Latest News from Coast to Capital

Accelerating gender equality on International Women’s Day

The Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) shares progress on establishing equal opportunities for women for International Women’s Day 2021.

Celebrating Success from Making a Difference

Finding a job in lockdown can be a tough experience, whether you have been made redundant or are looking to re-enter the workplace. How do you get all the job search skills you need in the virtual world?

Council to consult the public on plans to transform Place St Maur

Arun District Council will be asking residents to have their say on an exciting scheme to renovate a public space in Bognor Regis.

Improvement work to breathe new life into major town centre street will begin in the Spring

A significant new regeneration scheme which will transform Worthing's Portland Road into a vibrant and inclusive space will begin next month.

Freeport bid seeks to rebuild Crawley economy, devastated by COVID-19

Coast to Capital submits bid for Freeport status at Manor Royal, aiming to directly drive recovery in Crawley and support the Government’s plans to boost the post-Brexit economy.

Coast to Capital champions diversity as they take part in the UK’s first ever Race Equality Week

Coast to Capital is excited to announce its participation in UK’s first ever Race Equality Week, as it unites in activity with hundreds of other organisations in the first week of February to seriously address race in the workplace.

Place and Connectivity Programme steps (and wheels) into 2021

By the end of 2021 it is anticipated that six miles of safe, direct and attractive walking and cycling routes will have been created or improved as part of the £22.8m Burgess Hill Place and Connectivity Programme.

Skills Strategy and Action Plan for the Coast to Capital area launched

Coast to Capital were delighted to launch a new Skills Strategy and Action Plan at a virtual event last week.

Comprehensive Spending Review 2020 – A Statement from the Chief Executive at Coast to Capital

A statement from our Chief Executive on the Comprehensive Spending Review 2020

Government commits to South East transport strategy but says time isn't right for devolution of transport powers

Transport for the South East has welcomed news that its transport strategy will be used by Government to help decide where, when and how to invest in the South East's transport network

Coast to Capital Growth Hub to deliver Peer Networks programme in partnership with MDHUB

Coast to Capital is delighted to announce MDHUB as the delivery partner for the Peer Networks programme.

Coast to Capital sets out plan for economic recovery and skills at virtual Annual General Meeting

Held at Plus X Brighton and in partnership with Platf9rm, Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) hosted a live-streamed Annual General Meeting (AGM), with over 200 guests taking part in the interactive event from home.

Ricardo receives provisional funding award for hydrogen engine development facility

Planned new test facility at Ricardo will help bring forward the development of hydrogen powered vehicles as an emission-free and more environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuel use.

New grants launched to help support business recovery

Coast to Capital is pleased to announce that a new £2.1 million grant scheme, 'Business Recovery Grants' has been launched to provide businesses in West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, East Surrey, Croydon, or Lewes District with funding of between £10,000 and £170,000 (for projects of £20,000 to £340,000).

Coast to Capital Growth Hub launches Peer Networks programme

Peer Networks is a national peer-to-peer networking programme for small business leaders that want to grow and develop their organisation for future success.