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Multi-million pound investments are bringing new space for growth, new business space for tech firms, new road access and the latest in gigabit and 5G connectivity, all enabled by a forward-thinking Council, strong partnerships, networks and a great location, not least being within the boundary of Freeport East.
Colchester is remarkable not just for being the place where some of the most important events in British history took place. Today it’s a great place to live with the prettiest countryside, easy access to the coast and all that London offers. This combination is proving highly compelling to investors as one of the UK’s latest cities levers its new status for the good of its residents, businesses, students and visitors.
And it’s a place where it’s increasingly easy to live and do business. There are plans for a new Garden Community to the east of the city which will bring 7500 new homes and new employment space to enable businesses to thrive and grow. Importantly, a new fast road network is currently being built which will transform access in and around the city.
Colchester has a long tradition of business support going back decades so whether it’s start up, growth, relocation or skills, there’s help on hand to support you.
The headlines tell us daily of the need for skills, education and training in the workforce. In Colchester The University of Essex is first in the UK for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships offering business the benefit of academic expertise to untangle knotty business problems and, as it’s also in the top 25 in the UK for effective teaching, you can be sure that expertise will be well-placed in your business.
Colchester Institute is also investing in providing a strong talent pipeline for businesses across all local growth sectors: health and care, creative, digital and tech, advanced manufacturing, leisure and hospitality, net zero and renewables and construction. All courses have been designed with environmental awareness so those future employees could also help you to be inspired with new green perspectives on your business.
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