Brackmills expands its board to drive growth ambitions
Two new directors have joined the Brackmills board as part of our ambition to make this estate the premier business and logistics park in the country.
We are delighted to announce that two new directors have joined the board of Brackmills Industrial Estate as part of our ambition to make this estate the premier business and logistics park in the country.
The new directors, Gemma Osbourne from igus UK and Keith Dorrill from Wickes, were appointed following a successful Annual General Meeting at FESTO on Caswell Road that brought together more than 50 business leaders from across the estate.
Charlotte Patrick, Vice Chair of Brackmills BID, said:
Businesses on Brackmills truly support each other and there is an unrivalled sense of community on our Northampton estate. Our AGM was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the incredible progress we’ve made this year, from our award-winning health and safety initiatives to our continued investment in making Brackmills a safe, smart and sustainable place to work. We’re delighted to welcome two new directors to our board who will help us build on these achievements.
Jon Morgan, Chair of Brackmills BID, added:
The appointment of our two new directors brings fresh expertise and perspectives to the board. They will play a vital role in influencing the strategic direction of the estate and representing the interests of our diverse business community as we continue our mission to maintain Brackmills’ position as the premier business and logistics park in the country.
The AGM provided resident businesses with the opportunity to review the BID’s recent achievements, formally approve company accounts, and participate in the annual director elections process.
The meeting also highlighted the BID’s recent successes, including recognition as finalists in the Northamptonshire Logistics Awards Health, Safety and Wellbeing category for the estate’s personal safety campaigns. These have included targeted police patrols, personal security alarms and anti-spiking tools, as well as the BID’s continued partnership with Aquarius Life to support workplace wellbeing.
Attendees also heard about the BID’s ongoing investment in state-of-the-art ANPR CCTV systems and other crime prevention measures that have helped maintain Brackmills’ reputation as a secure and welcoming business environment.
Susie Bacon, from local PR and marketing company Pilkington Communications – who have been supporting the BID for over 13 years – also took to the stage to urge Brackmills resident businesses to make the most of the PR benefits of being part of the BID. Susie said:
As a BID business you have access to a host of communications benefits – we have a new website with a business directory and interactive map, we share your messages on the BID’s social channels, feature at least one business each month in our spotlight series, and send regular newsletters to keep you updated with news and opportunities. If you aren’t doing so already make sure you get involved and make the most of all these benefits.
Looking ahead, the BID team continues to bring its community together through a packed calendar of initiatives. Brackmills businesses recently united for a giant estate-wide litter pick as part of World Clean Up Day, while the BID has unveiled new charity partnerships supporting five local causes throughout the year ahead.
