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Cannock Chase District. Open For Business.

Cannock Chase District in the heart of Staffordshire, offers the right combination of a central location, good accessibility, a stable workforce, highly competitive costs and quality of life.

Situated just north of the West Midlands conurbation, the District extends from the A5 and Little Wyrley in the south, to the River Trent and Rugeley in the north, covering approximately 7,800 hectares (19,274 acres).

At its centre lie the majestic woodlands, valleys and heathland of Cannock Chase, an internationally acclaimed Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

The area, once synonymous with mining, has been regenerated beyond recognition. Since 1995, Cannock Chase District has seen a massive investment in excess of a quarter of a billion pounds, enhancing the region's facilities and resources and leading to its acclaim as the 'business hub' of Southern Staffordshire.

The M6 Toll has brought increased economic and transportation benefits to the District.

Additional inward investment, increased employment, more opportunities for retraining, revamped town centres, improved community facilities and a reduction in crime are just a few of the direct benefits to result from this massive funding.

The District has an established business infrastructure and is already home to many significant local, regional, national and international companies.

And, with a junction (T7) just one mile from Cannock town centre, the new M6 Toll motorway which runs through the District is proving to be a dynamic catalyst for economic regeneration.

All serving to make Cannock Chase District an ideal situation for business start-up, expansion and relocation, as well as tourism opportunities.

Working in close partnership with appropriate local, regional and national business support organisations such as Advantage West Midlands, Business Enterprise Support, Business Link, Cannock Chase Technical College, Chase Chamber of Commerce & Industry, DTI, Government Office For The West Midlands, InStaffs, Jobcentre Plus, Staffordshire Learning & Skills Council, Staffordshire Partnership, Staffordshire University and UK Trade & Investment, the Council's Economic Regeneration Service can provide all the essential advice and help necessary to assist the successful growth and development of both new and existing businesses.

Lakeside Point at Kingswood Lakeside Business Park has now become the UK headquarters of Electrium.

New business parks are being developed and existing ones modernised. The area's road and rail infrastructure is also being significantly improved, most notably with the new M6 Toll, and the region is now moving away from the more traditional industries, with a growth in new technology, high-tech and service companies.

From an employment point of view, you'll find Cannock Chase District well appointed with a loyal and stable workforce and there are numerous educational and training initiatives available to help develop any necessary additional special skill requirements.

Although business projects are the engine room of regeneration, there have also been a huge range of initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for the community. Millions of pounds invested in the education system have equipped more schools with the latest computer technology, as well as providing career rooms.

Education support workers are providing on-the-spot solutions for young people, who are being given a taste of business life by starting their own companies and trading as part of the Young Enterprise Scheme. The aim is to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit amongst the future generation of business owners and managers.

The District also offers a high standards of competitively priced housing, together with established education, healthcare, shopping, leisure, sports and entertainment facilities; with Cannock Chase itself renowned as one of the Midlands' major beauty spots.

As a result of the on-going regeneration and continued investment there has been an upsurge in confidence throughout the District. The community is now highly forward thinking and even more private sector investment is being attracted.

All confirming Cannock Chase District as an ideal location to live, to work, to do business and to visit.

For further information, and to obtain a copy of the Economic Regeneration & Tourism Handbook 2007/8, contact

Cannock Chase District Council
 – Economic Regeneration Service
Civic Centre
PO Box 28
Beecroft Road
Cannock
Staffordshire, WS11 1BG.

 Tel: 01543 464219
Fax: 01543 464339
Email: econdev@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
Web: www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk

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