Bognor Regis is on the Rise
The_Track Bognor Regis is an initiative led by West Sussex County Council to support the growth of creative and digital businesses in Bognor Regis and coastal West Sussex. Supported by the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership, the project has transformed vacant space within the Grade II Listed Bognor Regis railway station into an exciting collaborative space for businesses and freelancers.
Designed by internationally renowned designer Wayne Hemingway and his team at Hemingway Design, The Track combines the character of a building full of local history, with the vision of a space designed for how we work today – with ultrafast fibre connection and flexible workspace. The council is pleased to be working with innovative and experienced operators Town Square Spaces to bring this new opportunity to the community in Bognor Regis.
Town Square
TownSq startup communities across the country specialise in supporting individual entrepreneurs and small and growing businesses in urban communities. Town Square is also a certified member of B Corp, which recognises business as being a source for good in the community. As founders Mandy Weston and Gareth Jones say, “We are passionate about making a positive contribution to the world, to our communities and to each individual.”
Our Team
James Tippett-Iles Close Modal
James has an eclectic background having started work as a sound engineer, launching a greeting card publishing company before spending the bulk of his career in hospitality.
He was General Manager of Mid Sussex Golf Club, going on to start up dining pubs across Sussex and Brighton, as well a boutique hotel. Latterly he’s been Operations Manager for a pub company and a short-term letting company.
Out of worktime, he’s usually playing tennis, walking the family Lurcher, watching Arsenal, cooking and likes a bit of culture!
The aim at the Track? Use his hospitality and entrepreneurial experience to blend a space that is both welcoming and full of verve.
Sophie Magill Close Modal
Sophie is a dancer by profession and has spent the last few years of her career in Education.
After working professionally, Sophie returned to Sussex and spent many years running her own school and then climbed through the ranks at The University of Chichester becoming a senior lecturer on the Musical Theatre programme before having her children.
Out of work, being mummy of two small children keeps her busy! However, in her spare time Sophie enjoys walking the family Beagles (Darwin & Remy), is a keen runner and loves a trip to the theatre.
Mandy Weston Close Modal
Administration Director involved in mergers and acquisition integration for VC backed companies before taking a new career path. Part of the co-founding operational team at ICE, and Wize Virtual Admin.
Advisory member on the boards of WRi, Go Connect CIC, Breast Centre Wales, Big Ideas Wales Role Model and Caerphilly Business Club
A breast cancer survivor, Mandy uses her spare time to raise money for the Cardiff and Vale Breast Centre, for whom she has helped to fund complimentary holistic therapy, a gym, full-time physiotherapist and exercise prescription.
Gareth Jones Close Modal
Experienced the pain and joy of founding and leading one of the UK’s largest community of entrepreneurs. Invested time and energy into every facet of the Welsh start-up scene.
Advisory member on the boards of Cardiff University Impact Accelerator, Cardiff Capital Region City Deal Strategic Regional Group, Clwstwr Creadigol and Cardiff Start.
When he’s not being a businessman, Gareth enjoys scraping his knees playing 5-a-side, supporting Arsenal, and expanding his mind through travel and books.
Dylan Jones-Evans Close Modal
Assistant Pro Vice Chancellor and Chair in Entrepreneurship at the University of South Wales, and Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship at Turku University in Finland.
Founder of Fast Growth Fifty, Cardiff Business Awards and Wales Start-Up Awards. Member of Be the Spark. Prolific author on the topic of entrepreneurship.