Grant drives Goldthorpe logistics company’s growth

The completion of ambitious expansion works at a logistics firm’s Goldthorpe base marks a significant milestone for the local economy.

Mallinson Properties has added two major extensions to the premises of its logistics arm, KMS Transport, thanks to a grant from the Goldthorpe Towns Commercial Investment Fund.

The investment has increased warehouse capacity at the site on Goldthorpe Industrial Estate and helped to create more than 20 jobs.

The £1.2 million grant was secured with support from our business development arm, Enterprising Barnsley.

It’s part of the broader £23.1 million Goldthorpe Town Deal, which is revitalising Goldthorpe, Bolton upon Dearne and Thurnscoe with funding from the UK Government’s Towns Fund.

This investment aims to unlock major employment growth in the Dearne Valley area by supporting new and existing businesses to create well-paid jobs and attract new investment.

Cllr Robin Franklin, cabinet spokesperson for regeneration and culture, said: “Our investment in supporting this expansion is already paying off in terms of jobs created and the growth of the Dearne’s economy.

“This is more evidence that Barnsley is a great place for businesses to invest and add to an economy that benefits everyone.

“We will continue to do whatever we can to help businesses and developers bring forward projects creating new employment opportunities.”

Stephen Mallinson, Managing Director of Mallinson Properties, said: “We are delighted with the completion of our expansion project, which has been made possible by the Goldthorpe Towns Commercial Investment Fund.

“Not only has this allowed us to meet the growing demand for our services, but it has also benefitted the local economy and community by creating new job opportunities.”

This project has delivered added social value, as Mallinson are working to provide support and inspiration for young jobseekers and engaged in projects enhancing the environment alongside Dearne Area Team and local volunteer groups.

The company is working in partnership with our Employment and Skills Team to spread the word about the range of career opportunities available within the logistics sector.

They are also inviting students from local schools and colleges to visit their premises and exploring the prospects for work placements.

As well as directly creating jobs, the expansion has also had positive knock-on effects in terms of boosting the local supply chain, with local firms involved in the construction.

Matthew Stephens, Chair of the Goldthorpe Town Deal Board, also praised the project’s successful outcome, saying: “I am delighted, on behalf of the board, that we have been able to support Mallinson on this project.

“With our emphasis on the local economy and social value, I am also really pleased that they are using the local supply chain to deliver the project.

“As a board, we are committed to helping Goldthorpe to grow and thrive, and boosting local business is a key thread of this process.”

The Goldthorpe Town Deal is delivering a package of projects, including the new Horse and Groom Square in Goldthorpe and improvements to the Dearne Playhouse and Welfare Park.

Visit barnsley.gov.uk/Goldthorpe to find out more.

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Image 1: Cabinet spokesperson for regeneration and culture, Cllr Robin Franklin (second from right), chair of the Goldthorpe Town Board, Matthew Stephens (third from left) and Harry Mallinson, operations director for KMS Transport, with Dearne councillors and project team members.
Image 2: From left: Cabinet spokesperson for regeneration and culture, Cllr Robin Franklin, Harry Mallinson, operations director for KMS Transport, and chair of the Goldthorpe Town Board, Matthew Stephens.
Image 3: Cabinet spokesperson for regeneration and culture, Cllr Robin Franklin (left), Harry Mallinson, operations director for KMS Transport (third from right) and chair of the Goldthorpe Town Board, Matthew Stephens (second from right), with local ward councillors.

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