Latest News from Coast to Capital

£14.35 Million European Regional Development Fund Launched

Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership has launched a new £14.35 million European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) call.

£27 Million Local Growth Fund Boost to Regional Economy Agreed by Coast to Capital

Government funding from the final phase of Growth Deal 1 and Growth Deal 2 funds has been allocated to projects across the Coast to Capital region.

Coast to Capital Welcomes New Board Member Focused on Regeneration and Housing

Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership is delighted to announce the appointment of David Joy as a Co-opted Board Director and Regeneration and Housing Sponsor. This is a new role to support the delivery of the Business Plan and advise on the development and progression of Coast to Capital's Housing Mandate.

Coast to Capital Launches Brighton Mainline Alliance

Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership is spearheading the Brighton Mainline Alliance, a group of businesses and organisations that support the aim for Government to fully commit to funding strategic investment in the Brighton Mainline, including enhancements to the Windmill Bridge Junction. This investment is vital to drive growth and productivity across the whole region and protect its economic potential.

Coast to Capital to Support Stonepillow as its Corporate Charity

Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership is delighted to announce that Stonepilllow will be its corporate charity for 2017/18. Stonepillow offers shelter, information and support to empower homeless and vulnerable individuals to make positive changes in their lives. This multi-award winning homeless charity operates in Chichester, Arun, Bognor Regis and the surrounding areas.

£14.35 Million European Regional Development Fund to be Launched in December

Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership expects the Department for Communities and Local Government to launch a new £14.35 million European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) call on Friday 8 December.

Centre for Cities Publishes Report on the Gatwick Diamond Economy

The first in-depth report in 10 years on the economic geography of the Gatwick Diamond area has been published by the Centre for Cities.

Coast to Capital Support Helps Shoreham Port

Shoreham Port has added the serviced business centre Maritime House to its portfolio with a £1.1 million Local Growth Fund contribution from Coast to Capital. The purchase means that Shoreham Port has added an additional 36 tenants and provided further job opportunities locally.

Coast to Capital Investment is Revitalising the Iconic Royal Pavilion Estate in Brighton

An investment of £3 million from Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership is helping revitalise the Royal Pavilion Estate. This funding is contributing a major refurbishment of the Grade 1 listed Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Grade 2 listed Studio Theatre as the first stage of an ambitious heritage project at the city's Royal Pavilion Estate.

Coast to Capital Agrees £14.64 million for Significant Crawley Regeneration Programme

A substantial Local Growth Fund investment of £14.64 million has been confirmed by Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Company for a significant regeneration programme in Crawley. The Growth Programme includes an investment package of infrastructure improvements and physical regeneration designed to support significant increases in new homes, business investment and employment growth. With further match funding provided by West Sussex County Council and Crawley Borough Council the total costs of the scheme will be £31.412 million.

Science and Innovation Audit Confirms UK Digital Economy is Driven By the Southern England

A new Government sponsored Science and Innovation Audit (SIA) has revealed that the South of England - Innovation South, is the backbone of the UK's digital economy. Stretching from Dorset to Kent and from Berkshire to the Isle of Wight, Innovation South covers eight counties across southern England, with a total economic output of £225.3 billion, accounting for 13.7% of UK's economic output.

Coast to Capital £7 Million European Social Fund Call Now Open

Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership has launched three new European Social Fund (ESF) calls for applications totalling £7 million. These calls are in response to a need for leadership and management skills in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), and to facilitate graduate internships for SME growth in the priority sectors of Creative, Digital and IT, Health and Life Sciences, Environmental Technologies, Financial and Business Services, and Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering, within the Coast to Capital LEP area.

Transformation Starts at Plumpton College with Support from Coast to Capital

Plumpton College is transforming both of its sites to create larger high quality facilities for students in the key sectors of woodland management, amenity horticulture and food production. College accommodation and horticulture workshops to deliver exceptional training will be added to the Plumpton site while classrooms at the Stanmer site will be refurbished for use by both staff and students.

Coast to Capital Supports Arundel Lido's Ambition to Extend its Summer Season

An investment of £25,000 has been confirmed by Coast to Capital LEP to help obtain planning permission for transformation of the Arundel Lido site. This project will enhance and expand the facilities to enable the site to remain open all-year. With the growing popularity of open-water swimming this project will also extend the swimming season to at least six months a year rather than four months.

Brighton to Celebrate the Best of British Science with Support from Coast to Capital

Coast to Capital is delighted to be sponsoring the British Science Festival which is being held across Brighton in 2017. The national event, which is co-hosted by the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex, is taking place from Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 September and will highlight cutting-edge research and bring together people from across the scientific disciplines and beyond.

Coast to Capital Launches New Call for Strategic Growth Projects

Coast to Capital has launched a new call for growth projects that will be funded from unallocated Growth Deal 1 and Growth Deal 2 funds. All projects funded from the Growth Deal are expected to contribute towards the Coast to Capital Strategic Economic Plan, the Coast to Capital Industrial Strategy Response and the Coast to Capital Business Plan 2017/18, to deliver economic outputs such as new jobs, homes and employment space.

Construction Starts on Aldingbourne Trust Site with Support from Coast to Capital

Construction has started on building a new multi-space commercial and community building at the Aldingbourne Trust's Country Centre site. There will be larger conference facilities, offices, retail space and a café. The new Quarry Building's conference room will include seating for 100 people and have fully accessible facilities.

£5 Million European Regional Development Fund Open Call For Priority Sectors

Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership has launched a new £5 million European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) call for applications.

Partners Launch Transport for the South East to Transform Travel and Boost Economy

Leaders from across the South East have launched an ambitious new partnership to transform the transport network for the travelling public and businesses and to ensure the area remains a driver of the UK economy.

Newhaven Enterprise Zone Launch Demonstrates Growth Potential for the Region

The Newhaven Enterprise Zone, designed to further accelerate the rapid economic growth and job creation already underway in the town, has been officially launched.

A National 5G Testbed for Small Businesses to be Located in Brighton

A state of the art testbed to help small, innovative businesses across the UK develop new products and services that can benefit from 5G technologies is to be based in Brighton.

£66m government funding boost to local economy - creating up to 40,000 new jobs and 13,000 new homes

Major regeneration and infrastructure projects to create jobs, homes and business space across the Coast to Capital LEP are set to benefit from an additional £60m of government funding from its Growth Deal.

£66m government funding boost to local economy - Area Press Releases

Major regeneration and infrastructure projects to create jobs, homes and business space across the Coast to Capital LEP are set to benefit from an additional £60m of government funding from its Growth Deal.

European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) calls have been launched

The next rounds of European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) calls have been launched on 26 January and these will remain open for a year with mid-point reviews.