Our Priorities

The Greater Brighton Economic Board (GBEB) grew from the 2014 City Deal and now enjoys membership from across the public and private sectors.

The Board’s vision is for the Greater Brighton region to have a growing, modern economy that is international, creative, connected, talented and resilient.

International:

Build an international profile with strong and relevant supporting messaging.
Establishment of an inward investment proposition.

Creative:

Support innovative businesses to scale and grow
Sharing and commercialising knowledge

Connected:

Roll-out of fibre infrastructure
To become the most 5G-enabled City Region

Talented:

Attracting and retaining talent in the City Region
Develop an integrated approach to talent

Resilient:

Build economic resilience
Build environmental and social resilience

Greater Brighton can bounce back from pandemic says Chairman

Oct 19, 2020

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...

Multimillion pound boost to roll out gigabit broadband to rural Greater Brighton

Aug 18, 2020

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...

Skills boost from Crawley redevelopment

Aug 7, 2020

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...