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£5 million funding boost for Newhaven
Greater Brighton members Lewes District Council have welcomed a £5 million funding boost to help transform Newhaven town centre. The Future High Streets Fund, which was set up by the government to “renew the country's high streets”, awarded £5,004,939 to help boost...
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Greater Brighton Chairman welcomes world’s first solar-powered train scheme
The chairman of the Greater Brighton City Region today welcomed investment in the world's first solar energy plant for powering railways. Riding Sunbeams, the world-leading solar rail pioneer, has been awarded £2,527,500 from the South East Local Enterprise...
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Greater Brighton leaders aligned to government’s Green Plan and at the forefront of climate fight
Leaders of Greater Brighton have welcomed the government's announcement of a 10-point green plan and reaffirmed the region is ready to lead the UK into a clean growth future. The Prime Minister last week unveiled his plan to help the country reach a zero-emissions...
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Young people can set themselves up for an exciting STEM career in online festival
Young people across Greater Brighton can learn about exciting careers in science, technology, engineering and maths in an online festival featuring “edible geology” and a rapping scientist. Pupils and students of all ages can take part in the first virtual Crawley...
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Greater Brighton leaders working hard to bounce back from second national lockdown
Greater Brighton leaders are working hard to ensure the region’s economy bounces back from the second coronavirus lockdown. Organisations across the City Region are mobilising to provide crucial investment, career training, and business grants to stimulate recovery...
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Funding boost will help preserve Greater Brighton’s unique cultural heritage
A funding boost will help arts and heritage thrive in Greater Brighton in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A fascinating Second World War air raid shelter project, a digital archive charting the pandemic, and a hub for creative thinkers are among the initiatives to...
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New design guide will preserve rural Greater Brighton’s beauty
The unique beauty of rural Greater Brighton will be preserved thanks to the approval of a new guide for developers. Mid Sussex District Council, a member of the Greater Brighton City Region, has adopted its Design Guide to ensure future developments are sustainable...
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GB10: What our leaders said about environmental pledges
The Greater Brighton City Region last week launched its GB10, ten pledges on environmental action and clean growth, which it will work towards as part of a major programme of projects. Backing kelp forests at sea, low carbon heating and cutting public building energy...
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New Sussex Innovation Forum to boost region’s sustainability, wellbeing and economy
Businesses and community groups are being invited to help deliver the innovation required to make Sussex net zero. The Sussex Innovation Forum will launch next month, creating a space for collaboration, exchange and innovation to drive decarbonisation, improve...
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Greater Brighton makes 10 Pledges on tackling climate change
Influential leaders across Greater Brighton today came together to pledge that the region would lead the way in helping to tackle climate change and developing green growth. All members of the Greater Brighton Economic Board (GBEB) individually committed their...
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Greater Brighton can bounce back from pandemic says Chairman
Growth in digital and creative industries and support for a greener economy will help the Greater Brighton City Region bounce back from the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was claimed today. Chairman of the Greater Brighton Economic Board, Cllr Daniel...
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Multimillion pound boost to roll out gigabit broadband to rural Greater Brighton
Digital infrastructure in rural parts of Greater Brighton are set to be boosted after Mid Sussex District Council and the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership secured £3.2 million from the Government. Internet speeds away from large urban areas are often a...
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