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Slough, Berkshire

An ideal location for your business offices

Slough

General Information

Slough is a modern and thriving town enjoying a prime location in the east of Berkshire.

It is recognised as one of the best locations in the UK to base a business because of the road, rail and airport links, and indeed boasts the largest privately owned industrial estate in Europe.

Business and Development

Slough is home to some big name in the business world, Mars Incorporated (Mars Bars) being the first that comes to mind. Slough’s convenient proximity to Heathrow has made it popular choice for businesses, and the European Head Offices of some major international IT companies such as Network Associates, Computer Associates, and Compusys are all located here. O2 also has its headquarters in the town. The recent decline in manufacturing has seen Slough change from an industrial town into a business centre that is home to the likes of Nintendo, Black and Decker, Lego, O2, Sara Lee, John Crane UK, Invensys, UK, GlaxoSmithKline, Reckitt Benckiser, ICI, YELL, Polycom Dulux and Amazon.

The motor trade is also well represented in Slough, with Citroen, Ferrari, Honda, Fiat and Maserati all having offices in the town.

There are approximately 3000 businesses in the town, and the diversity ensures that Slough is not dependent on bulk employment for it’s prosperity.

Unemployment is low – currently just over two per cent. Slough Trading Estate alone provides 20,000 jobs from the 400 businesses located there.

Slough is one of the top 20 most competitive areas in the UK - further confirming it as an attractive location for business in a highly competitive global market.

Ongoing development will ensure that Slough continues to thrive as one of the foremost business centres in the UK.

£17.52m funding has been secured for the Heart of Slough development project. English Partnerships, the national regeneration agency, is backing the project. Slough Borough Council are committed to transforming a 29-acre site in the centre of town, around the William Street roundabout area.

It will provide a new focus for cultural activity in Slough and the southern region. The vision is to create a set of world-class buildings, establishing a cultural quarter for creative media, information and communications industries from Europe.

The project will include a mix of commercial buildings, housing and community buildings and space, and will bring together in one location, public performance spaces, a digital library, 21st Century interactive museum and an enterprise hub for small, local creative industries. The initiative is unique in that it does not focus solely on the physical regeneration of the centre of Slough, but also develops, in parallel, the local communities helping to grow local creative talent.

Work has already begun on The Art at the Centre regeneration project to bring a new look to Slough's High Street. Due for completion in December 2008 it will bring colourful artwork and innovative designs for lighting, seating and paving to give a unique and vibrant style to the town centre.

Culture, Leisure and Education

Slough is often described as a ‘fusion of different cultures’, an urban town, buzzing with vitality. It is also a place of surprises, with many parks, open spaces and waterways to complement the urban feel of the town.

A truly multi-cultural town, Britain's first black female mayor was appointed in Slough in 1984.

The town pride itself on its leisure facilities, shopping and public events. The modern town centre is compact and vibrant with the High Street stretching for over a mile. Additionally, three indoor shopping complexes housing many of the major retailers such as Allders, Marks and Spencer, Next, TK Maxx, Gap, Boots, WH Smith makes Slough a prime shopping destination. A strong complement of other local, independent and specialist shops gives Slough a unique and personal appeal. The spacious piazza within the High Street is fully pedestrianised, and there are more than 200 shops, restaurants and pubs. The diverse cultures of Slough offer an extensive choice of cafés and restaurants.

The Town Square, a vibrant venue for music and arts shows, is home to an increasing number of community-based events that enliven the town. A multiplex cinema, ice arena, tennis centre, a number of council-owned and private health clubs as well as numerous other sporting facilities including top class golf courses ensure that there is indeed “something for everyone” in Slough.

Slough also has The Centre, a regional exhibition venue that hosts conferences and exhibitions and is home to numerous entertainment events. The Centre has an established comedy club and recently hosted the Commonwealth Games rhythmic gymnastics championships.

Schools in Slough are amongst the most improved in the country, and the GCSE grades achieved are consistently above the national average. With Thames Valley University in Slough, student life is a strong feature of the town. Thames Valley has the highest concentration of educated people in the UK.

Hotels and Accommodation

Slough offers a range of accommodation for all budgets within easy reach of the Regal Centre. Hotels, motels, bed and breakfast establishments; including some very elegant and historic places to stay in the surrounding area without having to travel too far.

Travel and transport

The transport infrastructure in and around Slough is excellent and copes adequately with the 35-40,000 commuters that travel into Slough every day.

Our Facilities - The Centre - 42-44 Regal Court, High Street, Slough.

Orega operate this 14,000 sq ft state of the art business centre. The centre provides up to 185 workstations with the latest VOiP ready telecommunications and ergonomic furniture.

Regal Court is situated in a prime High Street location just 2 minutes from the piazza, providing instant access to the myriad of shops, restaurants and pubs as well as modern health clubs and beauty spas. The centre has recently been refurbished to an exceptionally high standard and offers flexible office accommodation from 1 – 150 workstations. It offers you 24/7 access and secure parking facilities. All of the spacious offices are fully furnished with contemporary ergonomic furniture and benefit from individually controlled air conditioning and raised floors. The bright modern breakout area offers complimentary refreshments to both you and your visitors. You can also take advantage of our up-to date press, cyber café and state-of-the-art plasma TV. Qualified and friendly staff are there to provide you with professional telephone answering and reception services as well as full range of business support services including, IT support, secretarial and administrative assistance.

Regal court also offers professional conferencing facilities within well-equipped, dedicated meeting and training rooms. All meeting facilities are available to both internal and external clients and can be hired for hourly, half daily or daily sessions. Please also take advantage of our delicious catering options and full range of business support if required.

You will find our packages competitive and flexible, with a broad range of options offering a variety of short-term flexible lease terms for you to choose from. Whether you are a young start-up company or a business that needs space to grow, we have the experience and flexibility of support you need.

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