Welcome to what could be my last blog posting; as you are aware the running of the building will go to Sheffield City Council very soon, although we do not know the final date it is likely to be 31 March 2011. At the time of posting this blog we are not certain if the staff will remain with Sorby House as there is a complex process to undertake to decide what will occur with the familiar faces around the building.

Sorby House is thriving at the moment and we have secured two new lettings to two brand new start up companies: JBA who trade in machinery with Africa headed by Jean Marie Bindanda and Mustafa Yassin who is trading as Zenitec Limited, a sports nutrients advice and supply company.  We are also pleased to announce that Sartak Travel, run by Jabir Ahmed (specialising in flight provision to the Middle East) has expanded from a hot desk to its own office on the ground floor.

We have also seen an increase in the level of enquiries for Sorby House over the past few weeks which is very encouraging in these difficult economic times, on this point we are seeing that a number of our tenants are experiencing very tough trading conditions and are always prepared to discuss the options open to them in respect of their occupancy to help them to survive.

Finally the work to amend the security system will be commencing soon and we will be providing full details as to how it will operate once the final design and specification works have been undertaken, but please be rest assured that it will not affect the operation of Sorby House, nor will it compromise safety.