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Government backs pioneering Greater Brighton quantum computing company as it predicts bright future for region’s cutting-edge industry
A new age of supercomputer technology capable of helping to solve some of the world's most challenging problems is set for take off in the Greater Brighton region. A consortium led by a venture by University of Sussex scientists to create the first fully scalable...
GB10: Progress made in first year of climate change pledges says Greater Brighton City Region
More electric vehicles, green spaces, returned to nature, houses made more energy efficient and a trawler ban allowing the restoration of kelp beds off the coast of Sussex are just some of the climate change initiatives outlined in a new report by the Greater Brighton...
Greater Brighton City region can lead the UK fight against climate change
Greater Brighton can be a flagship city region leading the fight against climate change but needs more government support to unlock powers to take action. That was the message from Greater Brighton's spokesman on the environment as he closed a special conference on...
We promise action say Greater Brighton chiefs ahead of Climate Change Conference
Changing to a net zero carbon society with the help of buses driven by hydrogen and restored kelp beds off the coast is the subject of an important conference taking place next week. The Greater Brighton City Region is organising the climate change conference to...
University seabed study is underway off Sussex Coast
University staff and students have begun an in-depth study of underwater habitats off the Sussex coast as part of a Greater Brighton-backed project to restore some of the most biodiverse habitat in the world, and recover a vital carbon sink. Led by Dr Mika Peck and Dr...
Task force to examine ways to make 28,000 Greater Brighton homes more energy efficient and reduce carbon emissions
A special task-force of experts is to be established by the Greater Brighton City Region to help turn existing houses into zero carbon emitters. Energy used to power and heat existing homes in Britain contribute 20 per cent to the nation’s carbon emissions so urgent...
Help Nature to ReNature! Major initiative to tackle biodiversity crisis and create around 21,000 football pitches of new wildlife-rich habitat
An inspiring campaign launches today to “renature” the South Downs National Park and create new havens for wildlife to flourish. In the biggest initiative ever launched by the National Park, the #ReNature campaign is looking to raise £100m over the next 10 years to...
The huge potential of the South Downs National Park to become a winemaking hub for the UK has been revealed in a leading new report
With its sun-soaked slopes and chalky soils reminiscent of northern France, the South Downs - which stretches across the heart of Greater Brighton - has already made a name for itself for producing some of the best English sparkling wines. Now a new study has shown...
Landmark office near Worthing Station on track for completion
Construction of the new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Specialist Site at Teville Gate House in Worthing has reached completion and will be home to around 900 full time employees when they start to move in later this month. Councillor Daniel Humphreys, Leader of...
Brighton businesses vote for £2.3m Investment Plan
As the country moves towards opening up, Brighton’s city centre businesses have supported a business plan to deliver a thriving, safe, clean and vibrant city centre that residents will want to come back to time and time again. More than 80% of city centre businesses...
New byelaw approved to Help our Kelp and combat climate change
Sussex inshore waters are now better protected for generations to come thanks to new progressive management of trawling - a move which is supported by Greater Brighton and forms part of its GB10 initiative. The Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority’s new...
Hundreds back Hydrogen Sussex launch
The quest to place Greater Brighton at the heart of the UK hydrogen revolution has begun with innovators, researchers, businesses and politicians of all parties uniting to back the bid. More than 200 people attended the virtual launch of Hydrogen Sussex last week as...