14th July 2010 KIMBERLEY-CLARK SIGN UP FOR DISTRIBUTION CENTRE Source: Lancashire Telegraph Kimberly-Clark has sealed a move into Lancashire which will see up to 140 jobs created. The company will move into the former Wolseley distribution centre in Buckshaw Village, in a deal believed to be in the region of £24M. The company, which includes households brands such as Kleenex, Andrex and Huggies, has signed the deal and outlined its timetable for getting the 360,000 sq ft distribution centre up and running. More... |
9th June 2010 FREE EXPERT RELOCATING ADVICE Source: Barratt Homes Relocating can be stressful, and Barratt Manchester is dedicated to making your move into one of their stunning homes as simple and stress free as possible. Homeowners are being offered a unique opportunity to Meet the Professionals a team of experts who will be on hand to offer invaluable guidance on everything from independent financial advice to part exchange schemes and MoveMaker opportunities. Come and meet the team at Buckshaw Village, located between Dawson Lane and Euxton Lane, Chorley on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th June between 12pm and 4pm. Sharing their knowledge and expertise will be Acumen Independent Financial Advisors, Peter Wilkinson from Smith Sutcliffe Solicitors, and Paul Davies and a representative from movewithus who are qualified to assist with part exchange and the MoveMaker scheme. |
20th May 2010 Buckshaw Community FACILITY SET TO OPEN Source: Chorley Guardian After an 18 month delay, a £525,000 community centre is set to open. The facility in Buckshaw Village will officially open its doors for the first time on June 7. The state-of-the-art building, which will include two badminton courts, a meeting room and police base, was set to be completed before the 500th property on the development was built. The centre will be open to a host of different groups as well as providing a base for PACT and resident association meetings. More... |
15th April 2010 THE WRITE MOVE FOR PR COMPANY Source: Chorley Citizen A Chorley businesswoman is returning to her roots, with a move to Matrix Park, Buckshaw Village. Angela Smith, who runs leading Lancashire public relations and marketing agency, The Write Angle, has relocated from Preston into larger premises. Manging director, Angela, who was born in Chorley, said the move was a milestone for the company. Last year the agency won Best Small PR Agency in the North West and Angela was shortlisted for the North West Women in Business Awards 2010 for Creative and Digital Business of the Year. More... |
23rd March 2010 MORE OFFICE DEALS AT MATRIX PARK Source: Place North West Two office deals have been reported at Matrix Park in Chorley, Lancashire. 3D Marketing Group has taken 2,474 sq ft unit C3 on plot 1100 on a three year lease and public relations agency The Write Angle has bought a 2,474 sq ft office, complete with ten parking spaces, on plot 1200 for an undisclosed sum. Ian Smith, of 3D Marketing Group, said: "We are delighted to be moving to our new head office on Matrix Park. As part of our on-going growth strategy, we were looking for a location that would be pleasant to work in and that customers and staff could get to easily. Matrix Park fulfils both criteria." More... |
19th March 2010 MAKE THE MOVE TO BUCKSHAW VILLAGE WITH HOMEBUY DIRECT Source: Easier.com Chorley buyers spread their wings with HomeBuy Direct Chorley home buyers can spread out in a spacious new home that’s reasonably priced thanks to a government-backed help scheme currently available at Buckshaw Village. Many buyers have already used HomeBuy Direct to make the move and join the thriving community of Buckshaw Village. The money saving scheme gives eligible buyers access to an equity loan for up to 30% of the purchase price, which is interest free for the first five years. It is currently available on a wide range of homes at ‘Park Avenue’, one of the individual phases that make up Buckshaw Village. Lesley Myers, area sales manager for Redrow Homes (Lancashire), says: “HomeBuy Direct is a good way for eligible purchasers to own a home at this popular development. “They will own 100% of the property from day one but can put off paying up to 30% of the asking price until a time when they have more funds available. They can start purchasing the remaining share in instalments after just 12 months.” HomeBuy Direct is open to people who have an annual household income less than £60,000, including first time buyers, those re-entering the property market following a change in circumstances, eg. divorce or the breakdown of a relationship and potentially families needing room to grow. Lesley adds: “With Redrow matching the government pound for pound to provide the 30% equity loan, no need for a large cash deposit and the loan being interest free for the first five years, this is an excellent opportunity for people to own a larger home." “The fact they potentially only need to borrow 70% of the purchase price should give our customers access to some of the better mortgage deals around and, with new homes easier to maintain, more energy efficient and potentially cheaper to run than older second hand properties, it all serves to make the new homes at Buckshaw Village more appealing.” More... |
24th February 2010 Local Mayors launch new homes in Buckshaw Village Source: Easier.com The Mayors of Chorley and South Ribble joined forces to officially open four fully furnished show homes from Redrow’s New Heritage Collection at Buckshaw Village. The new urban village, which straddles the boundaries of Chorley and South Ribble borough councils, is the first to feature the award-winning developer’s exclusive New Heritage Collection, launched nationally this month. The New Heritage Collection offers a premium housing product with more than a hint of nostalgia, influenced by the ‘Arts and Crafts’ era. Cllr Iris Smith, Mayor of Chorley, and Cllr Don Parkinson, Mayor of South Ribble, cut the ribbon to the four fully furnished show homes at The Village Green phase of Buckshaw Village, during an event attended by local estate agents, solicitors and other property professionals from the area. Designed to be instantly recognisable, The New Heritage Collection – as seen at Buckshaw Village - features traditional looking homes with all the character of an older period style property; and none of the drawbacks. Their high-specification interiors meet the demands of modern lifestyles and they are significantly more energy efficient than their second-hand counterparts. One of the most popular and enduring of domestic architectural styles, the Arts and Crafts influence can be seen in many so-called ‘character’ homes from later periods, especially the 1920s and 1930s. Christine Aitken, sales director of Redrow Homes (Lancashire), explains: “The new homes were designed with the help of feedback from our customers and consumer focus groups. Main points we took on board were most people’s desire for a conventional two-storey home, preferably detached, with an easily accessible garage and a garden of their own. “They also wanted something that looked traditional – maybe evocative of the home they grew up in - but with the latest, statement-making kitchens, bathrooms and quality fixtures and fittings." “In reply, some of the key architectural influences, styles, shapes, colours and textures reflected in the Arts and Crafts movement have been brought right up to date with high-specification interiors styled for modern living. “It’s been an overwhelming success so far with 8 sales already at Buckshaw Village, with some people reserving off-plan even before the show homes were open and other customers signalling their intention to buy by signing up for ‘Mastermove’, which helps those with an existing property still to sell.” More... |
17th February 2010 Business telecoms provider relocates to Matrix Park Source: Place North West Elite Telecom is moving to a new 8,880 sq ft office at Dawson House in Matrix Park in Chorley, Lancashire. The company, which provides business telecoms services to small and medium sized businesses and multi-national clients including Air France/KLM, Intercontinental Hotels and P&O Ferries, is relocating 50 staff from its current headquarters in Rainford near St Helens. Elite Telecom said it has seen consecutive growth in the past six years and has earmarked this latest move as the next phase of its expansion strategy. Matt Newing, chief executive of Elite Telecom, said: "Such has been the rate of our development in recent years, it soon became clear that we would need to relocate if we were to take the business to the next level. "In order to service our growing national and European client base, we wanted to find somewhere that offered top quality premises, excellent transport links and close to a pool of high quality telecoms talent as we recruit for growth. "Chorley and the Matrix business park delivered on all counts and we can't wait to get our feet under the table." Matrix Park forms part of the Buckshaw Village project, which is a mixed use development by Redrow and Barratt Commercial. DTZ and King Sturge are joint agents on Matrix Park More... |
7th February 2010 BUILDING WORK STARTS ON BUCKSHAW PRIMARY SCHOOL Source: Lancashire Evening Post Building work is finally underway at the long-awaited £5m Buckshaw primary school. The first sod of grass has been cut, marking the start of development for Trinity Church of England Methodist Primary School Buckshaw Village, as it has now been named. The planned school, off Buckshaw Avenue, has been plagued by delays. Construction work on the building was supposed to begin in August last year, but was delayed by red tape. The school will still open on time in September 2010, although the building itself will not be complete until January 2011. Children will be taught off-site in the interim period. More... |
10th January 2010 Redrow opens four new show homes at Buckshaw Village Source: Redrow Press Release Show homes are still the most important factor when choosing a new home, according to research by award winning house builder Redrow. So news of four new show homes opening at Buckshaw Village, near Chorley, next weekend (January 16/17) is a major plus for potential purchasers. |
