Key Handover marks final step
Council hands the keys to Bodlondeb to Quidos Investments Limited
Conwy County Borough Council has officially handed over the keys to Bodlondeb to Quidos Investments Limited.
This completes the Council’s programme to reduce the number of its office buildings from eighteen to just one, and bring all its office services and democratic functions under one roof.
Council Leader, Cllr Charlie McCoubrey, said: “It gives me great pleasure to hand over the keys to this beautiful building. We’ve been able to make the decision to move to one office knowing that there is a sustainable and exciting future for the Bodlondeb building - providing economic development opportunities for the town of Conwy and wider area.
“I wish Quidos Investments Limited and Ideas Forum every success.”
Quidos Investments Limited signed a 250-year lease on Bodlondeb on 30 May 2025.
Nick Pritchard, Director of Quidos Investments Limited and Ideas Forums, said: “I can’t say I’m not nervous taking on such a huge and magnificent building, but as the next custodian of such great heritage, I will do everything in my power to maintain its magnificence and make it a vibrant and exciting workplace.
“Bodlondeb in the future will bring many employment opportunities to the Conwy economy and I look forward to meeting and speaking to local budding entrepreneurs who look to take up space in the building - we could just find our next Welsh ‘Alun’ Sugar.”
Professor Dylan Jones-Evans, Co-founder, Ideas Forums, said: “Along with fellow directors Fran James and Nick Pritchard, I’m proud to be taking on this challenge to boost entrepreneurship in the region of my birth. Through this initiative, we’ll be providing office and co-working spaces, offering free desk space for young entrepreneurs, and delivering the support and funding access that new start-ups need to succeed.
“This is more than just a new business centre, it’s a significant investment in the future of North Wales, designed to retain local talent, spark innovation, and build a more sustainable and dynamic regional economy.”
Anyone wanting to discuss potential ideas or interested in making Bodlondeb their business home, please visit https://ideasinvest.scoreapp.com/
Explanatory Notes:
Quidos Investments Ltd is owned by Nick Pritchard, a director of Ideas Forums Ltd. Ideas Forums Ltd will be responsible for managing the development of Bodlondeb as a business centre in agreement with Quidos.
Councillors gave the final go-ahead for all democratic and office services to move to one location at Coed Pella, at a meeting of the Council on 5 December.
The Bodlondeb woodland, war memorial, lawn, cricket ground, tennis courts and children’s play area are not included in the lease, and will continue to be available for the public to use.
Background:
05/02/25: Bodlondeb lease agreed - Conwy County Borough Council
14/08/24: Green light for Bodlondeb disposal - Conwy County Borough Council
31/07/24: Councillors discuss future of Bodlondeb - Conwy County Borough Council
Decisions:
30/05/2023 - Office Accommodation Part II - Scoping the Options Outline Business Case
19/06/2023 - Office Accommodation Part II - Scoping the Options - Outline Business Case
16/08/2024 - Office Accommodation Part II - Disposal of the Bodlondeb Offices by Way of a Long Lease and Delivering a One Office Strategy at Coed Pella
18/11/2024 - Office Accommodation Strategy
28/11/2024 - Office Accommodation Part II – Delivering a One Office strategy at Coed Pella
Posted on 02/06/2025