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Report from the 2024 AGM

The quorate AGM for Langthwaite Business Park took place on Thursday 10th October 2024 at Production Park.


The quorate LBA AGM took place on Thursday 10th October 2024 in Production Park's Building 005, Studio 004. Toni Crooks, Chair of the LBA welcomed all those present to the meeting and ran through the proceedings for the AGM.
 
Jim Farmery, Production Park, retired by rotation and stood for re-election. Jim was re-elected to the Board of the LBA. Matt Stevenson, Slide Motorsport, had filled a casual vacancy held by the Board earlier in the year, stood for election, where he was also elected to the Board.
 

Toni informed the members that there are vacancies for another 2 businesses on the Board. If you would like any further information, about becoming an LBA Board Member, please call the LBA on 01977 652984 or email us on langthwaiteba@gmail.com.


Sanders Partnership, Chartered Accountants

Mr Jan Szczepanski, Director of Sanders Partnership presented and reported on the LBA Annual Accounts. Mr Szczepanski gave a breakdown and an explanation of the accounts for the year ending 31st March 2024. The report and accounts as approved by the LBA Board were considered and noted.


Progress Report

Nicola Parker gave a presentation outlining the activities undertaken on Langthwaite Business Park through the BID during the 12 months starting on 1st September 2024 and ending on 31st August 2024. For those members who were unable to attend the meeting a copy of the presentation can be found HERE.


LBA Website

David Blakelock from The Media Consultancy officially launched the new LBA Website. David provided information about the new website, demonstrated the new business directory and how this links directly to the businesses on the park.

David also spoke about the news section and how this page will be used to advertise news and events that are happening on the park, but also for businesses to share your company news.


If you have any news that you would like to share, please contact Nicola Parker by email to langthwaiteba@gmail.com or by calling 01977 652984.


Update on Enterprise Zone

Rob Tranmer, Economic Lead and Imtiaz Hasan, Development Manager from West Yorkshire Combined Authority gave a presentation outlining the progress made on the Langthwaite Enterprise Zone.
 
For those members who were unable to attend the meeting a copy of the presentation can be found HERE. 

How to contact us over the festive period

By Mohan De Silva • December 16, 2024
Our security team will be working throughout the holiday period.

Gas main works: details of temporary roadworks

October 29, 2024
Work will commence on 21 October to 31 December 2024

Matt Stevenson joins Board

October 29, 2024
Slide Motorsport owner becomes director on the Langthwaite Business Association Board

Kingtoner offers 50% discount to park businesses

September 16, 2024
Special deal on consumables for companies on Langthwaite Business Park

Wakefield Business Awards 2024

By Mohan De Silva • July 12, 2024
The Wakefield Business Awards 2024 are being held at the Tileyard North onThursday 7 th November 2024. Created by We Are Wakefield, The Wakefield Business Awards are chance to showcase and celebrate the businesses across the Wakefield District. Award categories include:  Business Growth Success Story Digital / Creative Business of the year Employee of the Year Charity of the Year Collaboration of the Year New Business of the Year Plus many more For more information, to see the full list of categories or to enter a business, please click here

Date for your diary

By Mohan De Silva • July 12, 2024
A date for your diary! The LBA Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 10 th October 2024, at the Xplor building, Studio 005, Langthwaite Business Park. Full details will be provided to Levy Payers closer to the time.

Home to the UK’s largest kitchen showroom

July 12, 2024
DIY Kitchens recently opened a new state of the art kitchen showroom in Unit 25A on the park. The new facility is the largest kitchen showroom in the UK and contains over 60 displays to view. The two-storey purpose-built showroom covers 25,000 sq ft and opened earlier this year. It is open to the public 7 days a week from 9am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday. For more information about DIY Kitchens please visit their website: https://www.diy-kitchens.com/about-diy-kitchens/

Langthwaite Enterprise Zone

July 12, 2024
Following Wakefield Council’s Planning and Highways Committee approval in May this year, work has now commenced on the Langthwaite Enterprise Zone. Contractors, Balfour Beatty began construction work earlier this month (June 2024) to establish a temporary access road from Onward Way into the main site. The project is split into two phases. The site is in the ownership of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and the Full Business Case for Phase 1, together with £12.7m funding was approved by the Combined Authority at its meeting in July 2023. Phase 1 will unlock the enterprise zone, which is 9.45 hectares in size, by delivering an access road constructed to an adoptable standard that connects to the main site. The site will be remediated up to development platform level, creating up to 27,000sqm of potential commercial floor space with an indicative unit size range of between 700 – 9,300 sqm. An Asset Development Plan for Phase 2 is currently being developed which will inform the future commercial development of the site including the exact type and size of units. Main Contacts for the Enterprise Zone (EZ) Please find below the main contact for any enquiries regarding the Enterprise Zone: Langthwaite construction project for Phase 1: Imtiaz Hasan – Infrastructure Project Manager imtiaz.hasan@westyorks-ca.gov.uk To register your interest if you require land or premises as part of Phase 2, please contact: James Briggs – Head of Commercial Development and Investment James.Briggs@westyorks-ca.gov.uk / business@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
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