Opportunity Mid Sussex Launches to a London Audience
September saw the ‘official launch’ of Opportunity Mid Sussex, Mid Sussex District Council’s inward investment platform, at a special event in Westminster to a handpicked audience of investors and developers. The evening was a great success with engaging speakers and presentations, highlighting the many opportunities available across the region. The Economy team were delighted to […]
Small Business Grant Scheme funding extended for local businesses
Crawley Borough Council’s Small Business Grant Scheme is set to continue with the help of continued funding from a county-wide pot. The Small Business Grants Scheme is available for Crawley businesses needing start-up funds or established businesses looking to grow, improve and expand, or create new employment. The grant scheme will be allocated to eligible […]
Reducing tourism seasonality with sustainable experiences
Experience West Sussex will be hosting a free workshop on how to overcome the impacts of seasonality with sustainable experiences for tourism businesses and destination managers, delivered by Dr Xavier Font on Monday 28 November – 10:00-11:00am. In this webinar, participants will hear from Dr Xavier Font, professor of Sustainability Marketing at the University of […]
Gatwick Airport to host a second economic summit next year – following successful inaugural event
Following the success of the inaugural Gatwick Airport Economic Summit (3 Nov), the airport has today announced that it will hold a second event next year. Over 120 delegates – representing local authorities, businesses, developers, education providers, and business forums from across the South East – attended last week’s summit at the airport’s Hotel Sofitel. […]
Gatwick Diamond launches new inward investment platform
Regional business group, the Gatwick Diamond Initiative (GDI) has launched its new inward investment platform, with strategic partner Gatwick Airport. The ‘Invest in the Gatwick Diamond’ website was officially launched at the inaugural Gatwick Airport Economic Summit on November 3rd, a high-level event bringing together stakeholders from across the region to discuss long-term, sustainable economic […]
Brighton & Hove City Council agree on carbon neutral projects for £7.8 million investment
Policy & Resources Committee members met last month and confirmed three projects they will proceed with using the £7.8 million Carbon Neutral Fund. It will be used to provide renewable sources of heating, refurbish street lighting and trial new techniques to rejuvenate and rehabilitate concrete roads. The funding is being made available over a two-year […]
Crawley Borough Council considers two more conservation area proposals
Crawley Borough Council’s Cabinet will consider the creation of two new conservation areas today (November 2), covering Queens Square and The Broadway and Gossops Green Neighbourhood Centre. The Cabinet will also debate amending the boundaries of two of Crawley’s eleven existing conservation areas – the High Street and St Peter’s. Forming conservation areas helps to […]
First phase of a £170,000 project at Epsom & Walton Downs is unveiled
The Mayor of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, Councillor Clive Woodbridge, has unveiled the first phase of an exciting programme of improvements on Epsom & Walton Downs. Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) secured a grant of £132,000 from the European Agricultural Fund to support the rural economy by encouraging visitors. The EAFRD grant was […]
Horsham Council partners with resident-led group to cut carbon emissions
Horsham District Council announces a collaboration with resident-led group Community Energy Horsham to install energy-efficient photovoltaic (PV) panels on council-owned buildings. The Bridge Leisure Centre, at Broadbridge Heath, will be the first property to install solar panels under this scheme. When it proves successful, they will continue on to other suitable council-owned properties. Community Energy […]