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 […]
City’s new workspace offers creative industries a chance to thrive
Owners of creative, cultural, and digital businesses and organisations are being offered an exciting opportunity to occupy city centre workspace, as part of a new council initiative. Thousands of square feet of workspace at Phoenix House, in West Street, and Lyndean House, in Queens Road, Brighton is being offered to established local businesses, as part […]
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 […]
Brighton launches e-scooter trial
The first e-scooters of a regulated, citywide trial are now available to hire. Initially, 100 Beryl e-scooters will be available at 20 phase one hubs with dedicated racks installed along the seafront, in the city centre and at both Brighton and Hove railway stations, with the rollout continuing over the summer. By the end of […]
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 […]
Malaysian And Gatwick Diamond Businesses Agree New, Closer Working Future Together
Invest Gatwick Diamond and Invest Selangor have agreed a framework focused on a dynamic new, closer working future. The agreement was part of a historic first-ever Malaysian delegation visit to Crawley Innovation Centre on 17 July to strengthen collaboration on inward investment, trade and business development between the Gatwick Diamond region and the Malaysian state […]
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 […]