Workspace and enterprise hub designed to boost business in Blaenau Gwent launches

A new workspace and enterprise hub, designed to give local people the support they need to start and grow their businesses, has opened in Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent. The build was funded by Welsh Government – Tech Valleys and the internal fit out was funded by UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund – Supporting Local Business Pillar.

Located on Lime Avenue, Ebbw Vale, Goldworks has been launched by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (BGCBC) and will be a space for freelancers, workers and founders to work alongside each other, fostering a supportive community for startups and small businesses.

Goldworks is a modern building with high eco credentials. It is certificated by BREEAM which measures building performance standards ensuring that it meets the sustainability goals of the authority and Wales.

Operated by the Council’s Business & Innovation enterprise team, the modern workspace has a number of small and medium offices, a coworking space and several meeting suites.

The space will also offer its members access to one-to-one support, mentoring, business workshops and networking events through its Business & Innovation Team, in partnership withCoworking and small business experts, Town Square Space Ltd (TownSq).

TownSq has supported BGCBC in the lead-up to Goldwork’s launch and will continue to provide business support, including access to startup and accelerator programmes for Goldworks members as an official TownSq Associate space.

Cllr John Morgan, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Regeneration at Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, said: “Our Business and Innovation Team have ensured the facility will offer the best quality and value to any business looking for a space to work from, use and grow. It will dovetail with our other property and business support initiatives services that the team offers”

TownSq has supported thousands of small businesses in starting, growing and raising investment. Since being founded in 2017, TownSq continues to spread its community-focused approach around the UK, cultivating supportive space for people and businesses to thrive.

Co-founder and CEO of TownSq, Gareth Jones said they were delighted to welcome Goldworks to the TownSq network of workspaces: “Increasingly we are working with partners to help them create spaces built on the lessons and experiences of our team over the last 13 years, and Goldworks is a great example of this – our latest associate space.

“The team at Blaenau Gwent are committed to creating a great environment for founders, freelancers, and entrepreneurs in the Heads of the Valleys, and Goldworks is another asset to help achieve this goal.

“Our hope is that Blaenau Gwent can benefit from this community-focused approach, bringing together like-minded, ambitious startups to share insights and support each other’s development. There’s a lot to be excited about for local businesses and we’re very glad to play a role in the success of this project.”

For more information on Goldworks or to book a tour, you can go to www.goldworks.wales, email goldworks@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk or call 01495 369704.