Burgess Hill firm clinches land deal with Northern Arc developers

Homes England, which is involved in building new homes at Burgess Hill’s Northern Arc, has sold land to animal pet and equestrian suppliers Bodle Bros.

It says the sale will enable the company to thrive for future generations.

Bodle Bros directors Michael and Julie Sandercock had previously been renting the land their business occupies. But Homes England acquired the land from their landlords as part of wider plans for the Northern Arc development.

A spokesman for Homes England said: “This means they can continue to provide a much-needed service to the community in and around Burgess Hill for generations to come.”

Bodle Bros managing director Michael Sandercock said: “Buying this land has meant we have safeguarded our business at our current location where we employ a local workforce.

“We have worked with Homes England to make this possible and I look forward to offering the same level of service to our loyal customers that we have always provided.”

Homes England is working with Mid-Sussex District Council, West Sussex County Council and housing development partners to build 3,500 new homes at the Northern Arc. Ken Glendinning, project director at Homes England said: “Retaining Bodle Bros is a part of our ongoing commitment to support local jobs and businesses in Burgess Hill as we build new homes and infrastructure and create more opportunities for sustainable employment.”

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