Latest News from Coast to Capital

Coast to Capital welcomes Gatwick inclusion on Davies Commission short-list

Coast to Capital has welcomed the news that proposals for expansion at Gatwick Airport have been recognised by the Airports Commission.

New board member joins LEP

A leading light in the local education sector is the latest appointment to the Board of Coast to Capital.

Launch of business growth grants to help firms

Firms from the area may now apply for funding to help them grow from the new Coast to Capital Business Growth Grant programme.

Coast to Capital welcomes 0.8% growth in UK GDP in third quarter

Coast to Capital has welcomed today's news that UK GDP has seen its fastest growth for three years according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

New board member for LEP

Enterprise expert Julie Kapsalis has been appointed to the Board of Coast to Capital.

Coast to Capital completes plan for European Funding

Coast to Capital is working on a plan with its partners to use €67.3m of European funding to aid economic growth in the area.

Forum focuses on long term growth plan

More than 80 business leaders and policy makers came together to focus on strategies for growth at the latest Coast to Capital LEP Forum event on 19 September 2013.

Launch of online business support portal

Coast to Capital has launched a new online resource that provides local businesses with a comprehensive directory of support services available at a local, regional and national level.

Coast to Capital appoints business expert as growth development manager

Coast to Capital has further strengthened its team with the appointment of Malcolm Brabon as its Growth Development Manager.

Coast to Capital Board Supports Gatwick Expansion Plans

Plans to expand Gatwick Airport have been backed by Coast to Capital, the Local Enterprise Partnership for Brighton and Hove, Lewes, London Borough of Croydon, the Gatwick Diamond, East Surrey, and West Sussex.

Bold Ideas Sought by Coast to Capital for Growth Strategy

Coast to Capital wants opinions on priorities that should be addressed to achieve growth.

Coast to Capital Region to Benefit from Regional Growth Fund

Coast to Capital has welcomed the news announced by Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg that two bids to Central Government for funding from the fourth round of the Regional Growth Fund have been approved in principle.