EVESHAM firm Buzz Electrical will soon be switching on the lights in a new headquarters.

The company which began 15 years ago is moving from rented premises off Cheltenham Road to a new head office in Abbey Lane Court in the centre of the town.

Managing director Steve Owens said: "We are keen to stay local, invest in the local economy and remain accessible for our 20-strong work force, most of whom live in the Evesham area."

By concentrating on work within a 50 mile radius of Evesham, the business has flourished, bringing in strong contracts with the Fire Service College at Moreton in Marsh, Cotswold Inns & Hotels and many large Cotswold houses with refurbishment and redevelopment programmes.

"We employ more than 20 electricians, many of whom started as apprentices with us," Mr Owens added. "We have seen nine school leavers go on to become fully qualified electricians since the firm was set up in 1999. Our current apprentice, Helen Morrison is about to qualify and is currently splitting her time between working on site and working in the office.

"We are hoping the new move will give our growing staff and business more confidence as we establish ourselves and forge into 2015. As the company grows we have to start building for the future."

In a further move, Buzz Electrical has recently developed its "technical arm", offering a full testing and inspection service which is often required for insurance purposes.