Portishead centre opened by Dr Liam Fox MP
A new concept managed workspace scheme for businesses in Portishead designed to house up to 100 companies was officially opened by Dr Liam Fox MP on 14th September. At an event to formally mark the completion of the 50,000 sq. ft. development, Dr Fox addressed representatives of the community including local Councillors and representatives of the companies that will develop their businesses at Kestrel Court's Portishead Quays site.

Based on the successful model of an existing development in Gloucester, purpose-built offices, studios, workshop units and conference facilities are provided by Kestrel Court on highly flexible rental terms with commitments to tenants that are never more than two weeks. Scope for expansion is therefore given to small businesses and larger organisations benefit from access to additional office space.

Fourteen companies representing a wide range of businesses have already taken residence on the Portishead site. Companies that are expanding their organisations with premises at Kestrel Court Portishead include sign-writers, Lancelot SDR and Port Marine Home Services. The scheme is also providing a spring-board for start-up companies including graphic and web design company, Simplify and shop fitting service providers, Crown Display. Major corporate organisations have also been attracted to the development including Balfour Kilpatrick, a multi-national service organisation which will base its South West regional offices at Portishead Quays.

Commenting on the importance of supporting business development in the region, Dr Fox said, “There is a tremendous amount of entrepreneurial expertise within Portishead and the surrounding business community. A purpose-built scheme, such as Kestrel Court, will provide considerable networking opportunities and provide scope for organic business growth within North Somerset. I was delighted to be asked to perform the official opening of the development and to meet the first tenants that will develop their organisations on the site.”