Flexible workspace operator Freedom Works has signed a 15-year partnership turnover lease with Brighton & Hove City Council on 16,323 sq ft of office space at Bartholomew House.
Freedom Works is repurposing two floors of the building into 40 separate offices capable of catering for teams of two to 70 people, in addition to providing co-working space.
John Trigg, founder of Freedom Works, said: “This is a momentous occasion for our business as this is our tenth site. Our focus will be to create affordable office space, as well as hot-desking to the businesses and entrepreneurs of Brighton & Hove. We’ll continue to deliver our partnership of delivering business support through relationships like Barclays Eagle Labs, into the Brighton site, providing a supportive environment for our members”
Jacob Taylor, deputy leader and lead for finance at Brighton & Hove City Council, added: “This exciting new workspace in the thriving heart of the city provides an excellent opportunity for businesses. Our partnership with Freedom Works will create needed workspace in the city, support local economic growth while also providing the council with a new source of income.
“Local government finances across the country continue to be under strain as we struggle with rising inflation, increased demand and real term cuts to our core funding by central government. It’s by adopting innovative approaches to generating income we can protect front line council services while supporting local economic growth and also adding social value enabling diverse local businesses and communities to flourish. I look forward to visiting the new workspace and seeing how it benefits Brighton & Hove businesses in the community.”
Will Kinnear, founder of HEWN, which represented Freedom Works on the letting, said: “Freedom Works understand exactly who their target occupiers are, and were able to deliver a compelling offer to Brighton & Hove Council who are forward thinking. It will create needed workspace in the city, support local economic growth while also providing the council with a source of income.”
Avison Young acted for Brighton & Hove City Council.
