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Spotlight Business - Physical Finesse 

Physical Finesse were the first business we welcomed into our newly refurbished Engine Room.  They are a Physiotherapy practice offering 1:1 reformer Pilates sessions, small group reformer Pilates classes (3:1), Physiotherapy appointments and sports massage.

 

Hannah Barrett, the founder of Physical Finesse, chose Physiotherapy after being involved in a serious car accident.  She went back to university at the age of 26 to retrain, winning multiple awards in the process.  She opened her first small studio in 2023 in Romilly Road, Barry where she offered reformer Pilates 1:1 sessions and personal training. Following a successful few years Hannah decided to expand the business in 2025, creating a new studio at the Engine Room and taking on two additional Physiotherapists. 

 

We are delighted Hannah chose the Engine Room for the next stage of her business journey, Hannah and her team have created a warm, welcoming space for their customers.  There is no age limit, currently their youngest member is just 19 and their oldest 76! 

 

Whether recovering from an injury, seeking a personal trainer, or exploring unique and bespoke reformer Pilates sessions and fitness classes, Physical Finesse have a lot to offer.   

 

Find out more
 

 

Physical Finesse

 

  

 

Introducing Rebecca Wattam, our new Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) Officer!   

The LAEP Plan is our community’s blueprint for reducing energy to support the journey to net zero setting out how we can reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and make sure local homes, businesses and transport are ready for a cleaner, greener future. 

 

If you want to find out more or are interested in getting involved, you can find more details on the Vale of Glamorgan Local Area Energy Plan webpage.

 

Vale of Glamorgan Local Area Energy Plan
Rebecca Wattam

 

 

 

Free water efficiency visit for your business!

Protect your bottom line with better water usage habits and free support from Welsh Water.  The less you use, the less you spend which is good for you and good for the environment.  Every drop counts when it comes to boosting your business's green credentials.

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Ardal - Selling to the Council Guide

Ardal have produced a guide for suppliers and contractors about selling to the Council. The Ardal Councils are:

  • Cardiff

  • Torfaen

  • Monmouthshire

  • Vale of Glamorgan

This guide aims to help organisations understand how Ardal Councils buy goods, services and works and help them to increase their chances of finding out about opportunities and bidding for work.  The guide also signposts organisations to additional support and information, much of it free for Welsh Businesses.

 

Ardal - Selling to the Council Guide
About Ardal

 

  

 

Engine Room

Our newly refurbished Engine Room room is now open, offering 11 high quality business units designed to meet the needs of a grow local business community, along with enhanced facilities that promote collaboration, flexibility and a greener way of working. 

 

Complete the EOI form to declare your interest and arrange a viewing.

Engine Room
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Expression of Interest

 

     

Flexible Skills Programme

The Flexible Skills Programme (FSP) is a Welsh Government funded initiative that helps businesses across Wales build a stronger, more skilled workforce. Employers can apply for funding to cover up to 50% of the accredited training costs, with a maximum value of £50,000 per application. Whether you're looking to fill skills gaps, retain staff, or attract new talent, the Flexible Skills Programme can help you invest in your team’s future.

 

Next steps and Expression of Interest

 

    

Clean Growth Innovation Network

Vale of Glamorgan-based businesses and third-sector organisations can access fully-funded support designed to help them drive innovation and boost sustainability from May 2024, thanks to new funding secured by Circular Economy Innovation Communities (CEIC)


The Clean Growth Programme is fully funded for eligible organisations and gives participants the tools they need to develop their circular economy understanding, helping them work towards Net Zero goals, enhance service levels, reduce operational costs and meet their responsibilities under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. 


The programme also supports organisations to boost innovation, developing clean growth plans that could be eligible for Welsh Government innovation funding.


In response to growing demand from businesses, eligibility for the 2024 intake has been expanded to include private-sector companies for the first time. 

 

Expression of Interest and Application Form 

 

 

Get in Touch 

 

Should you still have questions after visiting the site, please call or email the economic development team for assistance.

  • 01446 706100