UK Central Securing the Future of

Large UK Developments

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Investing in the Heart of the UK

Greater Birmingham, Solihull and UK Central

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What is UK Central

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• An unrivalled position at the heart of the UK

• A unique concentration of connected economic assets

• One of the most exciting development opportunities in Western Europe.

A master plan and roadmap for managed growth, building on existing national assets

A Gateway • UKC the best connected

location in the heart of Britain• 20 million people within a 90

minute drive time of UKC• UKC has national and

international connections by air, rail and road

• UKC is at the heart of the UK’s new High Speed Rail network

• Less than 40 minutes to London by High Speed Rail

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• Top 10 “Best location to invest” for Western European Cities (Site Selection 2012)

• Global first place – “Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Destination of the Future 2013” (FDI Awards)

• The “Best place to live in the UK” (uSwitch 2013)• UK Top 3 for Enterprise (Santander 2013)• UK Top 10 for Business (Santander 2013)

The Location of ChoiceBest place to be

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The Location of ChoiceHeritage & Culture

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“…the ideal environment for business investment” - Des Correia, Director, Arup

“...the quality of skills from schools and colleges in the area is second to none” - Alan Volkaerts, Operations Director, Jaguar Land Rover

“I can’t think of a better place to be located…a fantastic place to live and bring up a family” - Paul Thandi, CEO, NEC Group

The Location of ChoiceWorld Class Place for Global Investment

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The Location of ChoiceOrganisations already located and investing in UKC

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Connecting Assets and Opportunities

• Birmingham International Airport (BHX)• The National Exhibition Centre (NEC)• Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)• High Speed Rail (HS2)• “Urbs in Rure” (Town in Country)• Investment sites and development potential• Two local municipalities working together to deliver sustainable

growth

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•Zone 1 – The Hub

•Zone 2 – North Solihull

•Zone 3 – Solihull Town Centre

•Zone 4 – Blythe Valley Park

Growth Strategy 4 Economic Opportunity Zones

Zone 2

Zone 1

Zone 3

Zone 4

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ZONE 1

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UK Central Zone 1Cluster Opportunities

• Flexible events and leisure – National Exhibition Centre (NEC)

• Advanced manufacturing and technology – Business Park

• International airport• Advanced office / commercial – the

High Speed Rail Interchange• Jaguar Land Rover • Up to 140ha development potential

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UK Central Zone 1Birmingham Airport

• Best UK Airport (2012)

• Over 140 direct routes from Birmingham Airport

• New longer runway

• New long haul opportunities

• Elmdon – 40ha for Airport related uses, offices and hotels

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UK Central Zone 1Birmingham Business Park

Advanced Manufacturing & Technology businesses:-

•Fujitsu

•Aero Engine Controls (Rolls Royce)

•Energy Technologies Institute

Opportunities – development land available for office, R&D, warehouse, and hotel

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UK Central Zone 1National Exhibition Centre

• The UK’s best connected venue• Resorts World• Diverse leisure and entertainment

offer• Development capacity and site

opportunities • Currently 3 million visitors a year, to

increase to 4 million with opening of Resorts Wold

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UK Central TodayResorts World

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UK Central Zone 1High Speed Rail Interchange

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UK Central Zone 1

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UK Central Zone 1High Speed Rail Interchange

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UK Central Zone 1Lakeside entertainment

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ZONE 4

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UK Central Zone 4Blythe Valley Park

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UK Central Zone 4Blythe Valley Park – Development Opportunities

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Connecting people and place

“Infrastructure investment is not an option it is a necessity”

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Urbs in RureGreen Infrastructure Strategy

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Leisure area Green Infrastructure Development

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Vision and AmbitionCapitalise on one of the strongest economic bases in Britain to create jobs and long term sustainable growth

•Targeted investment in infrastructure

•A network of connected locations

•A network of green infrastructure

•Delivered by strong public private partnerships

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• UKC the best connected location in the heart of Britain

• UKC has national and international connections by air, rail and road

• Best UK Airport (2012)• Location of choice• Best place to invest• Best place to live

Assets and Opportunities

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Investing in UK CentralOur offer to you:-

•A proactive strategic authority

•Streamlined planning and regulatory framework

•Strong partnership support – public and private sector

•Dedicated relationship and project management

•UK Central Government support

•A long term approach

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Contact DetailsCouncillor Ian Courts

Cabinet Member for Economic Development and RegenerationSolihull Metropolitan Borough Council

icourts@solihull.gov.uk

Anne BreretonDirector for Places

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Councilabrereton@solihull.gov.uk

www.uk-c.comwww.solihullforsuccess.com

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