More tenants set to move to converted mill complex
A raft of lettings at a family-owned mill complex between Leeds and Bradford, have been announced.
As the lockdown eases, Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley is continuing to attract more businesses.
In the wake of lettings to Amity Brew Company and First Man Photography this month, it has unveiled a new letting today – July 22 – with four more in the pipeline.
At the same time, £2m has been invested in the Weaver’s Yard project, which is opening up the centre of the mill, creating a performance area and 95 new car parking spaces.
John Gaunt, co-managing director of Edwin Woodhouse, the owners of Sunny Bank Mills, explained: “Our latest letting to Kids Fitness Centre gives us special pleasure because Martin Davies, who runs this company, is a Farsley resident, who started off his business hot-desking at our mill.
“The business has now grown, so Martin has been able to expand into his own office at Sandsgate on site.
“This is a great example of how Sunny Bank has acted as an incubator for a local business and enabled it to grow and flourish.
“We now have six really exciting projects in the pipeline, spanning leisure, retail and food. Interestingly, none of them are straight offices and they will really add to the mill and the local area as a destination to visit and work.
“We had to pause and plan for a few months during lockdown, but we have now found a path forward which allows us to keep investing in Farsley at Sunny Bank Mills.
“At over £2m, the Weavers’ Yard project is our biggest single investment to date, and is set to complete at the end of October 2020.
“This will open up the centre of the mill through demolishing some disused buildings, create 95 car parking spaces and a 5,000 plus sq ft flat outdoor performance space. The latter will allow us to be more flexible in welcoming events in a post-Covid-19 environment.
Davies, of Kids Fitness Centre, added: “It’s been a roller coaster of ups and downs for the business with the uncertainty of the past few months delaying moving into the new office space. We’re confident in our products and service so now its full steam ahead.
“The landlords have been very understanding with Covid-19 and delaying the office move until now. I’m happy that we’re going to be here for at least three years and hopefully many more after that.”
