Freedom Works to open tenth workspace site in Brighton this month

Freedom Works is poised to open its tenth workspace site in Brighton this month, having inked a 15-year partnership turnover lease with landlord Brighton and Hove City Council for 16,323 sq ft at Bartholomew House.

The company was selected as the preferred partner to provide in-demand space and were represented by the flexible workspace agency HEWN.

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Cllr Jacob Taylor, deputy leader and lead for finance, said: "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," he added.

"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."

Avison Young acted for Brighton and Hove City Council, whose remit was to not only deliver an income stream, but work with an operator who would ensure the latest workspace to open in central Brighton was affordable for the residents and encourage economic growth.

John Trigg at 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."

The initiative is repurposing two floors into 40 separate offices to cater for teams of between two and 70, along with coworking space for those wishing to hot desk in the heart of the Laines, whilst leaving enough space for the council to deliver its service in their new hybrid office.

The site is opening this month, with day passes starting at £22.50 and private desks from £250 a month (plus VAT).

Will Kinnear, founder of HEWN, added: "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."

HEWN is the UK's leading specialist flexible workspace agency with clients including workspace operators and property owners across the UK, from major PLCs to independent companies.