Helping to regenerate East Kent and support the growth of business and businesses throughout the region.
- 160+
- Businesses Supported
- 5
- Sites operated
- 23
- Years in operation
Canterbury Innovation Centre
Kent’s centre for innovative business and high technology companies. The Centre’s visually striking exterior houses over 2500 sq. metres of modern, affordable office, studio and workshop space.
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Clover House
A high quality, modern business center in Whitstable comprising of 28 offices of varying sizes up to 795 square foot, meeting room/s and a relaxing break out area.
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Bouverie House
A newly refurbished business centre in the heart of Folkestone.
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Romney Marsh Business Hub
15 self contained, high quality offices to let and meeting/conference space for hire.
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Aylesham Employment Project
Office accommodation built to Bream 1 standard, in partnership with Aylesham Workshop Trust. Modern 232 square metre industrial units, fully equipped with all services and dedicated parking.
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Newly Opened
Romney Marsh Business Hub
Romney Marsh, Kent
Romney Marsh Business Hub was developed by the EKSDC in partnership with Folkestone and Hythe District Council and is part funded by Magnox. This new business centre opened in December 2021 and has 15 self contained, high quality offices to let and meeting/conference space for hire.
- Availability
- December 2021
- Funding
- Magnox
- Partners
- Folkestone and Hythe District Council
High quality offices with superfast broadband
Flexible Easy-in Easy-out terms
24/7 access
Sharing facilities across all sites
About the EKSDC
The EKSDC is a local authority controlled company incorporated in April 2002. The company’s operating area covers Canterbury, Folkestone, Hythe, Dover, Thanet and surrounding areas. The company aims to deliver sustainable projects within its target area that facilitate the creation of employment opportunities. Over the past 12 years the EKSDC has been actively involved in developing business centres in the region.
Meet the Team
Debbie Spalding
Chief Executive
- Debbie started with the EKSDC in 2002, since then she overseen numerous projects. Her background is in European funding but since joining the company she has overseen numerous multi-million-pound projects. Debbie is responsible for the strategic direction of the company and determining future project investments.
Hobbies: Horse riding, dog walking, and power lifting Sara Hind
Assistant Manager, Clover House
Jade Seamer
Administration
Susan Rowe
Centre Manager, Canterbury Innovation Centre
Sabrina Bourne
Head Receptionist, Canterbury Innovation Centre
Darrienne Price
Business Support Manager. Romney Marsh Business Hub
Jamie Richardson
Facilities Manager for all centres/Manager of Bouverie House Business Centre
Matthew Brice
Facilities Support, Folkestone/New Romney
Contact Us
Address
East Kent Spatial Development CompanyClover House
John Wilson Business Park
Harvey Drive
Whitstable
CT5 3QZ
Reception
01227 802222administration@eksdc.co.uk