Aycliffe Business Park

Bidding farewell to 2024….what a year! As we head into Christmas week, we’d like to take a moment to wish all the fantastic businesses on Aycliffe Business Park a very happy Christmas break. Thank you for your hard work, support, and contributions to our thriving business community throughout the year. We hope you enjoy a well-deserved rest, quality time with loved ones, and all the joys of the Christmas season. Here's to a bright and successful 2025 ahead! #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #AycliffeBusinessPark #CommunitySpirit

More Exciting News Shared at Our Last News and Networking Event! At last month’s event, Stuart Howarth revealed that DPD has announced plans for a 63,000 sq ft parcel depot right here on The Business Park. This initiative is set to bring 250 new jobs and secure a further 125 roles, marking a major milestone for the North East. Construction is expected to begin early next year, with the new depot helping DPD strengthen its regional network and boost sustainability efforts. As Louise Ferguson, DPD Group UK’s Head of Property, said: “It is our aim to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK and a leader in the move to electric delivery vehicles. We have invested heavily in our regional network in the last ten years to meet the huge increase in demand for our services, and this new base will allow us to offer an even better service to the area, with more efficient fleet, shorter journeys, and lower emissions.”   This exciting project is part of a £100 million development scheme, with the site already drawing significant interest from other potential occupiers. Jon Robinson, Barberry Development Director, added: “This is a major pre-let to DPD, which demonstrates the quality of our proposed development, its connectivity, and proximity to the motorway. It will allow us to open up the site and create additional estate infrastructure and development plateaus.” This is a fantastic development for our region and a reflection of the thriving business community in Newton Aycliffe! #NewtonAycliffe #BusinessGrowth #Sustainability #DPD #CommunityDevelopment

Our next News and Networking Event is fast approaching! When? Friday, 24th January Where? The Work Place Time? 8am – 10am Join us for a morning of networking, finding out what’s happening on the Business Park, and of course, enjoying delicious breakfast sandwiches! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow businesses and gain valuable insights. Spaces fill up fast, so book your place now! https://lnkd.in/egPNnABM #NetworkingEvent #BusinessCommunity #AycliffeBusinessPark #SaveTheDate

Inspiring the Next Generation with Aspire Tours Over the past two years, Aspire Tours has been a fantastic initiative connecting local secondary school pupils with the diverse businesses on Aycliffe Business Park. Students from Greenfield Community College and Woodham Academy have already benefitted from these tours, gaining invaluable insight into the industries and opportunities right on their doorstep. The feedback has been fantastic, with students and businesses alike praising the opportunity to share knowledge and inspire future talent. Next year, we’re excited to extend this opportunity to pupils from King James Academy. If you'd like to open your doors and showcase your business to the next generation of talent, we'd love to hear from you! Email [email protected] or reach out to any of our board members to get involved. Let’s inspire and nurture our future workforce together! #AspireTours #FutureWorkforce #BusinessCommunity #AycliffeBusinessPark #InspiringTheFuture

Keeping Aycliffe Business Park Safe At last month’s News and Networking Event, PC Mike Welsh shared some fantastic news – once again, the crime rate on Aycliffe Business Park remains incredibly low! As part of their commitment to ensuring our safety, the police now have an innovative new resource: a drone! This state-of-the-art tool provides a clear bird's-eye view, allowing officers to quickly assess and respond to any suspicious activity on the park. A huge thank you to our local police team for their dedication to keeping us and our businesses safe. #SafeAndSecure #CommunitySafety #BusinessParkPride #AycliffeBusinessPark #InnovationInAction

Supporting Workforce Wellbeing at Gestamp! At our recent News and Networking Event, Paul James from Gestamp shared an inspiring initiative in collaboration with the Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP). Gestamp is conducting Health MOTs for their workforce, aligning perfectly with the theme of International Men’s Day 2024: "Men’s Health Champions." This initiative also extends support to the amazing women in their business too! By early December, Gestamp completed over 200 Health MOTs in just five weeks—a fantastic achievement! The launch event welcomed Amanda Healy, Director of Public Health for Durham County Council, and Lisa Wall from the Business Durham Growth Team, both lending their support. #AycliffeBusinessPark #HealthAndWellbeing #WorkforceCare #MensHealth #InternationalMensDay2024 #CommunityInitiative

We have another new category sponsor for the 2025 Make Your Mark Awards, in association with Senstronics. Welcome on board MOONRISE 24hr Recruitment – a super fast-growing recruitment agency for the care sector. Moonrise join Senstronics, Husqvarna UK, Business Durham and GEM Partnership as category sponsors. We also have Roman (film sponsor), Swinburne Maddison LLP (table wine sponsor) and South West Durham Training (programme sponsor) supporting the 2025 event, which will be held at Hardwick Hall Hotel on the evening of Thursday, 8th May next year. We now only have five category sponsorships remaining! To ask for more details, email [email protected] And ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN! To see the categories, criteria and online entry forms, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/ect295Fw

A Special Thanks from Sisters of Support! At our last News & Networking Event, we were moved by Carrie Howarth from Sisters of Support, who shared the incredible success of their raffle fundraiser. Back in September, Sisters of Support asked our Business Park community for donations and raffle ticket purchases to support their amazing cause. The response was phenomenal, and thanks to your generosity, £1,446 was raised! A special shoutout to #Husqvarna, who went above and beyond by selling an incredible 370 tickets—your efforts made a huge impact! This is what makes our community so special—coming together to make a difference. Thank you to everyone who contributed and supported this fantastic cause. #AycliffeBusinessPark #CommunitySpirit #CharitySupport #SistersOfSupport #ThankYou

Celebrating and Supporting Charities in Our Community! It’s that time again—your monthly opportunity to highlight the incredible charities and community initiatives connected to our Business Park! Do you know of a charity that’s doing amazing work in our community? Whether they’re based here or supported by one of our businesses, we’d love to hear about them. Drop their names in the comments below! Let’s keep shining a spotlight on the fantastic work happening around us, and together, we can help make a difference. #AycliffeBusinessPark #CommunitySpirit #CharitySupport #MakingADifference #SupportLocal

WANDER’s Documentary Debut: “The Lakes: Our Life on the Edge” At our recent News & Networking Event, we heard from Jo Elliott ☀️🌻🎦 who shared the incredible story of WANDER, a Middlesbrough-born content agency, as they celebrated their debut documentary on the BBC One series, Our Lives. The film, The Lakes: Our Life on the Edge, showcases the awe-inspiring journey of free-solo climbing couple Anna and Mat, who tackle a monumental 100-mile challenge across the Lake District’s most treacherous peaks—all without ropes! With breathtaking visuals captured using cutting-edge technology and a passionate production team, WANDER has brought the Lake District to life like never before, highlighting both the physical and emotional challenges faced by Anna and Mat. This achievement demonstrates the talent and dedication at WANDER, led by Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree Chloe Clover and co-founder Lou Tonner. 👏 Congratulations to WANDER for this groundbreaking accomplishment, putting the North East on the map once again! #OurLives #BBCOne #TheLakes #FreeSoloClimbing #AycliffeBusinessPark #WANDER #ContentCreators #Inspiration