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A consortium of six Crawley organisations has been successful in securing up to £1 million investment in a three year programme of creativity in the town. Manor Royal Business Improvement District, Crawley Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or unsure (LGBTU)+, Crawley Town Community Foundation, Diverse Crawley and…

Councillors approved the ‘One Town’ Economic Recovery Plan 2022 to 2037 at the latest Cabinet meeting held on 24 November 2021.  The plan provides a clear vision for Crawley's future socio-economic prosperity, a clear path for recovery from the pandemic and a marker to Crawley’s formidable reputation for…

Crawley Borough Council is urging residents and visitors to use the town centre safely and responsibly when travelling through it. Following a recent increase in the number people on bikes and scooters using footpaths in the town centre, which can be dangerous and put pedestrians’ safety at risk, the council is…

Crawley will apply for city status - on the 75th anniversary of the new town - and the council wants to hear what you love and makes you proud about the town. Crawley Borough Councillors have agreed to enter the Civic Honours competition, part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, at a meeting last night …

Eligible businesses can now apply for discretionary business grants. The government has given the council £2,248,180 in Additional Restrictions Grant, which is given to businesses that have been affected by the lockdown but are not legally required to close. This funding lasts until March 2022 and is based on …

Brand new town centre Christmas lights will deliver a 'wow' factor for residents and visitors this festive season. Crawley Borough Council has selected Gala Lights as the preferred bidder to provide bespoke lights. The contract is for three years and is being funded by Crawley Borough Council and the Crawley Town…

Improvements to Crawley’s Historic High Street are helping to create a vibrant café culture and reduce anti-social behaviour. Three of the large planters, which had been used to conceal items and attracted anti-social behaviour, have been removed by Crawley Borough Council at the request of High Street businesses…

Crawley Borough Council is sponsoring the Professional Services Firm of the Year award at the 14th Gatwick Diamond Business Awards. The council provides a wide range of services to more than 3,400 businesses across the borough, supporting and promoting them by organising events and initiatives. It aims to…

The consultation on the draft Crawley Economic Recovery Plan has been extended to give businesses, stakeholders and residents more time to respond. The plan provides a clear vision for Crawley’s future socio-economic prosperity, a clear path for recovery from the pandemic and a marker to Crawley’s formidable…

Crawley has been given the go-ahead to move to the next stage in developing 10 projects worth £21.1 million to help drive the town's economic recovery. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has written to the Crawley Town Deal Board to confirm that it can now proceed to the next stage to fully…