Greater GrimsbyBusiness Proposition

Greater Grimsby a is place that tells it straight.

The facts speak for themselves.

So, if you are looking for a location that offers:

fast and efficient access to consumersdirect sea routes from the UK’s busiest portthriving supply-chains and business networksnew opportunities in emerging industriesa ready and able skilled workforcethe lowest operating costssun, sand, sea and outstanding natural beauty

Greater Grimsby is the choice that makes sense.

Here’s why…

Greater Grimsby,Lincolnshire.Get it StraightFrom the Heart

Greater Grimsby is a straight-talking, no-nonsense place.

We speak our minds and tell it how it is. When it comes to promoting our area, we give you the facts to make your own mind up. Big UK-leading facts like, we’ve got:

- the busiest port complex- the largest concentration of food companies- the most renewable energy opportunities- the greenest power station- the biggest strategic employment sites- the lowest operating costs

Our towns of Grimsby, Immingham and Cleethorpes, and surroundingLincolnshire villages offer very different things. But taken as a package, they combine to offer cost-effective, well-connected business locations within a few miles of stunning countryside and great schools.

A Central Location Well ConnectedRegionally, Nationally and Globally

Greater Grimsby puts you at the heart of the UK and Europe.

We are centrally located on the east coast of the UK in the county of Lincolnshire. Our area includes:

- Grimsby – the world-famous port and Europe’s Food Town- Cleethorpes – the popular seaside holiday resort- Immingham – a focal point of heavy industry- Wolds villages – an area of outstanding natural beauty

Thanks to our maritime and fishing heritage, we are outward looking and have traditionally had strong international links, especially with Scandinavia, something that continues today with many commercialpartnerships.

Being 200 miles from London, Edinburgh and Rotterdam, means that we are central to the UK and Europe.

Our area is an integral part of the Humber region and enjoys close links with the city of Hull.

209130Liverpool

209130Birmingham

160100Manchester

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96Sheffield

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Distances from Greater Grimsby

UK’s Biggest PortUncongested RoadsRail Freight TerminalsGlobal Air Links

From Greater Grimsby you can reach more people in less time.

The Port of Grimsby and Immingham is the UK’s largest port by tonnage. Its prime deep-water location on the Humber Estuary, gives companies direct access to mainland Europe and beyond.

Uncongested roads and motorways connect to all parts of the UK placing 40 million consumers within a 4-hour drive.

This area is the busiest in the UK for rail freight with a choice of specialist terminals serving destinations across the country.

Humberside Airport, conveniently located just a few miles from our main towns, is a key national and international gateway connecting over half a million passengers to 30 destinations every year, with daily flights to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, the world’s third largest international airport.

40 millionconsumers in a 4-hour drive

Thousands of Ready and Willing Skilled Workers and a Growing Talent Pool

You’ll find a proven, hard-working, skilled labour-force here.

Greater Grimsby has a local workforce of 90,000 people within a 15-minute catchment, and 350,000 within a 45-minute drive. Recent economic conditions mean that there is a ready-made labour-force, eager and willing to work.

Local workers have demonstrated over the years a willingness to adapt and retrain to suit the needs of different industries. The area offers companies a range of skills and experience from specialist construction, engineering and logistics, to laboratory-based research and development work and office jobs in global headquarters.

Grimsby Institute is a key partner in ensuring that the area continues to produce people with the right skills for the industries of today and the jobs of the future. Several Centres of Vocational Excellence provide work-based training ranging from engineering to broadcasting.

“People have the attitude that 'we are getting things done'. They

know that if they wait, the value of their work will drop. They know that from the fishing industry and it’s a good mindset. So far it has been the best place in the UK to

work out of.”Jan Korff, Siemens

Proven Business Location Where Global Giants Mix With Local Start-ups

Established supply-chains and local networks help you win new business.

We have many great names that have become an important part of local life. The UK’s number one seafood company, Young’s, has its global headquarters in Grimsby, while the like of Novartis, ConocoPhillips, Ciba and Siemens all have major facilities in the area.

These major manufacturers have helped create well-functioning supply-chains in many industries, with around 500 food-related companies, hundreds of logistics providers and many specialist engineering firms that have experience of major projects.

For ambitious companies, Greater Grimsby offers a platform for growth, innovation and partnering with market leaders. Local start-up businesses can access the expertise and support of global players in a way that would not be possible in a large city.

Future Proof Place Supporting Innovative Green Businesses of Tomorrow

Greater Grimsby is a place rich in opportunities.

This area has always been a vitally important part of the UK economy, providing the food and fuel that keeps the country going and being at the heart of international trade routes. For reasons of geography, history and innovation, it is all set to show the way into the future.

Tremendous opportunities in the field of renewable energy, especially offshore wind, wave and tidal power and bioenergy, will create the green collar jobs of the future.

Whether it is leading the world in cutting-edge food cell research, developing innovative packaging and storage solutions or manufacturing drugs that help combat diabetes, Greater Grimsby is set to be at the heart of new opportunities.

4,000offshore wind turbines planned

for the North Sea

Cost-Effective Modern Offices, Industrial Units and LargeDevelopment Sites

We have the right premises, in the right places, at the right prices.

Greater Grimsby has a wide choice of modern offices, both in-town and on high quality business parks, industrial units and development land adjacent to major roads, a deep-water estuary and major docks.

The area’s flagship business park, Europarc, has been designed to attractmanufacturing, distribution and office based businesses with high quality, cost-effective, purpose-built accommodation, within an attractive lakeside setting.

Property costs and land values across the area are up to 25% lower than in competitor locations.

The inward investment team at North East Lincolnshire Council provides a free service to help find the right property for your business.

25%lower property costs

Lowest Operating Costs in the UK Make us Your Profitable Location

Property and labour costs are among the lowest in the UK.

Greater Grimsby is a cost-effective business location. Compared with similar locations, this area has the:

- Lowest average wage costs- Lowest industrial rents - Lowest office costs

In difficult times, the ability to keep your cost-base to a minimum helps to keep businesses afloat and protects jobs.

Living costs are low here too with housing among the cheapest in the country, enabling a choice of urban and country lifestyle.

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Industrial Rent

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160Nottingham

210Newcastle

120Lincoln

155Doncaster

165Sheffield

310Manchester

100Hull

85Grimsby

Medium Office

£/m2/annum

Sources: Property Market Report, VOA, July 2008ONS - 2008 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

Outstanding Beauty Sun, Sea, Sand and Happy People

Lifestyles to suit all tastes.

Everywhere claims to have a great quality of life, but few places can compete with our rich diversity of historic towns, quaint villages, wildlife sanctuaries, rolling hills and sandy beaches.

Our surrounding countryside is famous for its beauty, with the Lincolnshire Wolds being designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is protected due to its "precious landscape" and "distinctive character". English country pubs, historic churches and quaint villages are just a few miles from the towns of Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Immingham.

The seaside town of Cleethorpes has been voted as one of the happiest places to live in the UK. A 2008 survey ranked the town ninth out of 273 UK districts, which is not surprising given the classic mix of sun, sea, and sand.

Local shopping and nightlife attract millions of visitors from outside the area each year and as befits Europe's Food Town, you can enjoy great food from the world's best fish and chips to award-winning fine dining.

“The resort is taking care of people who are making the most of the weather and the places to visit.

Everything is in place for the resort to continue to be a happy place. We are making Cleethorpes a

happy place to visit and live in.”

Robert Chalmers, Cleethorpes Resort Manager

Our Schools and Colleges Offer Great Choices for all Abilities

Success and excellence from primary to higher education.

Our local schools offer a wide choice for children of all abilities. In the most recent league tables, three-quarters of local primary schools outperformed the national average, while half of our schools and colleges outperformed the UK average at A’level.

There are a number of excellent grammar schools in Lincolnshire within easy reach, that regularly achieve some of the best results in the country.

For further and higher education, the Grimsby Institute offers a wide range of courses and has particular strengths in vocational training with several centres of excellence in fields ranging from automotive technology to digital media. The Institute is planning a £150 million programme of development, enhancing links with local schools and creating modern facilities.

“The reputation the Grimsby Institute enjoys with employers,

students and Associate Universities has been founded on the quality of our courses and the

excellent facilities that we can provide.”

Professor Daniel Khan OBEPrincipal and Chief Executive

Practical Support and Professional AdviceFor Your Next Project

How we can help

Whether you're based in the UK or overseas, North East Lincolnshire Council has a team of specialists waiting to help you. Our services are provided free of charge on a completely confidential basis and include:

- helping you plan your expansion or relocation project- providing research to help you make your decision- advising on available sites and premises and development options- organising personal tours of the area- providing introductions and liaison with key local advisors- information about grants and financial assistance that may be available

For more information on how you can be a part of the Greater Grimsby success story, contact:

Lorna Brewerton-Reedman01472 324615North East Lincolnshire CouncilLorna.brewerton-reedman@nelincs.gov.uk

“We went to lot of places, but there was a buzz about

Grimsby which we didn't find elsewhere. Grimsby was friendlier than the rest... a helpful council in Grimsby

helped to make up our mind.”

Meir Schock, Soya Magic UK