Take part in early engagement about the future of local government in Brighton & Hove.
Brighton & Hove Visual Arts Consultation Now Open
"Fuel your Business Growth" Department for Business & Trade webinar series
DBT is delivering a series of 14 Webinars for SMEs who have an intention to grow. Subjects covered in the series include:
London Gatwick welcomes announcement that Secretary of State for Transport is “minded to approve” Northern Runway plans
Stewart Wingate, Chief Executive Officer, London Gatwick said: “We welcome today’s announcement that the Secretary of State for Transport is minded to approve our Northern Runway plans and has outlined a clear pathway to full approval later in the year.
“It is vital that any planning conditions attached to the final approval enable us to make a decision to invest £2.2bn in this project and realise the full benefits of bringing the Northern Runway into routine use.
“We will of course engage fully in the extended process for a final decision.
"We stand ready to deliver this project which will create 14,000 jobs and generate £1bn a year in economic benefits. By increasing resilience and capacity we can support the UK’s position as a leader in global connectivity and deliver substantial trade and economic growth in the South East and more broadly. We have also outlined to government how we plan to grow responsibly to meet increasing passenger demand, while minimising noise and environmental impacts.”
FREE business support events from BIPC this March 2025
Amaze awarded funding to support primary aged-children from NHS Charities Together
Technologywithin Launches Women in Flex to Champion Women in the Flexible Workspace Industry
Expanding Business Success in Brighton - The B Corp Movement
Local law firm offers free legal advice to fight pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work
Brighton and Gatwick law firm Martin Searle Solicitors launches its annual ‘Mind The Bump’ campaign, offering free legal advice to employers and employees throughout March.
*Consultation Opportunity* Standardising Electronic Invoicing
Boutique Modern unveils groundbreaking solution to UK’s housing shortage
Exciting Opportunity: Join the Local Visitor Economy Partnership Advisory Board
The East Sussex, Brighton & Hove, and West Sussex Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) recently launched the 10-year Visitor Economy Strategy for Growth and are now seeking dynamic tourism professionals to join its Advisory Board.
AI for Small Business Programme Launch
Small Business Britain is now delivering the AI For Small Business programme, supported by BT Group.
High Street Retail leasing activity being led by Independents across the South East
Love Local Jobs offers FREE apprenticeship advertising for February
National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10th–16th Feb) is fast approaching. To help Sussex businesses connect with the next generation of talent, Love Local Jobs is offering a FREE way to promote apprenticeship opportunities.
More than 37,400 new homes needed in Brighton and Hove by 2040
Brighton and Hove needs to build more than 37,400 new homes in 15 years to meet the needs of the its 2040 population, research by socio-economic experts at Marrons has revealed.
It’s back! Newhaven Fort to reopen following £7.5m restoration
Newhaven Fort in East Sussex will reopen its doors to the public on 15 February 2025, following a transformative £7.5m restoration of the historic landmark.
FREE new Sussex app launched to link businesses with jobseekers
As part of the Local Skills Improvement Plan work, a new App has been launched (free to businesses) to link over 50,000 jobseekers to vacant roles in Sussex.