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“Game-changing” creative project given green light

A project that will seek to grow an advanced creative economy and bring investment and skilled jobs to the region between Chichester and Brighton has been given funding.

Coast to Capital celebrates as Chair takes home regional award

Julie Kapsalis, Chair of the region’s Local Enterprise Partnership, Coast to Capital, has been awarded Businessperson of the Year at this year’s Gatwick Diamond Business Awards.

Hundreds of pupils attend inspiring virtual careers event

Over a thousand attendees joined a virtual careers event last week to mark National Careers Week.

Location of Crawley Innovation Centre announced

The new Crawley Innovation Centre will be located in the former Travel House building in the heart of the Manor Royal Business District.

Littlehampton’s set for further £1.25million boost - for railway ‘gateway’ side of town

Littlehampton is set to get a further £1.25million boost for public realm improvements – this time to enhance approach to the town centre from the railway station.

Breaking the bias: unlocking the South’s economic power

Blog post by Julie Kapsalis, Coast to Capital and Catalyst South group Chair for International Women's Day 2022.

Coast to Capital becomes first LEP to sign up to the Investing in Women Code

Coast to Capital – the region’s Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) – has become the first LEP to pledge its commitment to improve female entrepreneurs’ access to tools, resources, and finance.

Crawley Innovation Centre to provide welcome economic boost to Crawley

The new Crawley Innovation Centre has been given the green light and is set to bring a much-needed economic, innovation and technological boost to Crawley.

New heritage sign installed in the High Street

Residents and visitors can discover all about the Historic High Street Conservation Area in Crawley thanks to a new heritage sign in the High Street.

Region wins prestigious Institute of Technology bid

A bid led by Chichester College Group (CCG) to create an Institute of Technology (IoT) has been approved by the Secretary of State for Education.

Coast to Capital award for Equality and Diversity

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has named Coast to Capital Chair Julie Kapsalis as the recipient of the Equality and Diversity award, as part of its prestigious Director of the Year (London, South and South West) awards 2021.

Crawley College opens new STEM Centre

A brand new, multi-million pound STEM facility has been officially opened at Crawley College

Initial stage successfully completed in Manor Royal highway improvement scheme

The initial stage of the Manor Royal highway improvement scheme in Crawley has been successfully completed in time for the seasonal break.

Coast to Capital looks to future at AGM

Held at the Harlequin Theatre in Redhill, and in partnership with Platf9rm, Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) hosted a live-streamed Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Circus Street new cultural quarter opens in Brighton

The new Circus Street cultural quarter was officially opened today [November 3] by Brighton & Hove City Council Leader Phélim Mac Cafferty at a ribbon cutting ceremony with members of a unique public private partnership to transform the former fruit and vegetable market site, led by U+I with Gravis Capital Partners, M&G Real Estate, the University of Brighton, South East Dance and Coast 2 Capital.

Breaking-ground event marks the start of work to rejuvenate Place St Maur

Representatives from Arun District Council put on their hi-vis and hard hats to celebrate the start of work to transform Place St Maur.

Council’s Flagship Redhill development reaches its highest point

Today an important milestone was celebrated at the Council’s new flagship development on Marketfield Way, Redhill, which will include a multi-screen cinema, shops, restaurants and homes.

We are a catalyst for future growth #LEPFutureValue

Whilst the role of LEPs is considered by government, we reflect on our role as a catalyst for future growth.

Natwest Launches Expert in Residence Programme after Coast to Capital Pilot

NatWest has launched its Expert in Residence programme across the UK, dedicating 28 roles based in branches and communities to help female entrepreneurs realise their growth ambitions, following a successful two-year pilot of the programme in the Solent and South East regions of England.

Students from across Coast to Capital get careers advice from local businesses

Hundreds of secondary school students received career advice from the local business community (12 – 16 July) at the Hello Future event.