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Cardiff Combination League team Pontprennau Pumas have renewed their sponsorship deal with Cardiff Gate International Business Park.

The local developer has bought new kit for the adult team who are based at Pontprennau Community Centre.

Marcella Kenny, sponsorship coordinator at Cardiff Gate International Business Park, which is based just off junction 30 of the M4 said: "We are delighted to once again lend our support to the Pontprennau Pumas.

"It is important for us to support the activities of our local community and sponsoring the Pumas is one way of getting involved. We hope it spurs them along to further success in the Cardiff Combination League."

Last season, the Pontprennau Pumas had their best ever season with the adults gaining promotion to the Premier Division. The team also reached the semi final of the Combination Cup.

The Pumas are looking for other local businesses to support the football club. Tito Girolami, chairman of the club said: "Cardiff Gate International Business Park has been our principal sponsor ever since the Pontprennau Pumas were established in 2002.

"Their involvement has been instrumental in the successful running of the club. We now have five teams at different age levels down to under nines providing sporting activities for the local community.

"We are looking for local businesses to show their support to the Pumas. There are a number of other sponsorship opportunities available including of the team's tracksuits, training kits and club polo shirts as well as the youth teams' strips."

If you are interested in supporting the Pontprennau Pumas, contact club secretary Sue Jones on 07751 618505

Circle IT is relocating to larger offices at Cardiff Gate International Business Park as a result of rapid business growth throughout the UK.

Founded in 2001 by Roger Harry and Alun Emanuel, Circle IT is Wales’s largest IT support and consultancy company and operates across the public and private sectors. It is the only Microsoft Gold and VMWare enterprise partner in Wales.

The IT firm is moving from Oak Tree Court to Lime Tree Court, doubling its office space to 3,534 sq ft on a 10-year lease.

Circle IT managing director Roger Harry said: "Despite the present tough economic times we have seen continued rapid growth of our business. Over the past five years we have grown by an average of 28 per cent a year.

"We have also been building up our business outside our original south Wales base, and now have clients in many parts of the UK – including London, the Midlands and the north of England.

"As a consequence our staffing levels have steadily increased. With a team of 40 people we have simply outgrown our present premises.

"The relocation, to larger offices just a short distance away, will provide us with the space we need – not just for now, but for further expansion. We are also investing more than £150,000 at the new premises on the fit out, new equipment and technology that will keep us at the forefront of the IT business.

"Cardiff Gate Business Park is the perfect location for Circle IT as it has easy access to the M4 corridor, thus allowing us fast response times to our customers."

Circle IT's new offices will be based on the top floor of unit two at Lime Tree Court, the latest phase of development at the business park.

Cardiff Gate International Business Park has launched its own dedicated travel plan to encourage sustainable travel to and from work.

Developed in consultation with Cardiff Council, the plan aims to reduce the dependence of businesses and their staff on travel by car and provides the framework from which they will be able to produce their own organisation specific travel plans.

It encourages reduced single occupancy car use, increased use of public transport and cycling where staff live nearby and promotes better integration between organisations to find common transport and infrastructure solutions.

Marcella Kenny, travel plan coordinator at Cardiff Gate International Business Park which is located on junction 30 of the M4, said:

“We are fully committed to sustainable development and promoting green travel choices for the 80 employers based here. If each tenant encourages their staff to make a small contribution, even just changing travel habits once a week, it can make a real difference.

“By working together to promote green travel modes whenever practical, we can all make a valuable contribution to reducing congestion and pollution and protecting the local environment, ensuring Cardiff Gate continues to be an attractive place for employers, employees and clients.”

Owned by Sir Robert McAlpine Enterprises, Cardiff Gate International Business Park is a leading centre of commerce totalling 100 acres. It has 500,000 sq ft occupied by a string of blue-chip names including Scottish & Southern Energy, The Number 118 118, Coca Cola, Lloyds Banking Group and Castleoak.

A leading South Wales accountancy practice has been handed the keys to its new headquarter offices at Cardiff Gate International Business Park on the outskirts of the capital.

Broomfield & Alexander is taking occupation of a new purpose built 10,000 sq ft unit on Lime Tree Court - the first of two buildings completed on the latest 82,880 sq ft phase of development, in Malthouse Avenue.

The firm’s headquarters is currently located in neighbouring Pentwyn in Cardiff where it has been based for the last 20 years.

Originally established in 1912 in the South Wales Valleys, the practice now has 4,500 clients and over 90 employees based in offices in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea, and urgently needed to better accommodate the rapidly growing business.

In April, the firm merged with Swansea practice Griffith and Miles to create a business with a turnover in excess of £5m, and last month announced it had joined MHA (MacIntyre Hudson Association), an association of independent accountancy and business advisory firms which is bringing it significant new business opportunities across the UK and internationally.

The building was funded through the creation of a syndicate of directors’ SIPPs - self-invested personal pensions - to effectively enable tax relief to be obtained for the cost of the land and the building which would not have been available if the business itself had bought them.

Managing director Robert Preece said: “We’re extremely proud of our development over many years in Wales, and look forward to moving into our new offices on Cardiff Gate as the next phase of growth of a company which has been active here for many years.”

The fit-out of the building is underway and the firm is planning on taking occupation next month.

Owned by Sir Robert McAlpine Enterprises, Cardiff Gate International Business Park is a leading centre of commerce totalling 100 acres. It is home to over 80 businesses including blue chip firms Scottish & Southern Energy, The Number 118 118, Coca Cola, Lloyds Banking Group and Castleoak.

Tony Fletcher, Managing Director of Cardiff Gate International Business Park said: “We welcome Broomfield & Alexander to the park, which is a significant signing in today’s continuing challenging market conditions.

“The business park is popular with companies operating in the professional services sector. Watts Gregory Chartered Accountants, Punter Southall Financial Management, architects Shear Design, project management firm Rhomco Consulting and PR and marketing group Freshwater are also located here.”

Roger Thomas, director at Cooke & Arkwright, who represented Broomfield & Alexander said: "This is a typical example of the popularity of Cardiff Gate for this type of business. It offers flexibly designed offices in a location which is easily available to staff and clients alike".

Fletcher Morgan is the retained letting agent for Cardiff Gate International Business Park and is currently marketing Lime Tree Court. The scheme received planning in 2008 for 82,880 of employment space.

John James of Fletcher Morgan added: “12 years on from the first building being completed, Cardiff Gate continues to have strong appeal. The location just off junction 30 of the M4 was a major factor in Broomfield & Alexander’s decision to move here along with the opportunity to invest in their offices.

“A further 10,600 sq ft unit with 47 car parking spaces is now available adjacent to Broomfield’s building for immediate occupation.”

Cardiff Gate International Business Park has acquired a further 2.3 acre plot of land.

The site adjacent to Lloyds Banking Group is located on the outskirts of the capital just off junction 30 of the M4.

The news is a further statement of confidence by Sir Robert McAlpine Enterprises, owners of the Business Park and its Cardiff Gate International Business Park Development Managers Tony Fletcher and Vince McNabb in the Cardiff commercial property market.

Work started earlier this year on a speculative 82,880 sq development. Completion of the first 20,000 sq ft phase is planned for this December with 10,000 sq ft let to accountancy firm Broomfield & Alexander.

Tony Fletcher, Managing Director at Cardiff Gate International Business Park said: “We are currently considering a number of options on how to take the site forward. There is potential for 30,000 sq ft of accommodation on the parcel of land.

“Cardiff Gate is a well located business park and has a lot to offer potential occupiers. It has an established community, high quality buildings and first class facilities including Waitrose and Starbucks who have both recently opened here. This is a strategic purchase for Cardiff Gate and we are very much looking to building on the park’s success over the years.”

Fletcher Morgan is the marketing agent for Cardiff Gate International Business Park.

John James at Fletcher Morgan said: “This is a key acquisition for Cardiff Gate and represents one of the most prominent sites at the development. We’re encouraged by the interest we are receiving in the park from local companies looking to relocate given the current cautious market conditions, and look forward to working with Cardiff Gate to being the new site to fruition.”

70 acres has been developed at the business park since it launched its first building in 1998, with 30 acres remaining. 500,000 sq ft is now occupied with blue chip firms including Scottish & Southern Energy, The Number 118, Castleoak, Coca Cola and Royal College of Nursing.

Starbucks is opening a branch at the Welcome Break services located on Cardiff Gate International Business Park at junction 30 of the M4.

The coffee shop chain is creating 10 new jobs and the store is due to open on Thursday 27 May.

The group has signed a franchise deal with Welcome Break, under which Welcome Break’s own Coffee Primo shops will be rebranded as Starbucks at 29 of its outlets.

The shop will be open from 7am until 8pm, 365 days a year.

Welcome Break hopes the deal will prove popular with the 400,000 consumers who visit the Cardiff Gate service station every year.

Cardiff Gate Site director, Charlotte Phillips said: “We are pleased to announce Starbucks opening at Welcome Break Cardiff Gate. This will complement the recent addition of Waitrose convenience store at the services and is part of a significant investment by the company.”

Managing Director of Cardiff Gate International Business Park Tony Fletcher added: “This is another great addition to the services and onsite facilities for business park staff to enjoy. Other facilities include a coffee shop at Cardiff Audi, WH Smith, Ibis hotel, Just Learning crèche, private doctor’s practice and Toby pub and restaurant.”

Cardiff Gate International Business Park is a 100-acre site home to Scottish & Southern Energy, The Number 118 118, Freshwater, Castleoak and Lloyds TSB amongst others.

Work has recently started on a speculative 82,880 sq ft development, of which accountancy firm Broomfield & Alexander has already taken a 10,060 sq ft unit.

Construction has commenced on a speculative 82,880 sq ft development at Cardiff Gate International Business Park.

When complete, the new office scheme - Lime Tree Court, will comprise of six detached three-storey buildings.

Under the first phase, a 10,600 sq ft unit with 47 car parking spaces is being speculatively developed, along with accountancy practice Broomfield & Alexander’s new 10,000 sq ft office.

Construction work is being undertaken by Sir Robert McAlpine. The first phase will be ready for occupation in December, on a sale or lease basis.

Tony Fletcher, Managing Director of Cardiff Gate International Business Park said: “We are thrilled to be starting development again at this leading centre of commerce after a three year break due to tough market conditions.

“As the economy comes out of recession, we believe the time is right to begin development again. There are now a number of active enquiries out there for the type of product we can offer here – quality office space with good transport links and access to a highly skilled workforce.”

Fletcher Morgan is the agent for the 100-acre business park located on junction 30 of the M4.

John James at Fletcher Morgan said: “With very little speculative development currently under construction in the capital, it is encouraging to see Cardiff Gate’s confidence by pressing ahead with this development. It is a demonstration of confidence in the city, putting them in a strong position to compete successfully for new occupiers.”

Kennedy James Griffiths is the architect behind Lime Tree Court.

Lime Tree Court is the first speculative development at the business park since the completion of the Ashtree Court scheme totalling 26,020 sq ft, in 2007.

The business park also has planning in place for Laburnam House, a three-storey stand-alone 10,050 sq ft building.

Current national and international occupiers at the park include Scottish & Southern Energy, The Number 118 118, Coca Cola, Lloyds Banking Group and Castleoak.

Broomfield & Alexander, which has over 70 employees based in offices in Cardiff and Newport, has acquired land on Malthouse Avenue to build a bespoke 10,000 sq ft headquarter office in a deal brokered by Cooke & Arkwright and Fletcher Morgan.

It will be the first building to be constructed under Lime Tree Court, the next phase of office development at the 100-acre business park.

Robert Preece, Managing Director at Broomfield & Alexander, said the move would be an important one for the firm.

"The purpose built offices will enable us to maximise our investment in new technology and be conducive to further improving client facilities and level of service. We have been at our current offices for nearly 20 years, so this move marks an important milestone in the development and expansion of Broomfield & Alexander."

Roger Thomas of Cooke & Arkwright said: "Broomfield & Alexander has been based out of town at Pentwyn for a number of years and has effectively outgrown the accommodation.

"During the search they considered whether it was appropriate to move closer to the city centre but the attraction of a motorway orientated site, where staff and client visitors alike had convenient access, was a paramount consideration. Similarly, there was a desire to purchase a building to give the business long term security, as opposed to lease accommodation, which Cardiff Gate could accommodate."

Fletcher Morgan is the retained letting agent for Cardiff Gate International Business Park and is currently marketing Lime Tree Court. The scheme received planning in 2008 for 82,880 sq ft of employment space.

Tony Fletcher, Managing Director of Cardiff Gate International Business Park said: "We are delighted to secure this deal. Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as the contractor for the new offices and work is due to commence onsite. It is a great location for local companies looking for a prestigious headquarters or even national firms keen to acquire a regional office."

John James of Fletcher Morgan added: "The new office is a sound investment for Broomfield & Alexander. As well as being an excellent investment opportunity, Cardiff Gate International Business Park offers good quality well located office space."

Cardiff Gate International Business Park is located on junction 30 of the M4 with 500,000 sq ft of occupied space. Current national and international occupiers at the park include Scottish & Southern Energy, The Number 118 118, Coca Cola, Lloyds Banking Group and Castleoak.

Cardiff Gate International Business Park has welcomed the news that Waitrose is opening a convenience store at the Welcome Break Cardiff Gate services.

The upmarket food chain is creating up to 25 jobs and the store is set to open on Friday 16 April.

Waitrose recently announced a sales uplift of 15.1% in the six-month sales period ending 30 January, despite challenging economic conditions, and has heralded expansion plans targeting motorway locations. The shop at Cardiff Gate motorway services will be one of Waitrose smallest, but will offer a wide range of convenience foods, and will operate from 7am until 10pm, 365 days a year.

Managing Director of Cardiff Gate International Business Park Tony Fletcher said: "This is fantastic news for the park. There are some 4,000 people employed at the business park. Combine this with passing motorway traffic, Cardiff Gate International Business Park is an attractive proposition for retailers."

Cardiff Gate site director, Charlotte Phillips, said: “I am confident that the addition of a Waitrose food shop will be a great asset to the service station and bring a new shopping experience here. The site is now fully let with Waitrose joining leading brands WH Smith, Eat In, Coffee Primo and Burger King.

Professional body Governors Wales has opened a new office at Cardiff Gate International Business Park.

Relocating from Mount Stuart Square in Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Gate International Business Park was selected due to the park’s established reputation, high quality facilities and close proximity to the M4.

The new base at Caron House will be a fresh start for the team and the newly appointed director of Governors, Jane Morris, following eight years of service with the organisation. The Governors Wales’ team has an exciting new work programme to look forward to this year and is hoping Cardiff Gate International Business Park will be the perfect location to launch some of these initiatives.

Established in 1995, Governors Wales is an independent national organisation that supports the needs of approximately 23,000 school governors in Wales and also supports the personal and professional development of individual governors and governor associations etc. They represent the views of governors on a range of matters affecting schools and in turn help them to govern their schools effectively. This is achieved through a wide range of services that Governors Wales offers for example a helpline service, a variety of publications produced, website functions and developmental support provided, to name but a few.

Hugh Pattrick, vice-chair of Governors at Governors Wales, said, "The move to Cardiff Gate International Business Park has allowed us to modernise our office space and also have close access to the M4. Our work involves reaching across Wales so this is the perfect location for staff and visitors to reach our offices with ease, which has been enhanced by the new traffic lights at the entrance to the park."

Chris Terry of Fletcher Morgan says; "Despite the tough market conditions, Cardiff Gate International Business Park continues to be a sought after location and we already have interest in the next phase of development at Lime Tree Court. The development will comprise of 11 high specification office buildings totalling 82,880 sq ft of accommodation."

Rob Ingram of Knight Frank who advised Governors Wales added; "Governors Wales had particular requirements including an accessible location and good car parking. From undertaking a detailed search, Cardiff Gate International Business Park met all these objectives and my client is delighted with their new office space."

Vince McNabb of Cardiff Gate International Business Park concluded, "We welcome Governors Wales to the park. Cardiff Gate International Business Park remains a popular location and a premier business park location in the region."

Cardiff Gate International Business Park is a 100 acre business park on the outskirts of the city. Governors Wales joins other tenants at the park including Coca Cola, HBOS Card Services, Scottish & Southern Energy and The Number 118 118.

The new traffic signals installed at Cardiff Gate International Business Park to improve access have been hailed a success.

Traffic signals were installed at Junction 30 last November to relieve congestion for vehicles exiting Cardiff Gate International Business Park during the evening peak period.

Cardiff Gate International Business Park is home to nearly 70 businesses including Coca Cola, Scottish & Southern Energy, Mercedes Benz, Redrow Homes and Castleoak with approximately 4,000 employees. The traffic signals have been developed in partnership between Cardiff Gate International Business Park, Welsh Assembly Government and Cardiff Council.

Occupiers based at the business park have seen a marked improvement on their journey times. Lynne Morris, Office Manager at Wales Fund Managers said, "We have found that the traffic signals have made a remarkable improvement to our journey home each evening with traffic now flowing freely in and out of the park."

The improvements include traffic signals on three arms of the interchange including the westbound off-slip from the M4 Motorway, A4232 Pentwyn Link Road and Malthouse Avenue access to the business park.

Vince McNabb, Director at Cardiff Gate International Business Park said: "I am delighted to see the difference the scheme has made to congestion during the busy commuter times at Cardiff Gate. We are hopeful that the improvements will encourage additional bus services to the site."

Wales' first private general practice clinic has opened a super surgery at Cardiff Gate International Business Park.

Established in 2004, The Independent General Practice private GP service which offers convenient appointments to busy office workers with longer opening hours and appointment times than other local NHS surgeries.

It now has over 1,000 registered patients and daily surgeries in Cardiff City centre, Swansea, Newport and Birmingham. Appointments are available for registered patients wanting long-term health care and unregistered patients wanting individual consultations, vaccinations, specialist referrals & treatments.

The super surgery at Cardiff Gate offers consultations at a time convenient to patients, with a minimum of 20 minutes per appointment, as well as access to a range of medical, anti-ageing & physiotherapy treatments.

Dr Jo Longstaffe, clinical director of the Independent General Practice, said: "The opening of the Independent General Practice at Cardiff Gate International Business Park will offer great benefits to the local residents as well as business park staff. The practice is aimed at making healthcare more accessible and convenient to better meet patients' needs. We will be offering an extremely comprehensive range of both medical, cosmetic and physiotherapy treatments.

"Judging by the enquiries we've had and appointments already confirmed, there is clearly a demand for the service, and we are very much looking forward to welcoming new patients."

On the choice of location, Dr Joanna Longstaffe said: "We chose Cardiff Gate because of its excellent location in between Cardiff and Newport. Now that the western M4 widening works is complete along with the new traffic signalling on junction 30, we are even more accessible to patients. It is a great location for us."

Vince McNabb, Director at Cardiff Gate International Business Park commented: "We are delighted to add the Independent General Practice to our portfolio of services offered to our occupiers and visitors. The onsite facilities at the business park are first class and include an Ibis hotel, crèche, orthodontic surgery, Regus serviced office centre, a Toby restaurant and motorway services."

Appointments can be made by calling 029 20 547 210. For further information, please visit www.theigp.co.uk.

Cardiff Gate International Business Park is a 100 acre scheme situated on junction 30 of the M4. It is home to more than 60 businesses including Coca Cola, Redrow Homes, Castleoak, The Number and the International Baccalaureate. Fletcher Morgan is the marketing agent for the business park.

Construction company Leadbitter has expanded its regional offices at Cardiff Gate International Business Park, taking the ground floor of unit 4 Ashtree Court. The company also occupies unit 1 on the same development, taking their office space to 5,880 sq ft in total over two buildings.

The company is currently delivering over 250 homes on 10 sites throughout South Wales and The West offering clients in both the UK construction and affordable housing markets a complete turnkey service from feasibility and design conception, through planning and building regulations approval.

Meanwhile Rhomco Consulting has also upgraded its offices, relocating from småaller offices on the 100-acre business park. The project management and quantity surveying company has taken the ground floor of Westview House on Oak Tree Court totalling 3,838 sq ft, with the first floor available to let.

Andy Morton, Director at Rhomco said, "The location has served us extremely well over the years so we saw no reason to look elsewhere following our decision to seek larger premises. The offices are also conveniently located on the M4 corridor allowing quick and easy access to our national client base."

Rhomco Consulting has been appointed by Cardiff Gate International Business Park as the project managers and cost consultants for Lime Tree Court, the next phase of development totalling 82,880 sq ft scheduled to start early next year.

News of Leadbitter and Rhomco follows on from SPIE Matthew Hall taking 1,960 sq ft of office space at the business park.

Fletcher Morgan is the letting agent for the business park. John James of Fletcher Morgan said; "With unstable global economic conditions, it is refreshing to see these businesses thriving and expanding their office space."

Cardiff Gate International Business Park comprises 500,000 sq ft of contemporary office space and is home to major tenants such as Coca Cola, Redrow Homes, Freshwater, The Number and the International Baccalaureate.

Cardiff Gate International Business Park has received planning permission for Lime Tree Court, the next phase of office development besides the M4 at junction 30.

When complete, the development will consist of six high quality office blocks providing 82,880 sq ft of employment space. It will be built in two phases and it is hoped work will start onsite early next year.

The news follow on from planning permission granted earlier this year for Laburnam House, a three-storey stand-alone 10,050 sq ft development also to be located at the 100 acre park.

Tony Fletcher, Managing Director of Cardiff Gate International Business Park, said, "Despite a changing financial climate, the Park continues to attract interest in the marketplace with businesses frequently looking to us as the best located out of town office park in Wales."

The park is being marketed by Cardiff based Fletcher Morgan. John James of Fletcher Morgan said, "Lime Tree Court is a high quality office development with offices available from 1,620 sq ft. The scheme will be available to let as a whole or on a floor-by-floor basis and will include generous parking."

Sir Robert McAlpine is the contractor and Kennedy James Griffiths the architect.

Cardiff Gate International Business Park is South Wales' premier business park situated at the gateway to the capital. Current occupiers include Coca-Cola, 118 118, Castleoak, International Baccalaureate and Redrow Homes