Crawley submits Local Plan to Secretary of State for approval
Crawley’s Local Plan for 2024 to 2040 has been submitted to the Secretary of State of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities for independent examination. Crawley Borough Council’s vision for Crawley is “a modern, vibrant, healthy and sustainable exemplar digital town that stands proud of its achievements and uses its strengths to reach […]
Brighton Uni funding supports new partnerships with Sussex businesses
Three Sussex businesses will be given help to innovate and grow thanks to new partnerships with the University of Brighton supported by UK government funding. The £476,453 of funding secured by the University from Innovate UK will support the delivery of three new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) projects. KTPs bring together universities, qualified graduates and businesses to […]
UK Export Finance strengthens ties with Japan’s export credit agency NEXI
The UK and Japanese export credit agencies (ECAs) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support their future collaboration on projects around the world. This will help them as they work together to broker more deals which support exporting businesses. The UK Export Finance (UKEF) and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) MoU sets […]
Record number of renewables projects awarded government funding
95 clean energy projects have successfully bid for the government’s first annual Contracts for Difference round – up from 93 in the previous round. The latest round had budget funding of £227 million and has secured enough to power the equivalent of 2 million homes. Significant numbers of solar power and onshore wind, and a […]
UK agrees new strategic partnership with Singapore
Rishi Sunak has signed a new strategic partnership with Singapore to grow the UK’s economy and enhance shared security. Following the Strategic Partnership, the UK and Singapore will work to conclude a new and modern bilateral investment treaty, giving Singaporean companies more confidence to invest in the UK and vice-versa, creating jobs and growing both […]
Sussex’s Local Skills Improvement Plan launches 6 Oct
The Sussex Chamber of Commerce will be launching its Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) on the 6 Oct at the University of Sussex. The event will be an opportunity to celebrate the Secretary of State’s approval of the Sussex LSIP report and all the collaborative partnership work that’s taken place to develop this Sussex-wide approach […]
Businesses invited to comment on city’s Cost of Living plan
Brighton & Hove city council is asking for feedback from residents, businesses and partners to help shape its Cost of Living plan. The draft plan sets out the council’s initial approach to supporting the city in its aim to be a fairer and more inclusive environment, where everyone can thrive. The survey is a call-to-action […]
City anticipates economic boost from Brighton & Hove Albion’s historic journey into Europe
To celebrate Brighton & Hove Albion’s promotion to the UEFA Europa League, city centre streets are being decorated with blue and white bunting, and, on match days, iconic buildings, including the historic Royal Pavilion, will take on a blue and white glow. Businesses and residents are also being encouraged to help ‘dress’ the city in […]
Panattoni secures planning consent for logistics scheme in Manor Royal
Real estate developer Panattoni has secured planning consent to speculatively develop two new warehouses as part of a 200,000ft² logistics scheme in Manor Royal. The larger facility will be 134,012ft² and will be joined by a smaller 65,660ft² facility. They will be built on a 10-acre brownfield site opposite Astral Towers. Construction is set to […]
Electric vehicle specialists, EVC, expand in Crawley’s Manor Royal
EVC has taken 10,000 sq ft at the landmark Nexus development in Crawley’s Manor Royal Business District to accommodate its growing team. Vail Williams’ Associate Mikael Goldsmith, based in Crawley, said: “This is a pivotal transaction for EVC, a dynamic company with a significant growth trajectory in EV charging industry. “Vail Williams acted on behalf […]