Latest News from Coast to Capital

Gatwick Airport station transformation on target despite Covid-19 pandemic

The next stage of the £150 million Gatwick Airport station transformation will begin next week (May 17) thanks to innovative ways of working within Covid-19 social distancing safeguards.

Over £1 million of Backing Business Grants awarded to businesses to help them adapt, innovate or evolve

Coast to Capital is pleased to announce that more than 80 businesses have been supported so far by the Backing Business Grants fund of £5,000 - £25,000, totalling £1 million.

A statement from our Chief Executive

Chief Executive, Jonathan Sharrock explains the leading role that the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership is taking to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and its plans for the recovery of the economy.

Coast to Capital Growth Hub launches 'SME Emergency Response Clinics'

The COVID19 outbreak poses substantial challenges to businesses across the Coast to Capital area and the dedicated Coast to Capital Growth Hub team is committed to supporting businesses in Greater Brighton, West Sussex, East Surrey and Croydon by providing practical support and signposting to reliable information to help address the challenges of these exceptional times.

We are releasing £2 million to support small businesses across the Coast to Capital area

A statement from our Chair, Tim Wates

Escalator Programme launched

Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is pleased to announce that following the success of the pilot last year, the ground-breaking Escalator Programme will be returning this April.

New 12 week programme that will help drive value and profits for your business

The Coast to Capital Growth Hub is offering a new flexible program for small business owners, designed to help ensure growth and address the biggest challenges your business faces.

Orbital South Colleges successful in Funding Bid

Orbital South Colleges, comprising of campuses at East Surrey College, Redhill and John Ruskin College, Croydon, was successful in a recent Funding Bid for their Vision for Growth Project.

Coast to Capital is recruiting a new Chair

Coast to Capital is seeking an outstanding senior business figure in order to help lead the region and deliver its ambitious Local Industrial Strategy.

Businesses in Surrey to invest in nature

Environment becomes urgent priority for sustainable growth

Coast to Capital helps innovative company BCMY Ltd to reach more businesses with its efficient recycling service

An innovative recycling business has been able to open a sustainable new office in Littlehampton and employ dozens of new staff after being supported by Coast to Capital’s Growing Places Fund (GPF).

Funding granted to improve digital connectivity across West Sussex

Coast to Capital have awarded £2 million Local Growth Funding towards a Converged Fibre Connectivity project which will increase digital infrastructure across West Sussex.

Coast to Capital awards funding for sustainable transport around Manor Royal

£820,000 Local Growth Funding has been approved by Coast to Capital for Phase 3 of the Crawley Growth Programme, in addition to a previous allocation of £14.6 million, to help progress the project.

Businesses in the South East urged to have their say on ‘transformational’ thirty-year transport strategy with sustainability at its heart

Experts from across the Coast to Capital area debate Local Industrial Strategy opportunities

Coast to Capital held a ‘Big Debate’ last week where businesses and organisations from key sectors discussed the big issues and strategic opportunities emerging from research on the area’s Local Industrial Strategy. The Coast to Capital Local Industrial Strategy will put forward ideas, opportunities for funding and establish new ways of partnership working to help the area succeed.