A COMPANY newly-established in Potters Bar is aiming to sweep away the gloom of recession by creating new jobs in the community. The GOL Group, a company specialising in cleaning and garden maintenance of apartments and office blocks, moved into its new o

A COMPANY newly-established in Potters Bar is aiming to sweep away the gloom of recession by creating new jobs in the community.

The GOL Group, a company specialising in cleaning and garden maintenance of apartments and office blocks, moved into its new offices in Station Close with a promise to play an "active part" in Potters Bar.

The company moved from its old headquarters in Barnet because it had "outgrown" the premises, and the new residence offered better parking and travel connections.

GOL partner Peter Gray said: "We chose Potters Bar because of its fantastic road and rail networks, allowing us to continue expanding not only in London, but now into Hertfordshire, Essex and Kent.

He added: "I don't think we're going to survive the recession; I think we're going to thrive during the recession."

Operations manager Peter Gilgallon explained how the company planned to become an important part of Potters Bar in the future.

"I'm going to be approaching local companies to help us get established," he said.

"We plan to be very active in the community. We've also just filled a new telesales position, and we're optimistic that we'll be recruiting more people to work as for us within three to four months."

The company's new headquarters were opened by Hertsmere MP James Clappison, who said: "I'm very pleased to welcome the company to Potters Bar and I wish them every success here.

"I'm very pleased it's going to create some employment opportunities for local people.