Flexible coworking space to open in Preston city centre

By Tim Aldred

20 Feb 2024

Winckley Square Interior

Real estate investor and developer Branco Capital has appointed OneCoWork to run a new coworking space at Winckley Square in Preston.

33-34 Winckley Square will be the first UK site operated by OneCoWork, which currently runs three sites in Barcelona.

The managed and flexible office hub is set to open in April and will provide more than 500 desks for individuals, teams and businesses.

Having acquired the 32,000 sq ft office building in July 2022 following Capita being a tenant for 25 years, Branco Capital plans a first phase of more than 300 desks alongside 4,000 sq ft of communal space, meeting rooms, event and conference spaces, a gym and kitchens.

Joshua Senior, director at Branco Capital, said: “OneCoWork share our ethos of creating communities and making a positive economic impact where they’re based, making them the ideal operator of Winckley Square.

“A multi-million-pound regeneration programme and outstanding location with excellent transport links, means Preston is powering ahead and proving to be an increasingly attractive place for ambitious people and fast-growing businesses.

“A lack of new office space in Preston means Winckley Square will greatly enhance and expand the amount of such space in central Preston, breathing new life into the building and attracting more people to the city centre.”

Ben Nachoom, CEO of OneCoWork, added: "Compared to other cities that have a more developed coworking market, Preston provides us with an opportunity to make a significant impact on the local entrepreneurial and business community.

“Flexible workspaces play a pivotal role in revitalising urban centres. They are more than just shared offices; they are incubators for collaboration, innovation, and community building. In secondary cities across the north of England, coworking spaces like ours serve as catalysts for economic development, offering a unique blend of flexibility, networking opportunities, and access to a diverse talent pool.”

33-34 Winckley Square represents the latest property development for Branco Capital in Preston - alongside the recent launch of 14 luxury apartments with communal library and yoga studio at Park Place, Chapel Street and planning permission being granted by the city council for 35 new-build apartments with gym, coworking space and terrace at a seven-storey building on Mount Street.

Enjoyed this? Read more from Tim Aldred

Latest news

1

New test chamber gives Celsius the edge in developing super-efficient refrigerated vans Celsius

New test chamber gives Celsius the edge in developing super-efficient refrigerated vans

11 Nov 2024

2

Burnley College takes the “World of Work” to Chorley primary school pupils World Of Work Week - David Lord.jpg.jpg

Burnley College takes the “World of Work” to Chorley primary school pupils

08 Nov 2024

3

HBD secures planning for £37m Lancashire industrial scheme CGI of the site

HBD secures planning for £37m Lancashire industrial scheme

08 Nov 2024

4

Breck strengthens land team with experienced senior hire Alex Lee, Breck

Breck strengthens land team with experienced senior hire

08 Nov 2024

5

Harrison Drury retains place in 'Best Companies to Work For' list John Chesworth

Harrison Drury retains place in 'Best Companies to Work For' list

08 Nov 2024

PC PrestonMacan GIF980x120
Background image for hub sign up block

LBV Hub

Leverage Lancashire Business View platforms

Post your news
Post your events
Post your offers
Build your network
Improve your SEO
Gain coverage in the magazine
Sign-up
Events
The Lancashire Festival of Business
FOB 315
Exhibitions
30 Jan 2025

The Lancashire Festival of Business

Impact Conferencing, Burnley, BB12 6QP

09:00 - 16:00

RISE - The Academy for Female Leaders and Managers
WENDY BOWERS RISE Illustrstion copy.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
11 Jun 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

RISE - The Academy for Female Leaders and Managers

East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, Clayton le Moors, BB5 5JR

09:00 - 16:30

Skills Bootcamp in Procurement - Cohort 2
Blue-Modern-Land-Travel-Youtube-Thumbnail-2-1024x576.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
15 Oct 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Skills Bootcamp in Procurement - Cohort 2

Community & Business Partners CIC, Blackburn, BB2 3UA

09:30 - 13:00

mBITfor transformative leadership and coaching
mBIT coach Practitioner.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
14 Nov 2024 - 17 Nov 2024

mBITfor transformative leadership and coaching

Unlocking Possibilities training venue, 166 Waterloo Road , Blackpool, FY4 2AF

09:00 - 17:00

The Business Network Central & East Lancashire
LBV Header (14).png.png
LBV Hub Networking
14 Nov 2024 - 14 Nov 2024

The Business Network Central & East Lancashire

Mytton Fold, Blackburn, BB2 7NP

11:30 - 14:15

Avidly Activates UK 2024 - Activate your customer-driven sales and marketing
avidly activates audience having a good time.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
14 Nov 2024

Avidly Activates UK 2024 - Activate your customer-driven sales and marketing

Everyman Cinema, Holmes Mill, Clitheroe, BB7 1EB

10:00 - 16:00

LBV119 Magazine Launch Event
DSC9389
Networking
20 Nov 2024

LBV119 Magazine Launch Event

Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, BB7 9PT

16:00 - 18:00

North West HR Employers Forum
CBP-logo LBV.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
20 Nov 2024 - 20 Nov 2024

North West HR Employers Forum

Wham Stadium, Accrington Stanley, Livingstone Road, Accrington, BB5 5BX

09:00 - 12:00

Live Work Create: Building Community In The Modern World
Live-Work-Create-Building-Community-1024x1024.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
20 Nov 2024

Live Work Create: Building Community In The Modern World

Society1 Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

18:00 - 20:00

SPARK The Apprenticeship Marketplace
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
21 Nov 2024 - 21 Nov 2024

SPARK The Apprenticeship Marketplace

University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE

09:30 - 13:00

Emergency First Aid at Work
Chamber Logo1.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Nov 2024

Emergency First Aid at Work

FGH Training, 3rd Floor, Storey House, White Cross Business Park, Lancaster, LA1 4XQ

09:00 - 05:00

Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone Quiz Returns for 10th Year!
Quiz Pic.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Fundraisers
21 Nov 2024 - 21 Nov 2024

Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone Quiz Returns for 10th Year!

Accrington Stanley Football Club, Accrington, BB5 5BX

17:00 - 20:30

Advertise with us

Reaching 50,000 members, our print, digital and event platforms offer a fantastic way to raise your business profile and help you grow.

Find out more LBV118 Online Graphic
Subscribe now

Weekly news bulletin