Made Smarter London: Sustainable Manufacturing Showcase
Park Royal’s manufacturing community is invited to attend the Made Smarter London: Sustainable Manufacturing Showcase – a focused event designed to help businesses tackle rising material costs and ongoing supply chain pressures. Wednesday 24 June | 10:00am – 12:30pm | The Factory Project, London E16 2HB With many local firms operating at the sharp end […]
Artificial Intelligence – Friend or Foe?
Professor Geoff Rodgers is a Pro Vice-Chancellor at Brunel University of London and chairs its AI Management Group. Professor Rodgers takes a look at how AI is being used at the university and how your business can reflect on the integration of AI for the future… There can be little doubt that AI and data […]
A Taste of What’s Happening at The West London IoT Food & Drink Innovation and Skills Hub
The West London Institute of Technology, a key partner in the Education and Skills landscape across Park Royal, provides an update on its latest activities… Following the successful launch of the Food and Drink Innovation and Skills Hub, we are pleased to share an update on one of the activities that is underway, as part […]
Park Royal Energy Update – Willesden Grid Supply Point
As part of West London Business and Park Royal Business Group’s ongoing advocacy on energy constraints that are impacting the entire subregion, we have produced a joint response to the SSE Willesden Grid Supply Point Strategic Development Plan (GSP SDPs) which was open for consultation across the summer and discussed at our recent Park Royal […]
Ace Cafe Annual Christmas Toy Run & Carol Service
Sunday 14th DecemberDepart: 10.30am The cafes’ annual Christmas Toy Run will be leaving at 10.30am on Sunday 14th December to visit and drop off presents to the children’s wards at two London hospitals:St Marys (Paddington)Northwick Park (Harrow) Please be advised that all are welcome to drop of gifts at the Ace Cafe anytime between now […]
Made Smarter Adoption Programme – now fully open for applications in from SME manufacturing businesses in London
The Made Smarter Adoption programme aims to support manufacturing businesses in adopting digital technologies to drive growth, productivity and sustainability. If you are a manufacturing business in London – at any stage of your digital adoption journey – you can benefit from: • One-to-one advice and guidance from digital technology specialists.• A bespoke digital transformation […]
Mayor Appoints New Board And Planning Committee Members To OPDC As Old Oak Scheme Takes Shape
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has appointed five new Board Members and one new Planning Committee Member to join his West London development corporation, Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), which is responsible for delivering one of London’s largest brownfield development opportunities. The appointments follow an open and competitive procurement process that […]
Rupa Huq MP raises concerns with HS2 boss over Old Oak disruption
Courtesy: Ealing News Dr Rupa Huq, the Labour MP for Ealing Central and Acton, has pressed HS2 and its leadership to address residents’ complaints about disruption caused by the construction of Old Oak Common station, after visiting the vast West London site last week. The station, set to become one of the largest interchanges in […]
New Old Oak Housing Plan Brings 25,000 Homes To Park Royal
Ealing Council has outlined ambitious plans to deliver thousands of affordable homes, green spaces and high-quality jobs with a major new town in the borough being built, Old Oak. Old Oak, located partly in North Acton, lies primarily within the borough of Ealing but also extends into Brent and Hammersmith & Fulham, making it one […]
Matthew Carpen appointed Chief Executive of Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation
Matthew Carpen, a highly experienced development leader, has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive of the Mayor of London’s Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), which is delivering London’s largest brownfield development opportunity around the new High Speed 2 station at Old Oak Common. Matthew has a long background in strategic […]