Briefing for Community Committees / Regeneration Boards on possible
BBC Relocation to Salford Quays
INTRODUCTION
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8 Departments including Children’s BBC, Radio 5 Live and research and
development
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By 2010
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Up to 1,500 staff relocating, 750 from London, 750 from Oxford Road
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2 sites shortlisted – Quays Point Salford Quays (former Dock 9) and Central Spine,
Manchester
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Submission deadlines: 10th March (NWDA), 7th April (BBC)
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Decision by BBC Governors - June
QUAYS POINT - VISION
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Media City – BBC core office/studio requirements within cluster of creative companies
and quality streetscape
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Waterside location
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Within triangle of iconic buildings – BBC joins The Lowry and IWM North
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Media City of International Significance
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Part of UK response to digital media age
BENEFITS TO SALFORD
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Quantum leap in regeneration of Quays
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Biggest investment opportunity for decades
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Gives opportunity to train young people and adults for jobs in 2010
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Boosts creative sector locally
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BBC serious about links/benefits to schools/ communities
WHAT YOU CAN DO
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Indicate your support for re-location to Salford
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