/main/HomePage.do

London Tenders Portal is an e-tendering system built specifically for the public sector, and is currently used by 17 London boroughs. It is free for suppliers to register. The provider of the portal, Due North, launched a new system in 2015, giving suppliers the ability to search for opportunities nationally, not just across London. To access the system please visit londontenders.org.

Details of all contracting opportunities are listed on the London Tenders Portal.

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We care deeply about context, and the surrounding history and culture of a site; what is unique, what is needed, and how we can help to make the best of an existing site. Our team of talented and enthusiastic architects and designers are proud to be working on a number of projects in the vibrant London Borough of Hounslow.

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/hounslowcouncil

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www.hounslow.gov.uk

If you are a business located in Hounslow and would like to be included in the online directory, please visit www.itslocalhounslow.co.uk and click on the ‘Add Company’ link. It’s FREE to be included.

It’s a web-app for all devices

Find business services by keyword or company name

Map, directions and nearby Streetview

Direct links to businesses’ social media networks and websites

FREE for Hounslow businesses to be listed

Register your business for FREE at www.itslocalhounslow.co.uk

The service can be accessed from mobiles and tablets by sending a text message 4hounslow to 88802 or scan the QR CODE below. There’s no download or install to worry about.

Notes:

1. ‘its local Hounslow’ is compatible with most web browsers, including Google Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 9 and above)

2. When accessing the service via mobile or tablet, there is no charge for the text message beyond your telecom provider’s rate.

CHALICO WALK

APARTMENTS & PENTHOUSES

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