St Ives Enterprise Centre
St Ives Enterprise Centre
St Ives' reputation as a premier business location was recently enhanced with the opening of a new innovative, energy efficient £1.1 Million Enterprise Centre aimed at both start up and fledgling companies.
Developed by Huntingdonshire District Council - and part funded by Cambridgeshire County Council - the Enterprise Centre is home to eight industrial workspaces and six offices all offering high quality, flexible accommodation.
The facility’s design incorporates a range of innovative sustainability features which will assist in minimising tenant costs through reduced utility bills. Amongst these are
- Air source Heat Pumps with energy recovery ventilation,
- Climate control, natural daylight and ventilation
- Use of low energy lighting, inside and out
- Use of rain water for toilet flushing
- Green sedum roof providing enhanced insulation
A further incentive for potential tenants is that the smaller units fall below the £6000 rateable value threshold for Small Business Rate Relief and therefore no rates would be paid between October 2010 & September 2011 and only 50% the year after.
The units range in size from 210ft² (20m²) to 383ft² (36m²) offices and 570ft² (53m²) to 960ft² (89m²) industrial. A fuller description of the Centre, its green credentials and rental cost for each unit can be seen by clicking on the relevant documents in the right column.
For further information contact the Economic Development Department at
Huntingdonshire District Council on 01480 388443 or via email the economic development team via the link on the right.