NORTHERN TRUST SECURES NEW LETTINGS AT SIMMS CROSS

4th August 2010

Northern Trust has confirmed that two new lettings have been secured at their retail/office premises in Widnes Town Centre.

Creative Media Awareness Limited has moved into Suite A3 covering 675 sq ft, whilst Standguide have moved from their temporary space in Suite A3 to the larger 1,800 sq ft Suite B3.

John Marrow, Regional Property Manager at Whittle Jones, managing agents on the scheme commented “Northern Trust are delighted to welcome two excellent companies to their scheme and wider portfolio, which is ideally suited to the small and medium sized business community, offering expansion and relocation opportunities within its portfolio. Whittle Jones were able to provide temporary accommodation for Standguide, until a suitable sized suite was created to meet the company’s requirements.”

Grenfell House/Simms Cross is a two storey mixed use development comprising 9 retail units at ground floor with offices above. Dedicated access is provided to the offices at street level, with stairs and a lift leading to the first floor. The offices known as Grenfell House have been designed with flexibility in mind, providing modern first floor office suites accessed from a central lobby. Simms Cross comprises a new terrace of retail units incorporating a large sales area, stock/staff area and rear access to the service yard for deliveries.

Simms Cross & Grenfell House are situated in the heart of Widnes Town centre, fronting Widnes Road close to its junction with Gerrard Street. The premises are located a short distance south of the pedestrianised area of Widnes Town Centre. Widnes has excellent road communications with access to the M62, M6 and M57.

Joint agents for the scheme are Whittle Jones, North West (01257 238666), and Dixon Webb (08453 577577). You can also visit the Whittle Jones website for further information at www.whittlejones.co.uk

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Notes to Editors: Press Enquiries to Rosalyn Booth/Jonathan Livesey, Northern Trust, 01257 238555.