A Happy New Year for New Arrivals at Leavesden Park

A positive end to 2012 for Leavesden Park is being followed by very happy new year, with two new companies moving in and much interest being shown in the available office suites.

New companies to move to the park are Jelly Software and PTD Group. The team of four at Jelly Software, which specialises in business software packages, has moved to Building 6 at the business park. The company chose Leavesden Park because of its location close to good road and rail links and also the standard of the offices.

“Building 6 is modern, clean, bright and well maintained and the help that the team gave us before we moved in was invaluable,” said Director Leah Nash. “The cafe is perfect for informal meetings (and the coffee is great) and the free, regular bus service from Watford Junction enables us to attract new employees from a wider geographical area.” The company is hoping to grow its team at the park. “The suite could take six to eight people so we have room to grow without moving and, when we need to expand in the future, there’s the option of moving to a larger office with minimal disruption to our business.”

PTD Group offers a consulting and advisory service for its parent company, a technology conglomerate based in Beijing, and hopes to expand to a team of 12 to 15 at Leavesden Park by the end of the year. It will be working with clients including ARUP, Network Rail, ABB, Continental Corporation, BT, Warner Bros and Aramco. PTD Group says it chose Leavesden Park because of its great location and superb facilities. Says the company’s Adam Kramer: “Visitors from the UK or overseas can reach us very easily, there are so many nice attractions in Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas and the environment and atmosphere is exceptionally good for business. In addition, everyone who works here is really friendly and professional. We aim to grow a successful business at Leavesden Park and help to provide support for the local community.”

Says Roz Bird, Head of Business Development at Leavesden Park: “We’re delighted to welcome Jelly Software and PTD Group to Leavesden Park. Both are great examples of fast growing companies that can take advantage of the facilities usually only available to larger companies, such as the café and on-site management team, and also have the opportunity to expand within the park as their businesses grow.”

Office suites of between 300 and 5000 sq ft are currently available to let at Leavesden Park, which is based in Watford, close to six motorway junctions and Watford Junction station. It offers a diverse range of high quality office suites, a dedicated and customer focused on-site management team and amenities including a café.

10 is the Magic Number As Arriva Reveal New Buses at Leavesden Park

Leavesden Park will be the setting for Arriva to unveil 10 brand new buses for service 10 in Watford on Friday 1 March. The investment in new buses is part of an exciting project with Arriva and Hertfordshire County Council working together to offer improved bus services in the Watford area. The launch of the new buses and a new improved timetable for service 10 is the first step in a partnership that will improve passenger experiences.

Service 10 is key local service; it plays a vital role in linking huge residential areas of the town with employment areas, health services including the hospital, leisure opportunities and also acts as a commuter service with excellent links to Watford Junction station.

The new buses are fully-accessible and have more-comfortable seats and environmentally-friendly engines which meet the latest stringent regulations on exhaust emissions. The new service will now operate up to every 10 minutes during the day and a weekly ticket is only £10. For more infrequent users there is also a 10 trip ticket for just £10.

With the cost of fuel still on the increase, these improvements offer a real alternative to the car for trips into the busy town centre of Watford for work, shopping or just a great day out.

Arriva’s Managing Director, Paul Adcock, said “I’m delighted that we are investing in our network in Watford. This key partnership with Herts County Council is a great way of bus companies and local authorities working together to create a more positive experience for the customer. With their colourful design, and great value tickets and a frequent service, the improvements and investment should really encourage people to try the bus and see the difference.”

Councillor Stuart Pile, Hertfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Arriva to improve service 10 for the residents of Watford. This project is just one of many that the county council is currently investing in as part of the BigHertsBigIdeas scheme; a package of projects aimed at supporting local economic growth and reducing carbon emissions in Watford, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans.”

Says Roz Bird, Head of Business Development at Leavesden Park: "We're delighted that Arriva has chosen Leavesden Park for this major launch. Our free bus service from all over Watford - using Arriva buses - is one of the many benefits of the park, along with the great setting and extras such as the café and on-site management team."