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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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Skills boost from Crawley redevelopment
Greater Brighton residents will soon be able to access support to skill up as part of a major development in Greater Brighton. Crawley Borough Council is working with contractor Kier to create a new Town Hall and commercial offices. As part of deal, Westrock will...
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COVID bounceback plan agreed by Greater Brighton
A regional green infrastructure 'new deal' and an online cultural showcase are just two ways in which Greater Brighton could boost growth and help the area bounce back from COVID-19. Like much of the UK, the City Region - which covers much of the Sussex coast and...
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Water and energy projects unveiled by Greater Brighton to combat climate change and trigger “Green Growth” recovery
An ambitious programme of water and energy conservation projects has been unveiled by the Greater Brighton city region as it bids to “grow back greener” from the lockdown crisis. Amid continuing population growth in the region, water supplies under pressure and energy...
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