Latest News from Coast to Capital

Coast to Capital welcomes Lindsay Pamphilon to its Board

We are pleased to announce that Lindsay Pamphilon has joined the board of Coast to Capital, a local enterprise partnership that works to support businesses and communities across the region.

Coast to Capital appoints Polly Toynbee to its Board of Directors

Polly Toynbee, the renowned journalist and author, has joined the board of Coast to Capital, the local enterprise partnership for the region.

Careers provision in West Sussex strengthens thanks to Coast to Capital

Coast to Capital, the region’s Local Enterprise Partnership, has launched new data showing that its Careers Hub is performing above the national average, with students in West Sussex able to access inspirational opportunities to prepare young people for their next steps.

Careers provision in Brighton strengthens thanks to Coast to Capital

Coast to Capital, the region’s Local Enterprise Partnership, has launched new data showing that its Careers Hub is performing above the national average, with students in Brighton able to access inspirational opportunities to prepare young people for their next steps.

Careers provision in Surrey strengthens thanks to Coast to Capital

Coast to Capital, the region’s Local Enterprise Partnership, has launched new data showing that its Careers Hub is performing above the national average, with students in Surrey able to access inspirational opportunities to prepare young people for their next steps.

Planning permission granted for Crawley Innovation Centre

The new Crawley Innovation Centre has been granted planning permission and will bring a much-needed economic, innovation and technological boost to the town.

Lyminster Bypass - construction starts

The bypass will help ease congestion, boost the local economy and provide north-south access from the A27

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Region’s LEP launches new business plan

Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has launched a new business plan for the year ahead that focuses on securing a strong future for the region and future generations.

Celebration time: £9million Crawley town centre regeneration scheme successfully completed

Key stakeholders gathered on Thursday (18 August) to celebrate the successful completion of the £9million Eastern Gateway scheme, which will support Crawley’s economic growth.

New boardwalk is a summer success!

During the sunny summer weather thousands of residents and visitors have been flocking to our world famous seafront and many have enjoyed a stroll on our newest attraction – a stunning 850 metre boardwalk.

Horley High Street and subway improvement plans go on display

Initial designs for improvements to Horley High Street and subway have gone on display at Horley Library.

What should the Gatwick region be known for? And why should the outside world be interested?

Following the impact of the pandemic, Gatwick Airport and its partners are looking to better define – and promote - the region’s economic identity to help it compete for inward investment, attract new, diverse industries and jobs, and secure its long-term economic prosperity.

Shoreham set for flood defence improvements

Flood defence designs are being finalised in Shoreham to ensure residents and businesses are better protected in the future.

Cash boost for projects that build on economic strengths to create growth

Coast to Capital LEP – the region’s Local Enterprise Partnership – has given the green light to funding that will help organisations develop full business cases in order to apply for future investment.

Regional careers hub gains national recognition

Coast to Capital, the Local Enterprise Partnership covering Greater Brighton, West Sussex, and East Surrey, has been named the second highest scoring careers hub in the country for volunteer satisfaction.

Regeneration plans for Bognor Regis seafront get another boost

Bognor Regis seafront regeneration plans can take another step forward now £431,000 has been approved for further design and survey work in The Esplanade Public Realm Improvements Scheme.

Coast to Capital pledges support for female entrepreneurs

Coast to Capital – the region’s Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) – has become the first LEP to pledge its commitment to improve female entrepreneurs’ access to tools, resources, and finance.

“Game-changing” creative project given green light

A project that will seek to grow an advanced creative economy and bring investment and skilled jobs to the region between Chichester and Brighton has been given funding.

Coast to Capital celebrates as Chair takes home regional award

Julie Kapsalis, Chair of the region’s Local Enterprise Partnership, Coast to Capital, has been awarded Businessperson of the Year at this year’s Gatwick Diamond Business Awards.

Hundreds of pupils attend inspiring virtual careers event

Over a thousand attendees joined a virtual careers event last week to mark National Careers Week.

Location of Crawley Innovation Centre announced

The new Crawley Innovation Centre will be located in the former Travel House building in the heart of the Manor Royal Business District.

Littlehampton’s set for further £1.25million boost - for railway ‘gateway’ side of town

Littlehampton is set to get a further £1.25million boost for public realm improvements – this time to enhance approach to the town centre from the railway station.

Coast to Capital becomes first LEP to sign up to the Investing in Women Code

Coast to Capital – the region’s Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) – has become the first LEP to pledge its commitment to improve female entrepreneurs’ access to tools, resources, and finance.

Crawley Innovation Centre to provide welcome economic boost to Crawley

The new Crawley Innovation Centre has been given the green light and is set to bring a much-needed economic, innovation and technological boost to Crawley.

New heritage sign installed in the High Street

Residents and visitors can discover all about the Historic High Street Conservation Area in Crawley thanks to a new heritage sign in the High Street.