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 […]
Invest Gatwick Diamond Welcomes Northern Runway Approval
Invest Gatwick Diamond has welcomed the final legal approval for London Gatwick Airport’s Northern Runway project following the Court of Appeal’s dismissal of the last remaining challenge to the development. The ruling brings to a close an eight-year planning and legal process and confirms that the Development Consent Order granted by the Department for Transport […]
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 […]
Surrey one of first universities chosen for national Defence Universities Alliance
Launched by the Defence Minister Luke Pollard MP, the DUA will create a network of defence research expertise across the UK – with the 35 founding universities working with the UK government and industry in support of national security. This work will include co-creating cutting-edge research and equipping graduates with an industry-focused skillset. Chosen from […]
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 […]
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 […]
Major South Coast Business Park transaction completes
Flude Property Consultants has successfully completed the sale of Vinnetrow Business Park, Vinnetrow Road, Chichester, to a south east property investment company reflecting a net initial yield of 9.52%. Occupying a prominent 5.12-acre site on the outskirts of Chichester, Vinnetrow Business Park is a well-established multi-let commercial estate offering a diverse range of accommodation and […]
Businesses invited to help shape future of Crawley Town Centre East
Crawley Borough Council is inviting residents, businesses, organisations and visitors to share their views on the draft Town Centre East Regeneration Plan, which sets out the council’s ambitious long-term vision to enhance this key part of Crawley, creating a more vibrant, connected and attractive town centre. The Town Centre East area includes a number of […]
A decisive shift to power British AI: new £1.1 billion government plan announced
A landmark £1.1 billion plan to boost Britain’s ability to develop, deploy and scale AI technologies and chips has been unveiled by the government – pouring investment to back the next generation of British chip companies to support growth and jobs, strengthen national security, and boost the UK’s competitiveness. AI is already changing how economies […]
Government announces concierge service and visa scheme to help Britain’s fastest-growing firms scale and attract talent
The Business Secretary has unveiled a bespoke concierge service for the businesses of the future to start, scale, and stay in the UK as part of his quest to nurture the UK’s first trillion-dollar firm. Peter Kyle will unveil a new, agile, and rapid support offer that will work in partnership with firms ready to […]