Business parks in the UK

• Where are most business parks located in the UK?

  Central Northern parts of Southern England
• When was Cambridge Business Park opened?

  1970
• Why are business parks located on the outskirts of towns and cities?

  For easy access and more space
• What advantages do business parks have over city center locations?

  Lower costs and larger premises
• What type of amenities do business parks typically have?

  Shared amenities like parking and gyms
• Why are shared amenities important in business parks?

  They provide necessary services for employees
• What types of industries are primarily found in business parks?

  Tertiary industries
• What is the role of warehouses in business parks?

  To store goods for distribution
• What security feature is common in business parks?

  24-hour security
• Why is 24-hour security important in business parks?

  To protect valuable goods stored there
• How many companies operate in the business park mentioned?

  1,400 companies
• How many jobs do these companies provide?

  41,000 direct jobs
• What is the significance of Cambridge Business Park's location next to Cambridge Science Park?

  They share knowledge and resources
• Name one company mentioned that operates in Cambridge Business Park.

  Ernst and Young
• What type of business is Redgate known for?

  Software development
• How do green spaces in business parks benefit employees?

  They improve mental health and air quality
• What are the common characteristics of business parks?

  • Located on outskirts of towns
  • Easy access via road or rail
  • Shared amenities (parking, gyms, shops)
  • Composed of tertiary industries (warehouses, offices)
  • 24-hour security
• What are the implications of having business parks in the UK economy?

  • Contributes to job creation (41,000 jobs)
  • Supports tertiary industry growth
  • Encourages regional economic development
  • Provides shared resources for businesses