Latest News from Coast to Capital

New strategy agreed to promote cleaner energy for the region

An ambitious energy strategy designed to cut carbon emissions and promote clean growth across the South East has been agreed by three Local Enterprise Partnerships.

Coast to Capital Welcomes New Business Leader to the Board

On International Women’s Day, Coast to Capital is delighted to announce the appointment of business restructuring specialist Karen Dukes to the Coast to Capital Board to support the delivery of their ambitious “Gatwick 360” strategy.

Coast to Capital leads debate on the future of our towns and cities

Coast to Capital led a conversation today on delivering prosperous urban centres at the annual stakeholder update, hosted at the University of Chichester’s new Tech Park.

Support to Businesses to Help Navigate Brexit

Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is supporting businesses to help navigate the UK’s exit from the European Union.

Local Business Leaders Address Skills Deficit

Business and education leaders from across the Coast to Capital area met to discuss the skills agenda at the inaugural meeting of the Skills 360˚ Board at Gatwick Airport yesterday.

Coast to Capital Strengthens its Strategic Relationships Across its Boundaries

Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership has agreed a ground-breaking new strategic relationship with the London LEP which will help to promote economic growth in Croydon.

Successful bid results in £6 million for Valley Gardens Phase 3

We submitted a business case to the LEP in December 2018 following approval by the Environment, Transport and Sustainability (ETS) committee.

Local Businesses Receive Funding Boost

Coast to Capital recently approved four Growth Grant Applications from the 2018-19 Growth Grant Programme.

More High Level Support for Growing Businesses Based in the Coast to Capital Area

Due to high demand from businesses applying to its innovative Growth Hub Escalator Programme, Coast to Capital have just launched a second round of the programme for organisations that have the potential and ambition to grow.

Coast to Capital Welcomes New Skills Leaders to Deliver its Gatwick 360 Strategy

Following a successful recruitment campaign Coast to Capital is delighted to announce that nine experienced business leaders have been appointed to the Skills 360˚ Board.

Brighton Mainline Alliance Supports Plans to Address Croydon Bottleneck

The Coast to Capital Brighton Mainline Alliance has responded positively to a Network Rail consultation on the Croydon Bottleneck. The Alliance is campaigning for investment in the railway network and has welcomed the opportunity to give feedback on what will be a crucial development along the Brighton Mainline.

High Level Support for Growing Businesses Based in the Coast to Capital Area

Businesses in the Coast to Capital area that have the potential and ambition to grow, are being invited to apply to Coast to Capital’s innovative Growth Hub Escalator Programme which starts in January 2019.

Coast to Capital Invited to Agree Local Industrial Strategy with Government

The Government has included the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership in its third and final wave of Local Industrial Strategies (LIS) which, following the publication of its new strategy Gatwick 360, will strengthen the area’s economy even further.

Coast to Capital Escalator Programme Launches

The Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) recently launched its new Escalator Programme at an event showcasing the importance of scale-up businesses to the economy.

Coast to Capital Board Enjoy Local Growth Fund Tour of Brighton

Members of the Coast to Capital Board recently enjoyed a bus tour of the many projects taking place the Brighton area.