Business News - Dec 2009

New University Centre building plans approved

Planning consent has been granted to refurbish and extend the Post Office building in Hastings town centre to turn the building into additional premises for the University of Brighton at University Centre Hastings (UCH).

Friday, 11th December, 2009

Plans to upgrade A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury announced

Plans for a £125m scheme to upgrade the A21 to dual carriageway between Tonbridge and Pembury have been published by the Highways Agency. This scheme aims to reduce travel delays and increase safety for tens of thousands of drivers and local residents.

Some 40,000 vehicles use the A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury every day, leading to increased congestion in recent years.

The Highways Agency wants to widen the A21 in both directions and increase visibility on the road. The improvements will provide better access to Tunbridge Wells and include a new flyover linking the A21 to local businesses and Pembury Hospital. Journey times to Hastings via the A21 will also be reduced.

Friday, 11th December, 2009

Goodbye to the Enterprise Hub

The East Sussex Enterprise Hub contract ends on December 31st after four years of providing support and advice to local companies.

The Enterprise Hub has been successful in helping to provide high quality, relevant business information and advice to local companies, particularly those with growth plans or new products.

From January 2010, Business Link will be the central contact point for business enquiries, whilst for specialist high growth business support SEEDA’s Innovation and Growth Teams based across the South East will also be available to help.

Wednesday, 9th December, 2009

A successful year for Enterprise Hub clients

2009 proved a busy year for the Enterprise Hub with over 20 business events, a series of client clinics and several product development workshops.

Additionally, several Hub clients have seen success, with recognition of their products and services shown through awards, funding and investment.

Tuesday, 8th December, 2009