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i54 South Staffordshire is a major business park and a leading centre for technology, innovation and business growth.
Location
i54 South Staffordshire is next to the M54 motorway and has its own direct access from Junction 2. This gives businesses easy access to the national motorway network, including the M6, M6 Toll and A449.
The site is located between Wolverhampton, Telford and Cannock, making it easy to reach by road and public transport. Around half of employees working at i54 live within 10 miles of the site.
Key features
Size and scale
- Covers around 300 acres.
- A recent western extension has added a further 100 acres.
Transport links
- Direct access to the M54 and M6.
- Close to Wolverhampton and Telford railway stations.
- Regular bus services from Wolverhampton.
- Birmingham Airport nearby.
Infrastructure
- Modern, high quality infrastructure and utilities.
- Attractive landscaped surroundings designed to support business growth.
Major occupiers and sectors
The site is home to businesses operating in a range of high growth sectors, including:
- Automotive: Jaguar Land Rover's advanced engine manufacturing centre.
- Aerospace: Moog Aerospace.
- Advanced manufacturing: ERA Home Security, Atlas Copco and Access 360.
- Security printing: Cartor Security Printers.
- Research, testing and development: Eurofins Scientific.
Growth and investment
- Around £1.2 billion has been invested in the site.
- More than 2,700 people are employed at i54, with further growth expected.
- Businesses can access tailored support and a dedicated account manager.
Sustainability
The business park has been designed with sustainability in mind and includes:
- Green spaces, footpaths and cycle routes.
- Buildings that achieve high BREEAM ratings for energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Facilities
- A rapid electric vehicle charging hub is planned, including a café, convenience retail space, education facilities and promotional space.
- Easy access for both public and private transport users.
Business opportunities
i54 offers businesses:
- A strategic West Midlands location with excellent transport links.
- Opportunities to collaborate with companies in technology, research and advanced manufacturing.
- Access to a strong local workforce and business network.
Contact
For enquiries, contact Invest Staffordshire
Eastgate
Location
Stafford
Site size
2.9 hectares
Planning status
Initial land assembly has been completed. Planning applications will follow.
Development sectors
- Residential
- Leisure
- Retail
- Office
Overview
Eastgate is part of a wider programme of regeneration projects designed to improve Stafford town centre, attract investment, create jobs and increase visitor numbers.
Related projects include:
- Future High Street Programme
- Shire Hall regeneration
- Stafford Gateway
- Stafford Western Access Route
- Improvements to Victoria Park
Located in the heart of Stafford's Civic Quarter, Eastgate links the Riverside Shopping development with other parts of the town centre.
The vision is to create a vibrant mixed use neighbourhood that includes:
- Around 200 new homes.
- Ground floor commercial and retail space.
- Improved links between key town centre destinations.
Most of the buildings within the regeneration area are publicly owned. Staffordshire County Council is working with Stafford Borough Council and other partners to deliver the scheme.
The project area includes:
- The former Wedgwood Building.
- St Chad's Building.
- Adjacent property on Martin Street.
- Former probation service buildings.
- Former magistrates court buildings.
Contact
For enquiries, contact Invest Staffordshire
Chatterley Valley West
Location
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Site size
43 hectares
Gross development value
£83 million
Planning status
Planning permission has been approved and work is underway.
Development sectors
- Office
- Industrial
- Logistics
Overview
Chatterley Valley West forms part of the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone, which was launched in 2016 to support economic growth across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
The site is located next to the A500, providing direct links to the M6 motorway and A50. Its location also offers easy access to the West Coast Main Line rail network.
The development extends to around 90 acres and has planning permission for:
- Business, industrial and storage uses (B1, B2 and B8).
- Nearly 1.17 million square feet of industrial and logistics floorspace.
- Large units of up to 560,000 square feet.
A range of design-and-build and speculative development opportunities are available, making the site suitable for businesses of different sizes.
As part of Staffordshire's Ceramic Valley programme, the development benefits from Enterprise Zone status, helping to support investment and growth.
Contact
For enquiries, contact Invest Staffordshire
