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CRAWLEY
BUSINESS GUIDE 2017/18
Positive Planning
Framework
Crawley Borough Council takes a
positive approach towards supporting
the Manor Royal Business District as
a prime business destination. The
Council has adopted a supportive
planning framework to encourage
complementary and supporting
business uses to come forward and
has a positive attitude to working
with developers, businesses and
local stakeholders.
Connectivity
Manor Royal Business District is well
connected with Gatwick Airport and
its integrated train station on the
doorstep, linking to London Bridge
and London Victoria in around
30 minutes.
Extensive Metrobus and Fastway
bus services offer regular routes
connecting Manor Royal easily
to Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges,
Crawley town centre, the wider-
hinterland and the immediate travel
to work area.
Good cycle routes link Manor Royal
to most parts of the town and beyond.
Road links are excellent with direct
connections to the A23/M23.
Business groups
and forums
Manor Royal Business Improvement
District Ltd
– A BID created and
controlled by Manor Royal businesses
to improve the district in ways they
decide, working in partnership with
other agencies. For more information
visit
www.manorroyal.orgor
call 01293 683235.
Basepoint Networking Hub
– With
a hub located in Manor Royal, the
Networking Hub offers free B2B
networking hosted by Basepoint.
Events are open to all kinds of
business, aiming to give attendees
the opportunity to meet new
people, build on existing business
relationships and generate new
leads. For more information
visit
www.basepoint.co.ukor call 01293 817717.
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Health and life sciences
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Advanced manufacturing
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Aerospace and aviation
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Business, financial and
professional services
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Construction
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Logistics, storage and
distribution
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Information and technology
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Wholesale and trade counter
activities, including motor
trade sales and repair
Great global businesses call
Manor Royal home including…
Amey
B&CE – The People’s Pension
BDO
Boeing Flight Services
CGG
Creative Technology
Deloitte
Doosan Power Systems
Elekta
Grant Thornton
Kier Construction
Nestlé
Sivantos
Thales
Toshiba Medical Systems UK
Varian Medical Systems
Vent Axia
Virgin Holidays
Welland Medical
MANOR ROYAL – KEY SECTORS