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.
Continue reading£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.
Continue readingSouthern 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.
Continue readingFuture 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.
Continue readingCoast 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.
Continue readingPrime 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.
Continue readingCoast 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.
Continue readingPlans 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.
Continue readingSouthern business region essential to driving post-COVID economic recovery
Businesses across the South of England have called on the government to support their growth economies as part of the UK’s drive to recover from COVID-19.
Continue readingLEPs help local business on route to safe recovery
Local business leaders from across the country put their views to government ministers on how they are implementing the safe return to work and helping build the recovery in a series of virtual roundtables led by Local Enterprise Partnerships.
Continue readingGatwick 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.
Continue readingCoast 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.
Continue readingA 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.
Continue readingCoast 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.
Continue readingWe are releasing £2 million to support small businesses across the Coast to Capital area
A statement from our Chair, Tim Wates
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