Latest News from Coast to Capital

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.

Coast to Capital appoints Interim Vice Chair Karen Dukes

Coast to Capital is delighted to announce that Karen Dukes has been appointed as its Interim Vice Chair.

Coast to Capital awarded £19.2 million Getting Building Funds

The Government is making £900 million available through the new Getting Building Fund (GBF) for investment in local, shovel-ready infrastructure projects to stimulate jobs and support economic recovery across the country. Coast to Capital LEP has been allocated £19.2m from the GBF for a wide-ranging package of projects that will deliver a much-needed boost to the local economy.

£1.3 Billion Investment Deliver Homes, Infrastructure and Jobs

Tens of thousands of new homes and other vital infrastructure projects were given the green light with nearly £1.3 billion of investment confirmed today (Tuesday 4 August) by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick.

Southern region driving entrepreneurship and green growth in post-COVID economy

Following a constructive information session in June, six of the country’s Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) once again came together to hold a ministerial roundtable, allowing the South’s businesses to share their challenges during the current COVID-19 crisis with Paul Scully, the Small Business Minister, as well as hear directly from the Minister on what is being done to incentivise innovation, support start-ups and prioritise the green agenda.

Future of Business Growth & Innovation is BRITE for Sussex

An exciting new business growth and innovation programme called BRITE launches today to support ambitious businesses located in the Coast to Capital region.

Coast to Capital appoints new Chair

Coast to Capital is delighted to announce that Julie Kapsalis has been appointed as its new Chair. Julie has held the position of Vice Chair for the past year and has been on the Coast to Capital Board for over six years during which time she served as the Chair of the Investment Committee and Diversity Champion.

Prime Minister announces £152.1 million to boost London and South East economy

Prime Minister Boris Johnson today (Tuesday 30 June) announced a “New Deal” backed by £152.1 million to boost economic growth across London and the South East.

Coast to Capital launches Careers Hub to help transform careers education and support skills for COVID-19 recovery

Coast to Capital are delighted to announce that 35 schools and colleges from across the Crawley, Mid Sussex and East Surrey area will be included in a newly formed Careers Hub to accelerate levels of support and improvement in young people’s career development.

Plans progress to help prepare ‘Safer Towns and Cities’ as lockdown eases

Councils across the Coast to Capital area are working hard on their plans to reopen high streets and public spaces safely. This is fundamental for the recovery of the economy and revival of the retail leisure and visitor sector. This activity has been supported by a new £50 million fund launched by Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick.