Bedfordshire is booming – and Ryebridge is right at the heart of making it happen.
The expansion of London Luton Airport and a Universal Studios theme park in Bedford are positive signs of growth for the local economy following the devastating closure of Luton’s Vauxhall factory in March.
Just weeks after appearing on an ITV News report looking at how the county was set to welcome these major construction products over the coming years, Ryebridge was asked to feature on a BBC Look East slot which aired last weekend.
Managing director Sean Scully appeared in a section after community activist Glenn Jenkins expressed his concerns that Luton had turned from a town of makers to a town of packers.
Sean responded: “I get the point but I actually disagree.”
Talking over footage of Ryebridge staff working on the new Alpha taxiway at the airport, Sean highlighted the company’s investment in a local workforce: “We have young people going from Level 2 all the way through to Level 5 and Level 6 higher apprenticeships, and that isn't packing stuff. That's site engineers, site foreman, site managers and supervisors.”
He said afterwards: “As a company which employs more than 90% of site and office staff from the immediate area, uses a local supply chain and enjoys close links with nearby colleges and schools which ensures a steady flow of apprentices and work experience students, our investment in the local economy is undeniable.
“We hope that appearing on news bulletins for the BBC and ITV goes some way towards highlighting the positive stories for Luton and Bedfordshire, and shows there are a lot of things to look forward to across the county.”
To see the report, visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002fz2f/politics-east-13072025
Ryebridge team on BBC Look East
