Churchfields Business Centre opening

Churchfields Business Centre, a new two-storey business centre in Hollington containing 29 small business incubator units, is now open.

The centre was developed with funding and support from the South East Local Enterprise Partnership, partly funded by European Structural and Investment Funds via the Connecting Hastings and Rother Together (CHART) programme, and Hastings Borough Council's own Capital Programme and the Town Fund Programme.

The building has been built to a very high sustainable (BREEAM) standard and features Superfast broadband, extensive energy efficiency measures including a "green" roof, solar PV and electric vehicle charging points, and will be fully accessible, all with the aim of minimising tenant costs and promoting greener working. Tenants will be encouraged to use public transport or walking and cycling routes to commute to and from the units with information about bus stops and local amenities available.

Cllr Paul Barnett, leader of the council, said: "We are delighted that these new units are now available and open as they offer a great place for new, sustainable businesses to be based from and to grow. There are still some units available. Anyone who is looking for a business unit should get in touch and find out more about these excellent facilities.  And I will be especially encouraging local Hollington businesses to take a look, as walking to work is always worth encouraging!

"This is one of several Town Deal projects which have a climate change focus, including one with East Sussex College around green skills, a teaching base for Plumpton College at The Firs, and the Town Living project. The sustainable and environmentally friendly business units at Churchfields are incredibly important to us as part of that."

The units are on Sidney Little Way, Hollington and range from 315.6sqft to 323.8sqft in size, and can be used for office, light industry or high-tech.

The work was completed by local construction company Westridge Construction Ltd and managed by sustainable building specialists Allen Construction Consultancy Limited.

To register an interest in occupying one of the units please contact the council's agents Dyer and Hobbis: ahobbis@dyerandhobbis.com or 01424 423626.