Brighton and Hove city council is proposing to make changes to the junction of Dyke Road and Upper North Street as the lights are at the end of their useful life and need replacing.
New Round of £25,000 Small Business Boost Competition (UK)
Shoreham Port welcomes Harry Besley on Electric RIB World Record attempt
London Gatwick announces charity fund recipients in Sussex
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Business failures across the South East Remain high
In the first half of 2024 South East business failures showed a 16% increase over 2023 and 42% rise over 2022. Retail, manufacturing, construction, real estate and hospitality business failures were the highest failures for the second year in a row, accounting for 57% of all administrations. The retail industry was the worst-hit sector for the second year running, accounting for 14% of all administrations from January to June 2024. Source d ata from The Gazette Official Public Record.
Clive Bonny MD at Strategic Management Partners, Brighton since 1990 comments “Recent UK Gov ONS statistics show Brighton suffers more annual business failures than startups despite having high numbers of startups. This reduces business rates revenues for local public services and reduces local economic growth. Recent independent reports also show small enterprises need more professional guidance on risk management and business continuity planning. Too few are protecting their intellectual property, and too few know how to market into the public sector. These issues consequently reduce private equity funding opportunities, limiting cashflow and growth.”
Below UK GOV ONS figures on Brighton business startups and failures
Brighton maintains its position as the highest-ranking city outside the capital for investment
South East Angels named Most Active Investor in the Regions
South East Angels, a prominent angel investment group, has been honoured with the ‘Most Active Investor in the Regions’ award at the UK Business Angel Association (UKBAA) awards ceremony. The event took place in early July at the Science Museum in London, recognising outstanding achievements in the angel investment community.
Free Webinars & Workshops from BIPC this August
BRIGHTON BUCKS THE TREND ACROSS THE SOUTH EAST OFFICE MARKET
This year to date has seen a slow take up across the South East office market after an improved 2023, according to SHW’s Q3 2024 South East Office Focus. However, Brighton has been an exception to this trend.
Boutique Modern to deliver 16 affordable homes in Lancing
Mayo Wynne Baxter moves to new home in Eastbourne
Leading Sussex law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter has moved its Eastbourne team to a new modern office hub in the heart of the town.
Shopfronts in Newhaven to benefit from £100,000 revamp
Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) is calling for businesses in the town centre to apply for a share of £100,000 of funding to improve the appearance of their shopfronts.
First net zero partnership on a mission for Sussex-wide zero carbon energy
Greater Brighton is today launching an ambitious vision for zero carbon energy in Sussex – a first for the region.
Brighton and Hove City Council Seeks Business Feedback on Drug Strategy
This draft strategy for the city describes how the Brighton and Hove Combatting Drugs Partnership will deliver locally the ambitions in the national strategy ‘From Harm to Hope’.
City Council Launches New Regular BusinessSurgery for Brighton Businesses
Government's new plans to ‘get Britain building’ can lead to more affordable housing says Sussex building contractor
FareShare Sussex & Surrey launches frozen food campaign to boost support
FareShare Sussex & Surrey has launched a new crowdfunding campaign to help charities and community groups increase their capacity for frozen food, to feed more people experiencing hunger and food poverty