Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway: The APPG takes the region’s case to the Party Conference circuit
by Geri Silverstone, Silverstone Communications and Secretariat of the Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway APPG Forget the old image of party conference season — rosettes, rubber chicken, speeches nobody outside the hall remembers. That’s not what it is anymore. With the political map more fluid than it’s been in a generation, conference season has become one […]
Stewart Wingate to succeed Baroness Margaret Ford as chair of London Gatwick
London Gatwick has announced that Stewart Wingate will succeed Baroness Margaret Ford as chair of the board on 1 October 2026 following her retirement. Baroness Ford has been chair since November 2023. Stewart was appointed Managing Director, UK Airports for VINCI Airports and GIP in September 2025 following a 15-year tenure as Chief Executive of […]
London Gatwick invites bids for flagship food and beverage sites as airport prepares for future growth
London Gatwick has launched its largest ever food and beverage tender, inviting operators to bid for a collection of flagship hospitality locations across both terminals at a pivotal moment in the airport’s future growth. The UK’s second-busiest airport, which connects passengers to more than 230 global destinations, is offering six food and beverage units spanning […]
Connected Crawley announces October date
Manor Royal BID, Freedom Works and Gatwick Diamond Business have announced the date of October’s Connected Crawley, a collaborative networking event. Taking place on Wednesday 21 October at Astral Towers, from 8:30 – 10am, the three organisations are offering local businesses, of all sizes, to network and create business contacts. Read more here
MHA expands in the Gatwick Diamond with new Crawley base and plans for growth
National accountancy and advisory firm, MHA, the UK member firm of Baker Tilly International, has moved into Crawley as part of a wider investment in the Gatwick Diamond, creating a platform for growth following its IPO and increasing demand for its services across the South East. The AIM-listed firm has relocated from its current office […]
New Chair for Brighton & Hove Business Growth Board
Members of the Brighton & Hove Business Growth Board have announced the appointment of new Chair Professor David Greenfield. Professor Greenfield brings extensive senior leadership, governance and partnership experience. He founded SOENECS in 2014, co-founded TTB Circular IT in 2020, and serves as Managing Director of both organisations. His experience includes securing and leading multi-million-pound programmes, building partnerships […]
Plans to redevelop former Varian site approved
Plans to redevelop the Varian Medical Systems site in Manor Royal have been approved by the borough council. An application from Hathaway Opportunity Fund LLP, for the site in Gatwick Road, was given the nod during a meeting of the planning committee on Monday July 20. All buildings on the site will be demolished and […]
Brighton to unlock new creative workspace and begin regeneration of New England House site
Brighton & Hove City Council is set to bring forward thousands of square feet of available workspace for creative, cultural, and digital businesses, while taking the first steps towards the long-term regeneration of the New England House site through a future public-private partnership. As part of the Asset Strategy being considered by Cabinet on 16 […]
Air Arabia launches at London Gatwick with twice-daily Sharjah flights
London Gatwick continues its strong network growth with the launch of Air Arabia’s new twice-daily service to Sharjah (SHJ) in the United Arab Emirates. The first flight, which departed on Saturday 4 July, marked the arrival of a new airline and destination at London Gatwick, adding to the more than 60 airlines and 230 destinations […]
Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority unlocks access to £117 million for the Sussex area
Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, and West Sussex councils have formed the Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority to secure £117 million in initial government funding. This partnership will focus on boosting the local economy through a new Prosperity Strategy, with plans for a directly elected regional mayor in May 2028. The Sussex & Brighton Strategic […]