The Plan 2006-2011 will provide business support to ensure the estate continues to prosper, attract inward investment and develop its image as an excellent place to work and invest.

Winsford 1-5 Group - 'Your Business Champion'
The Winsford 1-5 Business Environment Group will champion the businesses on the estate to ensure that the estate receives the appropriate level of service it is entitled to from public sector and other agencies.

Estate Manager - 'One Point of Contact'
The Plan 2006-2011 will provide an estate manager, who will be employed through Groundwork Macclesfield & Vale Royal. The estate manager's role will be to:



www.Winsford1-5.co.uk
A web site will be developed to promote the estate, vacant units, job opportunities and provide information about the estate and its resident companies. The web site will be promoted through leaflet drops and postings on internet search engines.

Winsford 1-5 Business Directory and Estate Bulletin
An annual business directory will be produced and sent to all companies on Winsford Industrial Estate and a range of public sector agencies across Cheshire and the North West to encourage these public agencies to use local companies for the provision of services and goods.

Three estate newsletters will be produced every year. The newsletters will be used to promote the estate and share information on estate news and events that are of relevance to companies.

Training and information services
The plan will provide your company with access to first aid and health and safety training services at rates 50% below normal commercial rates. Training courses will include:


Business Networking Event
In partnership with Vale Royal Borough Council two business networking events will be held each year, to provide companies with opportunities to network and share information and contacts.