South East submits bid for transport devolution to boost economic recovery and accelerate green transport revolution
Transport for the South East submits bid to government to become a statutory body with devolved powers over…
Government-backed Thames Estuary launches plan to unlock growth and pump billions into UK economy
Thames Estuary has potential to create 15m jobs and £115bn GVA to UK economyDedicated Growth Board, led by…
Businesses diversifying as digital emerges as frontrunner for post-COVID economic recovery
The South East LEP Business Recovery Survey shows that more than 40% surveyed said they are diversifying as a result of…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Business briefing – 21 April 2020
Government backs UK scientists and industry to mass-produce world’s first successful COVID-19 vaccineThe government has…
Rising long-haul travel demand strengthens case for Stansted’s growth
News that London Stansted Airport's catchment area is responsible for more than half of all UK demand for long haul flights,…
Bexhill Creative Workspace looks to go premier
Supporting the growth of the creative community in Bexhill-on-Sea has led to the investment of nearly £2m in new workspace…
Tilbury business space expansion secures funding
The success of the Riverside Business Centre, close to the Port of Tilbury and historic Tilbury Fort, has enabled it to…
Essex named as University Enterprise Zone
Major funding to nurture and support new digital and creative businesses has been announced as the University of Essex’s…
South East INVEST given big thumbs up in mid-term review
Positive results have recently been reported for the work being done to attract inward investment and support business…
Thames Estuary Growth Day – October 3
Ambitious plans are in place to create 13 million new jobs and generate an extra £190 billion for the local economy What…