New work spaces, world-class digital infrastructure and more homes are key to reviving our town and city centres, according to Greater Brighton Chairman Daniel Humphreys. “We may be paying the price of a past overemphasis on retail, but if we collaborate, take the...

The new chairman of Greater Brighton is urging government ministers to visit the City Region and provide the resources to help this part of the UK unleash its economic potential. With the Prime Minister promising to help all corners of Britain boost productivity,...

A multimillion pound investment programme aimed at improving sustainable transport infrastructure, reducing congestion and increasing connectivity across Burgess Hill is underway. Burgess Hill will grow significantly over the next 15 years into a modern, thriving town...

A major new research centre exploring how digital technologies are changing the world of work is to launch at the start of 2020. The Digital Futures at Work Research Centre (Digit Centre) will operate from the business schools of the universities of Sussex and Leeds...

Plans to safeguard the future of Brighton's historic Royal Pavilion Garden and restore it to its former glory are back on track. An updated bid for National Heritage Lottery funding was sent in last month. If successful, it'll mean work can move forward on progressing...

The UK's largest independent steel stockholder has chosen Shoreham Port - a key hub in the heart of Greater Brighton - as the place to expand its business in the south of the country. Established in 1866, Barrett Steel have over 150 years of experience in the steel...

Businesses from Greater Brighton’s creative industries generated more than £1.5 billion in turnover last year, a new study from the University of Sussex has revealed. The report by Dr Josh Siepel, recently presented to the Greater Brighton Economic Board,...

A transport hub - used by 3 million people each year - that links the local bus network with Gatwick Airport and its train station received a boost after the completion of a £3.8 million upgrade. Improvements include two new lifts from the southbound road-level bus...

Four projects in Greater Brighton have been prioritised by regional transport leaders as needing significant investment of millions of pounds. A total of ten schemes have made the Major Road Network shortlist by regional transport body Transport for the South East...

Efforts to create a comprehensive environment-friendly energy plan for the entire Greater Brighton region have this week taken a major step forward. A top-level investigation is underway to examine current and future energy needs which will look at a huge range of...

Brighton & Hove Albion's Premier League rise contributed more than £200 million to the wider Greater Brighton area, an independent report has revealed. The study into the club's – commissioned by the club, and carried out by Marshall Regen and the University of...

Clean growth, creating world-class digital infrastructure and tackling transport issues - those are the priorities of the new chairman of Greater Brighton as he pledged to continue to push for investment in and recognition of the City Region. Cllr Dan Humphreys, who...