Budget Preview: From Uncertainty to Advantage
Every Budget brings a mix of caution and opportunity. For some regions, fiscal change can feel like an external shock. But in the Gatwick Diamond, adaptation is built into the business culture. This is a region where high-value sectors, global connectivity and a collaborative business community have created one of the most resilient local economies […]
Unleashing potential: a creative industries vision for Greater Brighton and coastal West Sussex launched
Greater Brighton and neighbouring coastal West Sussex are well known as places where creative industries thrive, with thousands of residents employed in this innovative and growing sector. From the music industry and performing arts to publishing, architecture, design, fashion and textiles, the region offers a wide range of skills and talent and has huge potential for […]
Sussex businesses deliver strong growth
Grant Thornton has published Sussex Ltd, its second annual report analysing the county’s top private businesses. This year’s report shows the Sussex business landscape in 2025 is defined by resilience, strength and innovation. Headline figures show that Sussex’s top 100 privately-owned companies achieved a combined turnover of £6.2 billion – a 14.5 percent increase from […]
World recognition for Sussex’s Living Coast UNESCO Biosphere
The designation of The Living Coast Biosphere in Sussex has been renewed and expanded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) bringing the Biosphere to over 550,000 Sussex residents. The renewal for a further ten years recognises the vital work of the Biosphere Partnership in connecting people with nature and supporting and […]
Connected Crawley announces latest networking event
Manor Royal BID, Freedom Works and Gatwick Diamond Business have announced the next Connected Crawley, a collaborative networking event, will take place on Tuesday 8 July, from 8:30am to 10:30am at the town’s Astral Towers. Read more here
Surrey Technology Centre: rare 675sq ft office/laboratory space available
A rare opportunity to lease a versatile 675sq ft space in the Surrey Technology Centre has become available. Perfect for up to 15 people, and ideal for both laboratory and office use, the space is perfect for a start-up or SME in the biotech, health and medical innovation or analytical sciences sectors. The Surrey Technology […]
Have your say on the future of the South Downs National Park
An eight-week consultation has been launched by the South Downs National Park, inviting views on how and where development takes place within the Park. The South Downs Local Plan is being reviewed to ensure it remains up-to-date and addresses important issues such as nature recovery, climate change, affordable housing and helping local communities to thrive. […]
Surrey’s breakthrough in 2D material growth opens doors to cleaner energy and next-generation technology
A breakthrough in decoding the growth process of Hexagonal Boron Nitride (hBN), a 2D material, and its nanostructures on metal substrates could pave the way for more efficient electronics, cleaner energy solutions and greener chemical manufacturing, according to new research from the University of Surrey. Only one atom thick, hBN – often nicknamed “white graphene” […]
Discover the Secrets Behind Award Judging Success with Charlotte Sloan of Birketts
What does it take to be a fair and effective judge at one of the most prestigious business awards in the region? Charlotte Sloan, Legal Director in the Employment Team at Birketts, shares her insights into the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards , revealing the careful thought, rigorous preparation, and personal touch she brought to the […]
Views welcomed on concept ideas for Bookham and Dorking town centre plans
Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) has commissioned a team led by AR Urbanism (ARU) – a specialist urban agency – to undertake two masterplanning studies: one for Great and Little Bookham and one for Dorking Town Centre. The studies are funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund and must be completed by the end of March 2025 to […]