London Gatwick’s expansion plans to generate more than 600 local construction jobs
London Gatwick has estimated around 630 new jobs will be created for local construction workers, if its plans to bring its Northern Runway into routine use are given the go-ahead. These jobs would be generated across the county council areas of West Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey and Kent, the unitary authority of Brighton and Hove, […]
Businesses encouraged to help Horsham District Council determine future business space needs
Businesses and entrepreneurs have been completing a new online survey to inform Horsham District Council and its survey partners about their future business space needs, whether they are looking to maintain, reduce or expand their current space. Every response contributes towards building up a picture of local needs. This will help the Council with its […]
Plan to boost wine tourism in Sussex announced
An ambitious plan to boost wine tourism in Sussex and attract international visitors, was launched this week at the Houses of Parliament – a fitting start to English Wine Week, which runs from 17 – 25 June. ‘Sussex Wine Tourism: A Plan for Growth’ aims to grow Sussex’s wine tourism sector from its current value […]
Coastal West Sussex announces first stage in creating a sustainable economic strategy
The Coastal West Sussex Partnership has launched a three-stage programme of workshops to define an economic narrative for the area, aiming to support the future development of a sustainable economic strategy to benefit all. Hosted by regenerative place designer Jenny Andersson, founder of The Really Regenerative Centre CIC, the Partnership has held two workshops so […]
Horsted Keynes Neighbourhood Plan Formally Adopted by Mid Sussex District Council
Mid Sussex District Council has agreed to adopt the Neighbourhood Plan for the parish of Horsted Keynes that sets out a vision for the future of the area. Neighbourhood Plans set out a series of planning policies which are used to determine planning applications in the area until 2031. Cllr Robert Eggleston, Leader of Mid Sussex […]
West Sussex County Council recognised for supporting businesses on net zero journey
West Sussex County Council has won a national award for its work in helping West Sussex businesses to invest in clean energy. The authority came first in the ‘Enabler’ category at the 2023 Association of Decentralised Energy Awards for its role in establishing the Re-Energise Manor Royal local energy community with the Manor Royal Business […]
InterDigital and the University of Surrey Formalise 6G Research Partnership
The 6G Innovation Centre (6GIC) at the University of Surrey and InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile and video technology research and development company, have announced a bilateral research partnership to develop 6G enabling technologies that may impact future wireless standards. InterDigital maintains a long heritage of technology innovation. It has made continuous contributions to the European wireless […]
Unlocking Growth Opportunities for Gatwick Diamond Businesses: The Biomanufacturing Fund
Discover how Gatwick Diamond Businesses can apply for a share in the £38 million Biomanufacturing Fund (BMF). This article is inspired by official and definitive documentation. Our information was correct at the time of publishing. You can (and should!) consult this information via the link before submitting your application. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/biomanufacturing-fund TL;DR Summary Biomanufacturing […]
£38m Biomanufacturing Fund offers opportunity for Gatwick Diamond businesses
The government’s Office for Life Sciences (OLS) has just launched a Biomanufacturing Fund (BMF) with the aim of supporting life sciences companies investing in manufacturing projects in the UK. The BMF will provide up to £38m in capital grants to incentivise investment in the manufacture of vaccines and biotherapeutics, to improve the UK’s health resilience […]
London Gatwick launches ‘Let’s Take Off Together’ campaign
London Gatwick has launched its digital campaign ‘Let’s Take Off Together’. Running across tv, radio and social media channels, the campaign features local partners showcasing how Gatwick has improved their lives and businesses. Those featured include the Ridgeview Wine Estate, Peek-a-boo Cakes and One Resourcing. London Gatwick is at the heart of the Gatwick Diamond […]