The evidence of global ambition, investment secured and a joined-up approach between the public and private sector was demonstrated throughout the event and underlined Stevenage’s role in showing that UK life science is very much open for business.
David Rowsell of Morgan Sindall Construction concluded by reflecting on the power of place as a catalyst to delivering the kind of success that can touch many parts of the community, creating jobs, skills and local spend.
Picking up on a thread started earlier by Tom Pike about how challenging the last few years have been for local residents because of the period of uncertainty associated with Brexit, the upheaval caused by global pandemic and the current pressures resulting from the cost-of-living crisis, he regarded the expanded GSK as a tremendous boost to business confidence.
Development on this scale is truly transformational and is just what the country needs to see. There’s faith in the future, and an exciting vision backed by serious investment. People follow success and the positive knock-on effects of what’s happening in Stevenage now will be felt far and wide.